The Daily News. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1915. THE FORD PEACE MISSION.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 December 1915, Page 4

The Daily News. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1915. THE FORD PEACE MISSION.

Henry Ford, of motor car fame, who is now much in the limelight as a pacificist, is either a fool or a knave. He has conceived the idea of chartering and fitting up a vessel to convey a party of American pacificists to Europe to ''get the boys out of the trenches by Christmas time" ami ''frame terms of peace, based on justice for all, regardless of the military situation." He is a fool if he thinks any action of American pacificists,- or any other brand of pacificists, can have the slightest influence with the Allies, who have undertaken to free civilisation of the most hideous menace with which it has ever been confronted.. Peace, as things stand, is an impossibility, so far as the Allies are concerned. Those who preach peace at this juncture are no friends of Britain or her Alli'es. The enemy has to be completely crushed and made to pay for his terrible crimes. The enemy's belief that smaller nations have no rights and that only the big nations are fit to live and rule must be shattered for all time. To agree to peace terms now is the very thing Germany wants. To her it would mean securing breathing time for a fresh onslaught on one of her neighbors again, most probably Britain. Germany has done her worst; she has reached her maximum efl'ort. She cannot sustain the strain, in men or finance. And she knows it. Hence the desire for peace. The Germans are as cunning us they are unscrupulous. They lmve shown their cunning before and since the yar; before the war in subsidising British newspapers and agitators in opposing military training (which would have given us an army making impossible IGerman murderous agression), and in working up plots against British rule in South Africa, India, Egypt and elsewhere, in preparing throughout the world for her grand coup, which, thank God, has failed, and since the war in causing internal strife in Britain and other Allied countries, "squaring" Bulgaria and Greece and dragooning Turkey into taking sides witli her; and now, when she seeq how her plans have been unset by the marvellous revivication of

the French, the tenacity of the Russiaus, the bull-dog determination of Britain and the hard fighting of the Italians, she is getting her agents to work to prepare the way for peace. The cable affirms that German societies arc behind Henry Ford's talk, and for that reason President Wilson has refused to identify himself with it. Whether this ■is so or not, the Allies are not likely to give him any hearing, especially after his attitude over the recent Allies' loan in America. According to reports which appeared in American and English papers, lie threatened to close' his personal and business account with any bank tha't participated in the loan, not merely because lie thought the security bad—fancy characterising British Imperial bonds as bad!—but because the whole transaction encouraged militarism, and "connected American people with the war," and lie expressed 'the opinion the beat" tiling that could happen would be for the European nations to go bankrupt! They would then, lie said, be forced to stop fighting. The editor of the Dunedin Star (Mr. Mark Cohen) was recently in the States, and in the course of a long article on tlie American attitude towards the war, he publishes the following statement made by Henry Ford, the great apostle of peace:—

If I find any banks in which my company or myself have deposits participate in the proposed loan I shall immediately close our accounts. I won't have any part of my personal funds or of the Ford Company's funds, directly or indirectly, aiding the flotation of this ioan. If I had my way I would tie a tin can to this joint Anglo-French Commission and chase it back to Europe. One of my strong objections to this loan is that the foreign Commissioners are trying to put over a huge loan without putting up real security. Why, do you know who is back of this loan proposition, and is making every effort to win its favor with the American people? It is the militarist, who sees big profits in the scheme. The British war loan is dan|gerous, because it will connect tlio American people with the war. It is hardly to be expected that a nation with its pocket-book at stake can remain peaceful. If England wants the money, why doesn't she bring the American securities she holds over there and sell them?

