The Seattle Star Newspaper, April 4, 1916, Page 8

SEATTLE MEN ON “PREPAREDNESS” THE SEATTLE | 1] 5 { { | C. H. Lilly, John Schram, Michael Earles and Others Voice Their Opinions | HE vice president of the Seattle Lighting Co. (the gas company) is against the present extraordinary agitation for He is John Schram, the banker. A member of the International Law and Peace association is for preparedness to insure peace a Griffiths, attorney. ae Leon R. Johnson, a filer, who lives at 608 West 42nd st., and Michael Earles, the wealthy head of the Puget Sound side on the question of adequate preparedness, Earles, however, is against government manufacture of munitions, while Johnson probably is for it, tho he doesn’t refer preparedness. Mill Co., line up side by to that phase of it. Two other letters of special interest are published today here. The other is from Welford Beaton, author of a history of Seattle, who recently was in Europe and saw the opera Both are for preparedness. tions from the war front. By John Schram ‘Vice President Seattic Lighting Co. Editor The Star: I have your of yesterday, inclosing copy of editorial on preparedness, and a@nawer to your question as to was an unbroken unit? If the policy of the most radical advocates of preparedness were followed, we would have a stand ing army equal to the strongest army of any country of Burope, and likewlse a navy equal to the most powerful, and while we were bring: ing ours up to thelr standards, they agree with your views, 1) Would move on up to greater pro ty. that I -. not with the| Portions, and so we would have to k ir portion of them. T am thoroly tn accord with the | eep going until nothing but mill tarism would be the absorbing co: to increase our army and| dition of the people. keep the enlistment and equip up to the new requirements. I approve the increase in strength, particularly the ad- !ess of latest type of submarines, the furnishing of our navy with facilities for construc of submarines, it would be ‘arm of our defense most needed case of war with an overseas . But all this can be } | There ts no occasion to raise the question as to whether this ts a nation or a mere collection of aim communities, Just because there may be differences of opinion as to the extent of military pre paredness, we ate not going to break all bonds of cohesion and be- come an aimless, howling mob. When the fighting forces of Europe jay down their arms this time ft about without so much ado W!ll be no easy matter to get them so As a school boy and ever T have always felt much pride annals of our history, and it the idea of holding up the of the founders, and later the saviors, of our country to instance, how could the col- have engaged tn a larger de- ot 8 than they did still subjects of King Geo! hd under constant watch of his of- and spies? how could the North have pre- for war while the country | 7, Fine Suits! much belittling of our own | to take them up again. The leaders and the victims are all thoroly sick of it. Instead of our emulating their militarism, let us continue tn the altruistic course that it has deen our wont to pursue these many years, and those warfaring nations will be too glad to follow our lead when once again they find the path of peace. Very truly, JOHN SCHRAM, Editor The Star: Your article, “The Acid Test of Americanism,” has been carefully read, and I heartily agree tn all that you say except the government making its own powder. am one of those who do not be- eve that a government, or city can now or ever will, when tn full control of any industrial en- terprise, get over 60 per cent eff- ciency from {ts labor. I believe that private concerns can manufacture powder and sell ft to the government at s lower price than {t would cost the gov- ernment to make it themselves, and the private concerns would either by my try—we have the wits but not the | suns. A citizen soldiery, in our belov- ed republic, would be a self-re specting soldi who would not be fighting for a monarchial mas- Little Money! TONKIN CLOTHING SALE Beautiful hand-tailored Spring models for men and young men. $15 Suits for $12.75 $20 Suits for $16.75 $25 Suits for $18.75 $40 and $35 Suits $24.75 Spring Overcoats at Same Reductions. , | Turkey and Asia. .