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The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17
ILLUSIONS ABOUT WAR.

"a. G. G. in London Daily News)
If Lord French has any enemies,
which is not unlikely. they must be
enjoying themselves. He has written q
he has published it in a newspaper. the
| Daily Telegraph in serial installments.
| like popular novel. His object seems
to be to get his blow in first, to pre-
events in which he was involved before
its mind is possessed by some other
version.
1t is not an unnatural wish. The
truth is about to be unmuzzled. For
four years and a half she has been in
quarantine. The public has been spoon:
fed with an official diet, prepared
sometimes to conceal the facts. some
times to deceive the enemy, sometimes
to deceive ourselves, sometimes 70 pro-
tect a reputation, sometimes to destroy
a reputation, rarely without an Interior
lated to the facts. Now the truth is
about to come out into the daylight
and open her lips. She will be very
unlike what we thought her to be-
very unlike the fiction that has Haunted
itself in the public eye, She will have
some surprising revelations to make.
and as they will hurt a good many
people and reverse a good many Judg-
ments. we must expect to see desperate
efforts made to silence her or discredit
her beforehand.
Among the illusions that will go are
the Illusions about that foul and filthy
thing called war The idea that 1t Is
Gods medicine" will not survive the
tremendous balance sheet of loss and
gain--the record of the sacrifice of the
flower of the worlds youth, the ma
terial ruin, the spiritual desoletion. the
opening of the f1oodgates of hate. the
carnival of passion, the. release OF all
the basest elements in human nature,
~. RC1A oil md a.
lust, the submergence of every humane
and kindly emotion and of every in
stinct of truth and Justice under the
torrent of greed and vengeance exploit
not Goods medicine" but the DEVILS
poison.
The Napoleon Cult.
And II the truth about the war ends
the actions about war, It will also end
the Napoleonic cult. The age of the
demigod Of war is done, and there is
nothing cheaper in the world today
than military regulations. War has
become too vast and cosmic a thing for
the inspiration OF a single genius, II
is the sum of infinite forces. and II we
want to md the source of its judg- |
ments we have to trace II TO men sit |
ting in offices as well as to generals |
sitting in camps, to scientists in their |
and manufacturers in their |
factories, to civil servants controlling |
transport and keeping famine at bay. |
to the inventors OF poison gas and ali |
the articles of death, to the courage OF |
seamen. and thousand other |
springs all contributing to the great |
sum OF the decision. The war has not |
left one great military reputation in
tact on either side. The failure OF
Won Kluck at the MISUNDERSTANDING
the keynote. Moltke. Hindenburg. Fall
Mackensen. Ludendorff-one
lfter another they rose like giants ana
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DAMPENED ARDOR,

The Saturday Evening Post OBJ
serves that there is less enthusiasm
for a league of nations in the United
States now than there was two
months ago-not so much because
Of criticism of the pact as because
Of what has happened at Versailles"
The Saturday Evening Post fur
Their says that while the United
States accepted the spirit of the cell
ebrated fourteen points without res
ervation, on the other hand Europe
accepted them with very important
reservations as events have dis
closed" 1t bluntly observes that the
peace settlement "as so far as for
mulated does not closely conform to
the fourteen points in letter or in
spirit; and any pretensiion to the
contrary is rather irritating to COM
mon sense"
But the Evening Post would take
the treaty on the principle that half
a loaf is better than no bread. To
those of this way of thinking the
recent notifications come as dis
tinctly encouraging. They indicate
that with the formation of the league
of nations other improvements for
the better will be made.
At the same time It must be seen
by friends of the league of nations
that much of the enthusiasm with
which the movement was inaugu-
rated has been lost because of the
form in which the
treaty emerged. This has given the
opposition in the senate. although
formed for entirely different rea-
sons. much advantage in strengthen
ng itself TO resist the treaty.
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EXACT JUSTICE TO ALL.

