South Bend News-Times, Volume 36, Number 87, South Bend, St. Joseph County, 28 March 1919 — Page 6

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MARCH 28. 1919.

TEACH ENGLISH FIRST. A ti'-w education i,ill re f-ntly pa..-( d by th lower h"us- -f th- N w llanithirc l-Ki.-5l;turo nml practically arsurf;l fc;isai:' in th- upper lody contains sv-ral interfiling Arnt-ricatiization clauos. It provides fur tho mainN-nancp of Americanization schools fur Ihi instruction of all iion-Hnclish sii-akin? alnlts in the s-taU-. No non-Knt;lih speaking ierson Petwe ix tho a,'cs -f 1 and L'l can h employed In any occupation unh-.-s lie is enrolled in one of thohe schools or has ben excised fur Kod reasons by the .school authorities. In all schools, whether pu! lie or priate, the Ilncllsh laiis'uae must b the nietlium of instruction and administration, h iviriK foreign laniriinpo amy as extra course's in addition to the prescribe! fuirs e.f study. II lueatorH ami publi ottlcials are realizing more and more that the simple banning f German or any other language is iml nti5t;i to sulve the problems created by our foreign population. Abov e erything de foie!n-born residents mut learn how to speak and read rear language. Only so vll they bf able to uinlerstand "what is gijintc on about them arid to take an intelligent interest in their prospects as American citzens. When they all .cpfiak Knglish or are on tho way t speakinpr and reading it. the aliens" great need for and reliance on the foreign-language press will disappear. They will ghidly choos to read publieations printed in Knglih. Then, to, these peopleAill cease to b- at the no rey of dishonest propagandists and male '.tents who whimper to them in their nathe tongue rumors whieh they cannot mbat so Ion?: as th"y are sliut out from reading American books and papers anjl talking to American people.

CLOTHES FOR REFUGEES. The call of the lied Cross for clothing for the refugees abroad offers ;t golden opportunity to th housewives of America. I'rom generations of thrifty forebears has come tlin habit of saving any article which might possibly be used at some future time. As a result. almot ry house has accumulations of partly worn cioihing, slightly antioue hat trimmings and odd lengths of cloth kept to mend dress's and other garments which long since have tied. As a matter of fat t. our ancestors did their penurious bit of saving localise supplies v.ere -canty. We suffer from no such handicap, but wo -te o il" old tilings ju-t the same. Conditions abroad ale truly terrible. There are thousands raggd. cold, shoeless, hatlcss. A dotted line Kues from thes accumulation in our closets and aitios to those needy people as straight as it gn.- from e fo eye in the funny pictures. To disicganl it is to prat lice selfishn-s. Ami as always, be xdri.-lme will react upon the person who practices it; for !ie whose conscience with old gar-no-lUs i5 eoj I llpte.I iil'il een let 1 guilty at buying m w ones. Tili- is the time to be a goo. I sport, to s n.J to the ne,.d a;i thing the own r nnu-ht jio-sibly use. if there also the uhost of a chance that she may tos-ib!y !ict ue it. The woman who has the cour--,'e to do this will be happy in leaving helped the helpj s And l.axiru,' tasti-d the joy of storage spaces fi eod of tljeir j-.ib-s of "'old. unhappy, far-off things." -he will never uillii.gly return to the slavery of 'M' r e a e c a ra u 1 a t i o n .

CIVIL SERVICE SHOULD STAND. Though the desiro to assist our returning heroes u. every way in obtaminc employment is natural and riht. the suggestion that civil service examinations should be waied fir them or that thoy should be Rixen tho preference in examinations or promotions is open to ones: ion. The positions for xxhich cixil service examinations are required b.t- to o"o with the laisintss, of t:ie state, and it is manifestly for th public good that the person, sobher or civilian, best fitted to bl! those positions should have them. The system was inaugurated to do away with favoritism, with pe'.iti. al and. party handling of state olhce-i to the jeopardy of state business and e-iual rights for the individual. .Merit determined by the Wime tests for all. open to al!. was accepted as the only just basis fT deci-ion. Any sd Ii r will stand ju-t as good i .-how us any civilian in passing the examinations which have been tarefullv compib-d to test the ability of the avernffe cl'.lzen, and. which should ' therefore work no mere hardship upc-n one than upon another. To break up a gre it and truly democratic stem in favcr of any single c!a. however deserving. U to break fait!'. wtt!i democracy jislf.

