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The Irish standard., 1919-09-27
John MITCHELL.

John Mitchell is dead. His body is laid at rest in
Scranton. Yet the crowds of simple minded folk
who thronged the Cathedral ample testimony
that John Mitchell lives. The value of men like
Mitchell to the nation lies in their ability to COM
municate the spirit of democracy to others. 1t tram
scends any mere material contribution to society.
"A newspaper, IN commenting upon John Mitchels
career compares his services to society favorab1y
with those of a captain of industry who preceded
him by a few days. Somehow the spirit instinc-
lively rebels from such a comparison. After all,
what services has any duke of steel or prince of
anthracite rendered which entities him to the thanks
of the world? The most that be said of him is
that he has strlven tor great prize and obtained
| it. The fact that he has attained eminence may
be proof of ability, but ability is common enough
virtue. We smother enough of it annually in the
sluns to make hundreds of captains of industry If
the rich has built his fortune honestly it is
well; but honesty is common enough. In any event
the captains of commerce and finance whom news
papers acclaim we'll rewarded by the possession
of the prizes. Not with the Mtchells. The
men who are of surprising value to society are
those who for the joy of service, the men
who perform their days work in the cause of DEM
ocracy without hope of reward or fear of punish
ment. Such men are few.
| Yet there should be many. John Mitchell came
out of the coal mines, as Lincoln came from the
cabin The fact that more Mitches do not come
out of mines and more Lincolns out of cabins is
due to scarcity of potential material. Careful of
our corn, we plant it only in fertile ground But
we sow our human crops in stony SOIL What
| bountiful yields in men of service might not
enjoy if we would only wipe out those defects in
human husbandry that permit us to snuff out high
qualities and rare abilities by long hours racking
TOLL and poverty? John Mitchell somehow won
through these adverse, artificial circumstances
While he alive his voice always lifted to
The Irish standard., 1919-09-27
PRESIDENT QUESTIONED ON 1RELAND's
CASE

President Wilson was of course sure to run up
against some audience that would question him
about the denial of the right of Ireland to hearing
at the ALLEGED peace conference at Paris.
He had evaded and lodged the subject long
enough, but the men out at San Francisco put it
squarely up to him on Wednesday, and he had to
answer
Here's what the Associated Press gives about the
questions and the Presidents answers:
Setting forth publicly for the first time his in
depreciation of the League of Nations covenant as
it affects Ireland, President Wilson said in state
ment today that the league would constitute a
forum before which could be brought all claims for
selfdetermnaton that likely to affect the peace
of the world.
The covenant would not bind the United States
country he asserted, nor would it limit the power
of this country recognize the independence of any
people who seek to secure freedom
"He said Ireland's case was not heard at Yer
sailles because it did not within the jurisdic-
tion of the peace conference.
The Presidents statement in reply to a
series of questions sent to him by the San Francisco
Labor Council. 1t is understood that within few
days he will reply similarly to questions put by
other labor bodies regarding Shantung and the
representation of the British domnions in the league
assembly.
Replying directly to question as to his attitude
toward self-determination for Ireland, Mr.. Wilson
said his position expressed in Article II of the
covenant, under which it is declared that any mem
Der nation call the attention of the league any
circumstances whatever affecting international rela-
hons that threaten to disturb international peace
the good understanding between nations upon
which peace depends
The Irish standard., 1919-09-27
ENGLISH SYMPATHY IS
AGAINST IRISH CAUSE

