HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Herald, 1909-10-08, Page 6NORTHCLIFFE
ON GERMANY.
Previous Great Naval Preparations
• by the Kaiser
Did Not Mean tbat the Germans
Meant War.
Chicago, Oct. 4.—Lord. Northcliffe,
managing owxi:i„r of the London Times, in
an interview published in the Tribune,
saps.:
"The Americans are so busy witlr the
affairs of their awn gigantic continent
that they have not the time to devote
to the study of European politics, whieh
are more kaleidoseopie in their changes
than are these of the united States.
There is an impression in this country
that some hostility exists between the
people of Great Britain and of united
Germany. I know the Germans inti •
mately. From childhood 1 have travelled
throughout most of the Ger:nean States.
I have many German family connections,
and I venture to say that, outside the
usual body of Anglephobes one meets in
every country, there is little hostility
to the Britflsh on. the part of the Ger-
mans; and, on the other hand, there is,
in .England, no dislike of Germany. Why,
then, if so happy a state of affairs ex-
- ists between the two nations, should
there be a section of people in England
to suit the poesibiiity of war?
"Turn back to 1889. Was there any
friction between France and. Prussia?
There was no hostility on either star:
But there was immense preparation on
the part of Germany—a preparation
that was kept secret as far as possible,
and which, also, as far as possible, is
being kept. secret by Germany to -day.
".&s to that which is transpiring in
the German ship building yards, we
more or less know that by 1912 Germany
in ships of the super -Dreadnought class
will be equal of England.
"We have to -day a superb navy. We
have in the line of battle suck warships
as the Indomitable or the Inflexible,
now in New York, which are as effi-
cient in their sphere as our. Mauretanias
or Lusitanias are to theirs. We are not
wasting time on aeroplanes and gas
bags, but are developing submarines
and wireless.
"Why then worry? Those of our peo-
ple who think as I do are looking ahead.
We have the official figures of the Ger-
man naval programme up to 1812, which
are serious enough, but we know that
these figures are just as inaccurate as
were the figures made public by Ger-
many prior to the Franco-Prussian war,
of 1871.
"We know that t • e Ger • an ress, un-
' �k pr's, eeeeffiron ` -ri g "t) trut
about these matters. We know that at.
The Hague peace conference, Germany
declined to direct the limitation of ar-
maments o: the use of floating mines at
sea.
"These aro a few of the reasons why
many of us think it time that Great
Britain should respond effectively to the
naval programme of Germany.”
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A WILD MAN.,
He Lives on Berries in Bush Near
Prince Albert.
Prince Albert, Sask., Oct. 4. —
Bert Jenner, about 25 years of age,
formerly well known in this city on
MAT HANSEN, PEARY'S NEGRO COMPANION, AND THE ONLY
CIVILIZED MAN TO ACCOMPANY PEARY IN HIS LAST SPURT TO
90 DEGREES NORTH LATITUDE, WHERE THE POLE IS LOCATED.
PHOTOGRAPHED AT BATTLE HARBOR, LABRADOR.
AN EXPERTS VIEWS.
The British Soldier is Equal to the
German.
London, Oct. 4. — Robert Blatch-
ford, a well-known Socialist and him-
self an old soldier, attended both the
German and English manoeuvres. His
description and a comparison of the
two have attracted general attention.
Coming from Wurtemberg -with "full
respect and admiration for the Ger-
man army," he confesses that he went
to t,afordshire with some trepidation,
but gives as his impression that in
weapons, tactics and scientific appli-
ances the British and Germans are
about equal. a
As regards the troo s, he consilars
,,,' -`�':«tgi supetasr;
"especially being better horsed, Jut le
says: "Fine as is the German infa.at-y.
I believe ours is quite as good." The
British infantry gave him the imp'ee-
sion that they were keener and
quicker.
What Mr. Blatchford criticises strong-
ly is the attitude of the British public
toward the army and military matters
generally. He says: "There are no peo-
ple in Europe who know so little about
war and their own soldiers as the Bri-
tish, or care so little either. Our soldiers
get plenty of criticism, but no encour-
agement. The average British citizen
puts a jockey, a foot racer, a football
player, a cricketer, pugilist or music hall
artist before a soldier. He knows no
more abort Tommy Atkins than about
the Burmese priesthood. He regards the
soldier as an inferior and does not con-
sider the army respectable."
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account of being employed as porter
at the Local hotels, is living wild in
the woods at Steep Creek, about 12
miles from this city. While hi this
city he served terms in the local jail
.for vagrancy. He was suffering from
insanity.
