Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 233, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1916 — Page 3

Govemment Must Stand Behind People If They Are to Win World's Trade War

Probably within a year or two, certainly before the present decade ends, the principal nations of the world, including the United States, will be engaged in a commercial struggle as fierce and as far-reaching as the physical war now' being waged in Europe. Although the outcome of that struggle may involve no actual blood-, shed, it cannot fail to have a very material effect upon our own future welfare, as well as that of our posterity. Upon it will- depend absolutely 'our future rank among the commercial nations of the earth, and, it may be, very much more than that. It is indeed by no means a far-fetched idea that, in view of the orbit into which that contest may move and the vast populations likely to be involved, it will settle that vitally momentous question, where the world’s future balance of power shall lie. If this view is correct, we shall not be able, as a country, to continue to live only to ourselves, as we have done in the past. In the future commercial battles of the world we must interest ourselves vigorously as other first-class 'nations do. The force of our unequaled wealth and energies, aided by the generous support of our government, must be felt under this new commercial regime. This much, at least, we owe, not to ourselves alone, but to the world at large. Considered, however, only from a selfish point of view, we can no longer fail to recognize that if our people are to have an equal chance in the markets of the world with the people of other countries our government must stand behind them in the same way that other governments stand behind their people. If this cannot be assured, then it will be small blame to our bankers if, so handicapped, they continue to refuse to send their funds thousands of miles away from home and outside the protection and shpport of their own government.

Better Understanding Between Country and City One of Nation’s Big Needs

The extraordinary growth of our financial and industrial operations has been aecoffipaniecT by an increasing complexity oTprocew that has made it more difficult for the smaller, the rural, communities of the West and Soutli to understand and appreciate the nature and operation of American business. The rise of great cities, with their extraordinary evidences of success and wealth, has created a feeling of jealousy among the more primitive communities and the suspicion that the great industrial centers are growing at the expense of the country. The shrewd self-seeker, who has perceived this condition and played upon it, has made matters worse. Unfortunately, the field has been left almost entirely to the demagogue; the business man too frequently has failed to play his part in making clear to his uninformed fellow-country-men that the men employing the intricate methods of modern business are just as honest, and that their mode of doing business is just as clear and just and true as those simpler and more familiar means of carrying on the nation’s work that were used when the nation itself was a much simpler structure than it has become today. We need, and need as never before, systematic effort to create better understanding between industry and agriculture, the factory and the farm, city and country, so that each may realize that there is no antagonism, but only a community of interest, not only, in the preservation of a prosperity which each shares, but in the perpetuation of those sound principles of government economics without which none can succeed.

Retention of Philippines Under Present Conditions Dangerous to United States

•Dean of Law Department of the Philippine yniveritty

At the present time there are about twenty-five hundred students, practically all natives of the islands, in the university at Manila. If anything, the islands are interested in the professions for their own good, the country being agricultural. There are as capable men/fin the islands for the directing of their government and administration as are to be found in any country. Their one greatest problem when their independence is given them will be adequate Lack of finances will prove a handicap in maintaining as adequate a system of defense as the United States has constructed. It is, of course, guesswork what foreign country, if any, would undertake the conquest of the islands. The costly fortifications the United States has placed there would likely be ineffective in the face of a determined blow. In its present position it is costly and dangerous for the United States to continue the supervision of the islands for this reason. The sooner, therefore, that the islands are granted their independence, the better for this country. —— A blow at the islands would of course implicate the United States. While running the chance, the,country is really gaining nothing.

At Least Two Thousand Aeroplanes Are Needed by the American Army and Navy

American Aviator With Royal Flying Corp* of England

Two thousand aeroplanes would scarcely fill the requirements of the American army and navy, in my judgment. It is a sad thing for an American to contemplate that we are the hindmost nation in aviation, when the aeropjane is the invention of an American. But the fact is that American aeroplanes are practically unknown in Europe, and American aviators know little about the art of -.flyinp. The English are far ahead of all nationalities in aviation. Enghas 6,000 machines in service, 2.400 of which are in France. At the outset of the war the Hermans Vere perhaps superior. The Fokker machine had a speed record that exceeded any machine used by the English or French, the Fokker attaining a speed of 112 miles an hour. The new English machine —the Vicker bullet —can fly at the rate of 117 miles an hour. It can be manipulated like a top and can be turned around in the air as if it were on a pivot. It’s no trick at all to send it shooting Straight into the air for a mile or letting it drop on a dead line toward the earth

By J. SELWIN TAIT

By JAMES A. EMERY

Counsel for Cnw M **l of Industrial Defense

By GEORGE A. MALCOLM

By CAPT. E. A. KELLY

THE EVENING, REPUBLICAN, RENSSELAER, INP.

