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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZurich Herald, 1916-12-01, Page 7NOTES AND COrtrIENTS The German papers proclaimed that they wore "bleeding France white" hi their attacks upon, Verdun. This was difficult to understand, since the Germans must have lost a much larger proportion in their attacks upon forti- fications then the French who defend- ed them did. While France has few- er men than Germany, yet the dispar- ity of losses would, it seems, more than eqaalize in the bleeding process. The same controversy comes up as to the operations on the Somme. It is unquestionable that the war has now come to prolonged "bleeding white" of both sides, The Germans have been reporting immense losses for the British, with comparatively small ones by the Ger- mans. This has forced the British to give an official statement of their losses in the four months of opera- tions on the Somme. In place of their having lost, as the Germans as- sert, more than 1,000,000, they say that their total losses for the four months were 414,202. This is a stag- gering number, but the Germans must have lost many more. Owing to the superioeity of the British artillery, their tactics have been to destroy everything in front by a hail of pro- jectiles that reached every square foot of ground. After tnis had gone on thoroughly the infantry advanced to take possession of the devastated sec- tor. The Germans made trernendou counter attacks to recover the ground1 which must have been immensely de structive. They had to encounter th terrific fire of the British artillery t which their own artillery mild no make a successful response. Th British artillery destroyed both th German artillery and the asaulting in fantry. The British claim that thei proportionate losses have been stead ily decreased since August. In Au gust they lost 127,945, a daily averag of 4,127 while in September they los 119,549, or a daily average of 3,800 No official report has come from Ber lin as to their losses. The probe bilities are, however, all on the side of Germany "bleeding white" much faster than the French and British. Germany can hardly hope to prove that Russia began the war by exhum.. ing a Russian order of 1912 to the ef- fect that Rusian mobilization was "a proclamation of war against Ger- many." Admitting its authenticity it has no more to dowith the case than the flowers that bloom in the spring. In 1912 the Balkan com- plications had brought Russia and Austria to the verge of war. The conflict was finally averted by the ef- forts of France and England, but Ger- many was backing Austria, just as she did two years later, and it was inevit- able that Russia should prepare for a possible war with Germany too. In 1914 Russia also mobilized as a me- asure of velf-defense, but the Czar showed his good faith by the proposal to refer the dispute to The Hague, pro- mising eieenwhile to hold back his troops. Austria was willing to debate the mutter, but Germany refused every seges,estion of compromise. These are the plain facts of history, revealed in official documents, and there is no disputing them. e1s e 0 e_ r _ e t 1 c h e b t b b _ 1 a HARD WORKING WOMEN Will Find New Strength Through the Use of Dr, Williams' Pink Pills. It is useless to tell a hard working woman to take life easily and not to worry. Every woman at the head of a home; every girl in offices, shops and factories is subjected to more or less worry. These cannot be avoid- ed. But it is the duty of every wo- man and every girl to save he strength as much as possible, and t build up her system to meet unusua demands. 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Construction Work Rapidly Approach- ing Completion. One of the greatest of the achieve- ments of the Canadian Pacific Rail- way is the Connaught Tunnel. This great work—through the lofty Mount MacDonald—amongst the Selkirk Mountains, is nearly six miles long and double tracked. The excavation has ben mode at a cost of over $12, 000,000 to the great transportation company. But the C.P.R., which has spent from $25,000,000 to $35,000,000 per annum on the development•ofethe West previous to the war, does net even in times of a conflict affecting the greater part of the world, spare expense where the public convenience makes an urgent demand, The open- ing of the tunnel will greatly facili- tate traffic, will open a new route, and will do away with many miles of snow sheds. The Connauht Tunnel will give the Canadian Pacific the lowest grade of any transcontinental railway running b through the Selkirk Mountains. It a was bored in less than three years f under the supervision of Mr. J. G. i Sullivan, Chief Engineer of Western T lines, and it is claimed that no un- dertaking of similar diniensions was a ever completed in such a short time. In the excavation of the tunnel many engineering difficulties had to be over- m come. But mighty rocks gave way and the rootsof a gigantic mountain is crumbler before the advance of hu- man skill. At various points along o the pass there is an eighteen inch concrete wall lining. During the recent trip to Western w Canada, Lord Shaughnessy, accom- panied by Chief Engineer Sullivan, es took a tour through the tunnel Lord n Shaughnessy was well pleased with f what he saw. The construction work is now rapidly approaching completion f Two miles of steel rails have yet to be laid on one side of the track. It is expected that the formal opening will take place during the first days of December. Since its inception the C.P.R., it is reckoned, has spent over co $200,000,000 in the development of w the West. The latest expenditure is h as popular as any that had previously been made. When His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught and party took a trip through the tunnel on July 17th, the Duke expressed in eloquent words the gratification it gave him to be asso- ciated with the pioneer work of the Canadian Pacific, and he compliment- ed the company on the splendid strides it was making in the develop- ment of the country. Then His Royal Highness, baptising the new work, christened it the Selkirk Tunnel. Some weeks later, at the request of Lord Shaughnessy, His Royal Highness consented to' have the tunnel called after him. Henceforth it is to be named the "Connaught Tunnel,” a fitting compliment