After being released last spring from
the jail, Jenner took to the woods, and
he is living as a. wild man, on berries,
roots, leaves and raw meat and sleeps
out at night wherever he happens to be
Last week, a farmer named Mc-
Lachlin, in the vicinity of Steep Creek
was hunting in the woods. He no-
ticed a black object emerge fro, a
thicket, and, thinking it was a bear,
fired. He missed, and then discover-
ed it to be the man who had gone back
to nature. Jenner wore a fur cap, had
long whiskers, and hair down to his
shoulders. He presented the appearance
of a wreck, being filthy.
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INFERNAL MACHINE
Wounded Several People in the
City cf Barcelona.
Cerebere, France, Oct. 4. — According
to news that reaches here, military
searching parties are scouring Catalonia,
disarming the peasants. It is under-
stood that the authorities, in order to
allow the popular ill -feeling to cool, have
decided to postpone ' further trials by
court-martial until the end of November,
They will not, however, make any eon-
cessa:an in the' matter of reopening the
lay sohools:in which anarchistic doctrines
ane taught.
Several people were wounded in
Beaeelona yesterday by the explosion of
an infernal machine. The censor for-
bade the transmission. of the news, and
•the Minister of the Interior declares
that such outrages justify the oont;nued
suspension of the cometituti°vial guar-
antees.
KILLED ON RAILWAY
FLAG IN A SALOON.
Irish Police Ordered Stars and
Stripes Removed.
London, Oct. 4. --Speaking
House of Commons to -clay,
O'Brien, member of Parliament from
Kilkenny, drew the attention of
Premier Asquitrr to the incident on
the occasion of the reception at
Castlereagh, on Sept. 18th, of Captain
O'Meagher Condon and John O'Calla-
ghan, delegates from the United Irish
League of America, who have come
to this side in response to an invita-
tion extended by John Redmond and
other Irish leaders, when the police
ordered a local saloonkeeper to re-
move the American flag. Mr. O'Brien
declared that this incident was re-
garded in the United States as an insult
to the flag e iit ;suggested that Am-
bassador Bryce be instructed to explain
and apologize.
In reply, Mr. Asquith informed. Mr.
O'Brien that the display of any flag in a
liquor saloon was illegal, and that the
Union Jack had been ordered removed
on a similar occasion. It was so obvi-
ous that no insult of the American flag
was intended that the Government had
no intention of Communicating with
Washington on the subject.
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AEROPLANES . ..
' CELEBRATE.
Curtiss and Wright Fly Around
Governor's Island
Ira Ccinection With the Hudson -
Fulton Celebration.
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New York •despatch: In connection
with the 1ludyon-Fuleon celebration the
Curtiss aeroplane made its maiden flight
at 7 o'clock this morning, successfully
deeeribing a semd-circle above the field
at Governor's Island.
Wilbur Wright started a flight in hie
aeroplane et Governor's Ielnnd a•t 8.37
a. in.
Weight remained in the air for about
ten minutes, passing over the top of Cas-
tle Williams and making a complete cir-
cle of the island; a distance of tsvo miles.
He returned to the landing ?pint and
alighted without accident.
Mr. Wright made another flight dur-
ing which he crossed the lower bay and
passed around the statue of Liberty. He
started on his flight as 10.18 o'clock and
finished in 8 minutes and 30 . seconds.
While returning from the statue with the
wind be'bind Him. he made approximately
a speed of 50 miles air hour. •
The news that Curtiss and Wright
bad. flown their aeroplanes over Gov-
ernor's Island e,aused a rush to the Bat-
tery, and a crowd gathered there in
expectation. of seeing other flights by
either of them.
Excepting the possibility of aerial
exhibitions, commemorative and dedica-
tory exercises were the most exciting
events the morning had to offer. His-
torical exercises appropriate to the day'
were held at all the public schools, and
several tablets were dedicated by vari-
ous patriotic societies at points of his-
torical interest. The afternoon, however,
had something unusual to offer. The
best oarsmen of the international fleet
anchored in the Hudson off Riverside
drive met in a series of races. There
were five of these contests, four lim-
ited to the crews of the battleships,
cruisers and gunboats now in the harbor.
The programme here to -night includes
the official banquet to bout 2,000
guests at the Hotel Astor. About every
important nation will be represented.
Vice -President Sherman, Governor
Hughes, Mayor McClellan and General
Stewart L. Woodford, president of the
Hudson -Fulton commission, will assist
in welcoming the guests.
Half Moon and the Clermont sailed up
the Hudson to carry inspiration to the
cities and towns which now begin their
part in the centennial. In New York
city the celebration -will practically con-
clude l,,ee� �week, but. alongothe r. tak-
en L4 t;allf linetlo'n- ae
Fulton's famous • oraft, it will take a
week longer.
