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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
FUTURE OF THE PACIFIC
AS PROFESSOR SEES IT
TO Her Supremacy There,
}5tA He Claims.
REcoGNlzED GREAT POWER
Reviews Americas Position. the Gold
: Craze Bringing Men TO West Coast
and the Subsequent Annexation Of
Various Islands.
ny Dn. T.. MITSUKURI,
Professor In the Tokyo Imperial
University.

II was Napoleon. ] think, who said
that geography gives tho chief impulse
TO history, and the saying is quite
true. The EcoSra phical position Of
Japan in an important; section Of the
Pacific makes her have vital bear
inS on all questions concerning the
future OF that ocean. lndced. il is not
100 much TO say that the geographical
location OF Japan points 10 her future
supremacy on the Pacific There are
politicians who regard competition for
the mastery OF tho Pacific as poetic
dream. impractical. II not impossible,
and, therefore not a question Of any
great consequence 20 Japan; bu: with
such views | am not in agreement.
The countries most vitality interested
in the future OF the Pacific are Japan.
first, and. next, America. England and
Russia, with Germany, France and
Holland last. Eut all OF these must
como second TO Japan. Western coun-
tries take a constant interest in the
affairs OF the Pacific. and II the inter
est Of countries whose business on the
Pacific must be secondary TO that OF
Japan is so vital and persistent. the
interest OF Japan in such a question
should be still more SO.
The question of the future OF the
Pacific is not ono that has suddenly
arisen. The nations above mentioned
have had relations with this section
OF tho world for many years. A. first
the interest OF western countries in the
Pacific was merely ono OF adventure:
they had no definitely conscious aim.
being led only by tho mysterious hand
Of fortune. They moved toward tho
cast. but were quite as ready TO move
toward the west il fortune so led them.
Thus competition between the nations
OF the Pacific has gradually arisen
without any conscious motive or policy
on either side. Now that competition
has become keen, however. tho various
nations concerned arc faced with tho
necessity OF reaching final solution
OF the problem. The question Of the
mastery OF the Pacific is enc that can
not he postponed much longer; tho
nations concerned cannot avoid it, no
matter how much they may pretend
to do SO. II is matter Of the rolent-
less struggle for existence. and can
not be put of.
In this struggle America. England
and Russia could afford to Yield to
Japan without suffering any very
great Inconvenience 10 themselves
This means that tho question Of tho
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
JAPAN'S POLICY SOLELY
TO INSURE INDEPENDENTS

There are stil some important
points. however. Oh which Japan Gc-
sircs 10 be understood by America.
But SO long America docs not doubt
the sincerity of Japan there is no need
TO press these points at present. ia
pans policy on the Pacific is not one
OF monopoly but to secure her own
safety and independence. If America
suspects that Japan intends moro than
this. all she has 10 do is TO join hands
with England. who is anxious 10 Sc
cure the safety and progress OF her
Australian colony. Japan, however
Will never make this necessary. An
other danger point lies in the posi-
hiiity of America seeking Investments
in Siberia and monopolisius the fnan-
cial opportunities there. This will
doubtless depend much on the prcscr-
Walton OF harmony between tho two
countries in China. Japan's main care
must be to sec that her development
on tho Pacific is narysidcd and not
aimed in any one direction OF agrees
sion
Thus Japan's position on the Pacific
must be recognized as based on tho
principle OF justice and humanity and
maintained as such: and her main in
roads must be economic rather than
territorial. II any ono should imaS zine
that the interests mentioned in the
Lansing agreement were political.
advantage of Japan. Japan has many
other special interests besides those
involved in the now agreement. Her
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
MEMPHIS HAS WAR BABY
roiicc. Looking for Watch Lost In
Park, FIND Infant Girl

MEMPHIS TENN, May 4-Memphis
has its first war baby II is n little
girl. \ feminine voice called police
headquarters and asked that search
toe made for watch lost in tho park.
The search Was made. No watch was
found. but tho littlc la by. hut a few
days old, was discovered wrapped in
blankets. Tho infant has a HAPPY
home now
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
Christian Girl designs.

WASHINGToN. May - Christian
Girl Of Cleveland. has rendered his
resignation as chief civilian adviser to
the War Department on motor truck
production, but SO far the resignation
has not been accepted. Il was au-
thoritativcly said it had no connection
with the recent reorganization OF the
MOTOR iruclS division
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
Mnny "wur n,,,...

