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Ex-PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT attacked the administra- 
tion for replying on words, not deeds. Would Roosevelt's 
ceeds have been able to have accomplish more than Wil- 
con’s words. President Wilson has scored a victory that 
will honor him as long as he lives, A soft answer turneth 
away wrath. With two incidents to embarrass our rela- 
tions with Germany, the Arabic and the Lusitania, a fiery 
temperament could have easily forced our country, head- 
long and unprepared, into this world conflict; and to what 
avail? President Wison’s note-writing campaign has been 
scorned and condemned by thoughtless individuals and by 
persons who would like to see this country in the fray. 
It was argued, perhaps with some reason, that diplomatic 
relations could be severed with Germany and that the Lusi- 
tania and the Arabic incidents warranted such a course. 
One of three situations. could have arisen as a result of 
the Lusitania disaster,—the cutting off of diplomatic rela- 
tions with Germany, or Germany’s sincere apology. The 
United States might have grovelled before Germany and 
borne the insult in silence, but such a condition of affairs 
could hardly be pernitted. War, diplomatic isolation and 
a surrender of our contention are possibilities that are 
now past. President Wilson was cautious and his note- 
writing policy has proven to be the successful method. 
The nation may well be grateful that a man of peace is 
at the helm. ‘The honors of peace are more to be desired 
than the horrors of war. 
Tur ComMMISSION APPOINTED to devise a way or 
ways to bring about the dimming of lights on automobiles, 
has made its report to the Highway Commission and that 
body has the facts before it for consideration.. It has 
been suggested that the Commission should use the 
authority already. invested in it by the legislature and 
promulgate a lighting law without waiting for the legis- 
lature to pass an act, .The Commission should be com- 
petent to act, and it can act within a shorter time. The 
time has come for action and the Commission may be de- 
pended upon to prepare a just law that will limit the 
rights of none and increase the safety of all. 
IF THE GENERAL EXopus of laborers, especially Ital- 
ian laborers, continues, it will be an interesting problem 
for contractors and employers of unskilled labor. Who 
is to take the place of the Italian workmen? If the exodus 
continues as it has begun it will not be long before the 
employers of laborers will be forced to make new provi- 
sions for unskilled labor. 
THe WrATHER Gops were favorable to Congressman 
Gardner’s “at home” to his constituents. It is to be 
hoped that in this there is a good omen for good repub- 
lican weather at the election. 
A NEWSPAPER HEADLINE reads: 
done their best, Frank lynchers cannot be found. 
is a hidden truth in these headlines, 
“Authorities have 
*” “There 
Happy THE MAN who chose September for his vaca- 
tion month! 
THe AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS are revelling in te 
large war orders and are training men and _ installing 
ruechinery to meet the new trade. But thoughtful finan- 
ciers are looking to the future. Temporarily these new 
lines of adventure may be profitable, but when the indus- 
tries end with the war what are the trained men to do? 
Will the investment of their time and energies have been 
worth while in the long run? It is a wise man in these 
days who turns his mind, energy and faculties to a line 
of work that will have steadily increasing and permanent 
value, America may make some temporary gains by war 
orders, but the history of economics teaches that the 
present inflation of business does not make for the ‘best 
interests of the world. The manufacture of munitions of 
war is destructive in its effects. The value of the pro- 
duct is not increased, intrinsically, by the application of 
time and money and energy. The product does not con- 
tribute to the well-being of society, but destroys it. The 
vergy spent does not add to the world’s wealth and the 
munitions when used are deliberate destructive agencies 
that reduce the wealth of the world. Economically war 
orders contribute nothing to the real progress of the world. 
With the destruction of so much world wealth the whole 
must suffer. 
ANOTHER CORPORATION, it is alleged, is breaking in- 
to the politics of the State and is endeavoring to influence 
legislation for business purposes, Congressman Gardner 
13 a careful student of affairs and is asserting that in- 
justice breeds injustice he makes a sane deduction from’ 
the treatment which the legislatures have given the rail- 
roads. Everyone should be interested in politics as an end 
toward good government, but not as a means for business 
success. 
Tur Unrrep States Government has spared no ex- 
pense in raising the submarine F-4 that sank in Honolulu 
Harbor. No expense has been spared nor should be 
spared to discover the cause or causes of: the disaster. 
The future progress in the construction of sub narine 
boats demand it, to say nothing of keeping up the morale 
cf the men who are subjected to the dangers and hard- 
ships of submarine management. 
THE ENGLISH SOVEREIGN is causing the financiers 
considerable worry. Its exchange value fluctuates rapidly 
and in the last few weeks it has gone to a new low mark. 
The heavy shipments of gold have been factors in keeping 
the balance high but the value still needs to be steadier. 
Persons wishing to make transfers from American values 
to English currency have had unusual ovportunities. 
THE SUMMER SkASON has not been as pleasant as the 
shore resorts would desire, but fortunately the North 
Shore does not close its season on Labor Day. Two of 
the best months of the year are now before us, Septem- 
ber has begun with good promises. 
i Tue Boston Herald Asserts that there is only “one 
Sturtevant Blower.” 