Washington, Sept. 1O.-Amazing rev.
elations of England's present attitude
toward the United States and pointed
criticism of England's treatment of
Ireland are made in a remarkable let
ter by Lord French, British Lord
Lieutenant Of Ireland, hitherto unpub-
lished in America.
In this letter, which was written to
the Irish Statesman, Dublin, and given
out here ty the Irish National Bureau,
Lord French, after advocating wide
dominion status and sketching eco
nomic conditions in England, declares:
mo we'll informed man now regards
the powers that govern in England
with respect and confidence. To nurse
further trouble in Ireland, with the in
evitable reaction in America and the
Colonies, where people refuse to be
duped with the blessed words, law and
order is sheer madness.
Facts Not Realized.
"At present the average Englishman
refuses to realize these facts. He
would say, I have won the greatest
war in history. absolutely command
the seas. If those dagoes in Europe
choose to starve or Bolshevize, I am
not going to worry too much about it.
AS for America, let her wallop her own
niggers, but am not going to submit
to dictation about my internal affairs,
and Ireland is my private affair, Amer
ican can go to blazes!"
Lord French's view is that through
the League of Nations America is to
be banker and policeman for bank.
rupt, revolutionary Europe in order to
secure "the maintenance of England's g
predominant position" in the world.
He says in the letter:
"No Irishman with any knowledge
of the continuity of principle or want
of principle underlying the policy OF
England toward Ireland, continuity
so curiously exemplif1ed within the
last few years, will expect justice OF
fair play from any spontaneous whole
sale awakening of the English con.
science.
The Irish standard., 1919-09-27
Saws Cardinal Mercier:
AN 1NEXPL1cABLE PRESIDENT.

The painful thing for rational American to con-
slider is that Mr.. Wilson, making discovery after
discovery in realistic diplomacy and seeing that
Europe was playing its old game in it's old manner,
was not disillusioned.
same old way, taking African colonies, Persia, and
other territory in the same old way, protecting it's
trade routes by new acquisitions in the same old
way, and still ask his country to believe that
its future to this way.
He could see Japan in it's greatest expansionist
movement its greatest imperial movement-he
could to forced to submit to Japanese demands
and still insist that his country should pledge
The Irish standard., 1919-09-27

itself to principles which guiding no other ma
ton in the world.
He can now assert principle of 1nillennial liberty
and justice for his own country and declare that the
heart of the world will break unless his own country
adopts and lives up to these principles when he
whose subugation is definitely and precisely stipu-
lated by the document he asks the United States to
sign.
The moral attitude of Mr. Wilson is inexplicable
Chicago Tribune.
Go into the length and breadth of the world ran
sack the literature of all countries fnd if you can,
a single book in which the conduct of England to-
ward Ireland is anywhere treated except with pro-
found and bitter 'condemnaton-W. E. Gladstone
The Irish standard., 1919-09-27

Since the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore,
1854 there has transpired event so pregnant with
ausplelous possibilities for the Catholic Church in
America as we promise ourselves from the meeting
OF the Whole Hierarchy in Washington the coming
week And what is more important, the impending
convention marks new era of Catholic endeavor
lnasnuch as it is going to be an annual event. What
we often deplored in the past, the absence of
authoritative leadership shall not be wanting to us
in the future.
From the Catholic Federation Bulletin of August
September we learn that the Bishops Commission
OF Catholic Activities" aided by some of the fore
most Catholic sociologists, editors and political
economists has planned, at a three days session
at Notre Dame University last July, the most COM
prehensive program of Social Reform ever advo-
Gated in this country, we'll as outlined improved
plans tor the furtherance of Catholic Home and
Foreign Missions and the Catholic Press At the
gram put the stamp of their authoritative sanction
on what seems good to them, and furnish the Cath
olics of the whole country a basis for concerted
action.
Believing, as we do in the efficacy of prayer we
should implore the light of the Holy Spirit upon
the assembled Bishops during the coming week.
The hour is solemn the situation grave, the prob
lens almost defying solution. Gods wisdom alone
seems commensurate with the task of bringing
order out of social chaos Let us then pray that
the Father of Lights from where every perfect gift
descendeth may inspire the assembled prelates to
agree on such measures will be most conducive
to the welfare OF both the Church and the country.
Says Cardinal Mercier:
The Irish people are, the oldest and purest ma
tionaity in Europe and their noble adherence to
faith and nationality the most glorious record in
history"
The Irish standard., 1919-09-27

make it easier for others break through the hard
crust that shuts out opportunity. We can honor
his memory best by making it easier for other
to as he served
The Irish standard., 1919-09-27
A SONG FOR DE VALERA.
By Eleanor Rogers Cox.