They say rod: wept when lie signed the armistice, which i probably fale. "He was all broken up over. the mildness and liberality of tho1 term." ay the apostles of revenge. And the cic-rinans wept. to out r fr" the same ri.soa.

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Tin; mistakes or loihii; n? om: who iuii Tin: CONSTITUTION. (IV)tt Waynr Jotirnal-Ciaznto.) We are Indebted to William L. Itawls. one of the KToatrst. lawyers In America, for an analysis of tho constitution of the leapue of nations which should relieve some of tho apprehensive who have been imposed upon by the deliberate misrepresentations of the enemies not fo much of the league, perhaps, as of the president. Whether these misrepresentatives have in reality been deliberate may be debatable. The objections were made within a few hours after the constitution was read to the conf rence in Paris. And this indecent haste to denounce and damn an instrument agreed upon by the greatest minds of 14 nations in an honest effort to preserve the praco of the world is described by Mr. Hawln as "one of the most humiliating" spectacles ever witnessed in this country."" And it was "humiliating" because, as he says, "it was humanly Impossible at that time for anyone to have made even a superficial examination of the document." And it was humil-' iating because "a decent regard for the solemnity of the occasion and tho transcendent importance of the subject should have led everyone to refrain at least from immature and ill considered criticism, not to .speak of partisan opposition. ir. In discussing the objection urged in all solemnity tht England has a voting advantage, Mr. Itawls accuses Sen. Lodg who is using this excuse for opposition, of not having really read the constitution. "Son. Lodge went so far as to say 'but the fact remains that in the body of delegates England has five votes, to one vote of any other country.' The senator could not have read understanding Article 7. It provides that admission to the league of states not signatory to the covenant and not named in the protocol hereto, as states to be invited to adhere to the covenant, requires the assent of not loss than two-thirds of the states represented in the body of delegates and shall be limited to fully self-governing countries, includingdominions and colonies." Thus, according to Mr. Itawls, while Canada, Australia and New Zealand are made "eligible" to membership thev are not by this constitution made members. The British empire in its' entirety is a member with a vote. Its self-governing colonies are "incapable of assuming international obligations." The article to which Lodge refers only has to do with the admission of new members and the self-governing colonies could no, become members of the league until two-thirds of the other members agreed. Is it probable that two-thirds would agree? Or is it likely that Great Hritaln would want her colonies and dominions admitted as distinct members. For it would mean that in any controversy and they have frequently arisen, between England and any of her colonies, these colonler could appeal io the league of nations for a settlement, and that would pave the way for the ultimate disintegration of the empire. Hut Great Hritain is not the only nation to which Article 7 would apply. As Itawls says: "If Article 7 renders eligible to membership self-governing dominions and colonies, the United States would have the same right to ask the separate admission of Alaska, Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands, all of which are self-govern, ing. as England would have to ask the admission of any of her colonies. Thus there is evry indication that the enemies of the president mofe that than enemies of the league are thinking more of the anti-English vote than for a proper and honest interpretation of the constitution. ITT. Another "patriotic" protest frequently heard from these professional politicians and "issue" sharks, is that we permit by this constitution other nations to determine the si.-e of our army and navy and it is utterly false. The article referred to says: "The high contracting parties recognize the principle that the maintenance of peace will require the reduction of natior.al armaments to the lowest point consistent with national safety and tho enforcement by common action of international obligations, having special regard to the geographical situation and circumstances of each state; and the executive council shall formulate plans for effecting such reduction. The executive council shall also determine for the consideration and action of the several governments what military equipment and armament is fair and reasonable in proportion to tho scale of forces laid down in the program of disarmament, and these limits when adopted, shall not be exceeded without the permission of the executive council." Thus it is clenr that no nation surrenders anything for all that the council can do Is to recommend. The acceptance or rejection of that recommendation is wholly up to each separate nation. It m:iy reject tho recommendation In whole or in part or may öfter an amendment. The assumption Is that the world is weary of armament expense and competition and is prepared to enter into agreements looking to the curtailment of the one and the end of tho other, and that "each nation will be ready to limit its armament to such an extent as It may consider safe. I'or years statesmen have been seeking this very thing. Lord Ilaldane of England was sent t-r Germany to propose an agreement between those two countries on this very point and failed. Xor is there anything nexv to American practice in it. Itawdes cites one instance that makes utterly absurd the assumption that this Is a new departure: "There are f-everal instances where the lYi!ted States has made treaties upon subjects similar to this, and the authority to make them has. never been questioned. The Hush-Pagot agreement of 1M7 is an exact precedent. There the United States and England agreed that the 'naval force to be maintained upon the lakes by th United States and Great Britain shall henceforth be confined to the following vessels on each side, that is: On Iake Ontario to one vessel not exceodiyg 1 0 o tons burden and armed with one lS-pound cannon: on the upper lakes, to two vessels ret exceeding the like burden each and armed with like force, and on the waters of Lake Champlaln to one vessel not exceeding like burden and armed with like force.' This constituted no limitation upon the sovereignty of either country. Every treaty Is to the extent of the ob-lifc-ation assumed thereunder a limitation upon tho exercise of power by the governments making it. The determination of the question of the wisdom and policy of subjecting themselves to such a limitation y the respective nations is the exercise of their sovereignty. And so. article by article, the manufactured objections are met and disposed of. There is an old Machiavellian theory that if you lie about anything and blatantly persist in tho lie the public will be lieve it and the truth will never overtake It. There seem to be a few disciples of "The Prince" among American politicians.