Says the Christian Science Mont.
| tor:
Charles M. Schwab, a well known
and very well-to-do person in the
United States, has said something
about prohibition that will probably
be wisely discussed. Mr.. Schwab be-
lieves in prohibition with an sir;
and this If" he is reported as say
ing. is that everybody is treated
alike" Il don't believe" he adds in
effect, sin prohibition that win en-
able rich men like myself to stock
their cellars while ordinary people
must do without" Mr. Schwab's point
of view stands for immediate con-
isstency instead of the eventual con-
sistency which another well-known
American has said must come about
by the gradual disappearance OF
supplies that can no longer be re-
plenished."
Mr.. Schwab's attitude is that of
the conscientious and patriotic Cit
izen. He asks no privilege of which
he could avail himself because of his
wealth while one Of his employees or
others less wealthy might not be
able to lay in a stock. 1t was dis
elimination of this kind which in the
early days of prohibition In the south
caused deep feeling. We have cut 1t
out. No one may now keep a stock
of drinkables. The limit is the same,
rich and poor. Mr.. Schwab and hun
dreds of thousands like him all over
the country no doubt could llain-
tain their supplies and resort to
their use moderately. But he sees
the injustice of such a.. system and
is pronounced in his opposition to
it. The Schwabs and other wealthy
and temperate drinkers must make
a sacrifice for the common good
for their country's safe, so to speak.
In day and time when we have
gladly eaten black bread. cut down
our supplies of sugar, worn old
and made other self denials
for our country there are few, we
believe who will not recognize that
it is a matter Of duty for every tenn
perate person to pass up booze so
that 1t shall not continue to wreak |
its deadly work on those who are
not able to drink in moderation.
Nor does anyone ever know how
long he or she may be moderate.
Only those who drink not at all are
safe. The government of the United
States in removing the saloon from
the vicinity of the soldier and citizen
Is but answering the prayer we were
taught to Offer Lead us not into
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17
TIMER RUNNING SHORT.

In a recent issue the Boston Globe
remarked that Americas natural
resources have been the salvation OF
Europe" Not only did this country
furnish the men, the munitions and
the money TO turn back the Hun
avalanche at the crucial moment, but
II supplied various other products
Just about as vital TO success. The
fight could not have been won with
out our food. Lumber was an ex-
ceedingly important item. Millions
OF cross ties were sent to France.
and Greece is said to be looking TO
us for supplies OF wood. And con-
sidering the rapidity with which our
forests are being depleted. 1t is a
question whether the expectation OF
lumber products ought not TO be
greatly restricted. II would seem
to be a time when, not only careful
conservation of timber. but SYSTEM
attic sreforestation should be soberly
considered.
The war was extremely prodigal in
its wastes of timber. Some of the
finest forests in Europe which were
embraced in the battle area are but
a memory. They were made into
hndling wood by the big guns. In
this country, prodigious quantities
OF l1mber were used in the construc-
ton of the army environments and in
the monster shipbuilding program.
A crisis is being approached. Some
one has estimated that, at the pres
ent rate OF consumption. our south
ern pine timber will be practically
exhausted in ten years. Truly the
prospect is not reassuring. And, of
couse, the situation is much more
acute In Europe than in this coun-
try. It seems clear that the world
Is confronting period wherein 1t
must radically restrict its consump-
ton of forest products IL the earth |
Is not to be denuded.
Reforestation is not a rapid pro-
cess. Timber grows slowly, as COM
pared with the life OF man. But re-
newal of the word supply should be
! national even international pol
cy. Not so much rs sassafras
'prout should be destroyed unneces-
'arily or wantonly. A new tree-or
more than one--shonld be planted
or every tree cut down for use.
substitutes for lumber must be still
more widely used than ever. For
sthetic as well as economic reasons,
We should stay our destructive hand.
And countries of Europe should be
emily but firmly impressed with the
necessity of looking elsewhere for
many of the supplies wherewith to
eplenish their demands. America is
great storehouse of resources, but
ot all of them are inexhaustible.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17
JUSTICE DELAYED.

Whether or not Chancellor New,
man had granted the injunction
against women voting In the stat,
there would have been more or Iesi
suspense over the state until the case
had been before the supreme court
and a decision had been reached
The chanceIlor's opinion hastens the
day when the highest court in the
state win consider this grave ques-
ton and reach. It Is hoped, a prompt
decision.
Already the women OF Chattanooga
In large numbers have voted in the
municipal primary. Which consti-
tuted an election in the case OF some
OF the candidates. They have at
least proved that they wanted the
ballot and would exercise the priv
ilege OF suffrage given TO them, and
that their presence at the polls had
q beneficial effect on our politics,
and so far as observed no III effects
on the women.
More OF them were registering for
the July election when the news
came that a judge had held hat this
progressive act Of state legislature,
enacted In response to the public
opinion OF the state, is in conflict
with our archaic and reactionary
constitution.
II the act is unconstitutional all
the more argument for the voting of
a constitutional convention in the
election in September.
But Is the act unconstitutional?
This question was considered by law
yers who were consulted in 1917 and
1919 when the bills were before the
assemblies of those years. The act |
Is drawn in conformity with SINH
lar acts passed in Illinois and other |
states whose constitutional provi-
sions on suffrage are the same as
he constitution of Tennessee. Those |
acts have been upheld by the SUI
oreme courts OF those states. So well |
ioes Illinois like partial suffrage that
~ unanimous vote In one house and
With only one vote against in the
,ther house the federal amendment
llready has been ratified. And, by
he way. Ohio ratified yesterday,
lew York last night and the amend
nent Is taking its rapid course.
The chief flaw Judge Newman
GEMS to find in the act is that sep
rate ballot boxes are not provided
or men and women, Certainly such
re not necessary in municipal cleo
ions. why did he not hold that
be act was constitutional so far as
applied to such elections? AS for
presidential election, II would seem
, be merely matter Of discretion
Dr. the state board of election COM
lissioners to provide that in print
liz tickets some should include only
electors, and these should
e handed women. Then they could
OF vote for any other candidates.
The case will soon be argued be- J
IRE the supreme court Our cleo
on occurs July 8, so there will have
be prompt action to secure the
omen of Chattanooga the ballot. 1t
a serious injustice done them,
list one OF the many in the long !,
toward the goal of equal
ghts, when a woman shah not only
} person but citizen.
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HERE AND In ENGLAND.

