it was 
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Germany has shown signs of capitulation that 
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during the first 
that ship. 
are gratifying if not satisfying. Germany has evidently 
awakened to the fact that America really means what 
she says in protest to the attacks upon unarmed mer- 
chant vessels. The Breeze has always maintained that 
it was not for Germany’s best interests to continue the 
policy inaugurated and that she could not afford to an- 
tagonize the United States, Apart from the issues of 
the war and taking Germany’s own claim that she is 
hghting for the freedom of the seas, what a shortsighted 
policy she is pursuing in her treatment of unarmed ves- 
sels and endangering the lives of neutrals. America’s 
protest is in the line of progress for freedom of the seas. 
To be sincere and consistent in her pretensions Germany 
cught to guard scrupulously against violations of the 
accepted rules of international law. Germany’s best in- 
terests, whether she wins or loses, are served in grant- 
ing the American request. It must be remembered, 
however, that German diplomatists have a German pub- 
lic to conciliate and the United States can afford to over- 
look much that is pompous and unsatisfactory in the 
cemmunication. . Much that is written is intended for 
home consumption in Germany. The United States does 
not desire to have Germany grovelling before her. Ger- 
many is slowly changing front. The attempt to make 
terms with England concerning the embargo on food- 
stuffs is also indicative. It means two things: first, that 
tle food embargo is doing much harm to Germany’s in- 
terests and that Germany wishes to make a “deal” with 
America, America ought to be willing to serve as 
mediator between Great Britain, the Allies and Germany, 
but to serve as an agent to make a gain for Germany and 
receive in payment a suspension of submarine warfare, 
is dishonorable and unneutral. Not only would America 
be violating the strictest interpretations of neutrality, but 
it would be “hiring” itself out as a mere tool in the 
hands of Germany. ‘The Arabic incident must be settled 
on its own merits. America is willing to be a peace- 
maker, but not a military agent for Germany. 
In MAKING AN ANALYsIs of the military situation it 
must be remembered that Germany has wished to do four 
things for generations,—find a way to the sea through 
Belgium with Atlantic ports, gain a foothold in Africa, 
establish and control a through route from Germany by 
way of Turkey to Persia and to throttle the naval supre- 
macy of England. In the military operations of the year 
Germany has not yet accomplished any of the ends 
sought. It is too early to forsee the end of this strife 
either in terms of time or the terms of the capitulations. 
CONGRESSMAN GARDNER is keeping open house to- 
morrow at his home in Hamilton, Needless to say, the 
event will be a success if the weather be auspicious. 
RoosEVELT SAtp his say; what cares he for a rebuff ! 
But then, the speech was a violation of polical courtesies. 
Everyone knows Roosevelt, why all this fuss? 
Tur Passtne of ex-Governor Long removes from 
us a strong personality that cannot be spared. From an 
hamble beginning with meagre advantages he was able 
to better himself by determination, patience and in- 
dustry. From a clerkship in a country store he rapidly 
rose until he was Governor of our State and served the 
nation as a member of President McKinley’s cabinet. 
The simple story of his life ought to be an inspiration 
to the growing youths of Massachusetts. In 1903 the 
ex-governor was near death’s door and the whole state 
and nation was alarmed over his condition; but he “pull- 
ed through” and has been of service to his country in 
various ways since that time. One of the sad and seri- 
ous experiences of the Editor of the Breeze during his 
journalistic experience in Boston was his “death watch” 
over Gov. Long during his confinement in a private hos- 
pital in Louisburg sq., Beacon Hill, during that eventful 
illness in 1903. 
One Or Tue Best humanitarian enterprises of the 
North Shore during the summer has been the flower 
mission managed by a group of young people in Man- 
chester. No one who does not know can appreciate the 
value of such a work. At first thought it may not ap- 
peal, but those who know the good cheer that flowers 
bring to the shut-ins of the city appreciate the good work 
being done. It is impossible for anyone who does not 
inne what life in a city is, shut in by walls of brick 
and not a touch of green or color, to be able to under- 
stand. The Breeze wishes to commend the committee 
for its humanitarian work for it knows the cheer and 
pleasure it has carried to the city dwellers. Residents 
who have such an abundance of flowers ought to ac- 
quaint themselves with this useful enterprise and supply 
the committees with flowers for their weekly box. 
As AN IDEAL no one can deny the ultimate value 
aud true worth of non-resistance, passive resistance i71 
national conflicts. Such ought to be the end of life 
among men, the reign of peace, good friendship and 
good will, but, alas! the millenium has not yet come and 
while the Prince of Peace is worshipped, yea, ever 
adored, the reign of brotherhood and human kindness 
has not yet come; but that is no reason why nations 
should not cultivate the friendlier side of human life 
and hope for the future, 
Tur ARMENIANS are now making a passive resis- 
tance to the Turks as they have for a generation. Pas- 
sive resistance in the face of a batbaaen foe means 
——-massacre. 
Tue FoLty oF THE PACTFICIST arguments ought to 
be apparent in this war. What would have happened to 
Russia, Belgium, France and Great Britain and incident- 
ally to the United States if only pacific influences were 
brought to bear on Germany, Deutchland uber Alles! 
THE GOVERNOR is strong on preparedness—for the 
next election. 