AMSTERDAM. May 4.-rhe M,
bcr OF applications in tho Kingdom ;
o"No',S Tor war relief increased la
st'r from $1,000 TO $500. or the /.
'o' new applications. 5000 wcre
cases OF Legitimate war babies" a
cordins to Information received he,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05

ROANOKE. VA. May 4.--Roano
city and County have gone far abo
their quota Of @l.3SoOoo In the mi
h'oer'y loan but committees tod
were hard NJ work TO increase oy,
subscriptions. Salem, the county so
more than doubled it's allotment,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05
AMERICA ALWAYS HAD
INTEREST IN ORIENTAL. WATERS

America has always had an intcrcs.
in oriental waters. Even during the
visit OF Commodore Perry in 1888 She
thought "f occupying tho Luchu Is
lands. The discovery of gold brought
the American population 10 the Pacific.
and later Alaska VISA acquired. she
Was for so many years busily engaged
with her own internal development in
NolvinE vast resources she could not
assume outside interests and showed
very righteous attitude toward Japan
and China. Wifi the development OF
her great resources and her enormous
increase Of capital has come tho am
nition for extension OF foreign trade
and consequent increase of Interest in
the orien.. Soon Hawaii was ANNEXED
and then the Philippines and Guam.
with increasing investments in China.
Thus has America quite abandoned her
policy of isolation. and the present war
i confirming hor in this policy. As
America was Il late conner in oriental
competition she had no bases of opera
ton on the ASiatic coast. and 80 she
naturally tried to check tho acuurH-
r1cnt of concessions by other nations
and TO depend on her financial invest
mcnts in Shina. TO this policy Japan
.A,Nl. nm iE,,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-05

hcEcmony OF the Pacific is one OF vital
concern 10 Japan. since shc cannot
lose II without losing her position as
hrSt-claSs power in East Asia. III
that case she would be subject to as-
erosion from more powerful nations
ana her very existence would be inn
perilcd. In view OF such a possibility
no one can blame Japan for seeking
10 hold her supremacy in East Asia.
1t is not necessary at this time to
enter upon an elucidation OF the cours.
OF history that has brought about the
present unsettled situation between TIL.
world powers OF the Orient Suffice
X to say that il was not until after
the kuSSo-JapaneSe war that japan
came TO be recognized as one of the
greatest powers on the Pacific, the
recognition being marred soon by the
consequent jealousy and suspicion that
attended il. After the war with China
Japan was regarded as a nation pow
erful enough to be used. but after the
war with Russia She began to be
feared. and viewed with caution. The
great war in Europe has made Japan's
position in East Asia still more in
vulnerable. and her place on the Pacific
more commanding and important.
Hence in future tho powers will! have
still further apprehensions concerning
Japan.
RUSSIA TAKES LESS
INTEREST IN FAR EAST
As Russia has at last come TO re-
alize the power of Japan in East Asia.
She takes less interest in things Ori-
entail. and. although her present poll
teal condition is confused and uncer-
tain it is possible that with return
TO prosperity and settled government
She might return to her interest in the
Orient. II is difficult. however. TO sup
pose that she will sufficiently recover
to desire war with Japan. Russia
draws her revenue chiefly FROM her
cereals. and as most OF these are pro-
duced in the south. probably her in
terest in the future will lie mainly in
tho Black Sea region and the south
generally. In any case. England and
Germany must ever be more interested
in the development OF Russia than is
Japan. AS England has Australia in
the South Pacific. her interest in this
part OF the world can never lessen,
especially as the population of Aus
tralia is fast increasing. England can
not fail TO respect the Australian policy
OF united world wide empire; more
over, Enelands investments In China
arc considera bic. SO that she cannot
neglect her interests in the Pacific.
owing TO the possible opposition o:
Germany or Russia, or both. England
wiil he bound TO seek the cooperation
OF Japan in maintaining her empire
intact.
When England and Japan united 20
check the aggressive policy of Russia
In East Asia. America sympathi%ed
with their policy; but after the Russo
japanese war was over America began
to fear tina, her policy OF equal op-
portunity for commerce in East Asia
would ht threatened. producing un-
licasant feeling between America and
Japan. md owing 10 racial animositr
on the Pacific coast Of tho United
states an anti-American sentiment be-
gan to grow up in Japan. Japan wa
20 blame ia part for this, having act
cd sometimes with Irros ancc and want
81 consideration while tho undue IN
it-- -
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arouse further suspicion in America.
And when America proposed the ncu-
,ralization OF tho South Manchur,au
hallway tho dissatisfaction OF tho Japa-
nesc was complete. The bad feeling
was enhanced by the mutual abuse Of
each other by the press of both copn-
tries. 1t WAS largely "a matter of ruu
:ual misunderstanding and wan; of duo
considerations: and SO there WAS blame
en- both sides. With the conclusion
Of the Japan American agreement. how
ever, the dangerous feelings that
threatened the relations OF tho two
countries have been sonthcd away.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-08-23

