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New-York tribune., 1918-11-24

go In for statistics, as if there was any
virtue i'll statistics. They post them
selves between the Rue Druot and the
Credit Lyonnaise, in the boulevard along
which we are now stro1ling, and calcu-
late that in the space of $50 wards a
poor poilu has to salute 1873 times--a
little more than once every yard. So
they deduce that some compromise with
the rule ought to be effected. They say
that the poilus themselves have effected
compromise. They don't salute every
body, and everybody no longer demands
salute. But |, Maugru, major at bases
behind the 'front.' demand it, 1 de-
mand it because discipline is discipline,
and because outward marks of respect
are the beginning Of discipline Is that
good sense, or isn't it? If the salute
has been invented, if it exists in all
armies, except that of the Bolsheviki--
and that exception confirms the rule-it
is because the salute is good thing.
becal.se it recalls to a man that, even
when he is off duty, he has chief, he
he's chiefs, he has superiors. And that
is argument enough. I don't see why I,
Maugru. Major Maugru, whom they
have always saluted in time of peace.
shouldn't also be saluted in time of
war"
1T is possible" l said. vaguely, not
wishing to cross him. For if it is neces-
sary to admit it, this question, which ap
peared to excite him so much, left me
entirely Indifferent at is very possible
that you are right"
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24

to the maintenance of order; he condemns
to death, and in exceptionally grave
cases he asks the judgment of the su-
perior authorities"
The Procureur General, after vainly
trying to imagine what sort of case could
be graver than one entailing a sentence
of death, ended by concluding that the
officer was poking fun at him. In that he
erred, for, as a matter Of fact, Captain
Maugru had answered in all the inno-
cence Of his heart and was merely stat
ing what were, according to his idea, the
proper limits of his administrative
power.
The incident had sequel, and that
sequel was 4 note which, inserted in the
record of the officer in question, pre-
vented his ever rising beyond the grade
of major That is why, before the war,
ne had gone on the retired list, compen-
sated to certain extent by small ap-
pointment as receiver of taxes. After
the war broke out he donned his uniform
again as an officer in a territorial regi-
ment and served somewhere at the bases
behind the front. And he administered
his office with as much rigor and exacti-
tude as he formerly administered justice
See. for example," continued Major
Maugru, "there is the question of the
salute in the army. 1t is not yet dis
cussed in military circulars-at least
not in any circulars which are made
public. But the censor permits journal
lists to write about it. So they indulge
in ali sorts of irrelevant comment. They
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24

bishop Lord, with Strafford and King Charles
were found guilty in this hall. War
rcn Hastings was impcachcd and the
trial lasted for eight years. And while
am not myself old enough to remember
these events, | shall always associate
Westminster Hall with my last glimpse of
tho Kaiser, who was attending the funeral
Of King Edward VII, while Mr.. Roosevelt
waited outside in closed carriage, being
at that time in no official position. Since
then things have happened, and it is the
Kaiser who waits outside
Personally, | should like to sec Mr. Viii
son invited into the House of Commons it.
self, there to receive a resolution moved
by tho Prime Minister and seconded by
Mr.. Asouith as leader of the Opposition.
This resolution would naturally be ac-
knowlcdged by Mr. Wilson, who might
speak at the bound dispatch box
which still bears the dents inflicted by
Mr.. Gladstonc's signct ring, which was our
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
Drobable. Details of
4 The Reception

On arriving in London the President and
Mrs. Wilson will be met by the King and
Queen. In the case of European royalties
it has been the custom for sovcrcigns to
kiss each other on both checks, but in the
present case | imagine that the procedure
will be hearty handshake. AS far as pos
sible it is etiquette that the illustrous
party Of hosts and guests shall only tread
upon crimson carpet.
In ceremonial professions the plan will
be for the King to drive in an open carriage
with the President on his right hand Natu-
rally. the President will be left to ac-
knowledge the sautations of the multitude,
for it will be assumed that they are intend
ed solely for him. The official position Of
Mrs. Wilson differs somewhat from that of
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
How Other Countries
J. Miss Their Rulers