FORDS FLOOD ON INSPECTION TRIP

General Pershing and Staff Have Thrilling Experience in Mexico. COMMANDER LEADS THE WAY Make Round by Motor, on Foot and In Baddle—Four Time* Forced to Ford and Bwim Swollen Banta Maria.

Headquarters, American Expedition, Mexico. —Raging rivers and flooded lowlands did not halt the progress of General Pershing and his staff on their recent tour of Inspection of the expeditionary force In Mexico. By motor, on foot and Jn the saddle —forced four times to ford and swim the swollen Santa Marla river—they reached the southernmost point of the expedition—El Valle —and returned In good time to the starting point of Colonla Dublan. So far, approximately 9,000 troops have beeto reviewed and inspected, with their animals, supplies and equipment The first sign of bad road conditions on the trip just ended, came when San Joaquin was reached and dispatches from the south told of the rapidly rising Santa Marla river. It was the news that the bridge conby army engineers at El Valle had been washed out. The Santa Marla flood roared between the Inspection, staff and Las Galeras, the next point to be Inspected. Haul Machines Out of Mire. General Pershing ordered the party to proceed. The five touring cars—the first carrying the American flag and the commanding general’s star-crest-ed red pennant —followed by two supply cars, went forward; —At- GarboltJena, 12 miles from the Santa Marla, a young lieutenant rode up at the head of a detail of cavalrymen. “It will be impossible to cross the river, general,” he reported.

FAMOUS BOSTON LIGHT

The Boston light was the first built In America and is the most important lighthouse in the North Atlantic. The first light was “kindled” September 14, 1716, by George Worthylake, who with his wife and daughter was drowned shortly after the light was put into operation. In 1720 the first lighthouse was burned and rebuilt, and again in 1750 It was burned and rebuilt. The lighthouse was destroyed by the British toward the close of the Revolutionary war. In 1780 the present lighthouse was built and a few years luter It came under the jurisdiction of the federal government. The two hundreth anniversary of the founding of the light was recently observed.

This German seaplane was brought down by the Hr, of French guns and was at once set afire by its pilot, who is seen standing on one of the pontoons. The photograph was taken from a French cruiser whlah earne up la time to put out the flames. _

“Why?" asked General Pershing. “The floods have made It ltupn*»übie, sir- returned the youag-jafficer^ “We’ll see," said General Pershing. Four hours later the cavalry escort pud the guard that accompanied the Pershing party were hauling the machines out of the mire with the aid of a long tow-line. For a mile the staff, led by the general, plodded through mud and water. Six miles from 1-418 Galeras horses had been ordered from camp. General Pershing and his party mounted. At. a swift pace they rode through a Jungle of mesqulte. As they rode the sound of rushing waters became more distinct. Finally, through the trees, one caught a glimpse of muddy water, roaring Its charges as it sucked at the highest point Of Its banks and carrying with it the debris swept from the land. A few minutes later General Pershing, followed by his party, rode out on a rise over the turbulent river. Pershing, on the brink, did not hesitate. His spurred boot swung against his mount’s side. The frightened horse, sensing the danger of the angry waters, had splashed above its withers. It struggled for a footing and found It. Then, one by one, the entire staff sent their horses leaping into the turbid flood. Every step of the way was a fight. But on the other side of the river, General Pershing and bis staff emerged, somewhat mmldy, entirely damp and quite ready for the inspection. ♦ Demands Shorter Way. The Santa Maria was forded again that afternoon. General Pershing decided to try a short cut back to the waiting automobiles. He called the scout. “Take us by a shorter route,” he ordered. “There’s a shorter trull,” said the guide. “But it’s the worst kind of traveling. There’s a lot of swamps, and it’s dangerous footing for a horse." “If it’s shorter, show it to us.” The guide led on. His wiry Mexican pony twisted and squirmed to find its way. General Pershing’s mount was only a length behind him. At a forced pace, the ride back to the ears went on." Tlie staff and the cort serpentined behind through a maze of mesqulte, through morass after morass, and pounded across al-kali-dusted flats. The night cump was made at a tiny spring. The next day the march to El Valle was resumed. Once more the bank of the Santa Maria was reached. As the party rode up, its members could see the wreck of the engineers’ bridge. A captain of engineers, ably assisted by a sergeant whose all too fluent English was garnished with a few simpler Spanish oaths, was leading a gang of Mexicans waist-deep In the w ater at the work of repairing. Again mounts were waiting and again the general led his party across the flood. Some days before the field telegraph had informed the camp commander to have his troops ready for review on Tuesday morning at nine o’clock. And on Tuesday morning at nine o'clock to the minute, General Pershing and his staff rode on the field near El Valle, where infantry, artillery and cavalry waited in a splendid assemblage.