Mr. Coheu goes on to say that following this extraordinary outburst, which was neither denied nor explained by Mr. Ford, his action was severely criticised throughout Canada, where economic pressure was at once exerted ag,ainst his motor manufacturing interests. In other words, a boycott was instituted. Mr. James Couzens at once resigned the vice-presidency any| general managership of the Ford Company in the United States, whereat the National Committee of the Navy League of the United States 011 October U sent this telegram to Mr. Couzeus:—

The Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of the Navy League of the United States have instructed roe to convey to you their thauks and congratulations for your courageous and high-minded action in severing your eohnection with the Ford Motor Company. Because of public interest in Mr. Ford and the publicity which attaches to his actions and opinions, it i 3 important that the public should know that he stands practically alone in his opinion that disarmament will serve the cause of peace as a policy for this nation. This cannot be better demonstrated than by the action of a clearthing, patriotic member of his own industrial family, such as yourself, in severing business connections with the company you have done so much to make sueessful, rather than lend the endorsement of passive assent to Mr. Ford's dangerous and illusory doctrines of national policy. In these critical times, when the existence of our Empire is at stake, when we are sacrificing life and treasure without stint, those who are not with us are against us, and now Henry Ford, after doing his best—or worst—to defeat the Allies' loan, has the effrontery to plan a campaign of pacificism to Europe! No doubt he will be accorded a warm welcome by the Germans and their neutral friends, but from the Allies he can expect what he deserves, "the boot," powerfully administered. To talk of peace at present is madness. All our sacrifices would be wasted if ;the Germans were allowed to cry o!V and go back to their country to prepare for the next onslaught. The Allies cannot discuss terms with murderers. The Allies will impose their own terms when the time comes, no matter how long that may be oil' and how great the sacrifices demanded, and they will not deviate from their course for a million Henry Fords, whose commercialised mind is incapable of realising and appreciating what is really behind the. unconquerable resolve of the Allies. The Allies are fighting the battles of humanity, to free America as well as the rest of Europe from the tyrannical, brutal domination of the Tuctons, and whilst they are fighting and suffering and dying in this noble cause, Henry Ford and the rest of the American manufacturers nre reaping huge financial proiSis. Not content, some of them, like Ford, must go out of it-heir way to injure and prejudice the cause of the Allies, and raise their unctions voices against the war and put forward impossible schemes of bringing it to an end. If they stretched out their hands to assist 'the protectors of humanity in their colossal task it would be more to the purpose. Failing this they might have the decency to keep a curb 011 their meddling tongues whilst the issue i 3 fought to the only conclusion acceptable to Britishers—the complete subjugation of the infamous Germans.

lost three million men—killed, disabled, or taken prisoners—and that her monthly loss is two hundred thousand. It is a simple sum in arithmetic to ascertain her losses should the war continue for another year. But it is not only the losses 011 the battle lield that have to be taken into account, and we know these are considerable items; there is the waste of stamina consequent on short rations and improper food; and there is the far greater waste occasioned by the continuous rushing of troops from one front to another, rendered necessary by Germany's desperate position. Added to all this is the intense financial strain, the burden of which is gradually crushing the main springs of the nation. It must be admitted that Germany at present exhibits marvellous vitality', and the railway facilities ait her command greatly minimise the wear and tear of her forces that would otherwise be inevitable, but every week whereby the war is extended takes a greater toil 011 Germany' than on any of the other Powers, and that she has hitherto accomplished so much shows how carefully the ante-war preparations were made. While Germany has been feverishly sending large masses of troops and munitions hither and thither and' spending both as if they were of no consequence, the Allies have been acting 011 the defensive, husbanding their resources, and only striking when and where absolutely necessary. The three factors that must determine the result of the war are men, money, and munitions. The Allies now possess a great advantage in each of these departments, and, what is more to the purpose, are only now attaining their strength, while that of the enemy is known to be on the wane. The Germans, however, have still great resources to draw upon, but they are the residue, not the pick. The Allies have certainly been large gainers by acting on the defensive, and their time is to come. Russia is reported to be preparing to put seven million men into the field next spring; This may be an over-estimate, but considering her vast population it should bo comparatively easy for her to provid* even a far larger force, without having to resort, to Germany's last expedient—calling out the old men and boys. Perfect as were Germany's plans for snatching world domination, they were upset by the unexpected happening. Instead of rapidly trampling underfoot each of the nations that were barriers to the fulfilment of her ambitions, she has had to move from one field of war to another in the hopeless endeavor to split up 'the Allies' forces and render them an easy prey to Teutonic machinations. The wearing out process is having its effect, curiously enough, just about the time that newspapers in Germany are being suppressed for alluding to shortage of food, as well as shortage of money and shortage of men. Probably much more destruction and devastation will be committed by the Germans, for they are still strong, but their strength will be on the ebb whil>! that of 'the Allies is as yet considerably below high water mark.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

