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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
MARIA TERESA NICOLAU


FL sabado ultimo faneci6 en- ell Au-
z,lio Mutuo, en- Rio Piedras, la srta.
Maria Teresa Nicolau, damita distin-
guida que unia a su distinction belle
"a espiritual un extraordinario talento
y simpatia incorporates. La Srta. Nj
colau, hija adoptiva de nuestro amigo
don Ramon Valcourt Questel, habiase
gradu15o recientamente en- Caguas, v
c3tuliaba ahora, cUando la grave en-
formedad cue sufria acabo con sus diez
ocbo amos, foridos amos de juventud
eA la Universidad de Puerto Rico. Que
lida considerable en- la sociedad de
Aguas Buenas, Caguas Rio Piedras
su premature muerte, mas dolorosa qus
cualquier otra, ha sido profundamente
sentida, muchos ojos cue le vieron
LENA de vida de belleza no hace mu-
cho tempo han dorado lagrimas de sin
cero sentimiento.
Al entierro de la infortunada estu-
dante asi3tieron infnidad de amigos,
compsheros de classes, y auegados a IA
famiha del sr. Valcourt. a demostrar
81 general sentimiento por la prematu-
r. muerte de Maria Teresa. :. Para
ella diremos nuestra oraci6n: dale,
Senor, un jardin de rosas blancas. >"
Para el amigo Valcourt y los fami-
nuestro mas profpndo sentimiento.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
TODO HACE GREER QUE EN-
ALEMANIA EXISTE UNA ASO
CIACION PARA VOLAR FE-
RROCARRILES

FRANKFORT soBRE Ell MEN. jul
MO 18. (cable frances) - FL expreso
Maguncia-Paris Sc descarrilo aver al
estaliar una bomba que habia sido CO.
locada EN- los rieles
Un soldado frances resulto muerto y
numerosos pasajeros heridos
Este crimen ha sido cometido de Ia
misma manera que el perpetrado re-
cientemente en- el Palatinado, por 10
c"al Sc supone que los atentados han
sidc hechos por personae pertenecientes
n una misma organization.
El expreso que iba conducido por me-
canicos franceses pudo continuar la
niarcha despu6s de una hora.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
Los ITALIANQS TAMBIEN
TIENEN SUS DIFTCULTADE5
EN- AFRICA

ROMA. JUNO 18. Omitted Press
Despchos recibidos en- esta capital pro
Cedentes de Benghazi anuncian oue la
suranic'6n de Agedabia penetr6 el 10
en- ell dssierto llegando hasta Marsh &C.
ga.
Debido que las fuerzas itaIiana7
fueron atacads inesperaGmente por
fuer7as cinco veces mas numerosa5 en-
las cercanias de Birbilal Sc retlgacon
otdsnadamente hacia Agadabia, sin Sol
ps1seCuidos por el enemigo.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
La HUELGA GENERAL EN- Ell
80 RUHR

BERLIN, JUNO 18 Omitted Pressl.
En- una reunion de los extrem.stas
urionistas celebrada en- Dortmund Sc
decide provocar una huelga general en
sodo Alemania
Sc cree que el primer resultado ue Ia
decision es el estado de sitio decretad0
IN Brandenburg Y Angabel
Una huelga estall6 en- una fabrica
de bicicletas, 10 cual fue seguido por
los trabajadores de fabricas de metal.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
Ia INTER AMERICAN SHIP
PING Sc PREVIENE DE LA
ACCION DE LA LEY SEGA

NUEVA YORK, Junio 18. United
I@ess).- Los primeros resultados IA
Interpretation dada sobre Ia ley Vc4G-
tead Sc dejaran senttr en- julio il cu1n
10 el vapor vasari, de la Intorame-
cican Shipping Co. - aalga de este pucr-
to.
En- el future todo barco que haga
vajes entire Nueva York, Buenos Al
res y Rio Janeiro Sc detendra en- Ber
puoa5. dondc dejara gran cantida de
bebidas, llevando a bordo solameiito d
Cantidad necssaria para Ia tripulaciou
hasta les tres millas.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
IA SOCIEDAD DE NACIONES
TRARAJAN POROUE Ell CON
FLICTO BULGARO NO PASE
DE SER DOMESTICO

