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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

NEW YORK Jan 1.-THE American people are in
default 20 Rusia, in the opinion OF Elihu Root chair
OF the mission TO that country by Pres WI
Assurances OF friendship have been empty ex-
cept for the language used in making promises he
contends The Of the former secretary OF state
the perplexing Russian question voiced in
address private dinner OF the American Russian
Chamber OF Commerce in this city Dec %. at which
present At the request of members OF
the organization Mr. Root consented having his
marks made public.
After denouncng the "horrd group Of cut-throats
and ASSESSING in control in Russia. Mr.. Root de
cared they could be fought effectively by supply
ing the 'self-sacrihcing men who trying 20
their country" with munitions of shoes and
clothing and money pay their troops
There three four things would like to say
Mr.. Root said. "One Is that in default
Russia; the American people is in default We have
given assurances Of friendship We have made prom
ises, have used the words in the English
language. don't know whether there any stronger
words in Russian But if there and had known
them. probably would have used them, because
have indicated that there limit TO the friend
ship which ready TO show towards Russia and
we have shown friendship toward Russia except in
uvord
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
Home Service Office of Red Cross Becomes
Veritable "Sunshine Shop, Dispensing
Good Cheer With Aid to Ex-Service Men

The Sunshine Shop isn't new washing machine
neither is it hairdressing parlor The sun
shine Shop is of the many by which its
patrons the home service office of the Red
Cross The community safety valve and the place
where you your troubles other appellatons
which have been fttingly applied this dispensary
of good cheer.
"One of the most important OF our multitudinous
duties is the radiatng of good cheer and Of urage
Miss Irma COlmer executive secretary of the home
service section, said in telling OF her work which be-
heavier and varied each day. The morale
Of the ex-service especially when he is disabled
and down and out. needs considerable bosterng and
aim is TO keep his spirits we'll as 10 help
him get his compensation money, his bonus,
a wife"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
20 MATCH IN DIPLOMACY.

Japan is no match the West in diplomacy
She understands none of the by which a thing
time may thing and another time
another thing. At the Portsmouth conference Japan
lost great deal just because she would spend
propaganda; and Versailles the
experience. In this device China easily scored
Japan China not only despatched elo-
Queuce and learning 20 the peace conference. but
backed them up with all the for powerful
propaganda while Japan satisfied simply 10
gentlemen TO represent her.
all well TO be represented by gentlemen.
but If the gentlemens notion OF their duty to refrain
from saying and proclainling what they ought
30 a futile policy. Thus ideals have caused dire
disadvantage. Japan must get candor and
frankness into her diplomacy diplomat may very
pleasing in address and conduct himself as becomes a
Japanese gentleman. but II his demure characteristics
lead strangers conclude that he has dangerous
Up his sleeve he does his country more harm
than good. There always people, peace
conference. who cannot believe but that a man has
Interior motives for being gentIemani
IL cannot be denied that there some Japanese
China who do not behave toward the Chinese as
they ought; and. though two wrongs do make a
right cannot refrain from asking whether ali
British and Americans IN China behave properly?
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
EHhn Root Says American People Haze Failed
Russia After Protesting Warmest Friendship
Fight Bolshevsm at Its Source, His Plea to u. s.

there good for acting; but have not
acted. Il is a shifting scene II looks pretty dark
there but g viii shift again. and unless We Go
something prepare act. when the next occasion
comes shall not be ready and there win be &C
ton
Tt appears that II there 20 be any action 20 make
good assurance Russia. the American people
must behind the words that have been spoken n
their behalf and call for action This is how got
the We did in until the people OF the
United States walked the imminent occasion
for action and with their mighty driving put
country action themselves. Let DO something
II 10 be ready when the next opportunity
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
URGED TO KEEP INSURANCE.

