The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1914-12-17

men.a OF drill and maneuver. and the
maintenance and sanitation OF camps.
We should encourage snch training
and make Il q means Of discipline
which our young men viii learn to
value. II IL right that We should pro
vide Il not only. but that we should
make II a. attractive N possible, and
80 induce our young men 10 undergo
Il At sach times as they can command
a little freedom and can seek the
physical development they need. for
mere health's sake. II for nothing
more. Every means by which such
things can DO stimulated IL legitimate.
and such . method Emacka Of true
American ideaA II IL a right. too.
that the National Guard OF the states
should be developed and strengthened
BY every means which In not ineon-
aIstent with our obligations 90 our
own people or with the established
policy OF our government. And thia.
also. not because the time or occasion
specially calls for such measures. but
because Il should be our constant pol.
Icy 20 make these provisions for our
national peace and safety,
More than this carries with II a re-
versal OF the whole history and char.
aeter of our polity. More than this.
proposed at this time. permit me 10
say, would mean merely that we had
lost our aelf-possesaInn. that we had
been thrown on our balance by a war
with which we have nothing 20 do,
whoae causes cannot touch US. whose
very existence affords us opportun-
tiles OF friendship and disintereated
service which should make ua
ashamed OF any thought Of hostility
or fearful preparation for trouble.
This IL assuredly the opportunity for
which people and government like
ours were raised mp. the opportunity
not only to speak but actually to EN-.
body and exemplify the counsels OF
peace and amity and the lasting con
cord which il based on justice and fair
and generous dealing.
ships Our Natural BulWarks.
A powerful navy we have always
regarded as our proper and natural
muans OF defense: and Il has always
been OF defense that We have thought.
never OF aggression or Of conquest.
But who shall tell US now what sort
OF navy 10 buildg We shall take leave
10 be strong upon the seas. In the
future as In the pant and there win
be no thought Of offense or OF provo
cation in that. our shira are our
natural bulwRrks. When will the ex.
perts tell Us Just what kind we should
constTuct--and when will they be
right for ten years together. n tho
relative efficiency OF craft Of differ.
emit kinds and uses continues 10
change as we have seen II change
under over very eyes In these last
few months9
But turn away from the subject
II IL not new. There IL no new need
TO discuss Il, We shall not alter our
attitude toward IL because some
amongst us are nervous and excited
We shall easily and Eenaibly agree
upon n policy OF defense. The ques-
ton has not changed it's aspects DO.
cause the times are not normal Our
policy win not be for an occasion.
Il will be conceived an a permanent
and settled thing, which We win pur.
sue AZ all seasons, without haste and
after n fashion perfectly consistent
with the peace OF the world. the abid.
Ing friendship OF states, and the un.
hampered freedom Of all with whom
we deal Let there be no misconeep.
ton The country has been misln'
formed. We have not been negligent
OF national defense We are not an.
mindful Of the great responsibility
resting upon us. We shall learn and
profit by the lesson Of every exper,
fence and every new circumstance:
and what IL needed win be Adequately
done.
Great Duties Of Peace.
! close. a. I began. by reminding
you OF the great tasks and duties OF
peace which challenge our best powers
and invite US 10 build what viii last
the tasks 90 which we can address
ourselves now and nj all times the
fFee.hearted zeBt and with all the I'm
est gifts Of constructive wisdom wa
possess. To develop our life and oui
resources TO supply our own people
and the people OF the world as their
need arises, from the abundant plenty
OF our fields and our marts Of trade
TO enrich the commerce OF our own
states and OF the world with the prod
ucts OF our mines. our farms. and our
factories. with the creations OF our
thought and the fruits OF our charao.
ter-this is what win hold our at,en,
ton and our enthusiasm steadily. now
and in the years to come. as We strive
TO nhow In our life as q nation wha,
liberty and the inspirations OF an
emaneipated spirit may do for men
and for societies. for individuals. for
states, and for mankind
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