GINEBRA, JUNO 18. Omitted Press)
Los miembros de Ia sociedad de na
clones estan trabajando porque ell con
Eicto surgido en- Bulgaria no pase de-
scr un incidente dom6stico, pues Sc t.
ne que degenere en- un conficto balka-
nico
Tanto Bulgaria como los demas es
tados interesados han solicitado la in
tervenci6n de La sociedad.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
LOS PARTIDOS DE STEAMBOAT
LISKI CONTINUAN LA
RESISTENCIA

ATENAs, JUNO 49, Omitted Press),
-Despachos de Sofia aseguran que 81
comitadjis macedonia ha ocupado Scum
"a, importante centro agrario y que las
luchas Sc suceden continuamente en- Nj
cOpoh cerca de Marina. Los agrarios,
,e acuerdo con los informes, estan mar
enando sobre Vidini, donde los revoluclo
rarios Sc preparan para la defensa.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
LOS ARTISTAS ALEMANES Sc
DECLARAN EN- HUELGA

BERLIN, JUNO 18. Omitted Press.)
Los artistas que trabajan en- vaudevi-
lies y cabarets Sc han declarado en- huel
ga en- toda la naci6n exception de
Hamburgo, donde Sc ha llegado m
acuerdo
Como quiera que ninguna de las par
tes Sc muestra decidida ceder Sc
cree que la huelga Sc prolongara duran
te algunos meses.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
LOS BANDIDOS CHINOS DIS
PUESTO A CUALQUIER COSA

PEKIN, JUNO 18. Omitted Press)
Los bandidos chinos que tienen pri-
sioneros al padre Malotta han pedido
que ademas de ser admitidos en- ell
ejercito les sea entregado diez mil ri
files un million de d6lares.
Ell cuerpo diplomatico extranjero no
ha adoptado medida alguna, aunque es
pera reunirse ell martes (hoy) para es
tudiar la situacion.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
Ell AIcaIde de San Fran
cisco dice que Califor :
MIA Sc ha COnvencidO
de 10 valiOsas que son
las reIaCioneS entire d.
cho EstadO y PtO. Rico

Mr.. Edwin J. Brown, Alcalde de
Seattle, manifesto que cree fir
memente cue el pueblo Anne
r.oano ayudara los pequenos
paises ha establecer ell gobierno
del pueblo, por el pueblo y pa
ra el pueblo -Todas las ma
clones del mundo tienen dere=
cho a disfrutar de un gobierno
representative. - Puerto Rico
debe ser I'm pals maravilloso-
agrega.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
FIRPO VENCIO EN-
Ell SEGUNDO ROUND

CIUDAD DE MEJICO, JUNO II.
Omitted Press).- Firpo venci6 por
knockout Jim E4ibbard en- ell segun
do round. despu6s de haberle propinado
cl "toro salvaje de los Pampas'' un
ceItero golpe en- el cuerpo con la dore,
che y una izQuierda en- Ia quiiada.
Sc calculan en- 10000 el numero de
rersonas CUE presenciaron ell encuentro.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
LA ESTACION CENTRAL
DORTMUND OCUPADA

DORTMUND, JUNO 18. (Cable fran
c6s).- Los franceses ocuparon hoy Ia
estacion central de Dortmund, tenien
90, por tai conepto el control de las
Fneas ferrocarrileras que conducen al
Centro industrial del Ruhr a las nj
mas de carbon.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
Sc VENDE

un violin construido en- ell 1717
por ell ceIebre Antonio Straudi-
varius. Su VaIor es de 5000, Sc
vende barato. VeaIo en- Tetuan
So de 2 q P. M, tercer piso IL
quierda, San Juan.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
AHORA RESULTA QUE STAN
BOULISKI NO HA MUERTO

