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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23

changed policy of the state denart-
ment. Senator William 81. king az
Utah, a Democrat, announced this
week that he will Introduce q reso.
,u.ion IN n senate shortly demand
Ing lhat steps be taken to secure the
payment Of claims and the protection
~ zA'nerlcan interests in Mexico. He
saiu ne a not brought the matter
70 n OF the country be.
iole ms of the war and the
ueslre ina the Mexican troubles
srouia not be made acute while the
gnIted states was bending all its eff
tolts 10 win the war. He proposes to
ac' IN tne interest of his constituents,
e thousands OF Mormon farmers and
smai mining men lost their ali in
Mexico IN the revolutionary activity.
particularly in 1914. Their claims
between $1,000, 900 and S1o.-
100000, he said.
- intend to offer my resolution
gaining for steps to press. the claims
0L american citizens for damages to
NE and property without any further
pelay." said Senator King. II think
congress- ought to- know the exact
Facts about these claims ana about
the moves now being made in Next
% against our citizens, with a view 10
c~onDscating their property. farm and
OIL lands. which represent outrixht
purchases made In good faith BY
American investors.
It is proposed by Mexican officials
70 confiscate property bodily and IT
seems timely that there should bA q
Iuii anvestigation Of these two phases,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23
Mexican. Will Have
To Pay %$400,000,000

Washington. Dec. 23.-The Mexican
problem has injected itself into the
diplomatic and news situation by the
recent attack upon American armed
guards at Tampico and one Of the
most serious aspects of relations
with the Mexican government will be
brought to a focus within the next
Jew weeks. This is the unpaid claims
Of American citizens, small and large
investors. and farmers, whose prop
critics were destroyed since revolu-
tionary activities began in Mexico in
November, 1910.
Claims amounting to hundreds Of
millions by American citizens have
been lodged with the state depart
ment, n in addition to this. the ma
tons Of Great Britain, France and
other countries are looking to this
EOyernment for settlement Of their
claims which aggregate fully as much
~ those sof American citizens.
II Is estimated that the claims OF al
Aatipns agAinst Mexico will reach ap-
pto1imately 94o0,000,oo0 and that mn
9Ses the weak CarranSa government
bhoWs real evidence Of it, ability TO
make good these claims. the foreign.
g~ov1rnInents. acting under the Mon
roe doctrine. will force the subject
tefoTe the peace table and demand
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23
ANARCHY, THEN TYRANNY

Anarchy, according to the dictionaries, means the
absence Of government. Tyranny is the oppression Of one
person or group by another. The two terms do not seem
to belong together. Yet a state Of anarchy is inevitably
followed by a state Of tyranny, unless sanity is restored
and orderly government is re-established.
We are having an illustration of this in Russia. The
existing government was destroyed. 1t was Anticipated.
oppressive and corrupt. But its destruction was encom-
passed BY men who lacked the combination Of construc-
tive thought and force Of character which would have
made possible a really democratic government. In the
doubt and hesitation Of the revolutionary leaders an
archistic tendencies which had existed under the surface.
and which had been stimulated by the activity Of German
agitators, burst forth, and there came a state Of anarchy
which prevails throughout a great part Of Russia, and
which, in some places has been followed by the rule of
the Bolsheviki, which is vastly more oppressive and in
furious than was the autocratic rule of the cars. under
which Russia had groaned and suffered.
The process is logical, and the succession is inevita-
BILE. Let orderly government be destroyed and there fol-
lows the rule Of a dictator or a class, and one is as OBJ
jectionable as the other. In the process there comes to
the front and into authority the most depraved class in
the communit because, with orderly government de-
stroyed, force takes its place, and where force alone
counts. right and justice have no place.
The spirit which has brought Russia to ruin, and
which now seeks to assert itself in Germany, is with us in
the United States. and is active and malignant. Many OF
its manifestations are matters Of common knowledge,
and have come under the observation Of the public gen
orally. Other facts Of a damning character are constantly
being brought to light in the trial Of individuals for acts
Of disloyalty during the war. It is shown in the testimony
that wherever this spirit has been shown there are the
activities Of Socialism, and the red flag.
1t is not an easy thing to deal with this disease. But
1t must be dealt with. or the nation will suffer. Aside
from the functions Of the courts, which should be en-
ployed to root out that which menaces the nation, every
individual in every community has a duty to perform.
He can, and should. make it known that acts or words
of disloyalty to the government of the country, express
sions which tend to show a contempt for law and a dis
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23
LET'S BE REASONABLE

