Tue Unrrep Starrs Poricy in Mexico seems to ve 
somewhat obscure. What are they down there for? It is 
supposed to be a punitive expedition with Villa as the 
quarry sought, but where leads the quest? Now Carran’1 
interposes an objection: Further progress into Mexico 
will be considered a hostile act. What will the United 
States do? It is evident that the policy or lack of policy 
which contols the movement of our troops will have to be 
revised and a little more backbone put into it. It looks 
now as though the time was not far off when the Ameri- 
can people should demand the immediate withdrawal of 
our troops or an immediate defense of the policy of inter- 
vention with only one purpose,—that of restoring peace. 
America does not seek a campaign of conquest. If Amer- 
ica ever intervenes in Mexico it must be solely for the 
purpose of restoring order and establishing peace. After 
the troops—the school house and education. If peace can 
be obtained otherwise so far so good, and if peace cannot 
be obtained in any other way then the United States must 
take up the task reluctantly, but nevertheless efficiently. 
The United States did not want Cuba, nor to fight Spain, 
and when the war was over the United States kept its 
agreement and Cuba was freed. The United States will 
keep its obligations also to the Philippines. The United 
States does not seek war, but if peace cannot be attaine:i 
in any other way than by peaceful intervention then Amer- 
ica would go to its work with but one PR tn lat of 
saving Mexico unto itself-and from its own enemies. W1'l 
Mexico ever understand us aright and strive for. peace 
among themselves. 
THe MosinizATion oF 100,000 Troors for the pro- 
tection of the Mexican border within a space of approxi- 
mately 24 hours should be evidence enough of the value 
of Preparedness. Of course in numbers this army, which 
sprang into being over night, is a mere handful compare d 
with the army which would be necessary to repel an in- 
vasion by one of the great nations, but it teaches us the 
promptness with w hich trained men may be assembled. 
li the force of men, who had been trained for service in 
time of need, were five times as great as at present how 
much simpler would be our Mexican problem. 
MarkeD AbDvAN’?TAGES of the North 
summer resort is its nearness to shopping 
centers. There is not a portion of the shore which is not 
within a quarter of an hour’s motor trip of Beverly o- 
Gloucester and Salem; those who are so inclined may 
reach Boston in a little over an hour over the road. ‘This 
makes the purchasing problem of summer housekeeping 
much simpler than it would otherwise be. The shops of 
the. North Shore villages as well are unusually well equip- 
ped and maintained. 
ONE OF THE 
Shore as a 
Tue Netw Roap between Manchester and Beverly 
Farms is nearly completed and already the advantages of 
a better road bed are being appreciated by motorists. The 
slight disadvantages caused by the repairs will be more 
than offset by the good road which everyone may appre- 
ciate later. 
New Massacuuserrs Income Tax relieves 
pressure in many directions and opens many lines of in- 
vestments for trustees or individuals not practicable under 
the old laws. . The average old-time tax was about twenty 
dollars upon the thousand. A four and one-half percent 
bond at this rate would yield only two and one-half pey- 
cent,—not an attractive margin by any means. ‘The pur- 
chase of such bonds were prohibitive, naturally. Under 
the present law such a bond would render a net yield of 
four and one-quarter percent and a five percent bond will 
yield a net income of nearly four and three-fourths per- 
cent. It makes it possible now for investors and trustees 
to purchase such high grade securities. There were al- 
most insuperable difficulties for trustees in finding con- 
servative securities to return a good net yield subject to 
the old taxes. Under the new law such are removed and 
trustees and individuals have a wide field for choice. 
THE 
THERE Has RareLy BEEN A TIME in the remem- 
brance of the present generation when labor has been so 
scarce and so well paid. It is a wise laborer who appre- 
ciates a good position and returns fair. value for fair pay, 
and it is a wise euployer who recognizes faithful service, 
pays a fair wage for honorable work well done. But no 
employer can afford to pay for time mis-spent. Efficiency 
is another word for honesty and unless the employee is 
efficient the business of his employer cannot be efficient, 
and unless the business is efficient it cannot be made to 
pay. If it does not pay it ceases and labor is out of em- 
ployment. It is a circle. Worthy service helps all along 
the line; unfaithful service spells failure for the individual 
workman because it means inefficiency for the larger busi- 
ness. 
Have Breen Exprrcrep Hughes is as 
“hyphenism” as Roosevelt himsel?. 
By endorsing Hughes, T. R. goes a long ways. in making 
Huges the next President. W ilson owes this term that 
he as to Roosevelt. Taft owes his nomination and elec- 
tion to Roosevelt. Wilson owes this term to Roosevelt, 
indirectly, to be sure, but none-the-less certainly. If T. 
R. opposed Hughes, Wilson’s election would have been 
assured ; his support may elect Hughes and defeat Wilson. 
Roosevelt is getting to be a President maker. America 
need not worry about one of its ex-Presidents; but it 1s 
a pity that our government in some way can mat avail it- 
self of his undoubted powers for leaders ship. 
As WaAs ‘To 
strongly opposed to 
TreoporE RooskvELY HAs GAINED many friends 
since the recent conventions in Chicago. He has shown 
himself a man of parts and good sense. If T. R. had so 
desired he could have frustrated all possibilities of a 
peaceful co-operation of the two great parties, but to his 
honor be it said he maintained the high ideals that char- 
acterised his life. 
Tur Devorton oF ‘TECHNOLOGY’s graduates this year 
was evidenced in something more tangible than cheers 
and speeches. Can any one say just how many loyal tech- 
nology dollars have been laid upon the altar of science. 
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