There are some resemblances be-
tween the political situation in Great
Britain and sthe United States, though
the currents do not run exactly par
allel. Perhaps the wires are worse
crisis crossed in the mother country
than on this side of the water. In
each case, however, there is mill
tary celebrity who feels that his pc
culiar talents were not appropriately
recognized. In this country, Gen.
Leonard Wood appears in the role of
martyr. In Great Britain 1t is Gen.
Sir John French. The latter has
written a book to show how merited
appreciation was denied him. The
contents of the book are being
printed serially in the newspapers.
The controversy in England re-
wolves around the question of a sup
ply of shells for the British army
early in the war. Gen. French says
there was a dearth. In this he is
supported by the Northcliffe news
papers. The blame for this shortage
is being shoveled upon Lord Kitch-
ener who, unfortunately, cannot now
defend himself or his record. Mr..
Asquith declares that, at the time
referred to by Gen. French. and
when the furore was raised by the
Northcliffe papers, he was assured
by Lord Kitchener that the supply
of shells was adequate. AS an out
come of the agitation, however, Gen.
French was recalled from France, a
cabinet ministry of munitions was
created and Lloyd George placed at
the head of it,
Sir Douglas Halg, who seems to
have been more of a soldier than a
politician. succeeded Gen. French
and was retained in command until
the end of the war. A few months
afterward Lord Kitchener was lost
at sea. thus sealing his lips. ana a
little later Mr.. Asquith's cabinet was
forced out of power as a result of
Lord Northcliffe's press campaign.
Lloyd George succeeded his former
chief and political associate as pre-
mier. a position he still holds, though
ne has broken relations with North
cline. The latter now doubts whether
the Welshman is very much superior
to Mr.. Asquith.
the outstanding fact, however. is
That Lord Northcliffe and Cen
French are still friendly and work
ing in cooperation. Their political
purposes are not fully understood in
this country, except as in the case
or Gen. Wood. they are both known
to be dissatisfied with the admins
tration. What political ambitions. n
any, are entertained by Gen. French
we are unable to say, though he is
quite familiar with the game. The
same may be said OF Northcliffe, who
may possibly prefer the position OF
W w arwiek to that of official station.
though this is by no means certain
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17
Evening.

love the restful cleaning. give 1t
quite boost; then weary birds are
homing, and ROSTERS go to roost. Then
all the strident racket of workday hours
is done; the toiler's drawn his packet
of green, uplifting mon; and to his hum
BILE cottage he in the dusk repairs, and
grumbles at the pottage and breaks a
lot of chairs. oh, it is sweet and rest
full when evening shadows fall, and l
possess a breast full of gratitude for
all; the fact that I'm existing is sooth-
ing to my nerves; I'm voting and I'm
visiting that life has lovely curves. 1t
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

witnesses testify before the ways
ana means committee that it costs
IS a unit to produce potash in this
country. whereas it can be imported
sSom the soon to-be French mines of
Aisace or from Germany at $3.50 per
ton. OF course. the plea made for
this infant industry is that all the
farmers of the United States are to
be taxed at the rate of $3.50 per unit
on potash, so as TO keep out the
importations. It is such tariff legis-
lation as this that breeds the eco
wars of the world. and these
lead TO real wars. At the same time
old man High Cost Of Living smiles
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OVERSEAS LETTERS
List of Those uncaled for at City Pos