A Sydney cablegram states that the price of Bread is to be reduced from 9d to B*d. The Bishop of Wellington held a Confirmation service at All Saints', Eltham, on Tuesday, when seven men and seven women were confirmed. The Telegraph Department advises that deferred cable messages for Italy or for transmission over Italian lines may now be accepted. A Sydney message states that the £45,000 raised in connection with Allies' Day has already been cabled to London for distribution in France, Poland, Serbia, and Montenegro. During November there were 20 births, 14 deaths, and 17 marriages in the district of the New Plymouth registrar (Mr. J. S. Medley). In itlie corresponding month last year there were 32 births, 13 deaths, and 13 marriages.

The Customs duties collected at the port of New Plymouth for the month of November amounted to £3734 4s Id (beer duty £B7 8s). The figures for the corresponding month of last year were £3545 6s and £BO 9s respectively. During thp past half-year the Napier Municipal electricity supply has shown marked improvement, the revenue having increased by £1701; in a similar period the tramways revenue has increased by £3OO.

An Auckland telegram reports that a fire in the storeroom of Donaghy and Co.'s twine works, Parnell, caused several thousand pounds' worth of damage, mostly to stock. This was covered by insurance in the New Zealand Insurance Company. Preparations have been made to deal ivith a large attendance at the afternoon tea stall at the Carnival to-day, but the committee is still in need of two coppers. Will anyone having a copper kindly send word to Mrs. Burgess or Mr. Dempsey this morning. Additional regulations under the War Regulations Act have been gazetted prohibiting the introduction of liquor into any military camp, and authorising a police sergeant to issue permits for the sale of firearms—Press Association.

The Tariki ladies have despatched tile following to the second hospital ship:—lol sheets, 100 pillow cases, 72 pairs pyjamas, 85 towels, 1 doz. yards of bandage cloth, 1 dozen face cloths, !) pairs of sox, 2 tooth brushes, and 1 Balaclava cap. The balance of their fund ( £3O 16s 4d) has been forwarded to the hospital ship authorities at Wellington. ,

BOILS AND CARBUNCLES. Boils begin as little pimples. If Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniiueut is well rubbed in at this time, they will disappear, and give you no further trouble. If a boil is developed, blood and matter must be squeezed out, and tl-e wound dressed with Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. Persons suil'ering from boils should rub the parts affected thoroughly twice a day with Dr. Sheldon's Magnetic Liniment. This will prevent the growth of a whole crop of boils. Price, Is 6d and 3s. Obtainable everywhere. Johnson Bros., New Plymouth, and Hancock, Chemist, Eltlmat

Mr. E. Cain, late storekeeper at Te Kiri, is one of the latest recruits for | the Expeditionary Force, In handing in his name he started he was willing to serve in any capacity required, was prepared to go without pay, to pay his own passage to and from any destination the authorities might like to send him. It would lighten the war bill if all" volunteers were imbued with the same spirit of patriotism.—Opunake Times. The New Plymouth High School concluded the competitions for the Schools of the Empire trophies yesterday, when the junior team fired their match for the Natal Shield. There was a strong west wind and fairly good light. The score made was excellent, and was within nine points of that of the senior team. The match was supervened by Captain Hartnell and Lieut. Clarke.