ATENAs, JUNO 18. Omitted Press
"A pesar del informe Official recibido
a1ui, procedente de Sofia, segdn el
cual ell ex-premier stamboulisky habia
sldo muerto por los campesinos. hay
noticias que aseguran que el tia5t.o
Po.itico Sc encuentra vivo y que no ha
s1do arrestado
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
INGLATERRA Sc ESFUERZA
PARA QUE Sc CELEBRE LA
CONFERENCIA DE TANGER

LONDREs, JUNO IS. Omitted Press).
DE fuente autorizada Sc sabe que el
go5ierno ingl6s esta hacienda todo 20
possible porque Sc celebre la conferen-
Ga de Tanger antes de que finalice el
mes.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
LOS ALEMANES PROPONEN
ABANDONAR LA RESISTEN
CIA PASIVA

BERLIN. JUNO 18. Omitted Press) -
FL orador Breitscheid en- un discourse
pronunciado hoy aQui manifesto que
los alemanes estan dispuestos a aban-
do.sr la resistencia pasiva siempre y
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
Russia PIDE A INGLATERRA
LA SEDE PARA UNA
CONFERENCIA

LONDRES, JUNO 18 Omitted Press
De acuerdo con las informaciones que
rnblica el Daily telegraph, ell go
merno de Russia invitara Inglaterra
I9ra celebrar una conferencia para tr7
'al todos los asuntos pedientes, inclu-
yendo ell reconocimiento complete.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19

cATANIA, JUNO 49, Omitted Press)
Los torrentes de lava del Etna estan
cayendo a un kilometro del famoso vol
can.
Las ciudades de Lingua, GIossa y
CastigIione han sido totalmente evacua-
das.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
.Otra Uez ell gobierno de
China Uuelue a verse fen-
te a un graUe conhctO in
fernQciOnQI

HoNAN, JUNO IS. Omitted Press.)
Los bandidos chinos rodearon la mission
britannica en- Tsad Schin, amenazando
con secuestrar los misioneros a me
nos que ell gobierno los admita en- ell
ejercito.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
LOS MOVIMIENTOS SIsMICOS
CONTINUAN EN- PERSIA

NOsCU, JUNO 18. Omitted Press) J.
les terremotos en- Persia continuan
No hay detallas do los daios causa.
dos.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
LOS ITALIANOs Sc Bate
RON HEROICAMENTE, EFEC-
TUANDO CINCO CARGAS A LA
BAYONETA

ROMA, JUNO 18. Omitted Press) -
las noticias que llegan de Benkhazi
s.ntplfan cada vez mas los detalles dc
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
LINGUA GLossA DEsTRUIDA

ROMA, JUNO 18. Omitted Press)-
De Napoles informan que Ligua Glossa
ha sido totalmonte destruida por los
terremotos la lava que lanza el Etna.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
CoNTEsTANDo Ell MENsAJE

Manana publicaremos Ia contesta-
ci6n del Presidente del Partido Ma
cionahsta al mensaje del Gobernador
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19
Ofcina del Alcalde
San Francisco, Cal.
12 de abril 1923.
A nuestros conciudadanos de
p77orto Rico.