President Wilson is being censured in some quarters
because he has not long since declared specifically Just
what is his plan for the league Of nations which he hopes
favors a particular plan, and holes are being picked IN
that plan. The principle of the league Of nations is de-
hatable. Every plan, which may be proposed to carry 1t
into effect is debatable. But we may as well be a little
reasonable in our consideration of the subject, and in our
attitude toward the president in relation to it.
Suppose the president had made public announce
ment of a plan for a league Of nations. 1t would have
been picked to pieces, no matter what its excellencles
may have been, and the country would have been iii a
turmoil over something which, when it came to be con-
sidered by our associates in the war, might have been re-
iected or changed out Of all resemblance to its original
self. Suppose that after long and bitter discussion the
proposed plan had been approved by resolution Of the
American senate. The situation then would have been
to a particular plan, and that through his attitude and
that of the senate the nation would have been consid-
cred firmly committed to that plan. That plan might
prove impossible of adoption, and it would then be diff
sntirely or to modify its plan.
The defect in the presidents program appears to lie
in his failure to consult with men, especially senate lead
es Of both parties, whose opinions, while not conclusive,
should have been ascertained and given some weight.
But his course in not presenting, long in advance Of the
peace conference, a hard-and-fast plan seems decidedly
sensible.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23
THE EX.KAIsER,S ACCOUNTABILITY

In an article just published, Major General crozier.
who is an authority on such subjects, draws a distinction
between placing the former kaiser on trial for. starting
the war and for the manner in which it was carried on.
The distinction is an important one which is undoubtedly
receiving the attention of the legal representatives Of the
Allies. The genral public, however, is not SO familiar
with it, and the conception in most minds probably is
that of a court Of some kind trying the former monarch
for a whole string Of crimes, including those Of every
nature.
General Crozier points out that making war is not
an act which is subject to the jurisdiction OF any court.
national or international. There is no international com.
pact or agreement which requires that the adequacy Of
a cause alleged for a declaration Of war shall be sub
mitted to any tribunal whatever for approval, either
before or after the act. There is no International law
on the subject. Hence, II the nations are to pass judg-
ment on this feature of the conduct Of the former I'm
peror. special means must be devised for the treatment
of the case. y
This is a simple matter. The disposal of the case
Of Napoleon illustrates the point. His case was OUTSIDE
the realm Of International law. but the nations which
had assumed the responsibility for a recasting of affairs
after his downfall decided that the welfare of the world
demanded that the late emperor should pass the rest OF
his days in seclusion, and this decision was carried out.
Similarly. the Allied nations. through their political
rather than their judicial departments, may pass judy
ment on the political acts Of the kaiser and those asso-
.ciated with him, and may make such disposition Of the
cases as seems just and wise.
The method of conducting the war comes directly
within the scope Of accepted international law. 1t has
been declared that certain cruelties and barbarities shall
not be committed If they are committed the guilty
parties may be punished. And it would be proper to
bring before a regularly constituted criminal court every
person charged with responsibility for any Of the out
RACES which have been committed. and, if conviction
follows. the court may innict appropriate punishment.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23
THE VICE PRESIDENT

A good many times the question has been asked,
Why is a vice PRESIDENT" and a satisfactory answer has
not been made. The trainers Of the constitution provided
that the nation should have a president and a vice presi-
dent and by one Of those slips which the wisest some
times make, they prescribed a method for the selection
of these two officials which would have insured that the
two men would in most cases have been at loggerheads.
This was amended later, but the omission Of the fathers
in not providing any duties for the vice president has
never been renedied. 1t is true, of course, that the vice
president presides' over the senate, but that is not at all
a vice presidential function. That duty should have been
performed quite as satisfactorily by some person chosen
by the senate itself. Seemingly the only reason for as
signing this duty to the vice president was to keep time
from hanging heavy on his hands while he waits for
something to happen to the president.
Occasionally something happens to remind US mat
there is actually such an Official as the vice president Of
us with something of a shock, for we had forgotten all
about it. and we are apt to wonder what the vice presi-
thinking about something else. With the reminder that
the official exists comes the consciousness that he doesn't
count, and this fact is often emphasized by the circumr
stance which brings the official to mind.
This Is true in the present case, when Vice President
Marshall has been brought into public view. The sug-
sesuon tnat PRESIDENT Wilson's trip to Europe would
amount TO a temporary vacation of his Office, and would
render it necessary for the vice president to act brought
forth a statement from Mr.. Marshall and turned our
thoughts his way. More recently he discussed some
features of International peace in an address at Carlisle,
and again we thought about him. But in all that he
has said there stands out conspicuously the fact that as
vice president he is not in any way related to the gov
eminent Of the United States. The presidency of the
senate is a side issue. and may be regarded as an acct
dent or an after thought. Aside from this the vice presi.
dent has no functions. He does not aid the president or
confer with him. He is not necessarily in the presidents
confidence. He might as well not be there.
1t Is not necessary for the country to have a vice
president IN order to provide for filling the Office OF
president IN case Of the incumbentis death or disability.
Inc succession law enacted by congress to provide for
ninns the ONCE In the absence Of both president and vice
pissoea' 10 ample and would work just as well IL the
vice president were eliminated.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23

