New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

emcndcd the nag a" -, Tae contnges ,hg sa SANE re-
malnod the same whether Cromwell and his prin,
ciplcS. the principles Of monarchy. controlled
tie SO, efcign' ana the established religion was
Roman Catholic. tho flag was the same - under
ln later iimos The same fag indicated authority
f. England where Episcopaian an IL The stahlished
Church. and IN Scotland with FrcShyteranisTn.
- hclieye tina, thu tricolor u me French has
been i.e Standard alke .. nndcr monarchy empfe
rehollcd. they rejected the National nag. because
cho~e nag 70 ,' represent 'a",hosi,y ,hel rers
willing 20 obey. whatever might be the form or
Prom this misrepresentation Of 'he true sgninca-
ton Of National emblem, serious error has result
cd \ flag ~ simply piece Of bunting. There ~
fc.,i"n That which should dcs~ryc oar respect
and admiration II tho principle the Government
| and Constitution express and to which We owe
oocdi"nce. But now ~ In all ages Of the world
the tendency Is 10 look upon the shadow as II It
were the substance, Il Is me same spirit mat f.
worshipped the work OF mems hands made from
sticks and stones and brass and iron. We are hay-
following from the Encyclopedia Britannica
The Roman standards were guarded with re-
reverence Of this people for their ensign was I'm
PROPORTION 70 tner snpsrpry 70 onep ", ne, nm
usual for "A general To order standard 20 be east
sot 81 his soldiers by exciting them 10 recover what
20 them was, perhaps the most sacred thnY me
| earth possessed The Roman soldiers s"oie ny
I'm tie Roman Catholic church the cross Is used
Il
! tion hc occurred Protestanis claim thnt undue sig
nncance given this emblem. and that in. tead
truth Of which IL Is u reminder. And yet. when It
| comes TO the Gag. are t"id II IL sacred 90 be
royorenced' coupled with worship and kissed. ana
placed below tho cross IN our hearts ana church,s
| II * also made SYNONYMOUS with loyalty. ana "a
| man chcaply buys reputation for patriotism ~
displaying upon his house or grounds though III
| mis- heart. and even In his life. ne may be NOR
| ouehIv immoral and be disrceardins tho fundh-
| mental principles Of our nationality
FLAGS or sCHOOLHoUsEs.
"The display Of the flag upon schoo!houses ana
the salutation by pupils positively harmful Let
IA. children be rather taught the principles ana
nature OF our Government, and that good citizen
shin consists In heartfelt respect and obedience TO
Law The practical Instruction that good citizen
shin Is connected with respect and affection for
uloc. Of bunting Is not only absurd, but Will tend
10 prevent good citizenship
,Thc tendency OF such education il 10 promote
annexation. ana Ia lead 10 worship such az char
actcrizcd the Greeks and Romans and other
heather nations Of antiquity, We should teach
respect for the substance or principles ana not
for shadows or emblens
Good citizenship is evidenced by heartfelt ac-
coptancc Of National principles and IA civic HE IN
worship. exaltcfh nation. and IL alone Will secure
National prosperity and perpetuity.
that II a man Is not willing to bow revercntly TO
the flag he cannot with true comfort sing. My
| country, IT'S OF Thee ] will simply express the
opinion that this IN hymn which should never be
SUNG in n house dedicated to the worship OF God
TO personfy and almost defy what Is called
Country is. in my judgment. equally Illogical and
me a matter Of deepest surprise that christian
neopls could. even outside Of the church. approve
Of or Join in singing poem whose spirit so savors
OF vciled heathenism.