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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1915

Page

2

Holland Reports Vast Hay Exports to Support War Horses

New York dispatch details three steamers loaded with hay and ongoing contracts from Canada and the United States to feed horses for England France Italy and other belligerents. Purchases include roughly 299,900 horses’ supply, with hay costs around 24 to 30 dollars per ton, shipments expanding alongside wartime needs and commercial interest.

United France United States Vra Britain Mary Yesterdas New York Italy England Fingland Fredind Canada Finland Intererere Procture Clendar Amel South Africa Japan Russia

Lion Kills British Soldier in German East Africa

Casualty list from German East Africa reports a British soldier killed by a lion during the advance. An officer recalls dangerous wildlife delaying operations as lions harassed camp, killed mules, and injured a sentry who later died from wounds. The report notes the animal was eventually killed.

Africa Massstream

Letters urge support for Blue Cross fund for war horses

Lucy Elphinstone Maitland appeals readers to donate to the Blue Cross Fund organized by Arthur J Coke for horse welfare. She notes four horse hospitals in Provins Troyes Vernon and Serqueux, asks for absorbent cotton bandages and rugs, and asks gifts to be payable to Arthur J Coke, secretary of Our Dumb Friends League and Blue Cross Fund.

Red Cross Fund Blue Cross Fund Arthur J Coke Pumb Animals League Victoria Street London Provins Troyes Vernon and Serqueux Blue Crown Fund Dumb Friends League Crossed Horse Hospital Lucy Elphinstone Maitland Park Ave New York

England In Haste To Win Porte Ahead Of Russia

English policy pushes expansion to secure empire before Russia can gain influence. The author criticizes prioritizing Suez and Transvaal over unity with France and Belgium, noting 250000 troops deployed abroad while Britain remains focused on property interests, including the Bosphorus.

England Porte Russia France Belgium Suez Canal Transvaal Johnny Bull

Should America Fight Germany Over Demands for Democracy

A reader argues that war would protect democratic rights and global peace, asserting Germany’s defeat would end its military monarchial regime and restore progress. The piece claims German Americans faced dislike in Germany and urges rapid war against Germany, noting Britain’s need of the US and the danger of Germany’s ambitions.

Germany France America

England and Germany Fear Calculation in Naval Power

Letter by Anthony Hope argues Britain relies on colonies and sea power, while Germany plans ground forces. It notes Canada’s stubborn naturalization fight, Boer War help from colonials, and warns British navy could threaten the United States if mobilized.

Anthony Hopes Washington Post Great Britain Germany Hope England Canada United States Eope South Africa

Denies Admiral Wilkes insult on Trent voyage claim

A 19th century letter from the Marquise de Fontenoy falsely alleges Admiral Wilkes faced an insult aboard the Trent and Mrs Slidell boarded the San Jacinto. The writer declares Wilkes never was on the Trent and Slidell never on the San Jacinto, citing Civil War naval records and official logs to refute the charge.

Wilkes Marquise de Fontenos Trent San Jacinto Charles Wilkes Shdell Marquise de Fontenoy Admiral Wilkes Slidell Cifiil

Reminder of required name and address for letters

The Post reiterates a long standing rule that all letters for publication must include the sender name and address. Writers may use initials or a nom de plume if they prefer, and the change will be honored.

Girard Glassil Tinworth Pine AOMAN Weman Boardwalk Atlantic New York Fos Aoy Washington Omuet Br Eppetort Saleamen Cody Nw Warrington Aino Maryland Virginia Reem SAIL Koma Park Columbia Columbia Kit Panama Ioana

Time for U S to resent affronts by the allies

A Richmond Virginia reader urges the editor to take a firm foreign policy stance against Allied insults to neutral shipping. The writer favors a bond issue of at least 100 million dollars to build battleships to protect American commerce and possessions and warns of future tensions with Japan.

England Uncle Sam Japan China Richmond

Exports rise cited with 1915 figures by Elijah Knotts

Eliijah Eh Knotts argues against neutral trade extermination citing Department of Commerce data for January 1914 and January 1915. He lists detailed export values for foodstuffs, manufactured goods, ready for consumption shipments, horses and mules, and country totals to Britain France Italy Netherlands and Europe, noting higher 1915 totals.

