June 9, 1916, 
Tur Larcest Navar Barrie ever fought upon the 
high seas has taken place. The early reports seemed to 
indicate that Germany had badly battered the English 
fleet and had retired. The later reports changed the ap- 
parent comparative results of the encounter. The sligat 
losses of the Germans constantly increased until there i: 
ample reason now to believe that the tonnage losses were 
about equal. The battle, however, was not a ‘‘greav’’ 
battle, for it was not a decisive victory. Technically the 
British won because they drove the German fleet to seex 
the refuge of their base, but strategically the German 
navy added somewhat to its prestige. The only resulis 
of the war are the losses made by England and Germany. 
Comparatively speaking, Great Britain can stand these 
losses better than can Germany. What Britian has is 
comparatively greater than what Germany still has left. 
Britain still holds the mastery of the sea and the embarg> 
upon Germany is still tight and Germany cannot break 
through. The fight was desperately waged, but it has 
amounted only to a German raid. ‘he British Admiralt y 
was remiss in permitting the early erroneous reports of 
the German government to obtain currency without re- 
futation. Here German publicity efficiency scored i 
psychological victory. As far as the battle is concerned 
the German gains were the ae sustained by the British 
navy and these losses were purchased at a very heavy 
price, the tonnage of her own that was sunk. The war 
goes on. 
THe Deatu or KircHeNER by drowning is a stun- 
ning blow to the English people and a distinct loss to the 
Allied eatiser) y. Lhe “Hampshire , an old vessel unworthy 
of a position in the line, was conveying the master strate- 
gist on an important military errand. His mission must 
have been an important one to have required his own 
personal attention. A small affair could have been as- 
ed to an under-officer. Kitchener’s loss will be feit 
not alone because of his military ability and leadership, 
but because the immediate plans which were in hand have 
been frustrated. It is not difficult to see that the mission 
was an important one. Kitchener’s place will be a harJ 
one to fill, but the General died in the line of duty on an 
important mission. He died a soldier’s death with 1 
soldier’s heroism. England’s work must go on and the 
mantle of authority and leadership must fall upon other 
shoulders. The men pass on, but the terrific contest goes 
on, trying men’s souls. The occasion demands heroism, 
sacrifice and ability. It is pessimism of the deepest dye 
to believe that England that produced Kitchener cannot 
raise another leader of power and popularity and skill. 
THE POLITICIANS AND CITIZENS are awaiting the ver- 
dict of the convention in Chicago this week with unusual 
interest. This is true not alone of the republician and 
progressive parties, but also of the democratic party. For 
it is already known that Wilson will lead the democratic 
party; but who will lead the opposition against him in 
the Presidential contest? . The progressive party seems 
inclined to await the decision of the republicans and to 
unite with them in their nomination. ‘This may give the 
republican nominee the nominations of the progressive 
and the republican parties. If such a united nomination 
is given to a candidate the democratic party must realize 
that there will be a severe contest on. If there is a weak 
candidate nominated by the republicans and the progres- 
sives can nominate a man strong enough “to draw votes” 
from the older party, the President in addition to the 
prestige of already being the President, will find it easicr 
to win the victory with the progressive and republican 
parties at variance than if they are united in their suppo-t 
of a strong candidate. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 
39 
Che Price of War 
“We must have men,” the rulers yell, 
“To ram our guns with shot and shell ; 
Ten hundred ‘million heads or more 
To act as targets in the war.” 
And out of every rank and file 
The best men muster by the pile, 
And whether they would fight or no, 
Must hurry out to meet the foe. 
They may be marching to their fates,— 
To get lead bullets in their pates ;— 
They may be shot in twenty parts, 
With twenty kinds of guns and darts; 
But they must leave their shops and stores 
And hang “For Rent” signs on their doors— 
And they must leave their happy homes 
With thoughts of killing in their domes. 
They could not give a reason why 
They scurry for th to kill and die— 
Except that they must serve their flag 
As long as they can crawl or drag. 
But when they win or come home licked— 
If they be bent or badly nicked— 
There is no government can yield 
The limbs they left upon the field. 
It may be worth some legs and paws 
To battle for a worthy cause, 
But when the struggle has no aim, 
It seems a needless costly shame. 
—N. A. LurBurrow. 
Tur TeELEGRAPHERS Have Brcun to ballot upon the 
question of striking for more wages. ‘They demand an 
increase of ten percent. The railroad company conceded 
an increase of ten cents per day, but the Union appears 
unwilling to compromise. Few people realize the serious- 
ness of the threatened strikes and the results that may 
follow in America if the threats are executed. How can 
a road meet obligations that the receipts of the road will 
Tue New Pratrrspurc ArMy began drill under real 
war conditions. A down-fall of rain made the tents 
somewhat uncomfortable and the six hours’ drill of the 
first day was through mud and mire. 
CaMBRIDGE’s Mayor in a strong veto has sustained 
the verdict of last year’s election. It is surprising that the 
Board of Aldermen should have permitted the drug store 
question to reach him. 
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