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Show 14 THE IS 'COME BACK' IN PRESENT CONGRESS AROUSES IRE r1 OF SENATORS ' " " '""u" n. in j. ; 1 Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Blakelee Accuses of Committee Postoffice Surrendering to Railroads REVIEWS BILL REPORTED TO PROVE HIS CHARGES Declares I v I ' l : v :. iii ir ! 1 - Mm WILLIAM WASHINGTON", fourth assistant postmaster general, told members of the Senate postoffice committee at a hearing today that lie believed their course in framing amendments to the V" f l ' .v Men's A 4i ill J "n iniiiiMiiin inches. Hemstitched edge and drawn work center.. All slightly soiled and mussed from display. Not a large lot. 2. Limit Annex. Stamped Towels, each, 9c. J White Pique, yard, 29c. weave in h 10-yar- Sold in full bolts Soft, sheer weave of Kgyptlan cotton.only. Full yard wide. Lim' it 1 bolt. Annex. " All made Dainty garments in tan or blue. Sizes 1 to 3 up ready for embroidering. Art Dept. years. Limit 2. Two styles of skirts white linens or white basket weave. Have pearl buttons, patch pockets and wide belts. Limit 2. Kconomy Basement. Women's Gauze weight Swiss ribbed vests 'with French band top. Regular sizes only. LimMain Floor. it 2. Embroideries, special, yard, Odd lot of fine embroideries Hose, 39c Out-siz- e Silk lisle or mercerized' cotSizes 9 to lOM. Limit 3 pairs. Main Floor. Black only. ton. - 39c. insertions. Kinds that have been and selling up to 75c a yard." Small lot, so come earlv. Main Floor. Children's Creepers, 8c. of Assorted lot creepers and dresses for the little tots. Cheaper than you would' pay to have one laundered. Limit 4 garments. Economy Basement. . ii 9 . . 66 1. Art Dept. Corset Cover Embroidery, 19c. Odd lot of fine embroideries formerly to 50c. Open and blind priced one or two headings. 18 Inches patterns; wide. Main Floor. Children's Dresses, 89c. Well made, stylish wash dresses of plain or fancy ginghams. Trimmed chambrays to contrast. Many with the high waist line. Your little girl will need them for vacation wear. Limit 2. Economy Basement. ' Boot Hose, 36c. k or 27x27. to For children from years. French lawns or barred dimity. All made up. Limit 2. Art Dept. Large assortment In white and striped With attached or detached colpatterns. lars. $1.00 and $1.25 grades. Second Floor. Fibre-sil- Limit designs. 21c. Stamped White Dresses, 1 7 Boys' Collegiate Shirts, 49c. Broken lines of better grades. All the wanted evening shades and white.. Limit 2 Economy Basement. pairs. . s Corset D You (4 Mrs. L. A. Belden, expert corsetiere from, the " and ROYAL WORCESTER factory, Avill be in our Corset Department from Monday, May 29, to Saturday, June 3, inclusive. She Avill reg veal the marvelous possibilities of these world-famocorsets, and demonstrate their absolute importance to every in fashion. .Avoman who would-b(Third floor.) i'rff figure-mouldin- GOOD GOODS Charge customers ma', on request, have their Monday and "Wednesday purchases posted to their Juno account, payable July 1. Visit our SANITARY Beauty Parlors Monday and have any scalp or facial treatment that you may consider if you are going to take a little trip or attend any social functions on Tuesday. Be patriotic and "throw Old Glory to the breeze' ' in solemn recognition of Decoration day. We have flags of all sizes, from the little bows to be Avorn on your coat to the large flag for your home and those sizes in between to place in the "City of the Dead." Store your furs in Walker's cold storage and protect them from moths, thefts and fire. plant Also have fur repairs made now at summer rates. We have opened a new department for "travel goods" everything you need in grips, suit cases, trunks, etc. Lowest prices for dependable goods. Special demonstration this week of "Omo" dress shields and other sanitary merchandise for summer uses. Demonstration in charge of a factory representative. AVatch for our ads in Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning papers. Visit our "Gift Shop" on the third floor for Graduation and Wedding Presents. , ce Easily BON-TON- -- ce all-line- n. Arc Invited. Conic. We close all day Tuesday "Decoration day" so make your needed purchases for an outing' trip," on Monday. . " Sizes Strictly worked style, perfectly to the body. Low neck, no shape sleeves. Crochet edge finished. Cuff knee. Regular sizes. Limit .3 suits. Main Floor. Established in 1859. Timely Store Talk , 21c. Stamped Centerpieces, 22x22 25c. fresh elastic. 