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~ Tue Unrred Srares is in honor bound to maintain 
itional honor and integrity, but the hot-headed precipi- 
on of a “misunderstanding” over the Lusitania neither 
kes for-peace nor-is it in keeping with common sense. 
No one would minimize the horror and the moral turpi- 
de that tolerates a massacre such as the sinking of the 
. Lusitania. It is evident, however, that a war exists and 
the sinking of the Lusitania was an incident in that war 
‘and Germany will insist upon fighting her enemies with 
such weapons as she can command. Every subterfuge 
‘that diplomacy can arraign will be resorted to to gain 
time pice postpone the final reckoning. With dignity 
and haste this government protested against the Lusitania 
massacre. Germany has formally acknowledged the deed 
and now the incident becomes a subject of diplomatic 
discussion. To expect Germany to meekly surrender her 
‘submarine warfare is out of the question. She will de- 
~ fend her position as long as she possibly can. Apologies 
will doubtless be made and reparation offered for the 
losses on the Lusitania, but to think Germany “will prom- 
ise not to do it again” is puerile. The only sea weapon 
‘that German can now use effectively is the submarine and 
- to place herself hors de combat, voluntarily, at a protest 
from this government, will not appeal to the guiding 
"spirits of this war. The powers that will plan a Belgium 
raid and plunder are not likely to surrender their war 
under the sea “upon request’ from our governmenf. 
' Germany will not recede. The outlook for a speedy 
5 settlement of the negotiations is not good and no one can 
now forsee what the final adjustment will be. The de- 
_ciding factor or factors, however, unfortunately will not 
be the merits of the case, but what Germany proposes the 
_ United States to do. Germany holds the cards ~~ It is 
_ possible for her to throw them in such a way as to arouse 
the spirit of the whole nation. If Germany wishes to 
conciliate this nation her method of procedure will be 
that of making small concessions and then sparring for 
- more time. - At present it does not appear what Germany 
can gain by an affront to the United States. As a neutral 
power the United States is where Germany should wish 
_ this government placed. If Germany wishes to play for 
war she can do it. But it will take more than the Lusi- 
tania incident to precipitate an armed conflict. The in- 
- cident has only opened and what the end will be no one 
“can venture a guess shrewd or otherwise. 
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_ Tuart Mucu Asusep Fiim has now been passed by 
the board of censors, but the agitators have continued 
their fight. There has not been a company that has come 
to Boston in years, who has had such a clever advertising 
agent and which has had so much free advertising. 
Tue ANCIENT AND Honorasie Artillery company 
owned. Boston Monday and its guests were roundly ap- 
_ plauded. The company holds an unique place in the social 
circles of the Athens of America. 
— Tue Crry or Boston has made another great political 
gain in the election of James J. Storrow to the Common 
- Council, That Charter has been of some good after all. 
Tue Man Wuo Can Devise a-tire that will be re- 
silient and puncture-proof has several fortunes awaiting 
him. et 
Tue War Must Be DRAGGING; no new nation has 
entered the lists during the week. 
GERMANY Has Been Ratner SLow ineseizing the 
guantlet that Italy threw down, 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE and Reminder 35 
Tue Sarery First CAMPAIGN which has been begua 
anew by the great corporations can never be prosecuted 
with too much enthusiasm. Motorists, the drivers and 
owners of vehicles and pedestrians all need to read again 
and again the simple rules that have been compiled. It 
is surprising to read of accidents and their simple causes. 
A few hours’ instruction in safety-first principles might 
well be given every school year to the children at their 
books. 
THERE IS AN OpportuNity awaiting some benevo- 
lently inclined individual to do Beverly a good turn. For 
years an effort was made to organize a Y. M. C. A. and 
to secure funds; now the organization has an excellent 
plant, but is encumbered in its work by a reasonable debt. 
Some public spirited citizen could do that city a good 
turn by lifting the debt. 
It 1s A Prty that America does not find some way to 
conserve its horses. The buying agents of the nations ot 
Europe have all been making heavy shipments. In the in- 
terests of the nation’s future supply apart fron the hu- 
manitarian side of the question the exportation should 
cease. 
SECRETARY LAWTON made a telling statement at Bey- 
erly Farms when he quoted Lloyd George in his denuncti- 
tion of the use of liquor by the workmen of England. 
England has many enemies, but the worst one 1s the in- 
temperate use of liquor by the work.nen in the ammuni- 
tion factories. 
Tue Nortu Snore is taking the lead again in the 
conservation of the standing growths of timbers. Shade 
tree planting by Improvement Societies and the conser- 
vation of forest growths are in the line of progress. 
Tue Prices oF Tickets at the railroad station have 
changed during the year. <A surprise awaits the visit- 
ors from afar who have not kept in touch with the rate 
changes in Massachusetts. 
THe AutromMosiLE Business has not been severely 
harmed by the war. At least one great concern shows no 
signs of failing considering the size of its dividends and 
increased capital. 
Tur LAps ANp LAsstes of the school age are now 
counting the days to vacation, fearing and dreading mean- 
time the inevitable examinations. 
WHATEVER THE GERMAN replies have been to the 
American notes, the Lusitania atrocity has not been re- 
peated, and that is something. 
Onkr Dors Not Nerrp to consult a calendar to recall 
that the anniversary of the Salem fire is at hand. 
Bencium Sti, Neeps Arp! So long has the cry 
gone out that it has become too familiar. 
Juné Has Come Apour again and the fair brides 
and hopeful graduates own the days. 
PHere is Stir, Hope that we may truthfully gasp, 
“what is so rare, etc.” : 
SAA r 70 4 7 r 
SATURDAY was a successful day for the North Shore 
‘Babies Hospital. 