| France and Russia as being ready One is from C, H, Lilly, he: The letters follow: ter, but for the principles of free dom, I cannot conceive the slightest danger In every able-bodied citizen having a thoro knowledge of milf tary treties, for, if our people stand as one, trained, armed and prepared, we shall have peace, as long as we destre it, and prove to the world that we mean It. Yours respectfully, LEON R. JOHNSON. 608 West i2nd St. By Chas. H. Lilly | President ©. M. Lilly Co, timely | Acta | Editor The Star: Your article, “Preparedness, the Test of Americanism,” which re-| cently appeared in your columns, is certainly to the point of the! present condition in which the United States finds itself. “Preparedness” is, in my opinion, protection. It costs some money, but—like Insurance, which every sensible man carries, must be an expense. We will keep away from trouble much longer if we are pre-| pared and protected. Like tneur ance of life or property, we never know in advance just when it will be needed, and, unfortunately, It ts too late and too expensive to pre pare after trouble comes. Fire insurance is carried by al-| most every holder of property and still many butldings and stocks of} We must} © protection of a large and) efficient army and navy, and, if they are never needed, so much the better. We can consider the expense per year as premium paid for insurance on our protection. Those who have visited foreign countries know full well of their lack of respect for the United | States on account of the weakness | of our itary establishment. We have seen frequently, during the present war, how both sides have failed to have respect for our rights and have seen them slap us He is Austin E. | ad of the big grain company | men, mostly young, and billions of dollars, It meant the wiping out] of Belgium and Serbia, and almost cout France Parts, It has lowered @ vell of crepe over Europe, and is transforming | the continent into one of cripples, widows and orphans, Its effect has been felt around the world and | {a being felt in Seattle today Yot, if England, France and Rus-| sin had been prepared, the war| would not have insted three months. even if we start today pare, how long will it United St to be as ready as these three nations were when the war started, to say nothing of the extra two years {t Is taking them / to completely organize to a point where they can conduct an effect ive offensive? Not lesa than 10 years for the army and 20 years for the navy I talked while tn Europe with prominent officers tn all the armies of the allies and with In telligent German prisoners. All of them agree that the United States would be the easiest nation, among the larger ones, to defeat Today, with the European war settled, England on the Atlantic and Japan on the Pacific could sink our fourth-clasa navy In a day and their armies could march until they met on the opposite banks of the Misstsatppt. Send the senate and houre to Europe and let them see one-tenth of the sights | have seen, and they | would ut so loud for prepared: | ness that we could hear them all/ the way out here. WELFORD BEATON. By A. E. Griffiths Attorney, Member International Law and Fence Association to pre | Editor The Star: I approve the stand of The Star on the subject) of national preparedness, It ts folly for one nation to in the face, when occasion suited their convenience. We have won- dered at this treatment times, and asked the question “Why?” The answer is that we are abso- lutely unprepared to matntain our rights or command respect, and certainly we could not protect our interests In the least, should any of jndg-|the larger nations see fit to en- croach upon our land. We must be prepared—therefore let us have a first-class military establishment and thereby protect our rights as American citizens, doth on land and sea Very truly yours, CHAS. H. LILLY. By Welford Beaton Editor The Star: I have just re- turned from a year's trip to Eu rope during which I was on all the ghting fronts except those in I have seen not only war but the effects of war. In this country, wo have always regarded England, for war at any moment. The war !s almost two years old, and it is only now that these three nations are ready. Their unpreparedness has cost them hun dreds of thousands of their best Thank You | i for buying FOLGER’S GOLDEN GATE COFFEE during FOLGER WEEK You liked it— you are going } to buy it again | stand aloae defenseless, preaching peace among other armed nations. | All nations, or at least the chief nations, must make progress to- ther towards the ideal of uni- versal peace, The conquest of Spain by the Moors, the wars suffered by divid- ed and defenseless Italy, not to mention later dreadful instances, ought to be solemn warning to price people, We must take human nature as wo find tt We shall continue slowly to improve human condi- tions and to realize our ideals the same as wo have been doing in the aggregate for many centuries. We must not shut our eyen to po- litical facts any more than to physical facts or to the fact of a wall or that a brier bas This great political-moral fact) ought to burn itself into our nw tures: There can be no interna- tlonal peace without International justice. 80 long as there is no in ternational force to maintain jus-/ tiee among nations then each na tion must stand and fight for its own conception of justice, ‘The same ts true of private life and affairs. A Judgment of a court would be laughed at by angry liti- gants or convicted criminals, if the potential force of the state were not back of the judgment. All that keeps men from settling their own quarrels with their own | | i] | | take the |] ee Stamped Aprons 10¢ IT. WA APRONS Ter embroidery on crom . barred — material, 10¢ each —Banement Salesroom. ntampod STAR FREDERICK&NELSO Basemenf Salesroom New Untrimmed Hats | \ tl Underblouses | $1.00 VERY garment as pictured, fashioned pretty of rows of fine Swiss em broidery and Val. lace in- sertion sewed together and topped with ribbon-run beading and edge; shirred over clastic at waistline The wing sleeves are formed by several rows of lace in sertion and edge sewed tn- gether. Price $1.00. ~» er? Stamped Pillow Tops, 19c ILLOW TOPS stamped in blue bird design for embroidery — on Holland linen, size” 22x17, good value at 19¢. Stamped Towels 124¢ Stamped Turkish Towels, 22x14 inches, and Huck Towels, 27x17 inches, in three patterns. Priced at 12%. —Hasement Balesroom New Pottery Vases, 50c ESE vi Ree in tition deatgne in unglared effect and there are a number of attrac: tive shapes and tlzes. Very decora- uve, and moder. ately priced Women’s Underwear 25c and 35c 'OMEN’S Fine-Ribbed Vests with Dutch-neck and elbow sleeves, also low neck and sleeveless, and Pants in ankle length or with tight or lace trimmed knee. Bizes 34, 36, 38, Qhe: 40, 42. 44, Be, —Basement Salesroom. weapons as of olden days is the force back of the court. I deplore war as being the most useless, senseless, horrible human failing. Still I know that peace cannot be determined upon by one nation alone, A democracy armed will lessen the probability of war, and, if war must come, will reduce the awful sacrifice of war. I believe tn national preparation for war. I also believe in national efficiency for peace. The two can well go together. But we must impose this supreme condition— that our army and navy shall be thoroly democratic In organization an entiment. Personally, it would be pleas- anter to say, “I believe in unt- versal peace.” In saying this, I would be insincere, Insincerity is & prime cause of quarrels among men and of wars among nations. As conditions are, I prefer to be a citizen of a country just and fearless rather than a citizen of a country sentimental and craven. AUSTIN E, GRIFFITHS. PLANS A CHAIN OF 100 GROCETERIAS Your grocer has a new lot fresh from the roaster Remember the brand | Enthusiastic over the outlook and desirous of hastening plans for the extension of his company's buat ness operations here, Walter A. Monson, of the Groceteria Stores Co.,, returned yesterday from a hur- ried trip to Chicago and other cit- les of the Middle West “I can see how Seattle ts speed ing up, even tho T was away only Extra-Size Stockings 25c Pair OMEN’S Extrasize White Mercerized Stockings, full- fashioned and seamless, sizes §% to 10%, 2he pair —Basement Salesroom Embroidery Edges 10c Yard NTY Embroidery Edges tn a pleasing assortment of designs on Swiss and nainsook, measuring from 2 to 10 inches in width, 10¢ yard. —Basement Salesroom. ON RENICK VOTE in Eight of Seattl nine coun- climen branded the Renick law as a vicious mcasure Monday, and voted to adopt Erickson's resolution calling upon Mayor Gill and Council President Haas to