to the excellent services which the Duke of Connaught gave to the Dominion during his term es G nv ern or -G en e r al . SPY IS PRODUCT OF PRUSSIANISM ESPIONAGE AN ATTRIBUTE OF CHARACTER. "Kultdr" Now Turns Its Attention to United States as Next Enemy. IX Thomas Curtin, continuing his series of articles in the London Times on what he observed in ten months he event in Germany, writes of "Spies and Semi -spies." He says: "Spying is just as essential an in- gredient of Prussian character as conceit, indifference to the feelings of others, jealousy, envy, self-satis- faction, industry, inquisitiveness, cruelty, imitativeness, materialism and the ther national attributes that will occur to those who knew Prussia as distinct from the other German States. "Prussian men and women hardly know the meaning of the word 'pri- vate,' and as they have Prussianized in greater or less degree all the other states of the empire they have insured to Germany publicity as to the gtate of a man's business and for- tune. Past Masters in Spying. "The British or American boy or college student who spies or sneaks is not popular, and is apt to receive what he deserves, All this is re- versed in Germany, where an en- tirely different moral code prevails. With these elements in their char- acter it is natural that the Germans should be past masters of the art of espionage. "It does not follow that they are equally successful in the deductions formed from their investigations of foreign matters. But they are so egotistical, so fond of making re- ports, so fond of seeing things from only their own point of view, that while they may be successful in obtaining possession, by spying, by purchase or by theft of the plans say, of a new battleship, they ar unable to form an accurate estimat of the character and intention of th people upon whom they may be spy ing. "Their military spying is believe to he perfect, but is marred occa sienaliyaby. the 'contempt .they fee for other nations in military mat ters. I presume there is not much difference in the system of the vari ous nations, except that German military spying probably is more thorough. System of "Sowing" Abroad. "The system of `sowing' Germans n foreign countries, as I have heard t called in Germany—that is, get- ing them to neutralize, was begun y Prussia prior to the war of 1866 gainst Austria, and was so success- ul under Moltke and Bismarck that t was developed in other countries, hus while comparatively few French- men, for example, are naturalized broad, German residents go through he form just as suits their particu- ar business or the German Govern- ent's, double nationality being re- srded as a patriotic duty to the atherland. "There are as' a rule three schools f German espionage in other coun- ries—those attached to the embas- ies, to the consulates, and those working individually. They have no onnection with each other, but for - mrd their reports • direct to Ger- iany. There is a fourth class of airly well paid professional spies, en and women alike, who visit oreign countries evn.1- letters of in- troduction and atteed conventions of scientific, military and industrial congresses. They receive from $200 to $500 monthly pay. "Many semi -spies in the German mmercial,. musical and theatrical orld are from their point of view onest workers, enthusiastic for Ger- an kultur. They recently fastened pon England because the Germans r many years have been taught to gard this country as their next op- nent. They are now as industrious the United States as they were in ngland before the war, because those ermans who think the war has been on believe the United States is their xt enemy." Has been Canada's favorite yeast for over a quarter of a content. 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With the brisk inquiry for Canadian poultry from Great Britain, it is ex- pected by exporters that the demand for well -finished, good quality stock will be very keen during the corning winter. Besides, there will be a good demand for home consumption. The price for well -finished birds continues firm, but with so much poor stock ar- riving wholly unsuited for either stor- age or export, many buyers have re- cently reduced their quotations for all low grades. The presence of pullets and young fowl has also been noted in many ship- ments. This is most unfortunate con- sidering the price of eggs. The very firm prospect for the profitable mar- keting of all poultry products points, to the necessity of conserving in every possible way all suitable laying and breeding stock. Unless this is done, there will be but little poultry left in a short time on the farms in the cen- e tral eastern portion of the country. to Even though feed is scarce and high, it would pay farmers well to finish the birds before offering them for d sale and spread their deliveries over a longer period. Current receipts to date have con -1 1 sisted mainly of live poultry. The season is now sufficiently advanced, however, to warrant more liberal shipments of dressed poultry. In , light of the fact that there will be a considerable movement of Canadian poultry to Great Britain, it is of the utmost importance that all poultry killed.on the farms, in addition to be- ing well -finished, be properly killed and dressed. The British market, in fact, all large markets prefer poultry bled in the mouth and dry picked While killing by dislocation may be preferred by some, the presence of blood in the neck and the resultant discoloration make it unsuitable for storage or export purposes. Proper and complete bleeding is es- sential. Sometimes the arteries of the neck are not completely severed, the bird fails to bleed properly, with the result that the carcass takes on a reddish appearance. With proper at- tention to details, a useful reputation for Canadian poultry can be estab- lished on the British market this year, It is of the greatest importance, therefore, that all poultry marketed be well -finished, well bled and dressed and packed in the most attractive manner possible. INEW USE FOR FALSE LIMBS. Soldier Packs Luggage for Week -end NV, COrdelia, n barrebnaker isn't aIs wee's a bung -ler. u f o re p in E G w ne Fire Pail Protection. Useful articles to have on the ferns are buckets of water properly distri- buted around the barn. 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