MHE@
1p
E23arHGuezA
, BY Edgar A. Guest

CHRISTMAS WISH.
II I could have my wish this year I
know what it would be.
I'd ask the Lord. for just II day, to
make a saint of ne.
Id ask for RENDERS and a sleigh, a
crop Of whiskers white
And then a magic PACK of toys to
travel with at night:
For somehow on this Christmas Eve
one role I'd like to play,
And that's Santa to the Riddles of
the daddies far away.
The age OF miracles is passed, yet
maybe He could do
One and n1akeIme slim enough
to climb each chimney 1ue;
Then have tho angels write me out a
true and certain list
So not one soldiers child on earth,
this Christmas, should be missed.
I'd like to stand a minute by each
little lonely cot
And just make sure no soldiers boy
or girl had been forgot.
OF course I'd have to travel fast and
top-toe very still,
About each tiny, trundle bed, by
Christmas morn, to fill
Each little stocking hanging up, and
though I'm turning gray
I'd like to travel round the earth
just once in such a way.
I'd run the risk Of break-neck speed
and gladly take the chance,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23

as proposed under .the
new constitution. and the unpaid
claims. The rights of American citi-
zens and their property holdings
should be protected as they are in
every other civilized country.
Claims of my own constituents
will reach probably $4,000, 900 and I
suppose the aggregate American
claims will amount to twenty times
that amount. / believe the depart-
ment will not look with disfavor. up
on an investigation Of the failure Of
Mexico to seriously consider the
claims Of American citizens.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23

position to weaken the authority Of those who are
charged with the administration Of law. win not be toll
Grated by him. Let the individual refuse to employ a
disloyal person; to buy from a disloyal merchant; to hold
social intercourse with anyone who shows sympathy with
the principles of anarchy. If this were done by all the
people Of this country who are really in favor Of liberty
with order, we would have gone a long way toward
the poison which has already found Judgment
in this country <and. which is bound to spread unless an
aggressive campaign is waged against it.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23
CANADA'S WAR xPENs

Winnipeg, Man. Dec. 23.-The war
expenditure Of Canada to November
80. last, was estimated officially at
s1.o6s.00o,0 00. BY March 81 it will
probably reach a total of $1,000, 900
Maintenance Of troops in France is
calculated at six shillings per man. 70
this estimate, should be added the
mount OF war outlay which will be
incurred after March 81, 1919, which
may exceed three hundred million
dollars. The pension load is csti.
mated at thirty millions a year. Can
ada's net debt on March 81. 1914, was
S366,0Oc,c00; to March 81. 1919, 1t Il
estimated at $500, 900, 900.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23
WOUNDED MEN HELP
RED CROSS DRIVE
IN LARGE CITIES

Chicago, Dec. 23.-wounded
American soldiers hobbled through
the downtown streets today in behalf
OF the Red Cross Christmas drive for
membership.
The wounded men were brought
here from >the base hospital at Fort
Sheridan and were accompanied by a
resiment of troops who led the pa
rade.
The goal set for this city is L.
100000 members before January /,
with $4,000 enrolled the first week
of the drive.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23
The cx.ruler is indicated by .