A great song, glad song, song of high belief
Is that today raise for you our Irelands herald
chief
Is that today that lightning-swi is flashed from
mouth to mouth
Wherever Freedoms liegemen meet in Northland
And "Eamonn De Valera our standard-bearer
tried"
And "Eamonn De Valera, our Irelands hope and
pridew
Across the land, in tidal-wave of homage sweeps
that word,
And in it's millioned chorus is the doom of Eng
land heard.
Who said that sacred flame that burned at Le9zing-
ton dead?
Who said that sacred flame that burned at Lexing-
ton had fled?
Again they live, again they glow, again they
animate
Whoever in this freeman's land most noble is and
great.
And "Eamonn De Valera becomes the trumpet
Wherewith Coumbias soul calls back the light
nings of her past.
AS all in legoned rank they stand by one high
passoned swayed,
American and Irishnan for Irelands right arrayed.
!: ER1Ns HOPE.
Raise, 0 Erin! then thine eyes;
Read the promise of the skies
Force shall abdcate his throne
At last, by Fraud and Treachery won.
Now the word of Doom is spoken;
Now the spell of Fate is broken;
Not always to the strong
Shall Victory belong;
Not always to the swift shall be the race;
higher Power than Force
Directs the Universe;
And Justice shall the wrongs of Destiny efface
Mime. Serrano
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12
Trains Further curtailed.

General transportation conditions on
the affected railroads remained un-
changed today, except for further cur
tailment in the passenger train schedule
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12

citation. William A. Brady. following
the lead Of George NJ. Conan. an
nounced today that he would play
the role Of a butler in his production
Of AT 9:45." when that play reopens
this week. Charles Hopkins. also a
manager, will appear with Mr.. Brady.
One attraction reopened last night,
leaving ten houses still dark.
Suits for 100000 for damages. al
legged to have resulted from the
strike called by the Actors Equity
Association, have been filed by the
Winter Garden Company (the Shu
berts) in the United States district
court here against nearly 800 of the
country's most prominent stage and
screen stars. The complaint follows
the general line of the famous Dam
bury hatters' case.
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OF Wales
LANDSAT ST. JOHNS
Rides Through Decorated
Streets Lined With En-.
thusiastic Crowds.

ST. JOHNS. Newfoundland. August
1.-THE Prince of Wales landed here
at noon today and rode through an
enthusiastic crowd lining two miles
of city streets, over which decorated
arches had been erected.
David Windsor. described as
healthy, wholesome man with light
hair, blue eyes and a somewhat plain,
good-natured face" and better known
as his royal highness. the Prince of
Wales. is twenty-five years old. and
as heir apparent of the British throne,
is the eldest of the five children of
King George and Queen Mary.
He was born June 20, 1894. and, ac-
cord1ng to his royal biographers, re-
ceived "a careful and common-sense
education, mentally and physically,
and has ever shown simplicity in
manner. dress and life" The prince,
whose full name is Edward Albert
Christian George Andrew Patrick Da-
vid Windsor (his family's favorite
name for him is 'David"). has four,
perhaps. distinguishing characteris-
tics He carries a cane, is a SPLEEN
dld swimmer and dancer and is very
fond of animals.
The highest dignitary of all the
British rulers nearly 100000. 900
subjects. a veteran of the great war
will bear to President Wilson and
the people of the United States the
expression of the British empires ap-
probation and gratitude for Ameri-
cas- participation in the conflict and
her part In achieving final victory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12
1900 SHOPMEN
RETURN TO WORK
Few Back in Chicago, But Of
ficiaIs Generally
Confident.

By the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. August 12.-while only
a few Of the striking federated rail-
way shopmen in the Chicago district
have returned to work, railroad Of
flcials were optimistic today over
prospects Of an early return Of work.
men to their places. pending a settle
ment Of their wage demands or the
result of a strike vote for which bal
lots have been distributed from
Washington by the international Of
ficers in the regular way. The strik-
ing shopmen in plants near this city
appear to be firm in their determine
ton to hold out against instructions
of the international officers and the
appeal of President Wilson. but from
many other parts Of the country re-
ports came that thousands Of men
had already gone book to work or would
return today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12
Won Hintze at Helsingfors.