The Half Moon and the Clermont move
slowly, under their own power when
possible, but accompanied by an escort
squadron of tugs, motor boats and Un-
ited -States warships. The mighty bat-
tleships and cruisers which next to the
little boats they escort are the glory
of the celebration here, cannot make the
trip up the river on account of their
deep draught; but torpedo boats, sub-
mari,.es and one cruiser, drawing not
more than 22 feet, will steam up the
Hudson and participate in the celebra-
tion at local points..•
Alexandra E. Todd Run Down by
C.P.R. Train Near Ingersoll.
Ingersoll despatch: Alexander E.
Todd, a stonemason residing near
Beaehville, was instantly killed last
night while walking on the C. P. R.
tracks toward home. He had been in
town during the forenoon, and left for
home in the evening. '"Be had pro-
ceeded only about a mile when he was
struck by a freight train coming to-
wards him.
The train brew stated he did not heed
the warning sounded. The remains
were brought here, and an inquest
will he held this evening. The victim of
the accident was a middle-aged lean,
married and leaves a large family.
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FLOODED OUT.
Heavy Rains in Northern Maine
Cause Daniage.1
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A BUILDING STOLEN.
Structure Carried Away on Mill
Truck by Blenheim Residents.
:„$E,CQND ATTACK,
Boy Attacked by Rooster But Saved'
by Father.
Aupena, ,l'lich., Oct. 4. -- noddy”
Van Dernoot, the two-year-old son of
Frank Van Dernoot, formerly proprie-
tor of the Hotel Cobden,was, almost
killed by a red Indian game cock owned
-by his father.
The bird attacked the child, nutting
his throat with his long spurs and near-
ly severing the juglar vein. Only the
timely arrival of his father, after the
crazy rooster, had repulsed the boy's
another, saved the child's life.
In response to the cries of her child,
Mrs. Van Dernoot hurried from the
house to the rear yard, where she
found the bird spurring the baby's
face. When she sprang to the rescue
–the red Indian attacked her, striking at,
her eyes. At this juncture Van Dernoot
carne on the scene and killed the bird
with an ax handle.
The game cock had attacked the child
a few weeks before in the presence
of his father, putting a spur in the
boy's cheek, and had been 'locked in a
cage for safety. It is supposed the boy
climbed a stepladder to the bird's •cage,
releasing it, to be immediately attacked.
Besides the spur cuts on his face and'
neck the child's breast was lacerated
through. his clothing,. -
Chatham despatch: A building al-
leged to be obstructing the public right
of way in the rear of the premises of
the owners, Misses Lola, Seillah and
Sarah Mountford, at Blenheim, was
stolen by parties unknown, who laoded
• it upon a mill truck and dragged it two
miles into the country. Some time ago
legal steps Were inaugurated to have the
building removed, but were never fol-
lowed up. Arrests are likely.
Bangor, Me., Oct. 4. — The heavy
rain of the past three days has raised
all water courses in northern Maine
to freshets, and there is danger of ser-
ious damage at several points, notab-
ly at Katandin Iron Works, where
the dam at the foot of Silver Lake is
likely to be carried out, endangering
the Silver Lake Hotel where a dozen
families from Bangor, New York and
elsewhere are staying.
The guests packed up their belong-
ings last night and moved to high
land back of the hotel and the occu-
pants of a dozen houses that form the
village had also abandoned their
dwelling and sought Safety on the
hills.
MET HIS DEATH. -
Old Resident of Winnipeg Knocked
Down by Street Car.
Winnipeg despatch: Benjamin Robert
Rolph, 77 years of age, residing at 208
Rupert street, was knocked down by a
street car on Main street last night and
sustained injuries which resulted in his
death at noon to -day. Mr. Rolph was
one of the oldest residents of the city.
He was born in London, but emigrated
to Canada with his parents in 1837, his
father being quartermaster of the 70th
Regiment in garrison in Canada. Mr.
Rolph first started in the grocery busi-
nese in Quebec, but afterwards moved ti
Montreal, and later to Wi inipeg.
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MONTREAL BIRTH RATE.
Leads All the Principal Cities of the
World.
Montreal, Oct. 4. — According to
Dr. Laberge, the Medical Health
Officer, Montreal, so far as its birth
rate is concerned, is at the top of
the list, as compared with the lead-
ing cities of the world.. The annual
report of the Board of Health states
that the birth rate for 1908 per 1,000 in
habitants was 38.43; being an increase
of 2.38 over the preceding year. The
death rate was not quite so satisfactory,
being 20.70, The birth-rate of the
Trench-Canadiaus shows the very high
rate of 44.04 per 1,000.
DECLARES WAR.
Church Against Teaching of French
Public Schools
LABOR'S AIMS.
Will. Crooks, M. P., at the Toroistc
Canadian Club.