'Strong, The genuine make of suspender that is most in Main Floor. demand. Limit 1 pair. Women's Union Suits, 55c. Child's Stamped Dresses, 19c. Women's Lisle Vests, 27c. Filled with floss and Covered with plain or fancy cretonne. Large size for porch Annex. chairs. Sell regularly at 65c. "President" Suspenders, The make. Second Floor. Good quality mercerized buck with hemmed or scalloped ends. Size 18x27 Inches. Limit 3 to a customer. Art Dept. Porch Cushions, Each, 48c. Black mercerized lisle with double garter top, heel, sole and toe. Regular sizes. Main Floor. Limit 3 pairs. Plain white or combinations of pink or blue. All sizes. Formerly sold at $1.50 and $1.75. welted effect, looks like corduroy. Heavywide. Sells regularly at 65c. Limit Yard 10 yards. Annex. Women's Lisle Hose, 39c. Girls' Middy Blouses, 90c. Pique, Yard, 48c. Wide-wal- e Plain or changeable taffetas, in wanted street shades, and blue Jersey top with broche flounce. Tucked and ruffled. Generous reduction from regular price. Third Floor. Bolt Long Cloth, $1.00. d Afternoon :y Silk Petticoats, $4.29. Bedford cord effect. Two Heavy sizes cords to select'from. Limit 10 yards to a customer. Annex. us ale 700 Sample Waists to Made to Sell From $10.00 $3.00 Monday, . Choice.. (None sold before. 10 a. m., None Reserved and None to Employees Until After Noon.) This big purchase Avas made by our buyer, who has just returned from New York. The very latest in styles. Materials mulls, lawns, marquesettes, voiles, orv gandies, laces, crepes de chine, taffeta, Georgette crepe, nets, point 1 'esprit and India silks. real lace 'insertion, tucks, Trimmings, frills, etc. Some with colored trimming. The colors are cream, navy, yellow; also white and black, andmany striped voiles. Eery size to 50. pussy-AvilloA- hand-embroidere- d, . . We reserve right to limit quantity to a customer. See the Big Window Displays. SOLD ON SECOND FLOOR ONLY. Monthj End'' Sale in Our Econo my E asemen -- . , : i t This Uui&, UU&V, UOWn-SiaiStore lias leatlircd a mimbPr of r&oont Lio- - enloc nnrl nnfnr-nllrwlrl Wa Q,irl LroVori lSvmc nf mwpliqmlisp nr in evidence all over the department. These clearance prices will give you an opportunity.' to. save, on many needed things just now. . rs t . v WOMEN'S SUMMER VESTS Rich- WOMEN'S WASH .WAISTS An un CHILDREN'S STAMPED DRESSES elieu or Swiss rihbed. Taped neck uerpricea purchase of new, or blue stylish tan: stamped-- ready Pink, and arm holes. Good quality In seco Spewaists silk and the wantSizes to i embroidering. cial value ed sheer wash materials.all Lace and 4foryears- Choice Jfc?C at trimmed, or emnroiaery CbQ embroidered. Price OC CHILDREN'S UNION WOMEN'S ThorSUITS STRAW HATS Plain or fancy straws, finished srarments of combed ODD LOT CORSETS In with riboughly Rood neck 20 sizes 19, bons. Good for vacation and tight knee. and 21 cotton, taped HeR-ula50c sold to only. . Formerly sizes only. Now very $1.00. much soiled from wear Choice Price fcOC display. Good for bathing uses at C1IILDI1B N'S U N DERMUS LIN S T3 C CHILDREN'S VESTS All sizes up to the lake Assorted lot of gowns, drawers, pet14 years. Summer weight, low neck, Choice JLt?C pantie-waist- s. and ticoats Sizes to 1 sleeveless. Splendid m 2 years i C03IIIING JACKETS ". . . lawns "3 Figured w in large floral patterns. Finished Choice values at JLrfUZC CHILDREN'S UNION SUITS Choice edges rr WOMEN'S of knee or ankle length. Good qual- Choice UNDERMUSLINS As... sorted lot of combinations, petti ity, well finished ODD SILK WAISTS Not'the new- coats and drawers. Former prices to Specially priced at but good values. Striped, out little soiled from styles, BOYS' WASH BLOUSES Medium est and dark striped patterns. Military plaid and (fancy silks. Nearly all handling Choice or sport collars. Sizes to 13 years. Choice ... "W. B." CORSETS Also other 4JL Regular price 25c: Broken lines grouped to ODD DRESS SKIRTS Broken lines makes. Special at a full range of sizes. Models and Panama clotli make MEN'S OUTING SHIRTS Tan khaki of cloth, khaki for slender, medium and CQ-f- ull "S Tl cloth. Sizes "for both men and boys. skirts. Just a small lot figures Choice mXZJ You will need them on your vacation While they last, choice.. SMALL. BEDROOM RUGS "Ka-tonIQ- - INDIGO PERCALE APRONS Made trip. Wonderful Avand velvets, values at jutes ninoea style, small patterns. erage size 27x45 inches.fibers. Most of MEN'S AND BOYS' NIGHT SHIRTS Trimmed with rick-rac- k figured braid. Regthem reversible "TfCfc. Clearance of a large lot of these gar- ular price 29c f Choice t?C ments that have become soiled and Special XXjO mussed. With or without collars SWEEPING SET All sizes In the Consisting of dust GIRLS' MIDDIES Plain white or cap and apron. Put up in sanitary with striped "ftsport collars in colors. lot Choice .... sealed package t0 5earS WOMEN'S CLOTH DRESS SKIRTS ftp SlC C3C OS WOJIEN'S WASH GLOVES Chamoisette and lisle. Mostly 'nat- ural, gray and tan. Short cloves. ciasp .style. Pair Long gloves, 16- button length. Pair .... BOA S' WASH SUITS Plain, tan. or blue and white stripe materials. 