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MONDAY. JANUARY 20«h. 1919
THE INFLUENZA.
Eleven thousand deaths in California within the brief space of two
months suggests something of the enormous loss of life resulting from tjio
* nidemic throughout the nation. Eleven thousand out of a total population
• f approximately two million nine hundred thousand is admittedly not a
great many. It must be recalled, however, that all recognized authorities
assert that the influenza operates with far less violence in warm climates
than in those where weather conditions are cold and widely variable.
Pathological investigations covering many years disclose with cer
tainty that the percentage of mortality in climatic situations generally desig
nated as "warm" is usually considerably below that of the colder areas.
The only exceptions to this rule afe confined to those races dnd nations In
which there is little observance of sanitary principles. Among the local
Eskimo, for instance, the mortality has been far greater than among the
white population, largely owing to their ignorance of the most elementary
iiiles of sanitation. This also applies to the natives of the South Pacific
Islands, among which reports stated, the mortality has reached twenty percent
or higher.
The death of over eleven thousand people in California, where climatic
conditions are probably the most equable to be found anywhere in the United
States, therefore, suggests that death has reaped an enormous harvest thru
cut the nation during the past three or four months. What the total will
l e when the plague is over can only be conjectured at present, but enough
information has already reached our isolated little burg to show that when
the last grim chapter of the present epidemic’s history is written, we will
probably be greeted with an appalling tale of death resulting from the visita
GROWTH OF RADICALISM.
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The growth of the radical movement throughout the world suggests
that we. are not, far remote from a gigantic upheaval of the masses of human
ity which will provoke :i far worse situation than that engendered by the great
Mexico is just recovering from one of the greatest uprisings in modern
history; Russia is still in the throes of the monster upheaval resulting from
this clearly increasing tendency on the part of the people to remove conditions
which deflect from their liberty and well being: Germany, altho sternly con
trolled by the force of governmental aims, is seething with the spirit of
revolt; red revolution slumbers like a smouldering volcano In Spain, emitting
occasional spurts of flame which show all to plainly'the spirit of the people.
In Portugal, the government is compelled to constant watchfulness to prevent
sudden revolutionary coup which will shatter governmental control an*l
>,ive the nation over to the chaos of civil war. Only recently the peoples
<>f Sweden showed a tendency to demand of the government changes In exist
ing conditions hitherto undreamed of by that phlegmatic race. Even In
England, that land of hide-bound adherents to precedent and rule, the leaders
■ f thought and industry are openly voicing their apprehension of a refusal on
iho part of the toiling masses to conform to former conditions when peace Is
fully restored.
Coupled Willi these undeniable evidences of a rapidly developing
change in humnn thoughts nnd aims, there are significant indications of a
s. oady development of a resistive and revolutionary spirit to be witnessed
elsewhere. Argentine is in the throes of one of the greatest labor strikes in
her history; Holland, is only just recovering from an extended labor disturb.
.'■nce. nnd from a number of others come reports of Bolshevik! and other
Kindred agitations which find sympathy with the masses. In America strikes
..re of almost dally occuranee and Socialist. I. W. W. and other radical move,
moots are rampant among the working classes. We are even assured by
recent reports that Bolshevism has gained a foothold In the nation to the
degree that It has become the object of governmental apprehension and In
vest I gat ion.
All this points to one thing and that is that the people are growing
restive unde- the burdens of present conditions and are developing an lnclina
t. on to overthrow and cast aside that which is not suboenlve to their Indlvl.
.Inal and collective interests. Call it Bolshevism. I. W. Wlsm, Socialism
.■r what you will, it shows conclusively that ehangea are both needed and
demanded; and also that their refusal i, practically certain to lead to a
situation which may overturn the whole present scheme of things, govern
mental and economic.