At the quarterly meeting of the Egmont Licensing Committee, held at Eltham yesterday, the granting of a permanent license to Mr. E. Stohr, Opunake, was adjourned owing to incomplction of building. Mr. G. AV. Taylor was granted a permanent license for the Central Hotel, Eltham. Transfers were granted- for tho Waimate Hotel, ,T. Bussel to B. L. Brown, and the Manaia Hotel, Alexander Johnston to Charlo l James Kirk.—Argus. A Wellington telegram says that at the Architects' Conference yesterday complaint was made by the Master Builders' Federation that the architects were adhering too rigorously to the condition of withholding the final payment on contrasts for the full period of 90 days for small jobs. It was urged by the conference that the size and nature of the work was immaterial, but the principle involved was most important. A resolution was passed declining a request for the modification of the conditions.

"Wowser!" said the Rev. Mr. Scrpell during his sermon at the Mastcrton Methodist Church on Sunday morning. '■'lf anyone uses this expression to you, ram it down their throats. I was travelling in the train the other day," he continued, "and heard an individual referring to someone as a wowser. I went up to him and said: "If you consider the person who absents himself from the racecourse, he who does not get drunk and lives a clean life, a wowser, then I am pleased to say I am one.' Hurl it back at them every time."

A lecture was delivered at the Y.M. C.A. rooms at Cliristchurch 011 Sunday afternoon by the Hon. Dr. McNab on "New Zealand in 1815 and 1915." The lecturer pointed out the similarity in conditions in 'the world's affairs in these two years. In ISIS Great Britain was fighting to crush Napoleon iu order to preserve the liberties of Europe. Today she was engaged on the same task, but against a different enemy, and with her former antagonists as allies. He traced the wonderful progress in New Zealand during the century, and said that the valiant spirit of those brave men who had faced danger and privation to establish the Dominion had descended to 'their sons of to-day. Already New Zealand had sent 40,000 soldiers to the front, but many more were required if this war was to be brought to the same successful conclusion as that which our forefathers waged a century ago.

Busy housewives are fast realising that it does not pay to sit down and make pillow cases when Horrockses' good size pillow cases can be "taught at the Melbourne's sale for Is a pair. Other bargains are 32in. white flannelette as lid per dozen yards and 36in. stout calico 5s lid per dozen yards.

Furniture purchased at Goodacre's is "life-time" furniture. Yon can order 'the suites for the new home from tliia firm with the utmost confidence of getting the beat quality. See the advertisement in this paper—better still, call and see some of Goodacre's furniture. When 'the superior workmanship is pointed out you will be thoroughly convinced that Goodacre's furniture is better furniture.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd., Stratford branch, wish to draw clients' attention to their llupmobile motor cars, which can be inspected at their show exhibit. For economy, reliability, and comfort, low cost of running and repairs, we are satisfied that no car a't present on 'the market equals the Hupmobile.

During the past seventeen years Stratford has progressed almost out of recognition, and no business has advanced with the town more than that of alie well-known firm of J. Masters and Sons, which was established then by Mr. .T. Masters. ,It is now notified that the business has been sold to a company, which will carry on under the style of Masters, Limited. The new company, as well as carrying on the general store business, will also handle the wholesale lines of the present firm.

By the enterprise of Professor Carwardine, a veterinary hospital has been added to the numerous institutions of Wanganui. The hospital, which is conveniently situated in Niblet Street, has compartments for the suffering animals. Dogs have a nicely arranged ward, where they are eared for, while horses have attention on a much larger scale. Warm and well ventilated loose boxes are provided, and there is an operating theatre, where, by pullies and other uppliancos, a horse is easily and painlessly handled. In fact, so easily are the appliances manipulated that Professor Oarwardine can, unaided, easily operate on a horse, while the animal is standing up. Medicines are prepared by Professor Carwardinjj for sheep, horses, dogs, cattle, birds, poultry, cats, and domestic pets on a description of the diieaso being forwarded to the hospital. The lion at •the local zoo had a particularly unpleasant experience. By some unknown means lie swallowed a fish hook, which lodged at the base of his tongue. Professor Carwardine found it necessary to chloroform the animal, with the result that it gained prompt and permanent relief.

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