Toronto despatch: Speaking to the
Canadian Club at Toronto, last night,
Will Crooks, the English labor M. P.,
said: "We are going to fight our way
until the British Empire can boast, not
of her glorious navies, or of her
mighty array, but of the happiness
anct contentment of her common
peuple. We were told that the ad.-
yustment of social inequalities was not
within our purview. Be warned, my
Catiadia n brothers and do not have any
social inequalities."
In his .opening sentence Mr. Crooks
paid an eloquent tribute to King Ed-
ward, "the father of us all." "The
Labor party stands for an imperial
race," he continued. "It is the best
party of all, because it looks after the
•ipople and their homes." Speaking
o: the ties of empire, he said: "Don't
you tell me that the loyalty of Can-
ada and the other dominions depends
on the number of postoffice orders
that England sends out. When some
noble lord visits Canada, and talks of
war everybody gets the shivers, then
somebod sees an airshi, and says
capecity equa tor anything in. the
civilized. world. She is the country
that has furnished the civilizing brains
for the whole world. May God be
es kind to you as He has been to the
old land in furnishing the amount of
brains necessary to build a country
up
Mr. Crooks proceeded to show that
in his opinion the claims of the Labor
party were justified in every way, and
they had Scriptural authority for all
then- demands.
"The Labor party's motto is," he
said, "'give us this day our daily
bread.' The reason the churches make
the rich man welcome here is because
his chances are poor in the other place."
In closing, the speaker strongly de-
precated the position taken by the
"top:hatter with a monocle" that his
unemployed brother wouldn't work if
work were offered to hint.
In the absence of the President, Mr.
Eric Armour acted as chairman, and
introduced the club's guest to a large
aseniblage. Seated with Mr. Crooks
at the speakers' table were Professor
Janes Mavor, Dr. Chown, Mr, J. S. Wil•
neon, Mr. J. A. Macdonald and others.
Paris, Oct. 4. The French 1]pi.s-
copate has issued a pastoral letter
warning Catholic parents in France
tthat the teaching inthe public schols
jeopardizes the faith of their children.
The letter eondemns especially coedu-
cation, saying that the "mixture of the
two sexes is contrary to morality and
unworthy a civilized people."
The letter forbids the use of a score
of public school text books, principally
histories, and appeals to parents to
unite in protection of the faith. Con-
tinuing, the letter announces that the<
sacraments• of the Church will be re-
fused parents who allow their children
to attend the interdicted schools. "God
rather than men, must be obeyed," the
communication declares.
The Temps to -day expressed the opin-
ion that this letter is a declaration of
war against the principle of neutral
instruction, and therefore a deplorable
error which will only alienate the sym-
pathies of the friends of public educa-
tion in France, and possibly furnish a
new weapon for the real enemies of the
Church.
WOMAN'S FACE ON STAMPS.
First Time in the History of United
States Postage..
Washington, Oct. 4. —It is likely
that for the first time since the Gov-
ernment has been issuing stamps the
face of a woman will appear upon them.
The new 12 -cent registry stamp which
the post -office; department will issue iu
conformity, with `I;ostmaster-General
Hitchcock's recent order, increasing the
registry fee from eight to ten cents` and
authorizing a 12 -cent stanip to be used
in conjunction to pay the cost of regis-
try and the ordinary postage, will pro-
bably bear the likeness of Martha Wash-
ington.
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BRIDGEBURG BRIDGE
Grand Trunk Secures Injunction
Against State Commissioner.
Buffalo, N. •S#., despatch: The Grand
Trunk Railway Company, in the United
States Court here, has secured a tem-
porary injunction restraining Frederick
C. Stevens, Conunissioner of Public
Works, of New York State, from inter-
fering with. the company's work now be.
ing done on the International bridge con-
ne•'ting Bridgeburg, Ont., and Buffalo.
The company claims that it cannot do
the required work without erecting some
false work in a portion of the Erie Can-
al on the American side. This is abso-
lutely imperative, the company insists,
and that is where Mr. Stevens, acting
for the State of New York, steps in.
He' claims that this false work cannot
be erected without blockading the navi-
gation in the canal. Therefore, he is
taking measures to prevent the work
from proceeding.
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RUSSIA'S DIRLC.ti$BLES.
Two Balloons Cruised Together Over
St. Petersburg.
St. Petersbur, Oct. 4, — Two mili-
tary dirigible ballloons cruised at the
seine time above the city to -day. The
combined evolutions that lasted for.
more than one hoar attracted the gaze
of thousands of people. A third dirigi-
ble" balloon will be completed in a few
days. One of the airships is of the
Ilepublique type, while the other its
Ttnssian. The Government has begun
a series of trials with a military biplane
resembling the Wright machine.
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