Senator Lodge, with his twenty-one
points, had worse luck than President
Wilson with his fourteen Now for
the guy with twenty-eight.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-23

Could I.be Santa to them all whose
daddies stay in France.
Copyright 1918 by Edgar A. Guest!1
Herald Wants Bring Results.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-09-05
YOUNG MEN WHO REGISTERED
WITH LOCAL BOARD No. ID
FROM ALGIERS, on
AUGUST -.

Lucien Lombard. 617 Vailette ST.,
colOred.
Bernard Johnson, 1924 verret ST.,
colOred
Miles Chanel Donnelly, 81 Alix
St., white.
AIonzo Lombard, 917 Elmira Ave-,
colored
Gabriel Jules Olivier. l1s Olivier
St, white.
John Ross, Gillian Farm, Lower
Coast, colored
Thomas Henry Leathem, S27 Pa
cific Ave. white.
Theodore Flemings. 1922 Wagner
St, colored.
Eustace Prosper Voegtlin, sos
Belleyille ST., white.
David Anthony Adams, GIG De-
laronde ST., white
Norris Davis, Farragut ST., white.
Frank DeRocha. Newton and Or
leans SITS. white
Robert Joseph Teal, $50 Belleville
St, white.
George Hofeline Escousse, $40
Belleville ST., white.
John H. Hildebrand, 1872 Pelican
Ave, white.
Raplh Ancar, P. o. Box so, color
ed.
Francis Janssens Jones, 437 Slid
ell Ave, white.
Arthur Joseph Gayaut, 1912 Yer
ret St., white.
Charles Laufer, 426 Powder ST..
white
Alidor Kraemer, III Atlantic Ave
white.
Herman George Difford. COS Wag-
ner St., white.
Tony Champagne. 800 Homer St.
white.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-09-05
SHOWER.

On Friday, August 31st, a miscel-
laneous shower was given at the
home of Miss Emma Sutherland in
honor of Miss Gertrude Oertel, a
bride-elect of the season.
The home was beautifully decorted
and dainty refreshments were served.
AS the honoree entered the wedding
march was played by Mrs. McCauley
and Miss Oertel was then showered
with many beautiful presents.
Those present were, Misses Ger
trude and Renata Oertel Velma
Borne, Inez Weber, Ida Krogh. Hill
da Hantel, Norma Weber, Anna Hoff-
man, Dora Essinger, Erma LANCE,
Irma and Marguerite Reagan, Myrtle
and Thelma Clasen, Elita Norman,
Jaunita and Gladys Munsterman,
Ida Lahusen, Myrtle and Emma
Sutherland, Mrs. B. Tapped, Mrs. L.
Rogers, Mrs. H. Harding, and Mrs.
McCauley.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-09-05
HELP ENTERTAIN SOLDIERS AND
SAILORS.

The Women's Committee OF the
Council of National Defense will send
out invitations to the 1859 fighting
men stationed in the City who will
be the guests of New Orleans resi-
diets Thursday, Sept. 18th
The day will be known as War
Camp Community Day. The dinner
plans are under the care of Mrs. J. H.
Hoerner. Each family willing to en-
terrain men for the dinner. is asked
to dine two men. The dinner to be
between six and eight O'Clock.
Car owners Of each district are
asked to lend their cars to help trans
port the men to their homes, so any
owner of a car in Algiers who is will
ing to do his little "bit" please tele-
phone Mrs. K M. Waller, Captain,
Algiers, 2SS-L. Also any family who
would care to entertain two Of our
fighting boys can also telephone Mrs.
Waller, and the invitation will be sent
in to headquarters. These invitations
must be sent in by tomorrow friday
Sept. 6. We hope that Algiers will
not fail do its share.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-09-05
ENJOYABLE EVENING.

A most enjoyable reception was
given on Wednesday evening of last
week at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barker in Bouny St., in honor OF
Messrs William Barker and Leonard
Hoffman, two of our local boys, who
are studying to become Lutheran
ministers.
The evening was most enjoyably
spent in playing games and dainty
refreshments were served Each
one of the young men was presented
with a handsome travellers writing
folio.
Those present were, Misses Anna
Guiltz. Gladys and Juanita Munster
man, Thelma and Myrtle Clasen,
Anna Mae Gould, Emma Sutherland,
Dora Essinger, Anna Hoffman, Vel
ma Borne, Inez Weber, Lulu and
Ruth Thalheim, Ora White, Irma
and Marguerite Reagan, Alice Dilz-
ell, Carrie Barker, Ida Krogh and
Renata and Gertrude Oertel, Rev
w. H. Hafner, Messrs. Richard
White, Henry Thoede, John Welp,
Chas. Hantel, Reims Brehler, John
Klienpeter, Emile and Leonard Hoff-
man, John Hildebrand, John Ham,
bacher, Eddie Burns, and VIM. Bark
er. Mr.. and Mrs. Tappel. Mr.. and
Mrs. McCauley, Mrs. Brown. Mrs.
Chas. Davis, and Mrs. Shields.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-09-05
HIGH SCHOOLS TO OPEN
ON MONDAY.