“DEAD” SON IS LIVING HERO

Through Magazine Picture Mother Locates Boy She Parted From Twenty Years Ago. Austin, Tex.—Mrs. M. Ilemsley, formerly of New Zealand, who is making her temporary home in Austin, was looking through a magazine the other day . when she came across a picture showing an award for bravery and honor being made to an Anzae hero somewhere in the war zone of the British army. She immediately recognized the hero as being her son, whom she has not heard of for nearly twenty years. The photograph gave his name as Vernon Edmund Challis of the New Zealand field artillery, which is the name that was given her son by the family that adopted him when he was a mere infant. Mrs. Hemsley left her baby with friends in New Zealand nearly twenty years ago and came to America in search of health. She was later notl-fled-that the child was dead and she mourned him as such until the magazine picture came to her attention. Mrs. Hemsley has communicated with

TRIED TO BURN HIS CRIPPLED SEAPLANE

“STOCKINGLESS” STOCKINGS

No city ordinance shull keep the fair limbs from enjoying the freedom of the atmosphere. So cry out the fair bathers at Atlantic City. They have adopted a new ruse, to the astonishment of thgllfeguards and ail others concerned. They have painted their legs. The motifs ure in a light blue shade of stripes and bars and plaids, depending upon the idea which the fair one would wish to express. The burs give the limb an appearance of fullness, Jhe stripes of leanness, etc.

the high commissioner for New Zealand In London in the hope of being able to obtain the present address of her son so she can write to him. She is Informed that the young man was the second man in New Zealand to enroll as a volunteer, and that he participated with valor in the* Dardanelles campaign, where he was wounded.

PROSPERS ON STOLEN MONEY

Wealthy Kansas Farmer Reetores Cash With Interest After 31 Years. Kantner, Pa.—William Speicher of this place served as go-between in an unusual transaction recently by which an aged resident of Stoyestown recovered S2OO with Interest for 31 years from a wealthy Kansas farmer who was troubled by a guilty conscience. It appears that 31 years ago the aged loser was on his way to pay S2OO on a small home he had purchased. He arrived at his destination but the money was gone. He became ill and disheartened, and never secured a home of his own. On the day the money was lost the Kansas farmer, then a poor young man, was walking on the xailroad. He found the wallet after it slipped from the man’s pocket and-went to Kansas. There he secured a homestead, prospered and finally decided that he must restore the S2OO and interest to the man he had wronged. * The old man was found through Mr. Speicher, and from almost destitute circumstances at the age of 75 years, he has been placed in comparaative comfort.

FRANCE ENLISTS WOMEN, TOO

Man Soldiers Are Relieved at Depots For Duty at the F font. - London.—The new idea of replacing auxiliary soldiers by women specially enlisted for the purpose has given excellent results, according to a Paris dispatch to the London Times. At the depot of the Seventh battalion of the engineering corps 28 woman soldiers are employed as clerks, three as storekeepers (dressed In uniform)., nine ns cooks and three as tailors. The experiment is being made at a number of other depots.