We fully realize that the United States
IS making no slight sacrifice when she re-
leases her chief executive at time like
this for international duty. Obviously it
will mean inconvenience for the American
people. When King George went to India
the functions of the Crown were put in
commission; that is, committee was
formed of elder statesmen, including the
Duke of Connaught, and this committee
dealt with any formal matters that arose
When Niscount Haldane, as Lord Chancel-
ior, visited America the Great Seal was put
INTO commission in the same way, and
may mention that no Lord Chancellor had
left England in this manner since Cardinal
Wolsey accompanied King Henry VIII to
the Field of the Cloth of Gold in France
During Queen Victoras reign it was laid
down definitely that official business could
be transacted by telegraph, and this pro-
vision enabled the sovereign to travel about
with much greater freedom. There is, how
ever, rule in England that no Prime Min
ister may visit foreign country without
the consent of the sovereign, and when
Mr.. Gladstone once stepped ashore, l think,
In Denmark, without such permission he
wrote abject letter of apology to the
Queen.
Mr.. Wilson comes to us as the head of
a sovereign state. 1t therefore follows that
he takes precedence all Prime Min
listers. In London, and l take it in Paris
he will be accompanied ON state occasions
by what we call royal escort: that is, by
detachments of guards, with FURNISHED d
breastplates and helmets, who will pre-
cede and follow the Presidential carriage
Wherever he goes he will be greeted with
the "Star Spangled Banner" just as King
George is greeted with our national an.
them. This was the procedure followed
when President Poncare visited King Ed.
ward VII. All troops lining the streets
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
THE Freedom of London
L. For the President

What London expects, however. is q drive
from buckingham Palace down the Mall and
along the Strand to tho Guildhall for lunch
con, when the freedom OF the city will be
preferred upon President Wilson, after
which he would return by way of the
Thames Embankment. That would be the
day when the millions would turn out to
see him; and without detracting in any way
from the magnitude of crowds in New York,
] may confess that nothing is so impress
sive as our narrower streets denscly packed
along every inch Of the route when some
great visitor passes on his way.
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24

nearest approach TO mailed fist The
only difficulty that l anticipate would bs
the jealousy of the peers, who will ask
what they have done to be thus ignored az
such celebration of democracy Our
dukes always display the profoundest adj
miration for the proletariat when for tho
moment the proetariat happens TO be on
top. But for myself it seems proper that
the President of republic should find
affinity with the elected rather than the
hereditary branch of our Parliament
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
By Lieutenant J. d. Newsom
Royal Field A,tille,Y, British Army

:ss : &: &: ,;:: e: s:%:': !: :; :: " s
utter desolation and ruin, shoot
ing women and children. committing deeds
worse than murder. the civilized world held
up its hands in horror Again when, un-
able to resist the Belgians and the inhab
itants of Northern France were deported
and put to work in Germany. an outcry was
raised at this stamping out of race. Peo
pie found it hard to realize that we'll
ordered nation could descend to such
depths and revert to the most carefully
thought out methods of oppression. Few
understood that for many years past the
German government had been training its
officers and soldiers by word and deed to
prepare for the sheer brutality of the war
that famed out in August. 1914
The training ground where Hun cruelty
was fostered was German Southwest Al
rics where for thirty years her soldery
put into practice the selfsame methods that
were used against the helpless Belgians
4 study Of Germany's colonial policy viewed
from the inside makes IN enightening
study
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
WW TE were walking along the
AN/ boulevard, after breakfast
satisfactory enough in spite
of the food restrictions and

