The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-22
MR. CLEVELAND'S
ADM0NITION.
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such "a diversion may arise from restless
enthusiasm. which Is 10y no means unat-
tractiye or from our admiration for deeds
of yalor. which Is national character
istic. or from the fascination Of dan
gerous adventure never found without
bravery or from the glow OF successful
battle.
1T is difficult to deal with the ques-
ton OF war at tins time and avoid mis-
conception and Misrepresentation But
we are considering American citizenship
and endeavoriug TO md ITS best
and most useful characteristics
and how they can be most Ell
fectvely cultivated and securely
preserved. From this standpoint war Is
a hateful thing which we should shun
and vaoid as antagonistic 10 the objects
Of Of our national existence. as threat
enlng decentralization 20 our national
character and as obstruction 10 our ma
tional destiny.
III you believe this YOU should stand
bravely for your belief, even though
shower OF trumpet calls may mn the air
II on account OF this belief your are
called "milksops" and towards" want
ing peace at any price you will find your
solves In splendid compaionship.
WHEN WAR is JUSTIFIABLE.
"While suggesting TO you the forbidding
attempt to mislead II / fail TO promptly
remind you that there are conditions
which not only Justify war but make q
resort to II a duty. No nation, however
peacefully inclined and whatever the con-
sequences may be, can determine that IL
will I'm no circumstances engage in war
Bad as IT is and depiorable as its incl
dents are. no government can refuse az
the risk Of imperilling its existence or
satisfying the rights and interests IL
holds in trust for its people and for hui
manity and for civilization. OF course, we
cannot be entirely exempt from the con-
ditions which may force a nation into
war any more than an individual can be
exempt from the incidents that may
force the most peaceful man 90 per-
sonal encounter. In view of such an un-
escapable liability TO be brought face 90
face with the question of war and in view
Of wars real nature and its demorali2ing
effect upon our national life and chorac-
ter. we cannot fail TO be most seriously
impressed by the reflection that we have
expressly authorized those 90 whom we
have entrusted our public affairs TO de-
termne for MS the momentous mission OF
peace or war. and that If the determina-
ton be for war our ready and unques-
toned acquiescence become patriotism
and the support Of our country's inten-
ton becomes good citizenship
INTELLIGENT STUDY.
"IIow then shall the people protect
themselves against the folly OF q depart
ure from their national purposes and
against tho crime Of unnecessary and
uniusudablo war? Manifestly by an in
telligent study on their part Of the char
acter of the government and the ex-
action OF a clear PERCEPTION Of those
who represent them I'm public lie ~ their
nations mission and the baleful effect OF
war upon the nation health.
Nothing however. viii DE found suf-
fcient as a protection Of the people
against betrayal ~ conscience and moral
courage are lacking.
"ln our present predicament OF war
we need have no fear that American
courage in battle will fail 10 bring ms
victory but l pray you not 10 forget
that. when the clash OF arms are stillea
and the courage of the soldier has done
it's work we shall greatly need I'm deal
ing with a problem that Will confront
u.s. steady and uncompromising moral
courage which, unmoved low clamOr and
undisturbed by the excitement Of triumph
viii demand the things that true Amerl-
can citizenship declares TO be right and
just and safe.