List of Those UncaIled for at City Post
office.
The following letters received from
overseas OF the Chattanooga postofiice
remain uncalled for:
Allen, Bradley l.; Brackley. Robert;
Baby, Lillian; Buchanan, Miss Jessie;
Brumfield, Mrs. Bert R.; Carr, Matte:
Cross, Matte; Chattah, Marie; Fakey,
Miss Nell: Freeman, willard; Foster,
Guy A.. Hollingsworth. Mrs Mae; Hud-
son, Mrs. Louise; Jones, Mrs. Annie;
johnson, Miss Grace; LeSwoon. Miss
Jennette; Morrell Mrs. Matte; Rodgers.
Mrs. Ruby; Stubbfield, Herbert s.;
Smallwood, Sergt.; Thurman, Miss Mat
tie Mae; WEIGHED, George W.; WINS
fonts, Miss Odessa: Wiliars, Rudolph;
Wilkinson. Miss Lucille.
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set in failure. And the history OF the
allies is hardy less strewn with the
wreckage of regulations. Sir Douglas
Haig survived the test, not hx Napo-
leonic qualities, but by his plain viz
tues Of honesty, steadfastness, good
temper and sound sense. Marshal Foch
comes nearest to supreme reputation,
rive" late. when the struggle had
reached its climax, after Joffre had
been succeeded by Nivelle and Nivelle
by Petain, and when the hour for reap
ing the harvest of four years of effort
had come. Had he had the supreme
command at the beginning can we be
quite sure that he would have escaped
the fate OF the others
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is a time of beauty when day is worn
and gray. and stars line up for duty.
and Luna cuts some hay. when all the
world is quiet. INDUCING in repose, and
there's no din or riot that busy day
time knows. Oh. then the heart grows
mellow, the bosom full of peace man
knows that strife is yellow, that bick-
erings should cease. There's something
in the twilight. with spangled stars
above, that throws a sort of high light
longing to go forth and embrace the
people who are thronging before my
dwelling place.
Copyright by George Matthew Adams.)
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Judge D. B. Puryear, of Memphis,
is of opinion that the contention over
the ballot box feature Of the suffrage
law is irrelevant-that this is a mat
ter which election commissioners
may determine for themselves. This
is sensible. anyway. whether consti-
tutionaI or not.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Observes the sunshine editor of
the Jacksonville Times Union:
When baby has collie in the middle
Of the night daddy has to take steps
to remedy the evil" What does
daddy do when baby has collie in the
middle OF his tummva
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Germany seems to want to be Il
mandatory for something or other.
seeing that 1t is fashionable. Why
not be accommodating and let her
have the Turkish Job?
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II Mr.. Gompers' convention had
been held somewhere else besides
Atlantic City perhaps 1t might not
have developed such keen appre-
citation of wine and beer.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

II England is to maintain a force
Of million--which we doubt--and
Germany is to be permitted only
100000. what is to be done with Eng
lands army?
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A state exchange prints an edi-
torial on ''the economical use Of
meats" Which is an earnest of the
close touch kept by the newspapers
with current affairs.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

An exchange suggests that China
is having some internal politics.
Some others are enjoying q brand
that might be characterized by a
word which sounds somewhat like
internal
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

1t seems bit homogeneous that a
congressman named SABBATH should
favor the repeal OF the prohibition
laws.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Clemenceau will probably hesitate
before accepting Lord Grey's theory
that the league Of nations should not
be a league of conquerors.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

= Florida is planning to enter the
sugar production field. In which case
we shal probably have to pay still
more for our sweetening.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

The ultimate consumer is also Of
pinion that prices are in no partic-
',lar hurry about coming down.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

As evidencing the versatility of
southern resources. 1t is said that
pne Dixie town has already shipped
his season 100000 crates of oucum-
bers.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

This is still and ought to be
'overnment by. for and of the peo-
le.T And women are people.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Gov. Cats. of Florida, is a can
didate for senator. But Senator
Fletcher will ''be dog gone his Cats"
IL he is scared.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Congress is bidding returning SOL
uers to be clothed and fed. But the
ountry is finding Jobs for them.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

The Nashville Banner is not will
ing to concede that Lieut,-C
mander Read is a pilgrim. but it now
admits that he is not a southerner.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Clemenceau's letter to the Germans
was probably intended for good
count - pressing the measure to-
gether.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

TO add to the discomfort of the
hot days. the country has the senate
on its hands.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Sir Edward Carson is said to be
ceiling the ground crumbling from
nder his political feet.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Once in . while one IL tempted
to wish that some Of these June days
were rarer stilL
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Bonar Law declares the last word
has been said on peace. This is
some consolation.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

New York. Ohio and Kansas are
ldded to the growing number Of
states that regard women as people.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

The logic of the Springfield Re-
puollean's contention is that if the
country at any time adopts a GER
tam course of action, IT is therea fter
pertorce obliged to be governed by
the precedent. But we do not think
so. If every transaction became a
rigid precedent this old world would
soon become chaos sure enough.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

: Bella Kun is a living demonstra-
zion that bolshevists love power Just
Us well as anybody.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

The peace conference and the
league of nations present no insu-
perable difficulties to the graduating
classes.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Already it is pointed out the sheep
industry is beginning to feel the
urge of Lon McFarlsnd's new dog
law.
The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1919-06-17

Pancho made feint TO ascertain
whether Ell Paso was at home. 1t
was
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senator Ashurst is inclined 10
press ms project for the purchase OF
Lower California. He probably rea-
sons that while vowing sheIl never
consent Mexico may finally give IN