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VOL. XII 
November 6, 1914. 
THE SLAUGHTER OF THE PHEASANT has continued 
during the month and thousands of these birds which 
have added touches of moving color to the landscape have 
been slain. The pheasant was first introduced in this vicin- 
ity by a summer resident interested in the preservation of 
the fauna of the wood. Later the fields have been stocked 
through the agency of the state of Massachusetts. It 
would seem that the gunsmen of the state are laboring 
under the delusion that these birds exist solely for their 
sporting activities. There is an open season for bird- 
hunting, but there are other interests which are served 
by the presence of these birds. The pheasant problem is 
not easy to solve, but nevertheless there are those who 
feel that the pheasant should be preserved and that the 
open season for killing birds is now long enough. After 
hearing E. Harold Baynes’ lecture at the Manchester 
Town hall, Wednesday evening, on animal life one can- 
not but have the deepest love for these and other beautiful 
creatures that fill our woods and fields. Rev. E. A. 
Chase’s talk before the Manchester Brotherhood, Mon- 
day evening on “With Canoe and Camera in Nova Scotia” 
was also inspiring and educative in making one love and 
develop a respect for these out-door creatures. 
THE Days oF THE Procressiv—E Party have long 
been numbered, but still thousands follow the forlorn 
hope of trying to turn the republican state of Massachu- 
setts over into the hands of the democrats. The time 
has passed when the progressive party can justify its 
existence and additional evidence of this was given at 
the election Tuesday when the party went to smash. If 
it intended to rebuke the republican party it has done so 
quite effectively, but at the expense of the failure of its 
own doctrines. If the progressives have any principles 
worth fighting for they should be fought for within the 
fold of the republican party. What the progressive 
party desires to see engrossed upon the statute books of 
the state of Massacusetts they could easily attain through 
the republican party. As matters have stood during the 
last three years the progressive party has not only failed 
to attain its ends, but has blocked republican progress and 
assured the success of the democratic policies. There 
can be only one solution of the problem, that is an amal- 
gamation of the two parties. It is coming rapidly and 
the sooner it comes the better it will be for all concerned 
in the successes of the principles for which the progressive 
and republican parties stand. 
PERHAPS CONGREsS might have been induced to un- 
derwrite the apple crop after the cotton crop had been 
cared for. 
No. 45 
THe ENTRANCE OF TuRKEY into the embroglio has 
introduced a new element. It has been evident for over 
a month that German influences were being brought to 
bear upon the Turkish government. The passing of two 
German naval vessels into the hands of Turkey now 
appears in its true light. It was a subterfuge pure and 
simple. Now that Turkey has entered more develop- 
ments are inevitable. The whole Balkan district will 
doubtless align as in other days. Italy still remains 
neutral; but the neutrality of Italy is menaced more now 
than ever. ‘The entrance of Turkey has thrown aside 
the balance of neutrality that has hiterto existed. That 
more nations are involved is a cause for deep regret. 
The only bright light shining on the horizon is that the 
very greatness of the struggle may be an aid to peace. 
The issue may be more quickly reached. Italy still re- 
mains the enigma of the situation. Will she maintain 
neutrality, and if she maintains neutrality, what will be 
her status after the conflict if Germany wins or if the 
allies win? There are those who see danger ahead for 
Italy if neutrality is maintained, the idea being that if 
Germany wins it is unthinkable to believe that Italy will 
be permitted to remain unpunished for disloyalty to the 
Triple Alliance. When it comes to “scraps of paper” 
Germany does not respect them when they stand in the 
way of her wishes; but “‘scraps of paper” are formidable 
weapons in her hands if they bring about her desires or 
wishes. The Triple Alliance was a “scrap of paper” in- 
deed, but Germany does not recognize Italy’s right to 
refuse to aid her in her unholy conflict. Such a techni- 
cality as Italy advances—that the Alliance called for aid 
only in the event of an attack being made upon Germany 
—will not carry much weight with a victorious army. 
It will be with Italy even as it has been with Belgium. 
Italy cannot long remain neutral. It seems almost inevi- 
table that her arms must be lifted and war declared 
against her ancient enemy Austria and the Germany em- 
pire her former ally. What a world of war-and carnage! 
Horror is being heaped upon horror until life seems one - 
horrible dream. If Italy’s entrance into the conflict is 
the result of Turkey’s attack it may be that the-added 
strength of Italy’s arms may be a great gain to the Allies. 
This war should end and end quickly; the sooner it is 
ended the better it will be for the whole world! 
Tue Brest NEws oF THE WEEK came from the di- 
rectors of the Rockefeller Foundation announcing the 
purpose of the founder to expend millions of dollars if 
need be to relieve the suffering of non-combatants in Bel- 
gium. That this efficient organization is to lend its aid 
to the great Belgium Relief problem is gratifying to 
every sympathetic American. Poor Belgium, a nation in 
exile and suffering! It will be many months before or- 
der can be brought out of chaos and peace out of war, 
and the comforts of living out of the distress of war. 
The Rockefeller Foundation will not be able to relieve 
all the distress of that great tragedy that has been com- 
mitted, but it can in a measure relieve suffering. With 
the two great American institutions, the Rockefeller 
Foundation and the Red Cross society at work in the 
war zone America may well be proud of the sympathetic 
spirit of her people for the down-trodden of Europe. 
In THE INFERNO OF Nations Germany has justly 
earned a place all by her self. 
UNDERNEATH THE EUROPEAN trouble is the eternal 
economic problem of life. 
EveN NEuTRALITY is costing Italy a pretty penny. _ 
