New Britain Herald Newspaper, February 11, 1916, Page 13

NEW. BRITAIN DAILY HERALD, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1916. (GARRISON THROUGH WITH PUBLIC LIFE (Continued From First Pasge.) Governor Harmon of Ohio and former Mayor Baker of (fleveland, were added to the names being discussed. Former Governors Adams of Colorado was be- ing talked of as a possible successor to Secretary Lane. It was understood, however, that at least one of the men peing considered by the president has not been mentioned publicly for the position of secretary of war. Cabinet Meets. The cabinet met today with a vacant chair for the first time since Mr. Bryan’'s resignatian. The departure , Of Mr. Garrison, with its possible ef- fects on the administration and pre- paredness program discussed thoroughly. Reports that there might bhe other resignations from the cabinet were met with general denials. Supporters of the president de- clared that he and Mr. Garrison agreed on the underlying principles of both the military and Philippines questions, but differed on the methods of carrying out their policies. They pointed out that since Mr. Garrison wrote his first letter in January, urg- _ing vigorous support of the continental army, the president had toured the middle west in its advocacy and was still trying to get congress to adopt it. The president, his friends said. worked with congressional leaders on the currency, tariff and other bills, and throush making some concessions was approved. He still feels that it i hest to pursue the same policy in deal ing with the army and Philippine questions. Members of the president's cabinet generally expressed regret today Mr. Garrison’s resignation. very popular with his colleagues. in resigning Mr. Garrison wrote the president: “It is evident that we hopelessly cisagreo upon what I conceive to he fundamental principles.” He characterized the Clarke amend- ment to the Philippine bill providing conditionally for the independence of the islands within four years “an abandonment of the duty of this nation and a breach of trust for the Fjlipinos.” The president replied it was hi: judgment that the Clarke amend- ment was “unwise at this time” but added “it would clearly be most in- ndvisable for me to take the position that T must dissent from that action should both houses of congress con- ~cur in a bill embodying that amends ment.” He said he must withhold judge- ment until the final action was before him in definite form. Raps Hay’s Plan. The secretary severely criticised the national plans of Chairman Hay of the house military committee, say- ing: “In my judgment the effect of the enactment of Mr. Hay's program would be to set back the whole cause of the legitimate, honest, national de- fense in an entirely unjustifiable and Inexcusable way. It would be in my judgmlent a betrayal of a trust of the people in this regard. Tt would be lllusory and apparent without any reality or substance. “There is, unfortunately, very little knowledge and very little intense personal interest in any of the mem- bers of the house concerning military affairs. Mr. Garrison declared further that Mr. Hay had the power of dealing with a subject concerning which ‘“‘the rest of the house has no knowledge and about which it has never con- rerned itself,” and suggested that Mr. proposal of settling this mat- ter by voting money to the members of state troops appealed to ‘“the di- rect personal, political interest of the members.” Mr. Hay's proposal to include a draft provision so that at the out- break of war the national guard oyld be brought under control of the iational government, was character- zed by Mr. Garrison as utterly fail- ng to meet the essential objections o the perpetuation of a militia, tem. He insisted the difficulty did 10t arise out of the government not being about to take over these troops P e o “The Busy Little Store” Strictly Fresh CONNECTICUT EGGS RRI Right from the nest, not an egg in the lot & week old. Russell - Bros. 301 MAIN STREET constitution, to have the ‘‘essential unity of responsibility, authority and control in the raising, officering, training and governing of its military | forces.” Again WirCs to President. Following an interview between (the president and Mr. Garrison on | the army plans, the secr: agai wrote the president, specifically stating his position. The president in- formed him that Mr. H had toid him a federal volunteer system could not be obtained and that the samo jend could be accomplished by utiliz- ing the state troops and making ap- propriations to pay to the states on conditions that the federal govern- ment control the militia. Mr. Garrison then replied {the Continental army plan | lutely discarded a military { based upon state troops and 1{\\'0 systems | posed | but out of its inability, undet the | that abso- systern that the were diametrically op- to each other and ! “by the existing situation j ourselves promptly, openly and un- equivocally or be charged with lack of sincerity and good faith.” Not Secking to Embarrass. | He added that since Mr. Wilson's | word was final he did not wish to cause any embarrassment and would withdraw if it would relieve the sit- uation. | The president wrote in reply that he and the secretary agreed that the chief thing necessary for the army was “that we should have a trained citizen reserve and that the training, organization and control of that re- serve should be under immediate federal direction.” He declined, how- ever, to take an irrevocable stand on | the ground that he woula have to | tuke his plan or none. Hec declared to declare he did not believe members of the, Was able to get bills which he finally | house dealing with military affairs knowledge a | were sities them He | frank ignorant of the military neces- of the nation, but had found all Informed. said that he would welcome a interchange of views, but add- | | esce in any proposal that I regard as | inadequate or illusory.” Should a |.bill be presented to him which he could not accept as accomplishing the essential thing sought, he said, it would be his duty to veto it and go to the country on the merits. The views of the president and Mr. Garrison were reviewed in other let ters, which culminated in ing and acceptance of the secretary’s resignation. Correspondence With President. | The correspondence between Secre- fary Garrison and the president began cn January 12, when the secretary sent Mr. Wilson the following letter: “January 12, 1916. President: n my judgment are facing a critical juncture with respect to the railitary part of the national defense program. “I am convinced that unless the sit- uation is dealt with promptly and ef- fectively, we can indulge in no rea- sonable expectation of any accept- able result. “So far as the military part of na- tional defense is concerned, there can Le no honest or worthy solution which does not result in national forces| under the exclusive control and au- | thority of the national government. Any other solution is illusory and not real, is apparent and not substantial. | “There is perfectly legitimate field of d on and debate as to the means of obtaining these nation- al forces. The proportion thereof that chould be a regular standing army; that should be organized reserves of the regular standing army or should be drawn from the body of citizens for shorter periods of national ser- vice than those in the regular stand- ing army are all legitimate and prop- er matters for consideration analysis and discussion. “But there is absolutely no dissent from the m ry standpoint, from the conclusion that only measures of rational defense that possesses any virtue is one which produces national forces. From the beginning of the government to this time excepting during periods of actual war, the acknowledged weakness and defect of the situation arouse out of the lack of any system producing these federal forces. The situation was rendered worse by the presence of state troops raised, officered, trained and govern- ed by states that were assumed to be a military reliance for the na- tion when in fact they are not and can never be made to be. Under the constitution of the United States these state troops must alwayvs be governed, officered and trained by the respective states, “The very first line of cleavage, therefore, which must be encounter- cd and dealt with by the student of the situation is between reliance upon a system of state troops, forever sub- ject to constitutional limitations Which render them absolutely inse- cure as a Tellance for the mation, or reliance upon national forces raised, officered, trained and controlled by the national authorities. Upon this subject there does not exist, and there cannot legitimately exist, any difference of opinion among those who are unbiased and who belleve in real national security and defense. “The pollcy recommended to and adopted by you, squarely placed the nation upon the sure foundation of national forces. If that policy is made effective by legislation there will be secured to the country for the first time, a real, stable foundation for the military part of its national defense. If, however, instead there- of a policy is adopted based upon the state troops as the main reliance of this country for its military arm, not only has no advance been made from the deplorable and