Mulhall Department of Commerce VSM British Isles France Italy Netherlands Europe Elijah EH. Knott

English Troops Courage Not Dependent on Songs

Editor J has read a letter by J C Cros comparing marching songs of England and Germany. He argues English soldier patriotism runs deep and is not fueled by song, noting songs like Tipperary only lift spirits, while courage comes from innate resolve. He contrasts French stirring hymns with English steadiness in battle.

J C Crosin England Germany Tipperary Cafe Chantant Tomay Tommy Howard Robertson

Brilliant men shun the smart set in America

Haitor Post notes the author of Memoirs of an Ambassador's Wife decries the lack of clever, brilliant men in American social life. She contrasts European society with Washington, citing Disraeli as a fashion leader and questioning whether the hen parties and stag breakfasts are truly American inventions.

Haitor Kansas Wilson McCormack Europe Washington America Disraeli Hougze of Commons Mr So-and-So Mra So-and-So Musnl

Attempt to Put a Million Men in Field Discredited

The letter criticizes Secretary Bryan and Mr Bryan for claiming an army of a million men, arguing such raw recruits cannot win wars. It cites Lord Kitchener and English training as a model, claiming the idea is absurd and unreliable. Signed by I Crandle, a veteran of the Spanish American War from Ashland, Virginia.

Mr Bryan Col Bryan Bryan Tiis Roosevelt Lord Kitchener England Ite War Department

US not owning the Dacia praised by columnist

Letter from Charles Powell questions whether the United States is better off without owning the Dacia. He argues that avoiding purchase of multiple Dacias spares taxpayers from funding crew and officers, calling the situation a relief rather than a failure, and notes it would be improper to taunt the ship's captain.

United States Charles Powell

Constitution Was Not Made By Or For White Race Alone

A letter by Mr Adriaans argues the Constitution was not exclusively white in origin or purpose. It cites colonial citizenship and the amendments Thirteenth to Fifteenth as transforming enslaved people into full citizens, asserting the framers included free colored Americans as part of the people.

United States Howard's Reports EH M Hewlett

Education fund for Bernard Shaw in US history sparks debate

Raymond Evans critiques The Post commentary on Bernard Shaw by proposing a fund to educate him in American history. He notes Shaw’s mid-Victorian views, cites his Alaska remark about Russia, and questions potential US annexation outcomes.

Bernard Shaw Shaw Alaska Rusia America Raymond Evans

Pope Frees Prisoners Exchange Arranged by Pope Benedict

Rome reports the Osservatore Romano says the pope arranged the exchange of crippled prisoners between France and Germany via Switzerland. The paper honors Bishop Hittmayer of Linz, who died of typhus contracted while visiting wounded Serbian soldiers.

Rome Pope Benedict France Germany Switzerland The Osservatore Romano Hittmayer Linz

Roumania Prepares for War With Triple Entente Ties

Paris reports Roumania may join the allies in April. A 250000000 pound loan from the Bank of England to Bank of Roumania backs a government pledge of common action. Minister Ionescu says Roumania must join the struggle, indicating a military buildup and reserves called for March 12.

Paris Vlake Ionescu Bucharest J J C Bratianu Great Britain France Russia Ionescu London England Houmania Matin Nicholas Misu Bank of England Bank of Roumania Roumanian Nance Commission Roumania

University Head Says China Trade Needs Bigger Navy

Dr Harry Pratt Judson of the University of Chicago told the Industrial Club that China would favor borrowing from the United States due to goodwill over the Boxer Indemnity fund and U.S. nonaggressive aims. He urged an American commercial marine and an adequate navy to protect and expand trade with China.

Chicago United States Harry Pratt Judson University of Chicago Industrial Club Hiesc Lang Judson China Rockefeller Rearch

War munitions exports double in five months

Government figures show arms and ammunition exports leaped during the first five months of the war versus the prior year. Cartridges led gains with exports valued at 1.79 million, while overall five month totals rose to 3.04 million in 1918 against 7.41 million in 1914, reflecting a sharp wartime surge.

Department, of Commerce

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