of the food restrictions and
the high cost of living
"Say whatever you WISH" declared my
old friend, Major Maugru, who is doing
useful service at one of the base depots
behind the lines-'say whatever YOU
wish about the necessity of accommodate
ing the old discipline to new conditions
of war and to the requirements of
democratic army. | shall agree with
you. That is to say, shall agree with
you in principle. There is never any
difficulty about conceding principle.
But once you have rendered it a solemn
and platonic homage, you have done your
whole duty toward it. Then you become
free again. Free to make no change
whatever. That is real freedom. 1t is
also real wisdom. You see | belong
to the old army
knew that Major Maugru belonged
to the old army. | had met him twenty
years before, when he was in charge of
military district in the north of Tong
king, close to the Chinese border. A reply
which he had made-and made in good
1"'eii w d HliiIdIy Circular ndQ given
him legitimate celebrity, but had halted
his promotion.
Major Maugru had received through
bureau channels QUESTIONABLE emanat-
ing from the Procureur General of Hanoi
This official wished to know chow JUS
tice was administered in the military dis
tricts and on what bases"
why does this judicial functionary
meddle with such matters?" grumbled
the major.
Taking his best pen in hand, he an
swered:
Captain NJ Che was still cap
tain at that time), commanding the dis
trict Of .Xuyen-Bin, sees to it that the
natives receive exactly the punishments
they have deserved. He gives sentences
to prison, to whippings, to the Chinese
pillory and others which are necessary
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
\ Story of Terrible
~ Oppression

EARLY in 1898 the German garrison was in
creased to 250 soldiers and two batteries of
artillery. Without reason, merely to es-
tabhsh German prestige, Won Francois
with his enlarged force carried out sur
prise attack against Hendricks village,
RACED it and murdered $50 persons, of whom
ninety were women and children. Hendricll
fled to the mountains. Let us not forget
that here is the first instance of German
savagery, of men who waited for whole
year till they were in sufficient strength,
not to exact revenge against an enemy but
to massacre in cold blood peaceful tribe
who had kept the treaty they had concluded
and lived in harmony with their neighbors
Thanks to this scnseless massacre it is only
natural that the other tribes grew sullen
and as the news spread they prepared for
war. expecting to be visited in like manner
by the Germans.
And so the tale goes on from year to
year. ever growing worse. Treaties were
entered into with various tribes, treaties
that were forced upon them against their
will They were forced to obey, but the
German pledges were only observed in the
breach thereof. The protests of the chiefs
fell on deaf ears--these treaties may we'll
be called the first scraps Of paper.
According to reliable figures the native
population of German South West Africa
in 1904 was composed as follows:
Hereros .............,....... 10000
HottehtoVs ...'...........,.... 10000
BuShmen .................~.. 10000
Gcrmanys official census of 1911 taken
after the rebellions and uprisngs had been
crushed shows the following figures:
Hercros .................. 1870
hottentotS .............. 9,lSl
buShlncn ..'...... lI,S3l
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
Thousands of Natives Robbed and
Slain Under the Pretense of
Civilization

age found wandering without visible means
of support were punished as vagrants
The "pass law obliged each native over
seven years Of age to wear prominently dis
played on his person a numbered badge. The
intention was that every male or female
over seven years of age should be com
PEELED to work
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24

in keeping with the mood of the people. A
gala performance at Covent Garden is very
possible, when the President and the King
with their suites would occupy the royal
box, and the whole place would be deco
rated with American and Allied colors
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
By P. w. Wilson
american Correspondent of The London
Dolly NeWs

DGliU NclcS
A MERICANS may like to hear how
n the British will receive President
Wilson. We realize that his mis-
sion is to the Peace Conference in
France. but We hope that on his way home
ne may find time to visit our country as
doubtless nc will have visited Italy and Bel
GUM. When he comes we shall do our ut
most TO express to the American people,
through their elected head, the unboundcd
friendship which reigns in our hearts. In
deed, SO great will he the enthusiasm for
the United States that the President will
have a welcome unprecedented in our an
nails.
You will realize that about political con-
troversies in this country England is still
in your newspapers our general election
have heen on the whole much more detailed
and discerning than those which we publish
your domestic affairs. One reason for
this is the fact that your press is far more
voluminous than ours, and especially at this
time, when we have to face a famine in
paper. We do not ask whether it is wise
unwise for Mr.. Wilson to cross the At
lantic. That is a matter to be settled by
President and people. All we know is that
we are delighted to think of him as our
guest. We have already paid honor to Mr.
Roosevelt. 1t is now an open secret that
we should be glad to see Mr.. Taft
New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
Translated by William l.. Mcpherson
Copyright, 1918, by Ncw York Tribune lac.