inexcusable situation in which we have so long been, but an effective block has been placed across the pathway toward a proper settlement. The adoption of such a policy would serve to delude the people into believing that the subject has been settled and therefore required no | further consideration upon their part. | 1t would, therefore, in my judgment, be infinitely worse than an entire | failure of all legislative enactment “M: Dear Mr. . we ! irreconcil- | able. “We are challenged,” he wrote, | i the offer- upon the subject. The latter would at least leave it open for future set- tlement. “I, of course, am not advised as to | the statements of intention made by | Mr. Hay to you in the conversations | held with you prior to your message 110 congress at the opening of the present session. 1 and have expressed myself, to you, | that the situation in the congress was such that unless you personally | exerted the power of your leadership, i you would not obtain any worthy re- sults in this matter. Hay’s Open Declaration. “Mr. Hay has now made open de- claration of his intentlon. He an- nounces that he does not intend to | press for the enactment of the mil tary policy advocated in your mes sage. With respect to the regular army, he does not purpose giving us the organizations asked for and im- | peratively necessary if the volunteers (so-called army) are to me properly trained; he purposes adding a few thousand men | | to the enlisted [ in its | of strength of the army | | | regular army, the entire abandon- ment of the idea of a federal force « | national volunteers and the passing :r:f a bill granting direct federal pay | to the enlisted | the state troops. “In my judgment, the effect of the enactment of Mr. Hay’s progra would be to set back the whole cause of legitimate, honest national defense in an entirely unjustifiable and ines cusable way. It would be, In mg judgment, a betraval of the trust of the people in this regard. It would be illusory and apparently without any reality or substance. “There is, unfortunately, very little nd very little intense per- sonal interest in any of the members of the house concerning military at. | fair Apart from the power that al- | ways resides in every chairman of | committee, Mr Hay has the addition- men and officers of St | &d “no one will expact mie to aconi. | Al Dower of dealine with a subject He was | concerning which the rest of the house has no knowledge and about which it has never concerned itself. In this particular instance his pro- | posal of settling this matter by vot- i“‘g money to the enlisted men and | officers of the state troops appeals to the direct personal, political interest of the members. In these circum- stances it seems to me to be perfect- | 1v clear that unless you interpose your position as leader of the country on this great subject, the result will be j the lamentable one which I have just described. “It seems to me equally imperative that this interposition should be immediate. If this proposal program of Mr. Hay is accepted by the com- mittee and by public opinion and by the house as a real solution of this vital matter, any position subsequent- 1y taken will be negligible so far as substantial actual results are con- cerned. “The issue must be plainly and clearly drawn. It has nothing what- ever to do with the numbers of men to be raised or with the means of raising them, as Mr. Hay would have it appear that it ha It is between two absolutely different systems, one of which is based upon the nation un- dertaking upon its own responsibility the raising and management of the national troops: and the other of which leaves us in the position that we have always been in since the in- stitution of the government—to rely upon the states doing this thing for the nation—a situation in which the nation is relying upon a military force that it does not raise, that it does not officer, that it does not train, and that it does not control. A mere statemenrt of the situation shows that he two dif- ferent proposals are as wide apart as any two proposals upon any sub- ject possibly can be.” Wilson for Large Army Reserve. President Wilson has supported the Continental army scheme and con- tinues to believe that it is the best plan for strengthening the army. He has made it plain, however, in speeches and in talks with congre: sional leaders, that the main thing is to get a large reserve for the United States army and that the details must be worked out through ‘‘common counsel.” The president and Secretary Garri- son have been close personal friends since the administration came into of- fice and have stood together on vir- tually every question. Secretary Garrison