The darkening of the streets is not the only question arising out of our war precautions which is giving rise to strong differences of opinion. The Harmsworth papers have lately started a vigorous campaign against what it regards as our dangerous toleration of the Germans in our midst, and especially against the employment of German and Austrian waiters in the hotels and _restaurants. They are claiming a great success both with the Government and with the hotels, The latter claim is undoubtedly well founded. The attacks of the "Daily Mail' and "Evening News" on the hotel and restaurant managements have been so warmly supported by the guests and customers of these establishments that they are compelled one after another to give way and dismiss even naturalized Austrains and Germans.
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