go before party conventions and urge platform planks for Its ‘excal by the next legisia- ture. Councilman Dale was the only op-| ponent to the resolution He took the floor to plead for the Renick law, After he had insinuat in of re committee | Chairman Moore, whose judi committee had ick law unanimously, took the floor. | or any willing funds, it Is impugning the motives) and integrity of its own members at $1.45 ELECTED as represent ing particularly tyle and value at this price are the following des hapes cribed Hemp Sailor with slightly rolled brim, in navy-blue, rose and blue, $1.45. black, light High-crowned Turban with very narrow drooping brim, in gray, black and navy, $1.45. White Milan Hemp S: Attractive displays $2.45, $2.95, $3.25, $3. ailor with broad brim, $1.45. of Untrimmed Hats at $1.95, 45 and $3.95. Becoming Trimmings for These Hats Include: Long Black and W Wings, O5¢. Double White Wings, Wings with hat band « $2.45. Tiny Mercury Wings, white, navy and black, 50¢. White Birds, $2.45. New Lacquered Cherries in white, navy, green and black, 25e. Flower Trimmings, ranging from 25¢ to $1.95. Basement Salesroom. hite in Wide Variety of Styles in Women’ s and Misses’ Spring Coats $5.75 SILK WAISTS AT to $15.00 S widely varied as to style as they are in price are the Spring Coats for business, traveling aud sports wear. They are tailored in smart flaring models from heavy chinchillas and tweeds and the lighter weight poplins, serges, gaberdines, cordu- roys, taffetas and fancy coat- ings. In colorings there is choice of black, navy, white, tan, green, Copenhagen, rose, Nile, also gray and brown mix- tures, two-tone checks and plaids. sido SSE M*** attractive styles in thé new Waist ar- rivals, among them cape collar models with tucked front, finished with hem- stitching, lace and em- broidery, also the popular convertible collar styles which may be worn high or low at the throat. Materials are good laun- dering lawns, crepes, mar- quisettes and pique. Sizes 36 to 48, Moderately priced at 95¢. $1.95 include styles of Crepe de Chine, tub silk and radium silk with long sleeves and two-in-one collar. Plain, tucked and from, shirred over Alsorat this price embroidered models to choose elastic at waistline. , Silk Russian Blouses in wide- striped tub silk of blue or lavender, trimmed with white collar, cuffs to 44. Price $1.95. and the indorsed the “I will not attempt to say troduced the resolution,” Moore, “but I assume that resolu good faith moneys, I am not one of t When I believe it is unsafe to ex-| ercise my judgment on trust funds, then I'll other funds, ady to resign. “T hold that if the council {: to administer the Sizes 36 —Basement Salesroom and detachable belt. Silk-Top Union Suits, $1.00 wor "8 White Silk top Union Suits in sizes 26 to 44, priced at $1.00, —Barsement Salesroom. . 9x12 Body Brussels Rugs Special $23.50 REMARKABLY-Low price, quoted on five-frame Body Brussels Rugs of first quality, in the popular 9x12 size. They are sample Rugs, from one of the best-known manufacturers in the coun- try. There are twenty-four Rugs in the offering, and twenty patterns to choose from. Rugs of splendid serviceability for living- room, dining-room, library or chamber, as well as for office use. § ial, 50. Special, $23.50. 4 Floor. A Few Items in Spring Woolens suggested from the present extensive showing, which provides a wide choice of suitable materials, staple and novelty, for smart Spring Suits, Street and Sports Coats, Separate Skirts and Dresses: 54-INCH MIXED SUIT- INGS in a suitable weight for suits and skirts, fea- turing pleasing mixtures of gray and tan, $1.50 yard, VGLISH TWEED SUIT- INGS and Covert Cloths, $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 yard. BLACK-AND - WHITE SUITINGS in various styles and sizes of checks and plaids, $1.50 to $3.00 yard. ¢ 54INCH SOAP-SHRUNK GABERDINES for suits and separate skirts, in African - brown, Russian- green, Navy, Egg-plant, Belgium-blue and Black, $3.00 yard. 54-INCH SPORTS SUIT- INGS in cream ground, with contrasti! stripes and checks, $2.00 yard. NOVELTY DRESS WOOLENS in navy-blue and = green, featuring stripes, checks and mix-" tures, 48 inches wide, $1.50 yard. —rirst Fioor Seaatealldietihista.aacaeaelliemmnieaamiaie ate Bags, $5.00 RAVELING' BAG as pictured, of genuine brown cowhide, full