Much OF the work of the Office centers around the
va Insurance talks given TO sol
diers every day who urged TO keep up their pay
ments counselled the advisa biiity Of
ducing the amount converting il into of the
many offered by the government. When expert
advice necessary. service officials have found
local insurance ready at time 10 assist them
The office is asked many times 20 assist in obtaining
insurance claims and in instance instrume ntsI
obtaining insurance for the heirs Of the original
beneficiary. who had died.
When is deemed advisable the Office will keep up
insurance payments disabled soldiers and in
doing has often avoided permanent charity patron
In instance a soldier returned home disabled and
died after. insurance payment having been
made the meantime by the Red Cross The family
that soldier able support itself with the
help the insurance where had the insurance been
dropped. there would have been a need OF
Red Cross help. ANY number OF insurance payments
being kept up by the home service office until
NJ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
LAY FOUNDATIONS NOW.

The next thing wish to is that now IL the time
the foundations. take the first sstab
ish the relations for the friendly and usef
OF trade between the United states and Rus
STA One form OF activity which carries condsscsn
side humiliation the other. which
beneficial both parties is fair trade The people
OF Russia need-deeply desperately need-ths things
that supply them. by the establishment OF inter
IN the exchange Of products which has been the
basis of all the prosperity and the opportunities for
growth among civilized nations.
Now is the time for TO put ourselves footing
with Russia which the DAYS come when the Ssies
have cleared and order is bshed viii make the
Russian people and the American people co-partnsrs
in the exchange OF products which VIII benefit both.
Other nations doing IT, The Canadians are
doing il. the Japanese doing it. the Germans
doing it; many others. We alone, with all enter
prise with all initiative with all the habits and the
traditions the capacity Affirmative and vigorous
and progressive action built up in the OF the last
century during which have made this great
try what ii is-wh all that alone hang back. That
is something which the business OF America
begin themselves; and the effect will be
that those fellows in Russia whose OF pro
ducon and OF trade has been broken up the terrible
OF the last FIVE VIII begin to receive from
America benefits other than the enjoyment or
mere rhetoric. something besides empty words
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
LEGAL ASSISTANCE.

Louis NJ Hammerschmidt is the expert legal advisor
ted Cross. handled recently OF
soldier who unknowingy signed contract for a
spondence which he intellectually unable 10
take. When be refused to keep his he
ceived a summons appear in court He brought his
the Cross and after exchange of
panatory with the correspondence school the
against him dropped.
Many are the purposes for which loans given by
Red Cross. man. recently married. loaned
money that ne might pay cash for his furniture and
nus get il at a lower Money has also been
,eaned for funeral expenses civilian clothing.
improvements taxes, A pleasing OF this
o. the is the reliability OF the soldiers and
sher readiness 10 pay 5 they able.
Another thing which the Red Cross has been called
on 10 do is 20 secure changes in discharge papers
rapidity with the soldiers discharged
dered il impossible their papers
rect in every detail times wounds or citations
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
OPPORTUNITIES NEGLECFED.

Many opportunities have and have been
allowed 10 pass. Many situations have arisen in Rus
where. II the American people had made good
tenth OF what they declared they ready do
skies would be bright Russia today. They
been allowed TO pass without action We have never
been ready when the occasion has come, and have
done nothing. There many things might have
done going TO criticse; am going to assume
that government had good for not acting
upon all the favoring occasions which chal
lenge action in behalf of Russia; I going
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
ENGLAND. TOO. TOOK TINE.

The English beheaGed Charles I in 1s49. How long
il before she attained settled conditions.
years later she despared Of the success Of her a.
tempt 10 popular freedom that she went back
IN the Restoration OF Charles IT, and until
what the English ca lied the glorious Revolution OF 1888
nearly 90 after that her affairs became
Long before the expiration Of the periods In which
Of these nations the forefront popular
government achieved settled conditions before
that period has ella psed 7 work out
her questions; work them working
them out now through bloodshed and suffering ana
travail to the contamination OF strong
democratic republic And where viii America be them
A friend. friend2 or fsithless % profes-
sons Of friendship Can remain quiet
that great contamination wrought out without lifting q
hand 20 make good the pr0fuse promises with which
greeted the Russian people2 Every
consideration OF faith, public policy
OF selfish interests. conspres 90 make 90 the duty OF
American citizens 20 take thought upon how they
help Russia. prove the reality Of their friendship
FOR Russia establish the foundations firm friend
future.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
500 DISABILITY CASES.

