DuMBA VIOLATED THE PRIVILEGES of his office and 
the neutrality of our nation by his machinations, Presi- 
dent Wilson could hardly do more nor could he do less 
tian to ask for his recall. Austria already has made 
representations to America concerning the manufacture of 
a‘nirunition and America has declined at this time to stop 
tne manufacture and sale of munitions of war for obvious 
reasons. Dumba was ambitious to distinguish himself :n 
the great war and in his endeavors to assist his govern- 
nent he violated the privileges of his office in America and 
ls usefulness ended. Dumba’s surprise at America’s at- 
titude to what he has done is a commentary in itself upon 
tlie slowness of Austria in understanding the American 
situation and the attitude of mind of the American peopie. 
Diplomatic representatives from foreign countries in the 
i nited States are granted rare privileges under our nation- 
al laws. They are exempt from the governmental rela- 
tionships which restrain even our own citizens. They are 
fiee from arrest. The exemptions thus allowed are rea- 
sonable and right, but after all they are courtesies. Repre- 
sentatives accorded such privileges should be men of high 
character who by virtue of their inclinations, reputation 
and character are above the slightest suggestion of sus- 
p.cion or desire to transgress the law. 
Mr, Cartes M. Casot has completed his life and 
leaves a name honored among those who knew hin. Wit! 
a conscientious view of the responsibilities of corporate 
interests to the humane interests of employees he cham- 
pioned the cause. . With courage, patience and earnest- 
1css he endeavored to help those who were not in a posi- 
tion to help themselves. All of his. efforts were not 
crowned with immediate success. Powerful influences 
cuecked effectively many of his endeavors to win a just 
treatment of its workman by a great corporation. He 
did not fail, however, for the spirit which inspired him 
can never die. Truth crushed to earth must rise again. 
Individuals do their work and another generation takes 
up the work where it was left. In sounding the social 
note of justice Mr. Cabot saw the truth and sacrificed 
time, energy and treasure for a great cause. Justice has 
not yet been done the submerged tenth, but one voice was 
raised and honored. 
GREAT BriTAIN has not been partial to enforced con- 
scription and has vigorously espoused the policy of a 
volunteer army. Conscription has not yet been actually 
resorted to. But the methods employed to increase the 
nuvbers of the recruits are not far from actual conscrip- 
tion. Pressure is undoubtedly used and all over Great 
Britain the work of recruiting armies is prosecuted wit! 
skill and energy. England may actually resort to con- 
scription, but it can hardly be more thorough-going than 
the present methods, 
Tue ResipeENtTs of the North Shore stay late and 
come early. September is a good month, but this year it 
has surpassed June, July and August. It is a fortunate 
family that can remain on the Shore for the coming 
ronths—September and October. 
ScHoor, Days have begun for another season of study. 
F'rofessors and teachers have returned from shore, moun- 
tain and countryside to take up the work of the class 
rooms, and young men and young women and boys and 
girls have left their summer’s work or play for the win- 
ter’s work. There are thousands who go to the city for 
.n’education without definite plans. Parents and teachers 
are remiss in their work, in not preparing the minds vi 
boys and girls for their work before the time when the 
work must be begun. Parents should as far as possible 
endeavor to lay their plans for their children as early in, 
life as possible so that when the graduation days arrive 
ad pass the parent has a clear idea of waat he or she in- 
tends to do with the boy. If the parent does not under- 
stand the educational advantages whicn® Massachusetts 
presents he can readily find someone in his or her com- 
munity who would gladly assist in tne selection of a good 
school, Many parents are now considering the important 
problem of what I shall do with the boy or the girl. There 
is a school somewhere for the student and it is a wise 
parent that will afford his or her children an opportunity. 
TIME IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT in war. Belliger- 
ents try to gain time to overcome the strategy of the 
enemy or they endeavor to spar for time to gain successes 
uy merely waiting. Enemies fight as vigorously by known- 
ing how to wait as by knowing how to fight. It is now 
apparent that in the west the Allies have been waiting 
and it is now the only course open to Russia. Russia is 
evidently fortifying new positions to be maintained dur- 
ing the winter. The next three months must determine 
the status quo of the conflicting forces. Great Britain’s 
successes or failures during the next three months will 
be important. If any gains are to be made before next 
spring they must be made now. There are those who 
claim that Great Britain and France are not ready for 
a drive in the west and that another winter will be allow- 
ed to pass. Whatever the strategy employed Great Britain 
and France as well as Russia must do careful planniag 
curing the next few months. 
Tur New Bator affords the voter an opportunity 
tc maintain the secrecy of his party allegiance: » Heima 
now pass into the voting booth and register his vote in 
any party. But care must be used in voting, to vote 
down through the entire ticket for one list of nominees. 
Voters should carefully follow this suggestion, otherwise 
tneir ballot will be lost. 
Mr. Guy A. Ham, well known to the voters of the 
North Shore, and a clean cut republican, with high ideats, 
is a candidate for Lieutenant Governor. His early rec- 
ords of service entitle him to the nomination. 
Lioyp Grorck SAys Great Britain could not have 
scaved out of the war “without imperilling her security 
and honor.” This expresses the feeling of Great Britain 
succinctly. 
Exit Vox Papen! 
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