— Trary Has Been Accusep of perfidy and treachery 
n her course. A year ago Germany, Austria and Italy 
were bound by the conditions of the Triple Alliance. But 
Germany was also bound to maintain the neutrality of 
Belgium. The German Government gave no considera- 
tion to their agreement concerning Belgium, but the mo- 
nent Italy takes up arms against Austria the cry of per- 
fidy and treachery is heard. An analysis of the situation 
is not inadvisable before a judgment should be made 
inst Italy. Italy united with Austria and Germany 
with one purpose and that purpose was entirely defensive. 
All three powers agreed to hasten to the assistance of the 
other in the event of an attack being made by an enemy. 
Lo the letter of the agreement Italy would, doubtlessly, 
ave acted if Austria and Germany were attacked. But 
this. alliance was one of policy and not of interests and 
Germany and Austria knew this. Austria and Italy have 
been entertaining feelings of national antipathy for years 
and it was impossible for either Italy or Austria to over- 
come them. As far as the interests of Italy and Austria 
were concerned the Triple Alliance was a compromise 
made in the interests of mutual protection in the event of 
an attack by an outside foe. Neither Austria nor Italy 
understood the alliance in any other way. Austria and 
Italy for years have known that eventually their differ- 
ences would have to be adjusted in some way. Italy did 
not join the Alliance because Germany and Austria were 
the attacking forces. For seven months Italy kept out 
of the fray. The conditions of the Alliance were made 
null and void by the conduct of Austria and Germany. 
The moment the attack was made by Germany and Aus- 
tria, Italy was released from the conditions of the Alli- 
ance and she stood on her old time footing, but with 
strong enmity to Austria, and neutral. War has now 
been declared by Italy on Austria. Italy has not yet 
declared war on Germany. Such a course will probably 
follow the German declaration of war due to her alliance 
with Austria and then Italy will declare war against Ger- 
‘many. Nothing else will be in order. Germany can ill 
afford to cry treachery in the light of all the facts of Bel- 
gium. Whatever the underlying moral motives of Italy 
may be and whatever the judgment history may put upon 
her activities the terrible atrocities of Belgium and _ the 
‘necessities of self preservation are mighty moving forces 
and it is not surprising Italy is in. The surprise is that 
_ the leaders of the nation have been able to maintain their 
_ leadership and the neutrality of the State. Italy has had 
a hard six months, but the Government has been cautious 
and successful. Perfidy! Belgium is the world’s answer 
to Germany’s cry. 
Tur SpANisH War taught the people of America 
how ill-prepared we were for war. It was months before 
incompetency was overcome and the army and navy put 
_ into fighting trim. The present efficiency of the navy is 
- due to the war with Spain. This war ought to teach us 
something, but Captain Gardner is having a hard time 
- convincing the people of the necessity for reasonable pre- 
paredness. America should be prepared against war not 
for war. There is no better way to avoid war than to be 
thoroughly prepared for it. 
: Tue Currry Trees this year have been unusually 
- full of blossoms and in fact fruit trees of all sorts have 
ben deeply laden with blossoms. If everything continues 
_ favorably the fruitage should be heavy in the fall. 
rm. 
a Aut Roaps will lead to Beverly Farms this month. 
_ The leading Sunday School workers from all over the 
_ county are to gather for a three-day institute. 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 29 
Boston University has been making rapid strides 
during the last decade. It began its work under the very 
eaves of an old established institution and has been able 
to achieve its purpose. Under the direction of the Metho- 
dists, but non-denominational in its policy, it has come 
into its own. The College of Liberal Arts is co-educa- 
tional and has demonstrated the feasibility of maintaining 
co-educational schools of higher learning. The Law 
School has made an enviable record and its nearness to 
the law centre in Boston has made its work convenient, 
effective and successful. The Theological School is the 
largest in the country and the Medical School has won a 
place for itself among the leading institutions of medical 
science in the country. Looking back over the short 
time in which the university has developed it seems noth- 
ing short of wonderful that. such progress could have 
been made. 
Tue Execrion of James J. Storrow to fill the va- 
cancy in the Council of the City of Boston was a step in 
progress. His election was made possible by the pro- 
visions of the charter. The revision of the charter has 
meant much to Boston, but it has never meant more than 
in making possible Mr. Storrow’s election. The leading 
spirit in the work was George W. Coleman. Mr. Cole- 
man is an able, conscientious man seeking with all his 
ability to serve the city of his nativity and he is succeed- 
ing. In throwing his influence toward Mr. Storrow he 
has honored himself. Mr. Storrow will bring to the 
council the rich experience of his life and the City of 
Boston is fortunate to have his service. It is an honor 
which Mr. Storrow may well appreciate, but Boston is 
fortunate in having such a man to select for service. 
Dr. VAN ALLEN has uttered no uncertain sound in 
his ministry in the City of Boston. Having a strong 
personality and with religious and denominational pre- 
judices that have been pronounced he has been the ac- 
cepted leader of the high church wing. The cause of 
the allies he has espoused with his accustomed vigor. 
Withal he has been one of Boston’s leading figures. The 
appointment as the Bishop-Coadjutor of the Central New 
York diocese, is in the line of progress and may Dr. Van 
Allen rejoice in his promotion, but it is an open question 
whether Dr. Van Allen as the Parish Priest could have 
in the future as large an influence as a Bishop-Coadjutor. 
Boston will lose a strong man with a will and impeachable 
courage. 
Now THAT THE Court CasEes have been favorobly 
disposed of the United Shoe Machinery Company is ready 
to continue its prosperous business. The attacks upon 
this corporation is but another illustration of the Amer- 
ican folly of abusing and persecuting large business enter- 
prises. It gave the attorneys opportunities to win large 
fees. 
June ts One of the best months in the year on our 
Shore and although the season usually begins a little later 
than the first weeks of the month, this year witnesses a 
season well advanced. The weather has been good and 
summer visitors have arrived to open their homes and en- 
joy the life on the Shore. 
Tuts is THE Monte of brides, graduates and com- 
mencements. The social calendar is full these rare June 
days. 
THe Sweet Grrr, GRADUATES are solving the prob- 
lems of the universe in their graduation theses. 
