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VOL. XIII 
No. 50 
DeCr LO LOLs. 
Mr. Henry Forp and his peace party have sailed 
for the old world on their mission of brotherly love. 
Strange activities have brought about results that were 
uttlooked for. It may be so in this event. Mr. Ford has 
been harshly criticized by the press and his motives have 
been questioned. To conceive that the enterprise is in- 
tended as a gigantic advertising scheme may appeal to 
certain types of minds; it is not at all impossible to be- 
lieve that a shrewd man could have conceived such a plan. 
But one should have more confidence in human nature. 
Henry Ford is known the United States over and what- 
ever publicity he may gain by his adventure will not ac- 
crue to his financial advantage. The automobile has 
reached the stage when merit sells. Mr. Ford is, doubt- 
lessly, actuated by highest motive, as misjudged as his 
plan may be. The enterprise is sensational and audacious. 
It is not likely that a ship load of pacificists will be able 
to end what the diplomats of five nations could not pre- 
vent nor the armies of eleven nations terminate. Peace— 
how the world longs for it! But can a pacificist’s Christ- 
mas junket accomplish it? We think not. 
I. LotHrop StopparD, who has made a careful study 
of the “General Conditions of the European War” said 
at the Harvard club last Wednesday that “the United 
States has not a friend in the world. There is hardly a 
nation that is not our potential enemy. The other natioas 
will come out of this war lean, hungry and anxious to 
retrieve themselves, while on the western horizon there 
lays a rich nation heavy with wealth.” His answer to 
the situation is preparedness and more preparedness. As 
inuch as America would like to avoid the conclusions lie 
inakes, it at least looks that way now. Pacificists as all 
“Americans are, a military preparedness appears to be a 
lcgical way to assure it. The nation is rich enough to 
vake an attack attractive. It ought to be strong enough 
to prevent it. 
THE WEERK’s DEVELOPMEN'S have not added to Ger- 
many’s favor in America, and it is to be regretted. ‘I'he 
United States government has been patient these many 
months and the request sent to Germany to recall two cf 
the attaches of their corps here should have been more 
graciously received. It may be proven that efforts were 
made to embroil the two American republics, Mexico and 
tne United States. None of the Allied nations have de- 
scended to such methods. 
THE Passports of the Ford peace party have been 
granted to the members permitting them to enter neutral 
countries only. These passports will not permit them to 
enter belligerent territory. 
NO: Res 2 HOR Be Bi Retake Zo 
Dee. 10, 1915. 
Tue Krinc or BuicartA now finds himself in an 
awkward position and it is difficult to see how he can free 
hiaself from the dilemma that the military situation pre- 
scnts to him. The Bulgarian soldiers were mobilized to 
attack the Serbian peoples. This they did with a patriotic 
spirit and without a sober second thought. The condi- 
tions of war have now changed. Serbia has been conquered 
practically speaking, but Serbia’s ally, Russia, is hastening 
to her aid. Russia has always been the friend of Bulgaria 
and it was Russia’s friendly aid that made it possible for 
Bulgaria to stand out against the Turks. 
recognize the friendliness of Russia and they will not have 
the same spirit in combating her. The situation is laid at 
the King’s door, but Bulgaria must suffer. Greece, has 
had wisdom enough to remain neutral, but Bulgaria cast 
her lot with the central powers and it is difficult to see 
what that nation as a nation or the King as a ruling power 
have gained. If Germany wins the German authority 
will overrule any assertion of Bulgarian independence. If 
the Allies win the Bulgarian nation will have to sacrifice 
all that they have gained by their ill-timed attack. It is 
evident that the King has blundered and the nation must 
bear the consequences. 
Tue Pur_rppiné ProspieM is ever with us and in his 
criticism of the Administration’s policy concerning those 
islands ex-President Taft has acted well within his rights 
as a citizen and as a patriot. In the trying foreign diffi- 
culties Mr. Taft stood by the administration in a loyal 
manner despite his republican affiliations. In expressing 
Cpinions concerning the Philippine conditions, he can 
speak with authority and his judgment will be respected. 
The governmental policy in those islands must stand 
upon its merits and be sustained or attacked upon those 
merits. Ex-President Taft is a republican and a poli- 
tician, but he is too large a man to descend to petty criti- 
cisms of the administration for merely political reasons. 
Taft has no reasons now of making political capital of the 
administration’s mistakes. The only way in which gov- 
emnmental progress can be made is by the free exchange 
of thought and ideas. ‘The years of experience that Mr. 
Taft had in the administration of affairs in the islands 
entitles his opinion to respect. 
A Notewortuy Book of the war is “J’accuse” print- 
ed in Switzerland and not permitted to be circulated in 
Germany. The little book, written by a German, as- 
sails his native land for having precipitated the preseat 
strife. It is also to be noted that at the last national 
election there was a surprising increase in the number of 
ballots cast for the national social democratic party. The 
leaven is working in Germany and there is a nucleus of 
-onorable men who will represent the true spirit of a new 
Germany. This party will be heard from sooner or later. 
The military party will have their little day, but the future 
world peace will be influenced by the thinking German 
people. 
PREMIER AsguitH has challenged the labor parties 
ct Great Britain to show their loyalty and patriotism for 
the mother country by refusing to demand increased 
wages for increased service directly caused by the war. 
In a country where men of wealth have been obliged to 
sacrifice fifty per cent. of their incomes the laboring men 
should at least consider their claims for increased remui- 
crations carefully. 
THE PRESIDENT censured the hyphenated-Americats 
caustically and justly. America first! 
The Bulgarians ~ 
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