2- 15c 29c Well made. Sizes 2. to 7 OQ SATEEN PETTICOATS Small lot of these petticoats in high colors. Deep, flounces. Priced at less than pleated to make cost Choice VESTS WOMEN'S Summer weight, slight mill imperNO-SLEE- fects. Regular price 10c Special . - S4.69 OS 45 c d d IOC 97C 1f4 a" WO-MBN'- S7.89 S c 39 c v Jw one-piec- 3C .....S1.19 3 i DRESSES Well WOMEN'S SILK years.Per suit e dresses of taffeta made BOAS' CLOTH PANTS Made from and silk poplin. All wanted street short ends of men's clothing ma- shades. Good range oi sizes, for terials. Stripes and mixtures. Sizes merly priced to $9.98 4 to. 6. years choice only. Price wC Now, COATS A SPRING WOMEN'S BOAS' CLOTH CAPS Good for va- grouping of values formerly priced cation wear. Not much expense if to $3.98. Include golfines, mixtures and shepherd checks. All sizes in they lose them the lot Choice . CHILDREN'S PLAY SUITS Cow- Choice boy, Indian and squaw suits, mili- WOMEN'S CLOTH SUITS Grouping uniforms and baseball suits, of suits formerly priced - to $15.00. tary the with caps to match. Sizes Worsted checks, fancy plaids and latter 2 to 16 years color serges. All new styles Q3 C plain Choice . this season. Belted and flare mod els.. All sizes HOSE Mill seconds, but Choice will make Tan or blackgood bathing stockings. TAFFETA PETTICOATS Every shade in plain and two-ton- e Choice . 3C wanted effects.and shirred pleated WOMEN'S HOSIERY; Mercerized flounces. Ruffled, cut full New, hVi and cotton. 0rood, serviceable Very Special at 33& A Q tan or White. qualities. black, . JLsC MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS Some soiled Broken lines of skirts that formerly Complete from counter display. Good masold to $3.98. Some corduroys, others CHILDREN'S ROMPERS Plain or WOMEN'S SPORT HATS ninth Price . cloths in plain colors, plaids and combination colors. Sizes 2 to 6 crash, straw or satin. Fancy colors INFANTS' SOCKS Odds terials, well made and In neat patand ends of terns. All sizes. Former price 59c mixtures. A bargain if we have vour years. Good play suits and no child and white. Larsre assortment of some little a socks in 9c or good black and ever size. had of enough e CPU shapes Specially white. While the lot lasts O 1 OQ them. Price w "P choice Now, JTl Price at 1JL priced Choice, per pair Kconomy Basement. 0 soft-foote- ft CI f 'hLP - 59C ........ t fc5C 15c 1 OC ' L. D. S. SERVICES $203,180,000 ESTI3 LYTED COST OF 'WATCHFUL WAITING' POLICY The total cost in money not lives of the "watchful waiting" policy in 3fexico, beyim by former President Taft nnd continued by President Wilson, is estimated at $263,180,000, made up as follows: Claims against the Mexican government filed with the state department to cover property loss of Americans in Mexico and indemnities for death and per sonal injury of Americans duriner the revolutionary $2.10,000,000 period, estimated at Total cost of sending and ' maintaining army at Vera Cruz and on the Mexican border 0,000,000 Extra cost of outfitting ships, extra coal and provisions and other expenses above annual navy maintenance incident to sending fleet to Vera Cruz and returning American dead for burial 5.000,000 Cost of maintaining marines at Vera Cruz and outfitting transprts Salaries and expenses oC John Lind, Paul Fuller. YYill--iaPayard Hale and other personal representatives of President Wilson in Mexico Present punitive expedition, including .OOO.onO for motor tnieks. $100,000 ff,r aeroplanes and $4"0.00() for ." transportation Total 1,000,000 m 30,000 l.loO.OOO $2()..l 80,000 f From 1 to 4 p. m. Only. No Mail or Phone Orders. On Sale . White Linene Skirts, 89c. ItODKXni'IlG. William A. Rodenburg", veteran Republican congressman from' East St. Louis. HI., Is a "come back," not so well known perhaps as "Uncle