Three hundred and five disability cases enlisted men
who physically disabled and entitled
compensation have been handled by the Red Cross.
These men present themselves the Office. whore a
form Is filed copy OF their discharge made.
They are then sent 10 n r Mitchell. who has
appointed United health service examiner and
physician and he gives free medical attention
necessary.
ANY 10 percent disabled handicapped that
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
DEMAND REAL FRIENDSHIP.

We should do II By efforts. The IN
production and in trade do something without
waiting, the American people make ready FOR
effective assistance upon the next opportunity that
comes and do u by bringing bear upon the
government OF our country the clear knowledge and
assurance OF the wish OF the American people that
our friendship shall be real false II peo-
pie OF America the sincerity professions
be certain the government OF America will
and when the OF America is that the
American people wishes IL 20 true friend %
Russia, q fair weather friend. lip serving
friend rhetorical friend friend Ia deed
in words the OF America has the power
and viii exercise the power. help the poor fellows
the noble fellows the edevoted and SELF sacrihcinE
men who trying their country in Rus
sLa from the control OF the tyranny that Expresses
them-to help them effectively success"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

expanse OF territory within. with her far flung
ries and insuar possessions with commercial pos
sibiltes in Central and South America, her cen
Of population disposed require rapid
transport than yet in operation, with her push and
energy that bids for supremacy all things good
her supply OF helium unequalled in all the world
should bid strong for that which unquestionaby her
in the path of progress"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
NOTARY SEAL Is ACTIVE.

The notary seal is cherished at the home service
Office the most necessary piece OF ofce equipment.
is 90 times day more, its stamp being
essary all afdavits. of which the ONCE handles its
There afndavits for additional travel pay.
clothing for bonus applications for discharges
those lost, for in for aotments,
Liberty bonds, for compensation claims. and for
host Of other things
bring all his troubles the home service Office. and
when considers how many and how various be
the troubles of a returned soldier he gets idea
OF of the Office.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
FINANCIAL RELIEF.

Financial relief is still being given by serv
ice ohice although the growing fewer. a
number Of soldiers families being given weekly
allowances to supplement their incomes having
learned that their incomes inadequate when hg.
ured by strict budget basis The helping
family in which the husband died soon after the
son enlisted leaving three small dependent children
number Of the smaller services which the home
service is asked TO render o. h government checks
for soldiers who unknown the city except TO
Red Cross to investigate for army officials
OF illness told soldiers wanting furloughs
baggage; locate for assist in
bringing 10 this country their families
in getting the 800 allowed by the gov
eminent for the funeral expenses Of soldiers who
in service and brought home burial;
French brides, of which there five in St.
Joseph county. locate people
risk insurance. Checks which are unclaimed are
returned to the bureau which notifies the Cross
and often times the local Office has been instrumental
IN locating the party for whom check was in
tended.
The Red Cross IS conducting canteen at Healthwin
hospital, where there present Is 16
In addition to the service by which the
supplied with many articles cost. the Red
Cross has supplied number Of them with sanatorum
outfits and has also made several loans.
To verify the stories told by
home service Offices is also the duties this
once. Any hour of the day, night Sunday
when such summons comes worker Is Immediately
dispatched to investigate the family question and il
is seldom than hour before the request is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

cannot assume his position entitled
education. the home service workers that he
gets II. Recently discharged soldier into the
Red Cross Office having learned Of additional travel
pay allowed. In looking his discharge the Off
Gals learned that he had received a gunshot wound
and found that he drawing compensation
money When questioned. it learned that the
unable 10 retain the position he had had prior TO
his army service that he doing work which
yielded him about half much money his former
position He did know that he entitled $50
a month compensation money and to reeducatiOn in
a line Of work which he would be capable doing
spite OF his disability Papers filled for him
and he is receiving the aid to which he is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
RESULT OF PROPAGANDA.