A nuestros conciudadanos de
Puerto Rico.
Mediante Ia vista de Mr.. Clarence
Ferguson. quien ha venido a los Es-
tados Unidos en- benefcio de los inte-
reses de Puerto Rico. nosotros los de
San Francisco, California hemos lie
gado mas que nunca al convenci-
miento de 10 valioso que es estrechar
mas las relaciones entire nuestro Esta-
do la Isla Imperio en- donde usted
vive.
70 creo y creo estar en- 10 cierto al
decir que ell pueblo de California esta
mas familiarizado con Puerto Rico,
con sus 6Mtos y sus posibihdades, que
cualquiera otra parte de los Estados
Unidos.
Nosotros sabemos que usted ha cum
plido acknowledgements con los deberes
de la ciudadania que le fue otorgada
a los portorriquenos al entrar los Esta-
dos Unidos en- la guerra europea. Nos
otros sabemos que Puerto Rico fue ell
primer Estado territorio de la Union
que reclut6 un regimento en- pie de
guerra. Estrechar las relaciones mer-
cantiles con San Francisco y Ell resto
de California trav6s del Canal de
Panama. sera de enorme benefcio no
solamente para usted, sino tambien
para nosotros, y yo sinceramente con-
flo que al correr de los amos. cuando
nos comprendamos mas unos a otros,
cuando nos tratemos mas unos y otros.
creceran nuestros benefcios mutuos.
Los nacidos en- California son parti-
cularmente amigos del pueblo de Puer-
to Rico, yo hablo en- nombre de todos
ellos. en- nombre de los habitantes
de San Francisco. lie extiendo usted
nuestros cumplimientos y mejores de-
secs por vuestro progreso y bienestar.
Sinceramente suyo,
JAMES ROEPH JR.
AlcaIde de san Francisco.
Ofcina del Alcalde
Ciudad de Seattle
6 de abril 1923.
Mr.. Clarence Ferguson,
Chateau Building,
795 Pine st.
San Francisco. California.
Querido sefor:-
su carta de mario "a, incluyendome
un articulo acerca de Puerto Rico ha
sido recibida. En- contestacion me es
grato manifestarle que no he tenido el
placer de visitar la isla de Puerto Rico,
que por 10 tanto no estoy preparado
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-19

cuando los franceses abandonen las
eXpulsiones y sentencias.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
FOR BOYS ONLY

This editorial is written for all lads who are just striking
out in the world for themselves.
You will get a lot of hard bumps in the next re" years.
They will seem harder to you than they really are. Ihe reason
they will seem harder is that your parents up to now nav
been taking these bumps for you-sheltering you against 1nem.
This happens in all generations, and later you Will 10 'he
same for your children. noo bord
knocks. Like going barefoot-at first 1t hurts ut teno'i
feet, but you soon get used to II. - 4oLos
So don't get discouraged. Keep in mind that, a ~ m
hard work to develop your muscles, SO aso A. m n y yon conr-
of rough treatment to bring you QUITO develop your ouL
age and resourcefulness, to enable you hahoie po"'t ""'
and responsibility sanely.
Many of the greatest heartaehes of life come IN those ten
der wears when we strike out in the world for ourselves, Later
you will realize that the heartaches were mountains maze out
of molehils. -
So keep your courage, don't allow anything to dlshearten
of people. One will go out of its way to help you, to give
the guiding directions that it learned by bitter experience.
Pay close attention to these people, especially the ola. Ihey
know the shortcuts to take and the pitfalls to avoid
The others are plain nasty in varying degrees al times
they'll seem to be in the majority. They are the people VINO
make life disagreeable and wretched for themselves as wen
as Others. AS a rule they are diseased, either mentally or phy-
sically. In this class you'll find the cranky boss, the mconslo.
crate stranger. also the vulture eager to take advantage OF
your youthful %gullibilty, helplessness and lack OF experiences. .
AS far as possible, ignore them. By no means, let tnem
make you Respondent, discouraged, bitter or cynical ne
member that no one is worth getting angry at, anger anu
resentment are deadly polsons-to Inc pouy' "N I,
spirit development. E
This life is merely a spiritual gymnasium. !
Young people, striking out for themselves, have a ten
dency to drift away from the folks at home. This Is ais
WAYS regretted later in life, when it is too late to make
amends, when we begin to realize the heartaches and prlva"
tons endured by our loving parents to get us started on the
right road and to give us a better chance than they hao.
If you 90 to another town, write frequently. Father ana
mother generally can steer you properly when you re IN doubt.
Tbev NAV seem old-fashioned. Possibly that's because they
have the old-fashioned quality, horse sense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
RELIEF FOR THE TRAFFIC OFFICERS