has been a lead- ing figure in President Wilson’s official family ever since the administration began. To his urging has been as- cribed in part Mr. Wilson’s determi- nation to carry to the country his plea for adequate national defense. The president is said to have agreed reluctantly to accept the resignation, but was forced to the conclusion that he must meet Mr. Garrison’s wishes if the latter desired to leave the gab- inet. Mr. Garrison is the third member of President Wilson's cabinet to resign. The first, Justice McReynolds, re- signed as attorney general to accept a seat on a supreme court bench. The second, Willlam J .Bryan, re- signed as secretary of state because of differences with the president over the conduct of the submarine warfare controversy with Germany. Native Eggs, 33c. advt. Plainville News (Continued From Ninth Page.) Russell Bros.— rector of the Church of Our Saviour, has been selected to officiate at fun- eral services for Mrs Frederick Fuch which will be held tomorrow after- noon at 2 o'clock from her home on Bast street. Interment will be in West cemetery. Enjoyed Leap Year Dance. Fifteen couples enjoyed the leap vear whist and dance given last eve- | ning in Grange hall. Cards were played during the early hours after | Which there was dancing. Ice cream and cake were served The patronnesses were Mrs, NN have always felt, | federal | Continental | present organization, the adding | a few regiments of field artillery | to the existing organizations of the | I [ GLAS oF service [svsot SYMBOL. Day Message Day Lotter Night Message Night Letter NL Blue Nite TF_none of these three symbols appears after the check (number of words) thisisa fllr ‘wisetscharacter ‘message. Other- s indicated by the symbol_appearing after the check. GEORGE W. E. ATKINS, VICE-PRESIDENT Form 1201 | CLASS OF SERVICE | SYMBOL Day Message Night Message Night Letter NL Tf_none of these three symbols NEWCOMB CARLTON, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, VICE-PRESIDENT appearsafter the check (number of words) this isa day message, Other- wise its character is indicated by symbol appearing after the check. RECEIVED AT 69 11 RAILROAD NY JOS. M. ARCADE, GF CK 25 NEW BRITAIN, CONN. 11:32 AM. POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., JANUARY 24, 1916. HALLORAN, NEW BRITAIN, CONN. WILL ACCEPT YOUR OFFER, SHIPPED GOODS TODAY BY FREIGHT. YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE THE PEOPLE OF NEW BRITAIN SOME GREAT BARGAINS AT THESE PRICES. 11:55 AM. . Reed is a traveling salesman and treasurer of the Wm. E. Reed Co., L Y. He has decided to retire from the retail business entirely. He advised us of his dec offer for his stock SO LOW that we were almost sure he would not accept and i sationally LOW PRICES. give some bargains in this sale that were never heard of. tion to sell his stock at sen WM. E. REED. s ] of 325 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, N. ision. We made him an f he did we would be in a_ posi- He accepted our cash offer, however, and we are going to SALE STARTS SATURDAY AT 9 A. M. SUITS OVERCOATS RAINCOATS TROUSERS Dress Trousers at working pants prices. Separate Sack Coats at $2.00 and $2.50. Sl.fl Night Robes and Pajamas. Come and see how much yo u can save on a dollar. Partial gress” goods offered at Great Reductions Underwear 50c Grade Fleeced Lined and Drawers. Reed’s price 50c. ... $1.00 Lambsdown Fleece Lined Shirts and Drawers. Reed’s price $. 50c Derby Ribbed Shirts & Draw- ers, everywhere at 50c. Reed’s Sale : price 50c. price . ... Munsing Union Suits, sold by 89c Come quick to gét' filése. They Reed for $1.50. Sale price. ... .. will go fast at this price. Balbriggan Union Suits, sold by Reed for 50c. price .. Our Setsnug Union Suits, .sold .by 89c 79¢c 39c TO EVERYBODY—This great sale of the stock of the Wm. E. Reed Co., will | Reed for $1.50. Sale price........... B. V. D. Union Suits. Sale price . B. V. D. Shirts and Drawers. Sale price NZ9¢c Shirts 39c 33c These shirts cannot be duplicated NEGLIGEE SHIRTS Reed’s Price 50c. Sale price Sale price Reed sold them for 75¢ All $1.50 grade in the world. worn one. SHIRTS 50 Dozen Congess Work Shirts, collars attached, in blue cham- bray, black, brown and other colors, sizes up to 181;, from 14 These shirts simply connot be bought today to sell for Reed sold them for 50¢ while they last A Big Bargain at the price. Congress Flannel Shirts Reed sold for $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00. Sale price Will sell quickly. 