AN ITALIAN HAS WRITTEN these words to a pro- 
fessor in one of our leading institutions of learning and 
-scems to reveal the attitude of the Italian people who 
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desire peace, but fear the consequences of cowardice and 
“I fear that we all in Europe are paying or 
going to pay, a heavy but not undeserved penalty for 
a duty too long postponed, for the striving towards 
right and freedom, once generously taken in hand, was 
too soon deserted, long before the end was attained. No- 
body in Europe was entitled to enjoy fifty years of 
We are, perhaps, less guilty than any other, for 
we have no record of alien people oppressed, but we 
have brethren who must be freed if any hope of it ap- 
pear.” Italy was not prepared when the war broke 
out. But since the opening of the fray the nation has 
set its forces at .work to equip the army and it is now 
in a position to take the field at a day’s notice. | One 
cannot view the impending possibility with alarm. There 
is nothing than can be added to the horrors of the al- 
ready too long protracted war. It seems inevitable that 
if the peace of Europe is to be maintained during the 
next century, this war should settle once and for a long 
while the European problem. In the settlement of that 
problem Italy must be considered. If the war ends with 
Italy a neutral nation, will her interests be cared for by 
the belligerents? If the boundaries of Europe be re- 
adjusted without a consideration of Italy’s claims one 
mighty force will be smothered for awhile and it will 
mean a conflict that Italy must precipitate to gain or 
maintain its own. With Italy in the fray when the 
terms of peace are being prepared her interests will be- 
come one with her allies, whoever they will be. — Italy 
is weighing the future in balances. To maintain peace 
at this time may mean the purchase of peace for a 
decade, only to bring about a conflict that would destroy 
peace of Europe for many years. America hates war, 
but how can America have any deep feelings over the 
question whether Italy makes war or remains out at this 
time? Such a thought is shallow; for Italy’s decision 
to make war at this time may be the last straw that will 
break the camel’s back and end the trouble. If Italy's 
entrance into the fight will bring about peace it will be 
a welcome relief. 
Turoporr A. Hormers, of Beverly Farms, after 
years of faithful service has been granted, at. his own 
request, leave to retire from the board of assessors of 
the City of Beverly. Mr. Holmes is a veteran of the 
Civil War. He has been awarded a pension by the 
board of aldermen. William R. Brooks, who succeeds 
him, is a life long resident of Beverly Farms. He has 
served the district as representative to the General Court 
and succeeded Elmer Standley as the postmaster of that 
district. He brings to the board an accurate knowledge 
of the district which he represents and will prove him- 
self a worthy and efficient member. 
Tur War Seems to have accomplished more for 
temperance and prohibition than all the oratory in three 
generations. Lloyd George is right when he asserts that 
the use of liquor by the workmen of England is a great- 
er foe to English liberties than the German and Aus- 
trian armies. 
Brrors MANy YEARS are past the amendment to the 
constitution forbiding sectarian appropriations will. be- 
come law. ‘The religious organizations in Massachusetts 
seem to agree that appropriations should not be made to 
religious organizations. If these organizations thus pro- 
test, the bill should be made law. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 
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Tue Draru oF Mr. Horack STANDLEY removes 
from among us a man who was respected and beloved 
by all. Although a native of Beverly Farms he has 
been a life long resident of Manchester. He will be 
missed. He had a capacity for friendship that was re- 
markable. His business affairs were handled with dis- 
crimination and honesty. A lover of his home, the 
domestic side of his life was ideal. His business integrity 
and judgment was marked not alone in the management 
of his own affairs, but in the genial and helpful spirit 
with which he has encouraged and helped others. Many 
sought him for advice and counsel and were not disap- 
pointed in their trust. The new Trust Company was 
honored by his membership on their board of directors 
and in its affairs he took a keen interest. His business 
skill. and judgment was a valuable asset to the bank. The 
number who gathered to pay their tribute of respect to 
him at the funeral services in Memorial Chapel was a 
marked testimony of the honor and esteem of the town 
to his integrity and standing among us. 
Tur Depication of the Dalles-Celilo Canal of the 
Columbia River, Oregon, the date for which is set for 
Wednesday, May 5, 1915, will mark the opening of a 
continuous free waterway from the Pacific Ocean inland 
a distance of 479 miles to Lewiston, Idaho, on the Snake 
River, a tributary of the Columbia, and to Priest Rapids, 
on the Columbia, a-distance of 450 miles. The com- 
pletion of the canal is deemed of such importance that 
citizens of the Pacific Northwest States have prepared 
a series of celebrations running through the entire week 
of May 3-8, including special programs at Lewiston, 
Idaho; Pasco, Kennewick, Walla Walla and Wallula, 
Washington; Pendleton and Umatilla, Oregon; Maryhill 
and Goldendale, Washington; The Dalles and Big Eddy, 
Oregon; Kalama and Vancouver, Washington; and 
Portland and Astoria, Oregon. At each of these cele- 
brations distinctive programs will be given setting forth 
the development of the country, tributary to the 
Columbia. 
Tue GovERNMENT should raise the sunken sub- 
marine F-4 at all costs. It is imperative for future pro- 
gress that the causes of the disaster be ascertained and 
provided against in all future submarine construction if 
the accident be due to faulty construction. 
WHATEVER ON&E’s SyMPAPHIES may be concerning 
the merits of the German or the Allies cause, one can- 
not but take notice of the marvelous way in which Ger- 
many has been able to stand off her foes. 
Tue Srare: or WIsconstn ‘knows that the- State 
University is not an unmixed evil. Massachusetts may 
well wait before embarking upon such a venture. 
Inu Wartime 
In war’s alarms I do not dare 
Plead victory for. either side; 
“Thy kingdom come,” be all my prayer, 
And only God be glorified. 
Nay, rather, this shall be my prayer: 
That wars. may cease and peace abide; 
“Father, forgive,’ in mercy spare 
Whom ignorant passion doth misguide: 
The prayer of Christ the crucified! 
—JosepH A, Torrty. 