All High School pupils in New Or
leans must report for the fall term
next Monday, at a m.
Instructions in regard to making
elections of studies will be given,
condition examinations will be held
and also examinations for pupils ap-
plying for admission. Election
blanks will be distributed Monday
and are due for return Tuesday
Pupils not presenting their election
blanks on Tuesday, may not be able
to get the courses they desire.
Should sickness or absence from
the city prevent pupils from being
present, election blanks should be
mailed to the school so as to get there
by Tuesday.
Pupils are not detained after Tues
day and report for regular classes on
Monday, Sept. Is.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-09-05
MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER.

Miss Cornelia Murphy entertained
at a miscellaneous shower in honor
of Miss Julia Twickler, one of our
most popular young ladies, who was
married Tuesday at Thibodaux
The Murphy home was decorated
with bells, ferns, and emblems of
good luck.
As the bride-elect entered, her at
tendants were there to arrange her
wreath and veil. Lohengrin's we'd
ding march was played and the bride
marched in, taking her place in the
center of the room beneath a large
wedding bell. There she was sur
rounded with pretty gifts. After
looking at all the pretty gifts every
one joined in most delightful game
Key to My Heart Mrs T. Fox
won the prize for the game
After the game, refreshments were
served. Those present were. Misses
Stella Charleville, Bertha Olsen,
Margaret Shannon, Bessie Pyle,
Julia Birney, Ally O'Sullivan, Anna
Mae Tierney. Naomi Lynch, Cleora
keenan,, May and Nellie Herbert,
uIdCc LcHuOA, luOSeH DdTTelJ, lHeZ
Clement, Eloise and Albertine Lee
court, Cora Shields. Endolie and Ed
ma Verneuil. Malvina Dwyer, Ne
nette Fabares, Josie, Eulaie, and
Christine Giblin, Mamie and Mar
guerite Haggerty, Clara Baltz, Cor
neSia Murphy Frances Niermann,
Katie Lynch, Nettie Worley, Emily
Fallon, Frederick Stansbury, Mar
garel and Sadie Garland, .Estelle
Hibben, Mary and Ethel Hennessey,
Mary Collins, Vic Hymel, Katherine
Clarke, Mamie Morrison, Camille
Mitchell. Anna Martinez, Mildred
Morse, Claire and Gertrude Finley,
Katie and Anna Crowley, Nelia Bou-
dreaux, Ruby and Grace Legendre,
Erminie Hopper, and Angie Riordan,
Mesdames f. Eble, H. Lecourt, w.
Lilly, l.. Murphy, A. ]. Herbert. l..
F. Toffins, r. Walshe, T. Morrison,
NJ. Z. Barry, Lester Brooks, Ralph
Nolan, T. A. Fox. ]. Morrison, Hen
Messy and Olsen.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1918-09-05
LOCAL FAIRGROUNDS REPRE-
SCENTED IN PLAY WEEK.

A patriotic pageant in which forty
diminutive floats depicted an important
incident or character in history was
staged at City Park Sunday afternoon
as the opening feature of a weeks pro-
gram planned for children's celebra-
ton of play week, September II, I'M
der the auspices of the women's COM
mittee, State Council of National De-
Tense.
Our local playground was indeed
fortunate having come off with two
prizes out of three offered
Miss IRA Babin, as Liberty" was
accorded second prize and Miss Wi
mona Gouner as Betsy Ross" third
Other entries from the Algiers Play
grounds were Evelyn Cross as "Joan
of Arc" and Jos. Lennox as "Uncle
Sam"
On Tuesday there was folks dancing
at the City Park and the following
from our Fairgrounds took part.
Camille Mothe, Myrtle McCloskey,
Daisy Whitney, Juliette Leblanc,
Evelyn Cross, Marguerite Spahr,
Alice McCloskey and Hannah Glucks-
mann.