Joe" Cannon, but almost as prominent In common the party's councils. In annual postoffice appropriation bil with a number of other Republican legin the landconstituted a surrender to railroad in islators he was defeated slide of 1912. but now that he Is back fluence. on he 19 frequently consulted by His declaration brought a storm of the top of his party. other leaders protest and counter charges of lobby MKXICO'S SILVKIl OUTPUT, inp from committee members. IJlaks It Is notable that with the report of Jee hotly defended his efforts to de in agreement between General Scott Oeneral operafeat the amendment into which the and tions in MexicoObregon the rise touching in silver bolted in fact, receded from the high price senators "were inquiring. No action in midweek. was taken, but an executive session of reached With the restoration of order and to property In the republic the committee will be held Monday to security there be a undoubtedly determine what course shall be pur or mining and on will a larger resumption scale than ever before. In 1914 the production sued. of the white metal in Mexico closelv Members of the committee declared approximated the output of the United States for the same year, which was they had been slandered by the official and Intimated that the The price, now higher than at anv since 1893 the since last latter might be brought officially to time summer being 50 peradvance cent is natural the attention of President "Wilson. In this coun stimulating and with theproduction Mexican mines in nor It Is understood Postmaster General ly try there will be a great operation Burleson's appearance before the com mai addition to the supply, as the United mittee will be sought later. Some een States and Mexico are the world's two New York great ators wish to aslc the head of the post-offi- 11 era IJ.producers of sliver. department whether he approves the action of his subordinate. 'IiTTUE FIRER. Dr. Oswald Rlchtpr. nrnfiso(ir rf Called to Explain Letters. Blakslee was called to explain let Dotanyin at tne University for Agrlcul iure or Vienna, propnesies mat as a ters he hal sent to the pastmasters of result his experiments with nettle several cities, urging them to commu- fiber Austria will become independent nicate with Congress protesting against of foreign cotton. The have the action of the committee In voting decided to organize andauthorities to prepare for for amendments to the postoffice bill, ine use 01 tne new material. In his efforts to separate the fiber of the nettle particularly with relation to the rural I'roiessor Jtichter used ammonia with mail service, which he directs, and to success, but high cost of this the railway mail pay feature. The method made theIt appear commercially committee had disagreed with recom unprofitable. Further experiments (so mendations of the department. Professor Kiehter said in a recent lecMr. Blakslee took full responsibility ture) have proved that the fibers may for actions which, he described In a be separatedthewith water. of lie has also statement to the effect that, based on simplified For this reason process he believesseparation. that the his own experience with postal affairs cultivation be found of nettles of three years and the advice of ex- profitable even In time ofwill peace. perts In the department, he had reached the conclusion that the amendments were bad. With that in mind, he said, greatest enemy unless you know It to he telegraphed, telephoned and wrote be true." "The office I hold." said Blakslee, to every one he rould to defeat them. not deny me the privileges of a "does ho whom asked Including postmasters, letter to the post to communicate with their patrons and private citizen. This as I a wrote masters private citizen. In His letter Congress. representatives Accused of Slander. declared the Senate committee had made a "complete surrender to the "In this letter," interrupted Senator railroads. Ilardwlck "you assumed Senator Martine asked on what he the positionvehemently, of a slanderer, attacking based that assertion. senators of the United States.'