Acquire the saving habit while your
income j. small aud II will be easier
as your income increases 10
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-08-23
KINGS CONFECTIONERY
CHANGE IN SNsIEM OF
GOVERNMENT N.IOTWNIS


There has been q change tu the
,,,trm of the bureau uf war rl,t
Insurance of the treasury In the
matter at allotment aud allowance
checks. THIS result, In nmc oi the
checks sent out by bureau be
ing ior smaller sums than heretofore
aui the amounts omitted from M
rhock, sent out hy the bureau vii
he included iu checks scut out from
other sources,
The new system will simplify the
worh oi the bureau and j, expected
In accelerate the payment of allot-
ncul, aud allowances.
prior 'o July last the war risF
m,ugauc, bureau took The comuul
story allotment of $40 q month and
wnatc,rr additional sum the enlist
eel man chose Ia allot 10 his family
ana the whole amount, together with
the government allowance for de-.
uondrnts was included in one chccl
and sent ori b, the bureau. Begin.
ting with the July pay the hurea,
vill collect and send ont only th'
compulsory allotment Of Sl5 pa
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-08-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department OF the Interior. u.
$. Land Office, Las Cruces, n.
NJ, July 10, 1918.


Notice Is hereby given that
Edison +. Burgctt, Of Walnut
Wells. n. NJ. who on Dee. ..
1916. made homestead entry No,
Oll236. for NJ section II, twp.
80 $. range II W.. n. NJ. p.
Meridian, has hlend notice OF in
tention to make final three-year
proof. to establish claim to IN,
land above described. before
George Edmonds. 4. s. Com
missioner. at Hachita, New Mes.
on the 9th day Of September
1918.
Claimant names as witnesses
Don Phelps and Frank kcetou
of Walnut Wells. n. NJ. and
William Mckinney and James II
Robertson. of Hachita, n. NJ
JOHN l.. BURNSIDE
7-l9 $40 Register
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-08-23
Improved EarIy EIbcrln Pcachr,

wrapped aud graded aud put mp
IN half hushcl hoNr, lur slGi per
hos. send express ur u%u-iultirr
money order Ia ". \. stuart. Ru-
dee. New Mexico for trial box An
orchard OF $500 trees. Unlimited
quantity. Ste
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-08-23

District Attorney J :. Vaughl and
sheriff ". &. Simpson. of Defining
were visitors Ia Columbus Thurs
DAY on official business.
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-08-23
A INV MExItO mn song
CBS Rusc Henderson. Of silver city. In the
Literary DigcsD

Wind In the lap Of the great waste places
sweeping the ellis and the sands.
DARING the deserts hot white spaces.
Give me your ghosily hands.
] would dance with you across the hilllups,
over depths aud heights,
Along the crest where the swollen sun drops
Scattering rainbow lights.
! know the touch uf the harsh rock fingers.
The breath of The oak aud pine.
! know the peaks where the rose lipht fingers
Wind, they are mime. are mime.
Once where the yellow trail went winding.
heard Your whispered call.
Why are yuu dumb tu mr.
When viii you cUue tu mr.
Mad with your spirit thrall!
The Tough hill grasses are gay and golden.
The Nuccas ARE white with hluums.
The still. hot suuhcams The lizards cmhuldcn
Around the old Indian inmhs.
The barren mcsas are WaulN kurrliug
lnder the desert blue.
llirh M the hills comes q presence Stealing.
Mt.I, b II NuuF
The Columbus courier. [volume] (Columbus, Luna County, N.M.) 1911-1920, 1918-08-23

WANTED 10 BuN-GOUD HOJ ~.
N I'M COUNTRY SUITABLE FOi,
MOVING TO TOWN.-SEE T. u.
FROST n
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Boost Columbus by patronizing
.Our advertisers.
Evening journal., 1918-04-09
If You Need a New
Waist Shop Here
Tomorrow

