2 re hi t fa : : 12 PAGES YEAR 83, NO. 300 tt wy og - Daily 15 KINGSTON, ONTARIO, TUESDAY DECEMBER 26, 1916 PAGES d SECOND SECTION SUBS CAUSE A GRISIS HON. JAMES M. BECK CONDEMNS THE PRESIDENT'S STAND. « Prominent American Citizen Holds That Ambassador Bernstorft Should Be Given His Passports, and Compares His Country's at- titude to the Gallant Stand Taken by Norway and Holland, N. JAMES M. BECK, form- erly Assistant Attorney- General of the United States and a lawyer of in- ternational repute, is of the opinion that the recent sctivity of the U-53 in American waters was a direct de flance of the American Government, and he holds that if Président Wilson | keeps his word he will be obliged to ve Ambassador Bernstorff his pass- ports. President Wilson has no in- tention, however, of handing Bern- storff his passports, for it has been semi-officially announced that the ' Administration did not consider the action of the U-53 illegal. Mr. Beck points out that in the last note Mr Wilson sent to Germany he did comn- sider just such operations illegal and inhuman, for he insisted that Germany "'sbould now immediately declare in effect an abandonment of its present methods of submarine warfare against passenger and freight-carrying vessels." But Ger- many has not abandoned its me- thods; it has indeed applied them on the very doorstep of the United States. J In some respects the sinking of the Stephano, as described by Mr. Beck in an article to The New York Tribune, was one of the most out- rageous acts perpetrated by any Ger- man submarine. This vessel was on her way from Halifax to New York, carrying 94 passengers, including women and children, and a crew of 67. She carried no contraband, and was not bound for a belligerent port. Many of the passengers were Ameri- cans. ing, October 8, the Stephano was hailed by a German submarine, and ordered to immediately put her passengers and crew in the lifeboats as a torpedo was about to be launch- ed. The sea was still rough, after a recent storm, and in the darkness the passengers were obliged to climb down the rope ladders to the rocking lHfeboats. They left behind them their personal possessions, and were obliged to take their chaheces in small boats 60 miles from land. Then the Stephano was sunk? As it happened, American desjroyers were on the scene and picked up the passengers after they had been in the boats about half an hour. / Had the American war (vessels not been present it is by no|means improbable that some of the ph- ano's passengers might have died of exposure before the lifeboats were able to make land. Did the com- mander or thé" fn submarine calculate upon the assistance that would be given by the American war vessels, and would he have re- frained from launching his torpedo if these vessels had not been present? Mr, Beck says that if the sinking of the Stephane would have been unjus- tifiable but for the proximity of the American destroyers, then it follows that the presence of these vessels made it possible for the Germans to sink the Stephano. He adds: "To prostitute the American navy by making it a mere auxiliary of Ger- man submarines ought to be un- thinkable." Mr. Beck says that the American commanding the Ericsson ought to have notified the German submarine commander that his busi- ness was to protect American lives, and that he would fire on the sub- marine if she attempted to sink the Stephano. He contrasts what the pusillanimous action: United States with that One of the vessels sunk by the U-53 being a Dutch vessel, the Dutch For- eign Minister immediately announced that he expected the German Gov- ernment to disavow the deed and to tender reparation for an "absolutely unjustifiable act." Holland has also promptly forbidden the entrance of belligerent warships to her ports ex- copt under stress of weather. Fol- lowing the exploit of the U-53, Nor- way, also & small nation, but a proud one, issued an edict which forbids any submarine from crossing ber three-mile limit except it remains upon the surface of the water and flies its flag, This action on the part of Norway has greatly incensed Ger- many, 'who contends that the edict can affect only German submarines, and is thus an unneutral act. Nor- way, however, remains firm, and may yet be called upon to fight for her rights, : * Not the King. When the King was in Scotland recently he promised to review a brigade. 4 last minute, however, his Majesty was forced to cancel the engagement, and a local notability substituted; but the the affair thought it to notify ticket pur- royalty would not be he - considers of the a small boy who was to part in the parade came along & request for two tickets for He was told of the dis- in store for them, > It's no the King and mither are comin' see--it's me!" At 8 o'clock on Sunday even- | of Holland." ON NATIONAL SERIE BISHOP BIDWELL SPOKE ON THIS SUBJECT ON SUNDAY. Trumpet Now (alls Us Separted as We Have Been, To One Supreme And United Effort--How to Meet Call for Systematic Action. At St. George's Cathedral, on' Sun | day morning, Bishop Bidwell dealt | with the question of National Ser- ! vice, ' Preaching from Nehemiah, IV, 19-20; the Bishop after reading Sir R. L. Borden's appeal to the citizens of Canada, said that the picture pre- sented in the passage from which | the text was taken, was of a people mobilised as one man, to repel the foe attacking them, and nerved in their efforts by their firm belief that a righteous God would assist them. The words were an inspiration to us, now that we have in deadly earnest, |to face the crisis comfronting us. For two and a half years, the tre- ! mendous effort needed against an enemy organized and prepared in every detail, had not been fully real- ized, even in England, and less so in Canada, for obv'ous reasons We had passed through the various stages of over-confidence, followed by bewildered disappointment, al- | most sinking into apathy, But Epg- | land was awake now, and please God Canada