.' "On the bill Itself," replied Mr. Blaks"A "Not at all." Blakslee lee. "The railroads did not want pay slanderer Is one who assertsreplied. something based on space. They what they that is altogether untrue. Let me aswanted. They wanted annual weighing. sure you that my convictions were sinThey got it. There was a provision in cere. Regardless of the character of the House bill penalizing railroads the verbiage I used, I believe that the faOOo for not carrying the mails. The character of the legislation agreed raIIroad3 did not want it. It was strick- upon showed that the contentions of en out of the bill. There was a provi-Mo- n the railroads were accepted rather than for isldo service. The railroads did the advice of the department." not like It. That was the only case "Do you think this Congress sits out of the five In which the department here solely to listen to little bureau won out." chiefs and has no Intelligence, no conscience of Its own?" Senator Ilardwlck mnrtl by 9enatorn. "and that because Congress "Hut your use of the word 'surrender continued, not your recommenda loes agree an absolute subserviency on the tions and acts onwith Implies own Initiative that Its this committee to the railroads, prt asof one I must say, your action was you can slander senators because we and your judgment?" most unfit and very unwarranted," pro- don't followsaid that he had not con Blakslee tested Senator Martine. from that stand matter the sidered "That is your opinion," responded Mr. the com convinced had been but point, Blakslee. mittee had acted against tr.e public Do you have the right to organize Interests. a lobby of postmasters to fight a proSenator Ilardwick declared Blakslee' posal that has been adopted by the activities struck him worse than "the unanimous vote of our subcommittee sugar lobby." the unanimous vote of senators of both "Did 1 go around secretly button parties?" demanded Senator Jlardwick. holing or wining and dining senators? "I beg your pardon, sir," responded Blakslee demanded. "Did 1 go out with Mr. Blakslee. "I organized no lobby. I any d or underhanded luid a. rtsht to exert my influence as a. ods with these postmasters In this methmat citizen and as an official to prevent Inand I because acted er? solely openly to the postal service that would I jury thought It was my duty toI do so. no take years and years to correct. "Am I a monkey that have Senator Ilardaman said he had not rights I a at all. citizen as been Inclined to agree with other mem- - come to Washington I feel thatWhen I have bcrs of the committee regarding rail- a right to go to the people and inroad mall pay. but added: them on any subject that affects "While 1 think there is some merit form them." In your contention as to the facts In The hearing concluded abruptly thise case, I do not think that my col- without action. The future course of leagues surrendered to any railroad the committee was not Indicated. Some lobby. You have acted with the gross- senators. It was reported, would insist est Impropriety. You have not the on having the matter called officially right to say what you did about your to the attention of the President. g-o- Ties, 65c. Austrian Centerpieces, 10c. Size 27x27 1 ., f iiin Four-in-Han- d Taken from our regular 75c lines for a three-hou- r sale. Choicest of silks and newest of patterns. Wide, flowing ends. Main Floor. ..V -(. K i Wash satin or de chine, pink or blue, cream or whitecrepe lace yokes, or lace shoulder straps. You saveribbon half, nearly limit 2. Third Floor. i . . m- -- . .V I 27-inc- i, ' - f James post-offi- Monda Morning Bargains 0 On Sale From 9 to 12 Only. No Mail or Phone Orders. Acted Withou Knowledge of His Superior in Trying to Bring About Defeat of Amendmen DEFENDS RIGHT TO LOBBY s ' - ( He May 27. at 6 o'Clock Monday Store Closed Tuesday Trade Winners for Stirring. Monday 1 ... SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, SUNDAY, MAY 28, 191G. N, We Close niwmjw".'" J BY CRITICISM HERALD-REPUBLICA- Tabernacle Regular services will be held at the Tabernacle at 2 p. m. Granite stake. The regular quarconference of Granite stake will terly convene at the stake tabernacle at 10.30 a. m. and 2 p. m. The Granite stake home meet at missionaries will 9.30 a. m. home missionary is Every to attend. The for expected 7.30 p.m. the M. I. A. stake meeting program at In the stake tabernacle follows: "True to the Faith." bov scout chorus; "The Cheerful Scout," boy scout chorus, selection. Miller ward male quartet; address, "M. I. A. Slopran. 1916." 