There ought to be some way to attach an umbrella to the
rattle signs where the policemen are stationed. To stand for
hours in the sun on a baked pavement that is radiating heat, Is a
hardship that ought not to be forced upon public officials II 1t can
be eliminated. It is especially trying when the men are compelled
10 stick to strict regulation uniform with coat, leather puttees, etc.
OF course, it is well known that a policeman must expect hard
ships in the performance of his duties. He has some idea OF what
be is ooinp III against when he seeks a position on the force. 1t is
because the people realize what the members of the force are up
against that they generously grant them every request made for
the betterment of their condition. Yet, there Is no need OF beng
unduly severe in sticking to regulations. We can always be rea-
sonable, and about the least that can be asked is that a signal
post be adopted that provides for an umbrella stand whereby the
officer can get some protection from the suns rays in such wealth
er as we are now having.
Discipline and adherence to custom is a wonderful thing.
We read the other day that during the exhibition drill in con-
neetion with the commencement exercises at West Point quite a
number of the cadets were overcome with heat and had to drop
out of the ranks. These young men are supposed to be trained
up to the pink of physical condition, and if anyone could endure
heat. thew ought to be able to. And under military circumstances
they could. Army regulations, however, require a certain style Of
uniform with coats buttoned close up. around the neck; a GER
tain cut, fitting close to the body, and so on, SO that while the
cadets make a handsome appearance when on parade they Sunef
greatly if the weather happens to be warm.
II has been only during the last few years that postmen have
been allowed to go without coats or to wear straw hats while
making their rounds. The rules called for a gray coat and trous-
ers and a cap to match, and any postman who appeared on duty
without a coat was reprimanded and was likely to lose his JOB.
Reason finally penetrated the Post Office Department and the
rules were changed whereby a standard blue blouse or shirt with
out coat was made acceptable and the postmen could go without
coats, much to their relief in hot weather; and a regulation form
Of straw hat was adopted if the postman preferred it to the cap.
It would seem as if some such concession ought to be made
tie policemen, especially those who do traffic duty at fixed posts.
A khaki colored shirt and loose trousers without the puttees I'M
less the officer is mounted, ought to be a suitable uniform in hot
weather. A cool looking officer makes just as attractive an ap-
pearance as one all logged out in a natty uniform in which he
is sweltering.
Perth Amboy can lead in this reform in regards to the po-
Gceman's uniform. 1t is necessary that the officers be dressed
in a manner BETTING the dignity and Importance of their position,
but let's be reasonable. Incidentally, umbrellas for the traffic
signals would be a great relief.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

@. What Is the correct way to
eat a club sandwich? E. c. N.
A. A club sandwich should be
eaten with knife and fork. When
one has cut a small portion of toast
meat and lettuce, the knife should
be placed to the right of the cen,
ter of the place and the fork should
be used to convey the food to the
mouth.
O.. How long should flags be al
half-mast on Decoration Day? II.
A. S.
A. From sunrise until noon.
@. What percentage of the whole
is the negro population of the Dis
trict of Columbia J. J. p.
A, The negro population is only
25.1 per cent Of the total, or 100,
@. When putting a nut on the
end of a pipe, does this reduce the
diameter of the inside Of the piper
J.. s. x.
A. Cutting a male thread on the
end of a pipe does not reduce the
bore of the pipe but it should be
observed that pipe threads are cut
on a taper while bolts and nuts are
threaded straight. The greater pitch
and deeper groove of common
straight threads would result In cut
ting of the wall of standard wrought
pipe to such extent as to leave very
little thickness of metal at the root
of the thread. With extra strong
or double extra strong pipe the
weakening effect would be much di-
minished,
@. Is it a fact that electric wires
running through trees will Kill
them? NJ. "A. @.
A. The forest Service says when
electric wires come in contact with
the foliage or any part of trees the
electricity will damage them seri-
ously and perhaps in time kill them.
@. What is yellow wax made of?
NJ. A.
A. yellow wax is beeswax, a pro-
duct obtained by melting and purify
ing the honey comb of the bee,
@. Who said laugh and be fat?"
S. l.. G..
A. Laugh and Be Fat" is the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21