75¢ and $1.00 Grade. white and fancy patterns. Salg price Exira Special Saie On Eagle Make Shirts The Eagle Shirt is the best shirt 50c. 50c. 33c that 98¢ 49c and $1.00. including plain $1.00 Work Sale 50c Su It is eagerly sought for by those who have once, see the bargains—they cannot be matched anywhere. JOS. M. HALLORAN NCORPORATED] Ryder, Mrs. B. Gladwin and M Chloe Warren. Brief Items The Town hall has been engaged for February 18th when a leap year dance will be given by a number of local young ladies The postoffice and Trust company will observe holiday hours on Lincoln's birthday anniversary tomorrow. At the schocls this afternoon there were appropriate exercises. The Lacies Aid society of the Meth- odist church will serve a supper in the church parlors this evening. We have a few more bargains left from our winter stock which we are glad to dispose of at very low prices. ! We would also advise you to call and look over our stock of Hub rubbers and rubber boots which we are sell- ing at sreatly reduced prices. I J. Birnbaum. St Valentine Flowors For Sale. Violets, roses and other blocms for corsage at this time. J. L. Ahlquist, florist, corner Maple and \Whi streets, Plainville. 2 WEBSTER TO SPEAK. Tt was announced today that State Comptroller Morris C. Webstter, a former mayor of New Britain, will be | the speaker at a meeting of the Par- | cnts’ and Teachers' association of the Iiast street school next Monday even- ing at 8 o’clock. A musical entertain- ment will be fufnished. Y BOARD CONFEREN Sub Committecs From Fire and Police Department to State Wishes. A. E. Magnell of the board of public safety today notified the firemen Chairman and policemen who are petitioning for an increase in pay that a meeting of the board will be hald this evening to which a special com- mittee from each of the departments of public service are asked to attend for a conference. Captains Hoffman, Barnes, O'Brien, Sowney, Crowe and Porter of the fire department met this merning and named Captains O’Brien and Barnes as the sub committees. The policemen are placed somewhat disadvantage by the safety board s action in not notifying them until to- They will be unable to committee until this evening 11 the men are at hexdquarters. is understood that Chairman Magnell has a number of letters from citfes through the middle and western states to show that the local firemen and policemen receive more pay than is given there. AD AID WH ial Event Held Joseph's Parish Hall. The Ladies’ Aid socieety of Joseph’s church held a very enjo whist last evening in St. Joseph's Parish hall. The proceeds will be used towards alleviating the needs of the poor of the pa h, The whist winners were lows: Lady’s first, Mrs. Berry; second, Miss Loretta Campbell tleman’s first, Frank McGuire; gen- tleman's second, William Templeton Mrs. William J. Noble was the winner of the “forty-five” prize, Pleasant So in as fol- lady’s gen- Native Eggs, 33c. advt. Russell Bros STORE CLOSED BY CONSTABLE. Creditors of Charles Legal Kordeck Take Actions to Get Pay. Constable Fred Winkle today closed the store owned by Charles at 165 Grove street. Kordac! ors are demanding payment first suit, for was pr the H. L. Handy company Lawyer S. Russell Mink. All of the writs are returnable be- fore the city court on the fourth Mon day of February. The others are pe Wordeclk credit- the by | and ferred throuzgh | Congress Night Robes, $1.00 grade. Reed’s price $1.00. Sale price Congress Outing Night Robes. Reed’s price $1.50. Sale price Congress Pajamas. $1.00 and $1 Sale price Canvas Gauntlet Gloves, 15¢ grade. .Sale .price only a short time. | Louis | dition, ck up on Underwear, Shirts, list of High Grade “Con- Nightrobes Congress Night Robes, 50c grade. Reed’s price 3 7C regular Sale price . ... regular 69c Reed’s price 79¢69c Cashmere Half Hose, regular 50c grade. Sale price 29¢ Gloves, 75¢ grade, with or without gauntlet price spenders Come at ferred by Moris Cohen for $200, Kopolowitz for ind the Polish Baking company for $100. Kiett & Alling issued the first two writs, T Mink the third $100 Bros, Native advt 15ges, 33¢ SWITZERLAND PARTICIPATES. Attitude Taken Ford Peace Plans, Feb. 11, Swiss parliamens the of Evans Toward Favorable Berne, via Paris, 1 a. m.—= A tarians meeting of thirty after hearing report Lochner and Harry C as delegates of the Ford peace expe- favor in at unanimously to of Switzerland conference decided participation peace the the mneutral Stockholm Mr. Lochher assured meeting) that Henry Ford has stated his will- ingness to spend several million @ol- lars to promote the of the conference, to which chner. id, all the neutral s sending representative A Swiss delegation, headed by National ( cillor Scherrer-Fuelemafin pointed by the meeting. the success Mr. ' 1 countries was ap- Native Eggs, 33c. Russell Bros-= 10c B ¥