would soon be also. | For let us face facts. Canada is involved in this crisis just as much |as England. It is folly to say that | this is England's war, because Can- ada had no voice in Imperial policy. | We have never yet as a nation, asked | for such a voice. We have preferred | hitherto GYtet the British Govern- j ment carry jthe burden of the Em- | pire's defence, and under that pro- { tection, have turned our attention | to developing our country's resourcs | es, spending little or nothing on de- | fence, -but relying upon the British | [ieee as our safe-guard. But when this war broke out, threatening the | Empire's very existence, it was clear | that we could not stand aloof, for we are an inseparable part of that | Empire, And what we have done fully entitles us, as the English | Prime Minister implied the other | day, when he stated that an Imperial | conference would soon be called, to | a voice in Imperial policy in the fu- ture. We had not earned any such right before; we are earning it, and shall have it, now. But we must and will prove our claim up to tne hilt; Let us make no mistake; this war, begun for righteousness' sake has developed into one for our very life. We are contending for the pre- servation of our Empire, and all it stands for. Shall not Canada then strain every nerve for her very life: Such an effort needs real co-oper- ation of every citizen. We must be content no longer with attending and enjoying entertainments for the Red Cross and kindred objects, or even applauding eloquent speakers at re- cruiting meetings, and think tbat. is all that is required of us. As things are now, we see around us unex- ampled prosperity. The war is very far off, and only a minority are touched by personal losses. But this state of things cannot continue. We must one and all combine, co-oper- ate, make sacrifices as'never before. Have you read the very grave words of Lloyd George, who does not hesitate to speak of our mistakes and failings during the past two years and a half. Sir William Robert- son too, when unveiling a stone { crpss erected at Bradfield College in | England where I was educated as a | boy, as a memorial to 159 former | pupils already fallen in t war, out lof the 1,200 who are serving, said that "success invariably goes to those | who show the greatest determina- | tion, and can best set their teeth, | and he did not mean only our sailors | and soldiers, but the people at home | from the highest to the lowest. To look foward to the future with con- fidence we must do the right thing at the right time. He felt sure that the whole Empire, both men. and women, was fully ready to make any further sacrifice, and to meet any further demands that its' leaders told it were necessary. in order ultimately to achieve complete victory, and to secure that the supreme sacrifice made so gloriously and so honorably by the best part of our manhood shall not have been made in vain." Our leaders have made, as a first step toward that organization which alone can make the assistance we give fully effective, a request for full information to be returned on: a card of 24 questions by males be- tween 16 and 65 with a view to or- ganizing scientifically our resources in man powej for national service. It may seem a much smaller step than some would like to have seen taken. But at least let us trust them and treat the matter as one of great importance, If these questions are disregarded and nothing comes of it, then it will be a national dis- grace. Whereas ready compliance | will show our leaders that they have the people behind them prepared and anxious to co-operate in what- ever may be thought necessary for playing our part in this life-and- death struggle of the Empire. ¥ friends, the time for talking is end- cs £ Eedarsi it ! may, I say, HARD, DIRTY JOB, BUT GOOD FOR $15 A WEEK. Women workers on munitions are earning good money, particularly in Scotland, which has fGrnished a large number of sturdy women for this work. working at a cutting machine, making faggots. $15 a week. rr a A selves under the ruthless slaver we shall not choose we can never be deaf youngest and de have gone forth our sake, and wh blood calls to 1 and voices not for which they s selves, We call, for we cor with all its faul ideals of freedor and mercy, whi ha er to oppose to t oppression. The trumpet calls us, separated as we been, to one supreme ted effort for the great cause for which we on behalf of which we appeal to God no mere national Deity, but the God of the whole univ the God Infinite Justice Infinite Love, Inf ite pity, whose laws of justice, love and pity we Dhave seen outraged of late, e fight for us and in H time grant us the victo sure feared sound now ave of JO ON CHRISTMAS DAY SOLDIERS HAD A ROYAL TIME; GRAND DINNERS THE The Patients in the Hospitals Were Given Splendid Entertainment and the Orphans Had no Time for Re- gret. Christmas for the soldiers is big day as to civilians and through out the garrison, on Monday, the holiday spirit prevailed at its height Of course the really big event was the dinner in the various barracks and in every case it was opened by a visit from Brig-Gen. T. D. R ming, general officer commanding who was greeted in a deserved way for his interest in the soldiers' fare. The general visited every barra in the garrison.,and in conipan) Col. G. Hunter Oglivie, A:A.G., other staff officers found 'ever possibly being done for the happiness of the men. There was not a full attendance but those who were here thoroughly enjoyed the great pre- as lem- We | | as people we r | but such was certainly not the case | postcards. lows: T y anny and | Our photo shows a woman 8he is paid » for the big event. It might be thought that the sol- diers wculd t get as much to eat uld in their own homes tions r on Monday. A sample menu given the Depot le Drydock Barracks. i was on the bill-of- was nicely printed on The menu was as fol- dressing, cranberry », potatoes, Vegetables, plum- « pies, apples, oranges, n grapes, toast, tea, cof- hocolate and cider. es in the different bar- iitable decorated with and evergreens and pre- sight was ihle fa which fest a'festive At Rockwood Hospital yckwood Hospital held a suitable ation and the 575 patients had a royal time The halls and wards were prettily decorated and in each ward there was a Christmas tree. Every patient received The big dinner was served at and was cheice agd delectable. V On Sunday morning Prof, Wallace officated at a Christmas service when the Rockwood choir and J. M. Ban- kier gave vocal selections, \ At St, Marys on-the-Lake. Mary's-on-the- Christmas at St. Artillery | Every- | | | Lake was a big event for almost 100 | children They waited patiently from early morning until 10 o'clock for the arrival of Mrs. Henry Smith, who distributed all kinds of good things At no other institution was more genuine pleasure than hat shown by the children at this orphanage, The friends of the home this year were even more generous than before and the ladies of the Or- phans' Guild provided sweets and toys, The public even gave more than encugh for the splendid dinner and there was not a kiddie who could find time to regret being alone in the world The room where the prese were distributed by Mrs. 3 and ladies of the Guild was prettily decorated for the occas- ion. Three masses were conducted ¢arly Christmas morning. other At Hotel Dieu, It was a.sad Christmas for the A A A a A NAA tA AN a present. | dinner, Joon | with musical selections. ! patients of the Hotel Dieu when they realized that in the Chapel were the remains of their greatest friend, the Mother Superior. In memory of her the usual celebration was cancelled, except for the usual mass held in the morning. The remains were convey- ed to the Chapel about noon and were visited by many during the hol- iday. At The House Of Providence, There w9re three masses .'cele- brated at the House of Providence on Christmas day by Fr. Duffus and Fr. Hanley. Almost 200 men and women celebrated the big event in a royal manner with much extras to keep alive the holiday spirit. The halls of the buildings were decorated and the dining rooms were also elab- orately planned. For breakfast the patients were served extras and at noon the big dinner was one of the best in the history of the institution. At Infants' Home, The "kiddies" at the Infants' Home had a jolly time on Christmas Day. In addition to the special din- ner, thére was a Christmas tree, and Santa Claus was on hand with a [lib- eral supply of new toys for the little tots, who enjoyed themselves to the limit. Candies were also distributed and the matron and her staff did everything possiblé to make the day a pleasant one for the children. At Orphans' Home, The good ladies who helped on the good work at the Qrphans' Home assisted the superintendent and the matron at this institution to make Christmas Day a bright and happy | one for all the children. They served a special dinner, and it is needless to state that the chil- dren did ample justice to all the good things provided. The annual Christ- mas. tree and entertainment was held on Thursday, and the Christmas festivities were much enjoyed. At General Hospital, All the patients who were well enough to partake of the good things were provided with a Christmas din- ner at the General Hospital, and dur- ing the day members of the Board of Governors, in additign to many citizens; paid a visit to the institu- tion and assisted in making the day a bright one for the patients. The hospital was gaily decorated. At The Jail. The prisoners at the county jail are never forgotten on Christmas. Jailer Corbett always looks well af- ter this matter, and as a result of his_ efforts all the prisoners had a good Christmas dinner. During the day members of the Salvation Army held a special service at the jail. At The "Pen." At the penitentiary the inmates were served with their Christmas Turkey is not on the bill-of- fare, but choice meat, pork takes its place, and it was a splendid dinner the prisoners enjoyed... To-morrow afternoon, the Christmas festivties will include. the singing of carols PAY INITIAL DIVIDEND Common Stock on a Four Per Cent Basis. Toronto, Dec. 26.--Another div) { dend announcement of interest to the holders of Canadian securities was that the board of the Provincial Pa- per Mills Company, which met and declared an initial quarterly divi- dend of 1 per cent on the company's $2,481,300 common stock. The Provincial Paper Mills Co. which has started dividends on its common stock at the rate of 4 per cent per annum, is expected to show earnings at the rate of from 12 to 15 per cent for the year ending De- cember 31st. The preferred divi- dend has been maintained contin- ously for a long period Over and above it the company had been earning a surplus of about 4 per cent per annum. This surplus has increased rapidly in the current year under the high prices for paper. Increase Capital, Montreal, Dec. 26.--Anno¥nce- ment is made of the increase in'the capital stock of the Dominion Copper Products Company from $1,000,000 to $3,500,000. The company, which is one of the successful subsidiaries of the Dominion Bridge Company, | started with a capital of $400,000, | $1,000,000. u | the Bridge Company is the Montreal to of | which was increased in August Another subsidiary Ammunition, with a capital of only | $300,000, and it has been intimated | | for some time past that a consoll- | of the U., 8S. Rubber Co,, in an inter- ! view, gave it as his opinion that the dation of the Ammunition and the Copper Products Company is under consideration. U. 8S. Rubber's Earnings. New York, Dec.26.--C6lonel Colt, earnings of the United States Rubber Company this year would be at least as good as a year ago, when some- thing over 10 per cent was shown for the $36,000,000 common stock after dividend requirements of the preferred issue. 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