Many styles of sport waists,
made of striped tub silk, at
$3.50.
Beautiful crepe de chine,
satin tafeta and georgette
crepe at $500 up.
Dozens Of exquisite styles In
dainty fabrics, including hand
embroidered yoiles, up to SIS.
Organdie and plain or striped
Voiles in tailored and semi-dress
styles at $1.00.
Blouses of japanese silk In
self tones Of white, flesh and
peach. Fancy striped voiles,
tailored and lace trimmed
voileS at SIPS.
Evening journal., 1918-04-09
PENNSY WOMEN SELL
THIRD LIBERTY BONDS

Commuters on tho Pennsylvania Rail
road received a surprise this morning
when they saw two neat booths. one on
each platform. occupied by members Of
the Women's Division Of War Relief,
soliciting subscriptions for the Third
Liberty Loan,
The booths are Of Colonial design.
not dissimilar IN style TO the new Lib
erty Loan Bank at Sixth and Market,
are decorated with the national emblem
and the flags Of our Allies, and were
built by employees Of the p. r. r.
shops.
Wives OF officers OF the company are
selling the bonds. assisted by girls em-
ployed in the local offlces. The credit
Of all sales will 90 TO Wilmington.
Those who are selling today include
Mrs. C. D. Young. chairman; Mrs.
George A. White. captain; Miss Estaer
Butler and Miss Grace Page.
The booth VIII be open for three
weeks. The commanding officer Of the
10th Infantry. doing guard duty In
this city, has detailed two men for duty
at these Liberty Loan booths.
Evening journal., 1918-04-09
DELAWIR5 LODGE
BUYS MORE BONDS
Adts $5OOof Third Issue to
Those Already Purchased
From Government
40 MEMBERS ARE
IN WAR SERVICE

Before an attendance Of over 200 Of It's
members. Delaware Lodge No. last
evening paid homage to the newly
elected deputy grand master OF the
State. George II. Bennett, who Is also a
member Of Delaware Lodge. The in
coming officers were installed into their
chairs by the deputy grand master and
his stan as follows: Noble grand,
Harry Seimes vice grand, Leighton
Aiken; assistant secretary, Frank Null
Ter; recording secretary, William IL.
Roth; treasurer, Charles Waterman; fln-
ancial treasurer, George il. Bennett;
warden, Richard Campbell; chaplain,
A. n. Kalmbacher; inside guardian,
Carl II. Wood; outside guardian, Harry
Walker; right supporters 90 noble
grand, John Kitchens; left supporter
20 noble grand. William Muller; right
supporter 10 vice grand, Fred Lewis
ieft supporter TO vice grand, Leonard
Morgan. The retiring noble grand,
George II. Clark, was presented by the
deputy grand master on behalf Of Della
ware Lodge, with The past grand OIL
GERS Jewel, which was accepted by Mr..
Clark with a few chosen words OF
thanks.
Following the installation OF officers,
the Disturbance" or entertainment
committee started the entertainment
program with selections by the Penn
sylvania railroad quartet, following by
recitatlons by Mr. Beatty. r. w. Drls-
coll, a blind member OF Delaware
Lodge gave several excellent rag time
selections on the plano and Evan Simp-
son was applsuded to an encore for
some songs Of a patriotic nature. The
feature OF the evening. however, was a
patriotic address by Caleb Z. Burchen-
al. Mr.. Burchenal held his audience
TO a fever heat Of enthusiasm and at
the conclusion OF his talk and by a
unanimous vote OF the lodge, $500 was
Invested In The Third Liberty Loan
Delaware Lodge now holds bonds OF all
three loans as well as a liberal In
Vestmeut IN the War Savings Stamps.
A beautiful silk service Gag banner
was presented 20 the lodge by the com
mlttee appointed containing letters
showing that 40 Of the lodge members
are serving the government. This was
accepted by Mr. Selmes.
On completion OF the program. The
members retired TO the banquet hall
where a banquet was enjoyed by all
those present. Before dlsbandlng foI
the evening members presented William
c. Draper, former financial secretary
with a gift on The eve Of his leaving
Wilmington. Mr.. Draper leaves on sat.
urday for Nashville, Tenn@ where hC
has accepted a position with the du-
Pont Company.
Evening journal., 1918-04-09
How Old Are You
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Evening journal., 1918-04-09
Rv The Tnlted press.