PARIS. Monday, August 1f.-Ad-
miral Paul Won Hintze, former secre-
tary for foreign affairs of Germany. is
at Helsingfors and has had an inter-
view with NJ. Holste, Finnish minister
Of foreign affairs. according to adj
vices received here. This has at
trActed considerable attention in
Paris as indicating possible rappro-
element between Finland and Ger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12
officials Optimistic at Boston.

BOSTON. August 12.-Confldence that
the end of the mechanics strike ana the
CONSEQUENT resumption Of normal serY-
ice in the New England railroads would
be brought about within q few days was
expressed by railroad officials here to-
day. Strike leaders would make no
comment on the action Of the shopmen
in Manchester and Nashua, N. H., in
voting yesterday to return to work.
other than to declare that the men will
act finally as q body and that there
could be no return before Saturday. in
the event that a majority OF other locals
took a similar stand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12
MANAGERS BACK ON STAGE.
Actors Strike in New York Forces
Cohen, Brady, Etc, to Reappear.

NEW YORK, August 12.-Actors,
now managers, who have not ap-
peared before the footlights in years,
are being forced to appear in plays
they are presenting. by the strike
called by the Actors Equity Asso-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12

Of the New York. New Haven and Hart
ford. Officials Of the Boston and Maine
and the Boston and Albany planned to
continue operations on the schedules es-
tablished yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12

Assurances to the public that there
was no occasion for apprehension
again were given by R. H. Ashton.
northwestern regional director. and
Hale Holden, director Of the central
western region.
"All food, ice and milk and some
non-perishable freight are being
moved" Mr.. Ashton said. Chicago
was one Of the rail centers hardest hit
by the walkout and yet the result
here has not been as serious as In
many other places What the super
visors, superintendents and other ex-
ecutives have accomplished has been
little short OF q miracle. Some Of them
are even shoveling cinders to keep the
traffic moving.
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Alexandra Cabral Dies In Lisbon. J
LISBON. Monday. August 11.-AisE
jandro Cabral. former minister Of tht
interior. is dead.
Senior Cabral held the foreign pert,
folio in the ministry OF Gen. Sousa-
Telles in 1899
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12
Brazil Lifts Ban on Hun Banks.

RIO JANEIRO. Monday. August IL
A presidential decree signed Aur,
gust permits German banks and ins
surance companies in Brazil which
suspended operations during the war
to resume business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12
$4,000 Return to Work.

From Denver tho report was sent
that 5000 striking shopmen voted to
return to work today, pending the re-
suit of the national referendum now
being taken, and which must be COM
pleted by August "a.
At ST. Louis it was announced that
all striking shopmen of the ST. Louis
and San Francisco railroad, number
ing about 1000, were at work today
and as a result the embargo on freight
shipments was removed
At Minneapolis letters to $4,000
striking shopmen in the northwest
urging their return to work at once
were sent out. The letters were
signed by nine men prominently iden-
titled with the strike, including chair
men Of the six unions affiliated with
the Federated Railway 'shopfnen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-12
Will Stay in White House Here.

While in Washington he will be
logged In the White House, Just as
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Wilson were made
70 feel at home last December in
Buckingham palace"
The princes royal title, briefly, is
MS royal hfghness. etc, X. G., G. M,
N. e., g. NJ. 3. E., NJ. c., Prince of
wales and Earl Of Chester, Prince of
Treat Britain and Ireland, Duke of
Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of
Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of
the Isles and Great Steward of Scot
land. Upon the death of his grand
father. King Edward VII, and the
ascension of his father to .the throne.
DAVID became the Prince of Wales.
which. by the way, carries no big
sseyenues or prerogatives for the
holder, who sits in the house of lords
AS Duke OF Cornwall, the princes
income is said to approximate $780,
o00 year. derived from rents and
royalties in Cornwall coal mines. He
owns 10000 acres of land in the coun-
ty OF Cornwall. $4,000 in Devonshire
and large areas in Somerset and Lon
don. He was proclaimed. Prince of
wales June %, 1910, and invested at
Carnarvon Castle, Wales, July 10.
1911. He maintains three residences.
york Cottage. Sandringham; Windsor
castle, Berkshire, and Buckingham
Palace, London. Importuned to Join
many wealthy clubs the prince so
far has contented himself with mem
bership in the Bachelors and the
Royal Automobile.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29