The Wall Street Journal suggests a good way tc keep necesÄiry appropriation bills from being held up b;- senatorial filibuster make them include ?na tons' salaries. Maybe mileage, though, would do jut as well.

Well is the Apple called the King of fruits. The apple crop of 1S1: is estimated at a value of $2C0.t't'0,o00 or nearly three-eights of the combined value of all the other fruits

TIieA bandoned Room A Myttery Story by Wcdsworth Cwiip. (CONTINUED.)

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SYNOPSIS. Bobby rd.icVT)nrn 1 upected of tba murder of hi grandfather. Silas Blackburn, who tva found dead with a small hole at the base of Ma bruin, in an abandoned and locked room of his borne, the Cednrs. Circumstantial erldeact points to the guilt of Bobbj, who i unable to establish an alibi aa a reault of Jobs of memory after a night of "gaj life" in New York, ppent in companj of Para de, from Panama, and Marie, a Spanish woman. He awakei in a de aerted phack near the Cedars and goes

to the houj, where he meets hia cousin, i Katberine, and Graham, a friend. All i

agree that myßtery surrounds the death of t&e old Hi an, who was one of many Itlackburos to die In same manner. Strange alg-ha lnvariablj mark tbe occasion of a death In the room.

Hobby managed a smile. "You see, Carlos, nothing is consistent in this case." Paredes bowed gravely. "It is. very curious a Aoman should cry about the house." "The servants may make it seem natural enough," Graham said. "Will you come, Bobby?" Aa they crossed the dining room they heard a stirring in the kitchen. Graham threw open the door. Jenkins stood at the foot of the servants' stairs. The old butler had lignted a

candle and placed it on the mantei. J

The disorder of his clothing suggested the. haste with which he had left hl bed and come downstaiis. I lis wrinkled, sunken face had aged perceptibly. He advanced with an expression of obvious relief. "'I was just coming to tind you, Mr. Robert." "What's up?" Hobby asked. "A little while ago I thought you werall asleep back here." " "One of the xxonien awakened him," Graham said. "It's just as I

"Was that it?" the old butki ask-!

ed with a quick relief. Hut immediately he, shook his head. "It couldnt have been that, Mr. Graham, for I stopped at Ella's and Jane's doors, and there was no sound. They seemed to be asleep. And it wasn't like that." ""You mean." Dabby said, "that you heard a woman crying?" Jenkins nodded. "It woke me up." "If you didn't think it was one of the maids," Grahani asked, "what did you make of li?" "I thought it came from outside. I thought it said to my.-elf. why should a woman prowl around the Cedars? And it was too unearthly.

sir, and 1 remembered the way Mr.