By The United Press.
WASHINGTON, April 9.--ln a twenty
minute running battle with two German
submarines. in which many shots were
fred on both sides. the American armed
guard OF the Ell Occidenie put both of
the U-boats to flight One Of the divers
suffered a demolished periscope, shot
away by the Yankee gunners. The light
occurred February 2
Chief Boatswaln's Mate Dow Rlply was
IN charge Of the armed guard His re-
port to the Navy Department follows:
"At 1915 p. m. on February , the
feather Of a periscOpe was observed on
the port beam steering the same course
as the FL Occidenie. Only the Tip OF
the periscope was first sighted. There
was a moderate sea with white-caps at
the time. All hands were called to quar-
ters and the guns were trained with
orders 20 fire as soon as the periscOpe
was picked up.
Suddenly about six or eight feet
apart two periscOpes emerged from the
water and firing was commenced The
first shot from each gun hit about ten
feet from the periscOpe Firing was
continued, the ships course changed.
and the shells fell right on top OF th S
submarine. The submarine emerged dead
astern, headed slightly toward the ves-
sci and fred a torpedo, which passed
about COO feet across the starboard quar-
ter.
"At that time one gun crew reported
anoher periscope, this time on the star
board beam. Before a shot could be
fred the course Of the ship was
changed, bringing the periscOpe asern
and between the steamship and the sun.
The first submarine then appeared on
the port SIDE a little abaft the beam.
When the port guns opened fire the shot
from both guns hit the feather ,wakel
OF The perlscope. This submarine. disap-
peared In the smoke from the ship, but
the fire was continued.
when last seen. the submarine acted
as n In distress, and In the opinion OF
the armed commander some OF the
shots damaged her as the enemy craft
acted as n Il was endeayOrlng TO come
10 the surface.
"All possible assistance was given
by the junior officers and merchant
crews. The armed commander has
never seen guns handled In a more skill
ful manner. 70 Is believed that the sub
marine was about Co fire a torpedo
when the Fl Occldente opened flre anc
the GOODNESS and excellent shooting of
the gun crews and the promptness of
the merchant crew In carrying out Or
Evening journal., 1918-04-09
JINGLE SAM WANTS AVIATORS.

Sergeant Shour. in charge OF the
army recruiting station, announces
that any qualified young man desiring
20 enter the service Of the aviation
corps should caall at the recruiting sta
ton. No. sos Market street, where full
Information and instructions with ref
erence &c procedure viii be freely
given. Any young man within mill
tary age and who Is a mechanic IS
qualified II he Is physically nt and Is
not an alien enemy.
Evening journal., 1918-04-09
Drapery Specials for
Wednesday

We invite your attention to a
special purchase Of
Velour and verdure tapestry
bound Rope Portieres. the size
for the archway, $3.50 to
$3.50 each.
Mercerized silk and snow
fake Curtains, S1.5O to $3.50
the pair.
If you need Palms for decor
alton we have a beautiful line
priced from $1.5o TO $3.50
each. -.
Don't you need a ug1 We
have the Deltox or Fibre and
Colonial Rugs at popular prices,
$1.50 to $11.50 each.
Just for the day we offer
1000 Rubber Stair Mats, 15c
and zoe value at 1oc each.
A big assortment of moth
and dust proof Cedar Chests
either in the plain finish or cop
per trimmed, $3.50 to $22.5C
each.
Something new in appliqued
and embroidered tea sets and
sewing table scarfs from SOC
to $500 each.
Evening journal., 1918-04-09
ACCIDENT CASES All PUsENs.

At the Pusey s Jones plant on Sun
day. Carl Nelson OF Fifth and Poplar
streets, had one Of his fingers ampu-
tated by an electric hammer.
Earl Baker OF No. $40 Sherman street,
had four OF his toes crushed and John
Elliott Of No. 400 East seventh street
sustained a laceration over the right
eye. The men were treated at the
Homeopathic Hospital.
Evening journal., 1918-04-09
TEN.CENT DEER PROMISED.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, April 9-Rrcw-
ers today raised the price OF beer
from $40 to si2 per barrel The advance
TO the retailers means the end OF the
flve-cent glass Of beer. To continue IN
business with a profit the retailers Will
have to charge ten cents Tor a medium
sized glass
The brewers announce a fiat Increase
Of wages S2 a week for all Of their EN-
plOyes.