schools aud that the people have been
influenced by the criticism Of the demo.
cratic administration.
Mrs. II. =. Tinker. another mcm
bcr of the committee. said "Thc loan
is going slowly through our own com
mittcc because so many people sub .
scribe through their employers and
through their children in the schools
and because people have been thrown
out Of their homes and forced to buy
their homes at such high prices that
they haven't any money left to buy
tho Victory notes.
Mrs. Charles :. Wurts. chairman of
north rural district, said II do not
believe that the people are conscious
of the situation. They do not show the
same enthusiasm as they have in tho
past But the last week will see the
loan put across. | am confident of that
Tho American people nrc patriotic and
like all the patriotic stunts that 90
with n loan campaign. IN other words
they want to get their moneys worth
first
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
ITALIANS REAFF|RM
LOAN DRIVE LOYALTY
Peace Conference Controversy
Fails to Affect Enthu-
siasm Here

The citizens of Italian birth and dc
scent. to honor that liberty and justice
for which America and Italy Joined the
war. pledge themselves to do their ut
most for tho success of the fifth Lib
crty Loan. "Niva lAmcrica -
With this declaration of faith in their
minds, the Italians Of Philadelphia arc
today rcdoubling their efforts in behalf
of the Victory Loan.
Amid thundcrous applause, 200 men
representing 300 societies and every
faction of tho Italians in this city last
night made the pledge in the form Of
a resolution introduced by Joseph dc
Silvcstro, grandmother of the Sons Of
Italy. at a mass meeting held in Italian
Beneficial Hall. Eighth street near
Christian.
The meeting was called by the Italian
Victory loan committee to test tho atti-
tudc of the various groups of citizens
of Italian birth and descent toward tho
loan. following intimations that certain
elements were ready to withdraw their
co operation on account of the Fiumc
controversy of the Peace Conference.
Frank Roma. chairman of the Italian
Victory Loan committee, presided and,
amid repeated outbursts of enthusiastic
approval. declared no matter what an
Italian may think of the present nd
ministration and its spokesmen. he will
support Uncle Sam as long as he is
true and loyal The same idea. in sub
stance, was expressed by Judge Joseph
Burlington. chairman of the foreign Ian =
guagc division of the loan organization.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-29
EAST GERMANTOWN
SURE OF LOAN QUOTA
One Speaker at Meeting Be-
lieVes Forced Home Buying
Is Hurting Drive

Members Of the womcu's committee
of tho cast Germantown section Of tho
Victory Liberty Loan express confidence
that the residents of that section will
put their allotment across
Belief that the admitted tagging would
he overcome was tho outgrowth Of one
of the biggest crowds of the campaign
gathered on the plot of ground ad
joining tho Covenant Presbyterian
Church. ChCltcn avenue aud Limckiln
pike. Threatening clouds and rain went
unnoticcd during tho showing of tho
"PricC of PCHCC' film on largo can
vas hung on tho side wall Of the
church.
The children Of this community arc
reported to be taking away some of the
laurCls which would otherwise come to
the older folks. Last night they wcrc
everywhere and only paused and be
came silent when Sergeant "Bill" Ret
nor. of Opal street. mounted the stand
and told them some Of his experiences
at the front. The other speakers had
TO contend with n hcdlam Of youthful
enthusiasm.
\ whippct tank was literally swarmrd
with inuuSitvC youth. 4 ride could
bc had in it by tho purchase of 500
bond.
Strenuous appeals to pay tho bill -
for nrlr Sam WcrC made by Miss May
Markin. Charles IT, Won Tagcn, vice
president Of the EaSr Germantown I'm
provCmcnt Association. and four
minute man. \. y. Kinney. Patri-
oti" songs were frequently intcrspcrScd.
In referring TO the progress of the
loan appeal in her section. Mrs. W. H.
! Bossert chairman Of the committee.
said: "Thc loan is tagging and there
is marked difference in the response
to the present loan and the last ono.
The slow progress is due to the fact
that We are only beginning to use our