Silas was murdered, and the awful thinj that happened to his body this afternoon, and 1 you won't th nk me foolish, sirs? I doubted if it was a human uice I had heard." "No," Graham said dryly, "we won't think you foolish.'

"So I thought I'd better wake you up and tell vou."

Graham turned to Hobby. "Katherine and you and I." he said, "fancied the crying was in tho room with us. Jenkins is sure it came from outside the house. That is significant." "Wherever it came from." Bobby said softly, "it was like some one mourning for How ells." Jenkin started. "The policeman'." Hobby remembered that Jenkins hadn't been aroused by the discovery of Howell's murder. "You'd know in a few minutes anyway." he said. "HovvelL has been killed a.i my grandfather was." Jenkins moved back, a look of unbelief ond awe in his wrinkled facf "He boasted he was going to sleep in that room." he whispered. Bobby studied Jenkins, not knowing what to make of the old man. for into the awe of the wrinkled face had stolen a positive relief, an emotion that bordered on the triumphant. "It's terrible," Jenkins whispered. Graham grasped his shoulder. "What's the matter with you, Jenkins? One would sax you were glad." "No. Oh. no. sir. It is terrible. I wns only wondering about the policeman's report.' "What do you kiw about his report?" Bobby cried. "Only that that he gave it to me to mail just before he went to the old room." "You nyiUed it?" Graham snapped. Jenkins hesitated. When he answered his voice was self-accusing. "I'm an old coward. MH. Robert. The policeman told me the letter was very important, and If anything happened to it I would get in trouble. He couldn't afford to leave the house himself, he said. But. as I say. Urn a coward, and I didn't want to walk through the woods to the box by the gate. I tlgured it nil out. It wouldn't be taken up until early in the morning, and if I waited until daylleht it would only be delayed one collection. So I made up my mind I'd sleep on it, because I knew he had it in for you, Mr. Robert. I supposed I'd mail it in the morning, but I decided I'd think it over anyway and not harrow myself walking through the woods." "You've done a good job.' Graham said excitedly. 'Where is the report now?" "In my room. Shall I fetch It. Oil . Graham nodded. and Jenkins shuffled tip the stp.irs. "What luck!" Graham said. "Howell must have telephoned his suspicions to the district attorney. He must have mentioned the evidence, but what does that amount to since it's disappeared alon with the duplicate of the repejrt, if Howells made one?" " can Mght with a clear conscience. Bobby cried. "I wasn't asleep when Howells body altered Its position. Do you realize what that means to me? For once I was wide awake when the old room was at its tricks."

THU HUNT. , When South Bend city was young and small. She had a street car system but that was all. A, track there was, to be exact. And a car or two if you want the fact. This was some system, you must admit. As perhaps you noticed if you ever used it;a The cars had speed, you bet they did. Sometimes they crawled, and sometimes they slid. . , Well, this city of ours began to grow. Hut the street car system- Oh my, no! The townspeople stood on the corners to wait, ' While the little ol car was horribly late. . But the street car system it would not grow. Though they tried so hard to make it, you know; They dosed it up with many a slam. And down its throat they tried to cram Medicines and cures of every kind. Still then, the system it kept behind. They tried some riots and strikes and such. Did the system grow no sir, not much! Hut now I must begin to say. That the system is the same today. And 'ain't" it too bad that it will not grow? If you can think of some way, just let us know; Yx'ell, I hope that this vers., though it murders all rhyme. Will remind you to think of "some way" in time. DONALD BARNES, age 12. Junior, High school. At least our young poet friend has a quality often lacking in persons of poetic tendencies that of observation. The South Bend man who sneezed on the rolls he was about to sell to a member of the city health department tho other day. may be classed with the woman who said she liked to knead bread because it cleaned her hands of all ground-in dirt. Now that the explanation of why 2.000 gallons of liquor are being kept in the "bull pen" has been twice exploded by representatives of the government, is it too much to expect of the city officials to offer another explanation? C. J. COOPER.

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