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New-York tribune., 1918-11-24
National Rather Than a Personal Welcome for Wiso

or guarding tho Presidents person will
give him sovcreign's salute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-28
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE
17T7HANKsG1vING Day. 1s1sl
 Jl Lord, today the American pc

1 If Lord, today the American peo.
 pie assembly in Thy temples with thankful hearts!
 The Shining Angel of Peace spreads her white wings over this gracious and beau tiful land of the free. while the dead whom our people mourn are those called home of God-those cut down by the sword upon bloody battlefields-<those who have gone 10 glorious victory.
 Not merely peace. but plenty, reigns within Americas wide borders today; there are no hungry, who cannot be fed no naked, who cannot be clothed; no sick but the doors of some great hos pital will unclose to alleviate their suf- fering, some Christian institution that exists to meet almost every extremity of life in this broad land of ours. We are thankful for the inspiring beau ty of this great country to which we are born; it's noble rivers and lakes, it's lofty mountains; it's picturesque val leys; it's spreading plains.
 We are thankful for the lessons taugh: the American people during the grim war which has just come to an end of the simple home life; the aspiring ideals oI the American homes that strive always for bigger and better and nobler things for the brave hearts of thd people the inborn stoutness of heart and valor and which lifts the Anglo-Saxon race spiritually above the nations bowed down by centuries of breeding melancholy mind.
 We are thankful for our President-his splendid character. his answering loyal ty, and his high Christian ideals-which have led us to triumphant and honorable victory over brutal and cruel opponents
 Back wonder in 1921 our Pilgrim fathers of New England returned thanks for a few simple joys; shelter, health, home, love and food; today against a back ground of the splendid nations those Pilgrims helped to build, each one of us may individually return thanks for the same simple, yet fundamental bless ings.
 Who among us dares to say today that he has naught,to be thankful for? Fam fly and kindred who love us; friends who pray for us and sustain us through life; sometimes we are prone to forget how continuously our lives are "braced," if not actually "builded" by others; Moses would never have stood after his hands grew heavy with the rod of God extended to succor Joshua, fighting against Amalek, had not Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands-the one on the one side, the other on the other side;" so with our friends today; we have them to be thankful for in overflowing meas ure; personally-my thanks for my friends-those who have helped me on the steep road-the ofttimes weary road-by a smile, word of approval. kind thought-how thankful I am for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-28
MUSIC STUDY CLUB
 ARTIST CONCERT

: Those who have not become members of the Music Study club this season are missing the opportunity as members to partake of the other fruits of member ship which are legion. Chief among the benefits of membership is that of hearing as member, Mable Garrison, one of the greatest sopranos of Amer ica. The public is, however, invited cor dially, to hear this beautiful, accom- plished artist, and the club will even ex- eel the Standards which it has already set for appreciation and fostering of art, along musical lines, in presenting her.
 Many people are already familiar with her voice through her Victor records, for no library of this kind is complete with out Garrison collection.
 Upon her recent appearance in Roches- ter. N. T., the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle said of her: Miss Garrison proved to be one of the most captivating artists heard in Rochester in many sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-28
News of Society and
 Activities iGi of W0nnem
ax .l EsIsIA VI IA REID RYALl

A SCORE of leaders of the drama HA and it's allied arts and 400 repre- sentative citizens of New York, includ- ing actors, dramatists, educators and lit erary men and women, assembled at the McAlpin hotel short time ago to pay tribute to Miss Margaret Anglin in recog- milton of her distinguished service to the American drama, which had just been crowned by her triumphant representa- tions of classic Greek drama in Carne- gie hall. The function was under the auspices of the Art and Science forum, conducted by the Twilight club of New York. The occasion was in the form of a dinner at which Augustus Thomas was toastmaster and Daniel Frohman chairman After hearing whole eve ming of praise of her accomplishments for the drama, Miss Anglin was so moved that when Mir. Thomas called for her response, she could only say in broken voice, Good night and thank you" Miss Anglin accomplished the herculean task of producing and acting in two Greek dramas" Electra" and "Medea"-at special matinees in Carnegie
 