leather lined, with large pocket; reinforced with sole leather corners and equipped with good lock and catches. Choice of 16-, 17- and 18- inch sizes, at $5.00. Third Floor. _-convemon! BORSON MAY RUN Fi jelary Ren-| what) said) |tton for county hem. | again, “Dr, work Mason in establishing is un- trust clen said Dr. Corson, OR COUNTY CORONER | Dr, W. H. Corson, one of the the motives were of the man who} pest-known of the younger prac- titioners of Seattle, may be a can- tions and ordinances are tntroduced| {date for the republican nomina- coroner this fall. “There may be members of the] Coroner Mason's second term 1s counct! who are afraid to use thelr! about to expire, and the law pre own judgment on the expenditure) vents him from being a candidate has done a great the county be! morgue and in generally bringing the office to a state of high effi- REYNOLDS TO TALK | NONPARTISANS Charles A. Reynolds, of the chairman state public service com- mission, will be the principal speaker Wednesday noon at the Good Eats cafeteria on “Nonpar- | tisanship.” The Wednesday noon meetings will be regularly and advocates as well as opp nents of nonpartisanship will invited by the league to speak. Former Congressman Bryan and Thos. P. Revelle will also address the meeting. TO AID NEEDY Wit CONVENE LOS ANGELES, April 4,—Los | Angeles is to have a cranks’ con jvention. All cranks have been in | vicious in that it seeks to take from|Vited to become delegates repre administered a rebuke lthe elty and its constituent authori.|Senting their particular subject Incidentally, the affair marks the |i. the powers vested in them by| theory overthrow of Councilman Dale as a | Sunland, an {solated suburb near , \the constitution.” | factor in the new council majority.| “Wien the roll was called, Dale|the mountains, has been designated which he has repeatedly referred iteoa ‘ rote. as the meeting place. to as having the “good business") ° ered the Gniy poposing vote. Raabe Ss. hts viewpoint | Seattle Construction and Dr; “I do not feel ready to vote on| NEGRO Ss YNCHE CHINESE TO WED es ay ¥ Dock this resolution,” declared Dale. | "It| ISL D | rte week, She has six o} i Gren, | Lucy Sylvia Chin, daughter of a was made as a matter of politics by Introduced it.| Those of us Who study council | powering court officers and guards,| wealthy Seattle Chinese merchant questions from the standpoint of|a mob of 500 seized Oscar Martin,|and Daniel Goon, son of the Chi business and good government have|a negro, on trial here for attack-| nese consul in Seattle, will be mar March was the wettest had no opportunity to consider it.|ing a 1-yearold white girl, andiried Tuesday night in the Pirst|since 1904, according 1 move that it go before the finance lynched him beside the courthouse, Baptist chureb, the weather bureau, | ed that the resolution was a “polit feal play,” and that it ought to be considered from a business view-| point by the finance committee and | the corporation counsel Moore, of the Judiciary committeo It costs no more to wear “Style Shop” - | Quality—the clothes of unquestioned fashion authority. Extra Specials in Hats, Shirts, Neckwear. three weeks; soon we will be go ing just as fast as the ultra-pros perous citles that T have just left,” said Mr. Monson today Our plan calls for the estab. |shment of not leas than 100 gro- ceterias in the Northwest.” WEIGHT MEN MEET Retailers, wholewalers, or any | body else likely to be regulated by wolghts and measures legislation will be given an opportunity ‘o tell |their troubles to the city and state inspectors at a conference in Seat | tle, 7 8, The call has Secretary of Sta e Howell, The meetings will be held at the Chamber of Commerea, CRANKS TO jor it impugns their ability to dis-| charge those duties with which they | were intrusted by the people. “Presented as this law was, it AND SIX CHILDREN Subscriptions to ald the destitute. family of Mrs. John Ross, 616 Ww. Sard st, are being taken by the Shipwrights and Joiners’ union, thra its secretary, George Mawson, 64 Columbia st, Mrs. Ross ts the widow of John Ros: ship Joiner, who drowned himself after a fatal altercation at the shipyard of the on THE STYLE SHOP HOTEL BUTLER BLDG 609 SECOND 4VE ISAREL, Okla, April 4.—Over-| the man who | MARCH WAS WET MONTH J.A.FOLGER & CO. SAN FRANCISCO mon to records i