The Seattle Star Newspaper, June 11, 1915, Page 4

Member of the Sertppe Nerthweet League ot Newspapers Published Daily by The Star Publishing Co. Phone Main 9400 The Real Difference Between the U. S. and Germany RESIDENT WILSON’S insistence that Germany conform to the inter- national rules in order to protect Anerican lives has been as soft as velvet and as strong as steel. ‘ P But the official German idea seems to be that while this insistence is vigorous in words the United States will be mild in ‘action. é Germany invites discussion of things that the United States has said must be answered promptly and definitely. The United States wonders at this and cannot understand. German writers complain that Americans “cannot think themselves into the minds of another nation.” This may be true, but the German government recently has demon- strated by its attitude in response to the president's policy that it cannot think itself into the mind of the United States. Det The people of Germany and of the United States are not antagonistic. But the systems of both countries are so vastly different that they are bound to be antagonistic. Germany had been preparing for war for many years. For almost the same length of time the United States had been working for a continuance of peace. The United States was not even mildly inter- ested in the German military theory. Our statesmen have smiled when some enthusiastic German scholar or soldier wrote a book and told how Germany was to conquer the United States, some day. It might be true that Germany could do it, but why mention it?) Why should the two countries fight? Why should the United States be interested in the mili- tary theory of Germany—or in any other military theory? Besides, we said, this militarism was largely a costly plaything. It was not Germany’s principal motive. Germany was advancing rapid- ly in socialistic ideas, in laws for the public welfare, in all things that were the opposite of militarism and armed oppression. But, all at once the German military theory became a vital issue. It is now recognized that everything done by Germany was subordinated to this system. It was the German fundamental—and one directly op- posed to the ideals of America. Its efficiency cannot be questioned; but that system and that effi- ciency are directly antagonistic to the American method. It has become apparent that if Germany wins in this war, the United States must con- form to a similar system or face a very real danger. Germany has made this plain in her attitude in dealing with our government. Beset as she is by enemies, she does not fear another; her military theory rules, and its » backbone is efficiency and fearlessness. Germany does not understand President Wilson's insistence, or ‘does not give him credit for saying wthat he means, or does not care anything at all about it. Germany's attitude has been unresponsive. Yet, American ideats are still those: of peace, not war. The govern- ment of this country does not desire war. It has done, and is doing, everything in its power to prevent it. But, at the same time, no one can doubt that this is an alert and edu- cated people and one that will not stop at any self-sacrifice necessary to uphold the fundamental principles set forth by its president-—principles demanded by honor, justice and reason. e+ *+ © #& #© © * Oh, Yes, It’s Improved Some Frocks who believe in peace at any price and in a few kind words as national defense against all foreign greed and violation of inter- national rights, are making much of a recent speech by Admiral Dewey in New York city. “The efficiency of our navy,” said Dewey, “has steadily progressed and has never been so high as it is today.” This may be true of our navy and may not be, as Dewey may be somewhat optimistic by reason of his official position. But THE SAME THING MAY BE TRUTHFULLY SAID OF THE SWISS NAVY, which has recently been increased by the putting of two new little gunboats on Lake Constance. Putting some $200,000,000 annually into a navy without SOME progress would be sad Indeed! We have no doubt whatever that the efficiency is much higher than when Farragut went at New Orleans or Ericson got up his Monitor. -_ e+ +. * *#* © © * o es Righting Wrongs ORWAY has passed a law which is well worth studying—and adopt- i Bb in these United States of America. This new statute places illegitimate children in the same class as those born in wedlock. The illegitimate Norwegian child now has the right to take Its father’s name if it wishes. It now has equal right with the Tecitonate children in the matte: f inheritance. We Americans are handling those children far differently. We call them “nameless” and make them dependent upon a mother whom we call an “outcast” or a “fallen woman.” ‘Tis true we do occasionally punish the father of these chfldren, giv- ing him a severe slap on the wrist—a matter of $200 or $300 fine— oe we at once burn the scarlet letter into the betrayed mother’s fore- ead. Some day we Americans will quit “visiting the sins of the fathers” upon their illegitimate children and let God Almighty attend to the punishing! _—*s* te #e *#e #e *# © VANDERLIP, HEAD of probably the biggest bank in New York city, told the pan-American conference that the national banks of this country have sur- pluses of over $700,000,000 above their legal reserves and that the state banks are probably as well fixed. But you just try to borrow from them! _—*+ ee eh SEEMS TO be some doubt as to whether England or Italy is “the most hated enemy” now. i ITALY GOES to war for “national aspirations.” Rumania will go tional ideals.” This is much more frank than going for God's sake. SAN MARINO has declared war against Austria and will now fall upon the Austrian hordes and smite them hip and thigh with the full strength of its army of 950 men. for “na- “ee ee em mH STATISTICS SHOW the average life of the British officer after he reaches the firing line is 23 days. Now some sacrilegious American will be sure to say “skiddoo.” _* * * ee me CLEVELAND LEADS all cities of ( E the nation in percentage of families owning their own homes. ~_ * * ee ee H POLA, NOW Austria’s great naval base on the Istrian peninsula, first got historical mention in 178 B. C., when the Romans grabbed it. * _*¢ + eh om EVEN THE pope is worrying about a safe place to live durin va J ut a J g the war _ CITY OF BR MEN is going at high cost of living with a cleaver. Is put- ting up homes for workingmen, to rent for $125 per year ee ee ee He” IT’S GOING to be a real open season for candidates, anyhow Michiganders have shied the good old soft flannel hat of Wm. Alden Smith into the ring “WELL, MA, ToDay I PLAY ‘CARMEN’ OPPOSITE CHAUNCEY PUTTEES:” / OR CONDUCTORS * 1915. PAGE 4. EDITORIAL PAGE OF THE SEATTLE STAR ‘| "OW, NO=NOt I MEAN THE GREAT HE A MOTORMAN OPERA, ‘CARMEN’. 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