11. F. Grant: selection, ladies' quartet. Parley ward, and "Old Glory," boy scout chorus. Salt Lake stake. The resular monthly meeting; of the high priest's quorum of Salt Lake stake will be held In the Seventeenth ward hall at 10.30 a.m. Liberty stake. The hiKh priests of their regular Liberty stake will athold10.30 a. m.. in quorum meeting ward First chapel. rioneer stake. The regular montl.lv workers will be held meeting of stake in the stake hall Wednesday. May 31, 7.30 n. in. The high priests' quorat um will meet In the stake hall SunJune 4, at In10 a. in. The priestday. the stake hall Monhood will meet day, June Tf, at 7.30 p. in. Ninth ward. Carl A. Badger will lecture before the parents' class at the regular Sunday mornlnsr session: subject "Sunday Recreation." Nineteenth ward The at the sacramental principal services speaker this evening will be Samuel R. Brown of the schools. His remarks a will be public 3 i RESCUED FUOM EPICURES. Miss Marie Sackow of Newton, Kan., and three other missionaries to Liberia, were rescued in December from death at the hands of cannibals bv the United States scout cruiser Chester. On ac'Tribute of Appreciation to count of economic conditions, natives the Tenderness and Devotion of Our among whom the missionaries had been Mothers." All are cordially welcome. working returned to their former cannibal practices. The missionaries were Twentieth ward. E. C. Ashton will in great since the cannibals address the parents' class, subject prefer the danger, meat of white persons rather "Decoration Day and Its Purposes." than black. The missionaries had been stationed at Jacktown, Liberia. and Twenty-sevent- h ward. Mrs. Blanche managed make their way to GreenCalne Hyde will speak on foods, prop- ville, but to could not get a boat to carry er nourishment and health before the them to Monrovia. News of the disparents' class. turbances was carried to Monrovia runners. A. Hill after the misPerley will address the parents class on "How sionaries reached Shortly the AmeriGreenville, can scout cruiser steamed into the bav, to Grow Roses." landed 200 soldiers, and took tlie Ensign ward. At the evening ser- missionariesnative on board. Christian vice, beginning at 6.45. the following topics will be treated: "The Necesof Meet to Competisity FENDERS FOR AUTOS. tion in Preparation Life," Hamer Reiser; "The an exhaustive series of tests a After Go to Make Factors That of Chicago engineers decided for Life." John Morgan: Preparation "How This group that proper fenders on automobiles will May Rest De Obtained," reduce Preparation of persons run over The ward choir, di- when the number Eleanor Silver. the numrected by Alfred Rest, will render sev- ber of struck'to 2 per centtoand 25 per cent. seriously injured eral selections, with one or more solos. 11.4 V OF Kt'MU'S TIDE. Le Grand ward. At tne chapel this evening tiie speakers will be A. R say that the highest tide Navigators Wright. Miss Gweneth Gibbs. Clyde in the world is in the Ray of Fundy, Cormick and Elmo Eddington, who between Nova Scotia and New Brunswill represent the L. D. S. U. in a wick. The tide there sometimes rises series of talks on various to the height of seventy-on- e feet and to the church the increase is occasionally as much as subjects pertaining schools. C. C. Cornwall of the D. a foot every five minutes. S. faculty and Orson Pratt, also of the U D. S. U.. will a vocal duet, Japan produces 20,000,000 tons of coal The public Is invited.give yearly. WEALTH OF UNITED STATES GREATEST ; DEBTS LEAST With her wealth the greatest of any nation in the world and her national debt less than that of any bellig-erenpower, the United States stands in a state of adequate financial preparedness for a long war. In this connection financiers who have studied the European struggle predict that the nation which can throw the last hundred million dollars into the balance will win the war. Following is a comparison of the wealth and indebtedness of the. United States and other nations: LIABILITIES. Normal Debt. Interest. War, Debt. United States None .$1,341,000,000 $ 21,309,000 1 19,000,000 3.485,000,000 $7,284,000,000 England ... ..... 1,177,000,000 8,925,000,000 Germany 54.000,000 France ... . G,34b000,000 7;913,000,000 186,000,000 Russia 4,537,000,000 3,148.000,000 207,000.000 ..... 1,047.000,000 Austria ... . 2,731,000,000 47,000,000 t In-nati- ward. Twenty-eight- h Country. United States England Crermany 15-min- T I France Kussia Austria .... RESOURCES. Annual Revenues. ,. ..$1,007,000,000 ... . 918,000.000 .. . ... ... . 879,000.000 914,000.000 1 ,832,000,000 120,000,000 National Wealth. $187,740,000,000 85,000,000,000 80,000,000,000 50,000,000.000 40,000,000.000 25,000,000,000 |