As for looking after number and obtaining
spois wherever possible, the japanese in China have
nothing their British and American rivals.
II Japan is misunderstood because OF her nationals
China, how IL the other nations msunder
stood in the same way? Is this due 10 more careful
propaganda. WHAT
Japan does not condone the III behavior of any of
her people who offend in China she constantly
them against besmirching the character OF their
n-deeds In this matter Japan would be greatly
obliged II the English and Americans, who from
Christian countries would show the Japanese better
example People OF Christian countries should be the
force themselves others II is Christian.
doubt. 70 recommend good things; but is Il Christian
TO force others 10 accept them
No wonder that all the world has its
eyes china, because China hes a large
Europe awaiting development OF vast and wealthy
resources IL Is right that the nations OF the
should desire participate in developing China
but there need 20 bite and devour another
over they not TO cooperate IN assisting
china and bringing her into line with modern pros
ress? How Japan which is not powerful as her
rivals suspected OF trying the lions share OF
profit out Of China? And FOR her attempting TO
pay the tyrant Chi4a, the idea is too absurd for
honest consideration
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
SYMPATHETIC. NOT SENTIMENTAL.

To it all up. the duty OF the home service
Office OF the Red Cross help the ex-sodier adjust
himself civilian life matter what service is
required, TO accomplish this IL difficult
We are sympathetic but sentimental in dealing
with soldiers" Mics Collmer said. FOR. while
preciate their service that heroze
them . the best policy"
Miss Collmer has been assisted in her work almost
the Office first established by Miss Margaret
Manning and Miss Laura Harris. all OF whom have
worked untiringly that the Office might become IN
truth. a Sunshine Shop"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

are not recorded, perhaps the service period or
name OF the organization is incorrect and il is then
necessary for the Red Cross the adjutant
general and have the correction made. In the
lost discharge the home service Office
soldier in making out the adavs necessary secure
a discharge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
TO KEEP MEN CONTENTED.

One OF the difficult which confronts the
Office is 10 keep contented those who have been
forced abandon employment because OF their
physical condition They need something 10 occupy
their minds. the Red Cross puts them locat-
ing other soldiers and investigating for them,
and sometimes they asked interpreters.
The ONCE tries interest them in the American Le
gion and does all in its power keep them cheerful
and coatented
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
NO DESIGNS ON TERRITORY.

Japan certainly has designs any territory of
China. On the contrary II is Japans main desire and
policy preserve the territorial integrity of China II
Japan has desire to the territory of China
just certainly desire any other
country It. She does not intend permit
others do China what she would do herself.
This the duty of neighbOr another say the
least. While thus guarding the safety big neigh
Dor for sake well for the OF China,
we it improper to desire the economic
commercial development OF China. which would
profit to all. Japan has always had this anb
China, but il is only since Japan revealed her
in the with China and Russia that
nations began to entertain suspicious as
motives in China.
Recently the West has been casting jealous eyes
Japan. The unduly suspicious West forgets the rea-
of Japans with China now connects it
with Interior motives part
dare to dub Japan second Germany. ready prac-
atrocities the weaker peoples Of Asia while
Chinese quick these SANDERS strive pro-
foreigners with further ground for apprehension
The ant-Japanese propaganda thus carried very
disadvantageous TO this country.
Unlike the English and Americans. Japan is not
clever at carrying propaganda in her defense.
and certainly she does not spend much money
IL they. which must be down to inefficient
diplomacy.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
JabanS "GYand old Man" Tells Christians to
Set An Example of UfSeLfisllneSS in China
"CrndOd Man"