WHERE LOVE ABIDES

Throne of Grace a Symbol of Mercy to the Sinners Come to Judgment.

Let us therefore draw near with boldness unto the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace to help In time of need. —Hebrews 4:16. This exhortation Is the conclusion of a long argument which presents Jesus, the son of God, as the high priest of believers, and as one who makes Intercession for us. Therefore, says the writer, we may come boldly. Bot when we read the verse of the text, what stands out most prominently Is tEe throne —the throne at once brings certain attributes of God before us. It at once suggests all Ideas of majesty, sovereignty, dominion, infinitude, greatness. The throne of the almighty Is an awe-inspiring conception. . It is the throne of Judgment All nations shall be gathered before that throne and he shall separate men to the right hand and to the left With unerring.'sight he shall read the Uvea of men and judge accordingly. “Justice and judgment are the habitation of his throne." The throne of Judgment, terrifying—w’hlte and sparkling —cold and repellent It is the throne of glory, “When the son of man shall come in his glory, and all his holy angels with him, lie shall sit upon the throne of his glory.” Flashing and dazzling, coruscating and blinding, glittering and shimmering, ready to smite the diseased eye that would look with presumption up to that heavenly throne.

Throne of Holiness. It is the throne of holiness. Yes, lofty, far up there, towering above us In Its pure completeness. And we phor creatures, being ourselves blinded and dazed, and far away from him—we feel as if there were an Infinite gulf-be-tween him and us that could never be bridged. We, groping in the vapors and miasmas of the earth, and he on the throne of his holiness. —j£ l s Ljj e throne of grace, O bow-

that transforms the throne for us at once. Judgment is there, apd the glory is there, and the hotocss is there; but we see them all through a different medium when we know that it is also a throne of grace. Majesty is there, sovereignty is there, dominion is there, power is there, but they are all sheathed in the softest, tenderest, most blessed folds of love. “Grace” is a New Testament word; it is a gospel word. It is the undeserved favor and loving regard of God to man. What hope would there be for you and me if we were simply standing before a throne of Justice and Judgment, which would weigh things with divine accuracy, and Judge with divine Impartiality? What have we of merit or worthiness In us? Do you think that you would plead your own transcendent merits before that throne? Do you think that you would come with boldness and hold your head high? If you do not tremble at the thought of divine justice and judgment, it is because satan has blinded you anfi filled you with the self-conceit of imaginary righteousness. Place of All-Embracing Love. And what will you do before the throne of his holiness? Will not your own sinfulness stand out black against that purity, will not your guilt be overwhelming in the presence of that whiteness? You will want to sink away as the beasts of the night slink to their lairs when the sun rises in his splendor. I would never dare to approach the throne of judgment, and I could never stand in the presence of the throne of holiness; but when I learn that It is also the throne of grace, I know that all these glorious attributes are bathed In the love that embraces you and me with its far-reaching arms. There are two who are unfit for showing mercy; he who has never been tried; and he who, having been tempted, has proven weak and easily overcome. The untempted are often severe judges; they would offender out from the bosom of society. On the other hand, those who have sinned much are lenient and have no proper conception of the guilt of sin. Our Lord Jesus Christ who was tempted, but who came scatheless through the trial, he alone is fit for showing mercy unto sinfnl humanity. Therefore you may draw near with boldness untp his throne of grace.—Exchange.

Preparation for Spiritual influence.

A man may prepare 'himself for friendship, and may prepare himself for society, according to the nature of the relations into which he is going. If It be for pleasure that he is to prepare himself, he throws off care and burden, and, as it were, raises into activity that part of his mind by which he enjoys. If it is a company of artists into which he is going, he prepares himself to be influenced by their peculiar tendencies. If he is going among friends where his social faculties are to be brought into play, ho as it were, rouses up those faculties in him so that they shall begin the highest state of activity. If he is going where there is _to be music, it is for tills that he prepares himselt We are conscious that we receive influences from each other by preparing the mind to be susceptible to those influences. So it is in the power of a man to prepare his soul to be acted upon by the Divine Spirit. Not that he is not acted upon at all times; but he may prepare himself So that ha* shall be tetra open the-most favor* ably.—H. W. Beecher. ’