3out5Cil W LLlG luAfdCty IL
there be a furnace there, and any
metallic object.
What To Avoid
If you are caught out of doors in
a storm, remember that the worst
place you can find is an isolated
tree. You will be safer in the heart
of a woods, and safer still if you rec
oncile yourself to a thorough wetting
in the open. If you must take refuge
under a tree, keep away from an
oak, and hunt out a beech, for the
records show that the oak is struck
81 times, the fir 80 and the pine 5
times as often as the beech, Next
to tho beech in safety come the
maple and the birch.
If you are with a number of peo-
pie, do not huddle together in a
group, for it has been ascertained
that larger gatherings of men or
beasts offer greater attraction to
lightning than do isolated individ-
uals. And If, perehanee, you find
yourself near a cow, get away from
her as quickly as possible, for cows
are often killed by lightning
than any other animals=-twice as
often, in fact. Sheep, horses, pigs
and mules come next in the order
given as to fatality percentages.
When o are indoors, as the
storm comes on, you will do well lot
to forget the advice as to the deep,
damp cellar. But if there isn't a
cellar, there are things to avoid.
Keep away from open fireplaees and
chimneys, for a chimney being the
highest part of a house is the path
the lightning is most likely tt take.
Also, keep away from the side of a
house that has a wire clothesline at
taehed to the outside of the wall, and
don't get yourself between two me-
tallic objects such as an iron sink
and radiator, or between either of
these and a d~oWnspout, for in seek
ing an outlet to the ground lightning
has a tendency to jump between me-
tallic bodies,
An especially dangerous place is
directly beneath a hanging lamp or
an electric light fixture suspended
from the ceiling by a chain. Wood,
stone, brick and stucco houses are
about equal in the safety they afford,
since they are all poor conductors.
Steel framed buildings, on the other
hand, are the best conductors, and
they r not infrequently struck, but
the people inside rarely even know
it, for the lightning is almost inyar-
iably carried quickly and directly in
to the ground and it's force dissipat-
ed.
As to the force of lightning, it is
estimated that a Thousand million
volts are required to send a bolt to
the earth from the height of a mile,
and the flash that kills ranges from
200 feet to a mile in length and is
frequently Of $4,000 horse power.
Bolts from high storm clouds have
been known to penetrate thirty feet
into the earth and when they STRIFE
in sandy soil they form glass tubes
by melting the sand as they bore in.
The National Museum in Washing
ton has several of these thunderbolt-
made tubes that vary in diameter
from a quarter of an inch TO three
inches.
1t Is also to be borne In mind that
only fifty per cent Of the people
struck by lightning are killed, so eff
forts at resuscitation should be be-
gun Immediately and not abandoned
until a physician pronounees life ex-
tinct. The methods to be used are
similar to those called for when a
person has been rescued from
/ Il rDnysre
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-21
THAT SYMPATHY FOR GERMANY

A great deal of sympathy is being expressed for Germany IN
some quarters these days. The idea is that we should forgive
and forget.
The Germans have made certain offers for settlement with
The Allies, claiming that they are doing all that they possibly can
10 meet the demands. France is criticized for entering the Ruhr to
force payments in which Germany has defaulted, and the ten
dency is to think that Germany is being pushed too hard.
An article in the July issue of The North American Review
by Wiekham Steed, former editor of The London Times, on
what Belgium Remembers recalls some Of the events of
The war, however, and brings to mind how Germany treated her
opponents when she had the upper hand. Mr.. Steed says:
HI had forgotten the deportations. At the mention of them, a
vision arose in my mind Of tens Of thousands of Belgians, driven
INTO open cattle trucks by night and day, and kept there in sleet
md hail without food, and carried off into German slavery. Then
understood Belgian feeling.
'Lest I should again forget, l took some pains to look up the
records. No fewer than 100000 Belgians were carried away to
forced labor in Germany. Many died; and $4,000 returned with
heir health permanently undermined. One hundred sixty thou
sand in a population of some 100000 gives two per cent. Of a-
i've centers Of resentment, without reckoning the Vicarious re-
sentiment of relatives and friends. Add 23,700 Belgians shot by
The Germans or dead in German gaols, and $4,000 whose houses
were destroyed. Alongside these totals, the 10000 who were killed
ondary Importance. What is more natural than that the survivors
Of the deportees and their families should feel little compassion
for the Germans of the Ruhr, or should think and say that Ger
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