It Is a regretable fact that the masses of the people of nearly every
nation are dissatisfied with existing conditions and ars rapidly developing
a spirit which will ultimately result In far worse conditions than war unless
checked by the amelioration by governments of the economic and Industrial
burdens of which they complain.
gratuitous advise
It is well for a person to have a good opinion of themselves and of
their abilities. Confidence In one's self is the best path to success: but
when It reaches the stage of •‘swell-headcdness*’ a persons value to one's
self and to anyone else begins to dwindle.
In the words of n great thinker: “Some men grow with responsibility;
others merely swell.” The man who swells has censed to grow He has
reached a place where he thinks that he has all the knowledge he needs, and
naturally his growth Is stopped.
The best way. the most convincing way. to prove one's capabilities. Is
by actions, not words. Save yourself the exertion It takes to tell of what you
can do and have done, and use it in performing the tasks you have to do.
In this way you will get so much consideration eventually that you will not
be tempted to brag of your accomplishments. The other fellow will do it
for you.
Moss Meeting Denounces Hearst
in Madison Square Garden
Special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 18—The disfavor in which the evidences of 111 con
cealed German propaganda dissemination have brought William Randolph
Hearst, was exampliflcd by the uproar created at a great meeting held in
Madison Square garden last night to welcome home the returning American
troops.
Intermittent uproars commenced and continued throughought the re
mainder of the meeting when Is was announced that the Mayor had-appointed
Hearst to act as chairman of the committee which will represent the city
in conjunction with the Independent Citizens Committee by which the meet
ing was called.
Hearst was not without his supporters, however, and over twenty per
sons were ejected from the hall after they had started dlstuitoanoes by cheer
ing for Hearst and Mayor Hylan. Several sailors and soldiers were among
those who were ejected for this cause.
. Taft Denounces New Bugaboos
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18—Former President William Howard Taft ad
dressed the National Geographic Society today and declared that'any suggest
ion that America will he sharing her sovereignty with other nations by en
trance In a league of nations is the rankest humbug.
Taft asserted with some vehemence that this and other arguments
of simillar character are “bugaboos,” which he declared ought not to attract
any form of support from senious minded men. ^
Taft warmly defended the league of nations plan and declared that such
an organization Is vital to the world's future {peace. , #
Madame Breshkovisky oh ' ' ' *
Way to See Pres. Wilson
Special to the Nugget By the Associated Press.
SEATTLE, an. 18—Madame Catherine Breshkovisky. widely known ns
the “Little Grandmother” of the Russian revolution, is expected to arrive in
Seattle this afternoon on her way to Washington to see President Wilson on
his return from Europe.
According to prior information, Madame Breshkovisky Intends to Lav
before the president the exact conditions In Russia and explain to him tho
true wishes and aims of the Russian people. In the hope that he will consent
to assist her unfortunate country' in its struggle, for freedom from oppression,
the iniquitous misrule of the dominant Bolshevists.
Berlin Socialists Claim Liebknecht
Deliberately Murdered
special to The Nugget by The Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. 18—Berlin advices today assert that Berlin Socialists
declare that Dr. Carl Liebknecht, former leader of the SparUcan radicals
who wds shot Thursday by government engirds who had effected his capture,
was deliberately murdered.
The Socialists assert that Liebknecht did not attempt to escape from
his guards after being captured and point to the fact that he made no attempt
t< escape from the city following the defeat of the revolution while the way
was easily open, as proof that he did not intend to flee.
American Forces in Europe to be
Reduced to Small Proportions
P pedal to Tbe Nugget by The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18—Chief of Stott General Peyton C. March on
nounced today that America will retain no excessive force of troops In Europe
and all men who am no needed will be returned home itV fast as arrange
ments to that end can be made.
March stated that It Is the Intention of tho War Department to reduce
the American forces abroad to the lowest minimum strength consistent with
our national obligations.
In tbe opinion of the department officiate, there will be no neceeelty
for retaining mote than a nominal force In Europe until peace eettlFrapnte are
concluded and the peace pact signed.
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