chickering's and feuds will be end. II be
hoped that the League will Justify expectations
But suppose China should take advantage OF the
League TO propose something absurd unreasonable
IL would make trouble than peace.
Japan has been proclaimed OF the FIVE great
powers fathering the League OF Nations: but Japan
has great power. China is always disposed
spise Japan with influence in the
world Thus she pretends rely England and
America, who have power than Japan. What
China forget the fact that long ages she
regarded Japan inferior nation Of great sig
nihcance world. o a China
believe that because England and America pow
erfu that she take refuge under their wings while
defying and insulting Japan, there will be trouble.
There is nc need that the habits condition of
China should be allowed bad feeling between
Japan and America If such a feeling is fomented
is the work of INSCRIPTIONS persons who anxious
10 make trouble for Any difference Of opinion be
tween America and Japan IN regard China only
China herself
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
MUST VERIFY STORIES.

Many the stories which transient soldiers bring
the home Office whose duty Is to verify
by wiring their home chapters before
advancing travel money If verified the money is
given paid either by the soldier his
Red Cross office. While waiting for verhcaton the
Red Cross furnishes lodging board there
suffering while waiting. II soldier possessed Of
the wanderiust" happens he assisted getting
work his paid by the Red Cross until
his first pay day
Locating lost relatives is another duty OF the Red
Cross often times soldiers heard from for
al a the home service Office.
and kilograms and the help OF other Red Cross
agencies invariably locates the lost relative.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
ALL LINES ARE OPEN.

Practically every line OF work open these
abled soldiers. Foreign languages foreign commercial
law business courses mechanical drafting watch
acetylene welding, dentistry post graduate
universities and education in elementary studies
only a OF the and opportunities offered.
Twenty eight Of this county being educated
the expense OF the federal board Notre Dame the
watch factory, business college appren-
tees. In the Of the apprentices the Red Cross
makes loans the that they afford work
at apprentice wages and IL also lends money when
compensation money is in coming.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18
HOPE IN THE LEAGUE.

with the conclusion OF peace the League of Nations
aAs sssa established. and surely ali international
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-01-18

TOKYO. Japan Jan 15.-Of course we cannot deny
that Japans policy China is likely 20 be misunder
stood by United States. The American people
the more disposed toward a misunderstanding be-
OF their desire always sympathize with the
weaker party 70 a dispute. II has long been fea-
OF American policy the strong in favor
Of the weak. In fact this is American ma
tional characteristic. When America oppressed
by England she did all that within her lay become
free, and her struggles resulted in Bhe independence
Of the United States Having passed through
pleasant experience America naturally has much
sympathy for all countries face face with similar
difficulties She is likely harbOr strong antipathy 70
any country expressing weaker peoples. and to
the the II a noble spirit this;
and cannot find any fault with IT, But what If IT
may prove misplaced
AS all the world knows. China is in rather
bad having lost her central authority and thrown
her people confusion. Entertaining doubts
whether japan Is not trying 10 take advantage Of
China's weakness and disorder TO gain her ends,
and making unjust demands China America, with
characteristic spirit Is sympathzing with China and
afraid to snub Japan and ask her stand back
bit In addition there is the Of INSCRIPTIONS
merchants traders China who in their for
concessions. drive Japan OF the
country, that they may have free hand. They
Jealous Of her dangerous rival in the commerce of
China. The Americans a fine people; but all
Americans good; they all do not love justice,
any than all japanese do. Too many Of these
China, and they in propaganda
calculated njure international relations Exaggerat-
ed and insnuatons circulated China
and sent back 20 America and to Japan and do
Of harm AS for the Chinese. they know not what
OF il all: and they take advantage every
small difficulty excite international interest and
suspicion. often making mountains out nolehlls
complaints and try to induce them to against ia