 hall, and at the same time played her regular performances in the Fulton thea ire in "Billeted'
 Birmingham society Is in an eXpectant and enthusiastic mood over the com ing of Miss Angln at the Jefferson thea tre, today at matinee and night. Miss Anglin will present her delightful com edy success, 'Billeted," here with the entire original New York company. "Bil- leted' is an unusual comedy and relates an unusual story in an unusual man. ner. In short metre, it relates the fact that there is much gossip about wom- an, whose husband has been missing ever since a quarrel that occurred three years previous to the rise of the curtain. The woman is now hostess to strange off cers, with no other chaperone than pretty girl companion. Colonel Freely, her chief guest, is a model of propriety, but things begin to happen when his ad- jutant, Captain Rymill, turns out to be her errant spouse. The comedy is in three acts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-28
ANNUAL CHAPTER MEETING

The only regular meeting of the Bir- mingham chapter is held once year and this Will take place in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium tomorrow after noon at o'clock.
 It is very important that all Red Cross members attend this meeting. They will for the first time hear a full report of the wonderful work they themselves have accomplished during the past year. A work so extensive and so perfect that 1t has put the chapter at the head of all other chapters in the gulf divi- sion.
 The civilian relief department, military relief Gncluding canteen membership ex- tension, junior membership, nursing ser vice, Red Cross classes, publicity and finance have all been handled in most able manner, and the conscientious en- thusiastic workers in these departments have made as great success of them as the gauge workers, sewers and knit ters have made of the woman's work department.
 Every member of the Red Cross is en- titled to vote, as the members them selves select their own executives. All members of the Birmingham Red Cross are asked to attend-Mrs. w. $. Lowell, secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-28
RED CROSS BULLETIN

or mercy and who gave them cheer and some fruitful substantials. The wards were literally $ vineyards of delicious things to eat. Private Kremer writing to Trench and Camp" says: "The spirit or these ladies is without doubt beyond expression and the noblest We have ever seen. We felt as if our own mothers were present. And it was particularly appreciated by those of us who might not be able to see our own folks at home before going overseas. This patriotic ser vice adds a great deal to a soldiers life and puts new ambition in him. Mrs. Rosa Wise, who has been a regular Vis- itor to the hospital, was also there 10 see her eight sons, adopted by the law of love and patriotism"
 This mission of ''comfort and cheer was the work of the Music Study club division of the Red Cross, following the influenza epidemic at Camp Mcclellan. The Music Study club is devoting as much of it's time as possible to war work, giving pleasure to thousands of sol diers who have passed through the city. Mrs. Charles Sharpe is the presl- dent of the Music Study club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-11-28

pital, that the Children's Patriotic league of Bessemer had a sumptuous and gen. erous donation for the children's hos pital for Thanksgiving Day. We are bringing huge box. sald Mrs. Taylor, filled with all sorts or goodies besides lots of real comforts for the dear little babies at the chii- dren's hospital from our Bessemer chll- dren and all sorts of good wishes ac- company the box"
 Mrs. Johnson was delighted for nothing is nearer her heart than the children 5 hospital and nothing could have given her more pleasure than Mrs. Tayior's sweet message of love and affection from the children of Bessemer. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. B. l.. Michaelson have worked Loyalty and patr1otically TOT the donation to the children's hospltal from the Children's Patriotic league Of Bessemer, both of these splendid women devoting their time and energy toward successful donation for Thanksgiving Day to the little sick babies at the hospital here.
 These are some of the things which the big box brought to Birmingham We'd nesday by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Mlchael- son with the compliments of the chil- dren's Patriotic league of Bessemer, con- tained:
 Three WoOlen knltteu coinloieS, Sio'ii ing consisting of children's underwear, sweaters, stockings, toys, talcum pow der, story books, large fruit cake and even a turkey The fruit cake was do- mated by Mrs w. V. M. Robertson of Birmingham, and brought $6 when sold. the winner, Mr. Sommers of Loyeman' Joseph & Loeb's, in turn donating it to the hospital for Thanksgiving dinner In addition to the clothing and toys and fruit a cash donation of s25 for the pur- pose of buying bedside hospital tables has been collected by Mrs. Michaelson and Mrs. W. D. Taylor.