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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.” • s 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." II•• 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. A.' 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. in the Patrick AEROPLANES . .. ' CELEBRATE. Curtiss and Wright Fly Around Governor's Island Ira Ccinection With the Hudson - Fulton Celebration. • 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. • FLOODED OUT. Heavy Rains in Northern Maine Cause Daniage.1 s • 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. a -a 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. ..a 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. a o 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. ti