Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
UNITED SENTIMENT
FOR NATIONAL FOURTH
ASSURES ITS SUCCESS
Cooperation of Federal.
State and City Leaders
Gives Promise of Making
T his Years Event a
Memorable One.

National, state and city co-operat,or
are already assured to make the country
wide celebration of the Fourth Of Jutv
in this city a success. nj
With appropriations by the Legislature
Councils and very probably by business
and civic organizations, II is believed
that a fund of $4,000 can be readily
raised for the event suggested by the
EVENING LEDGER. As explained In
previous issues, bills will be presented IN
Harrisburg asking for an appropriation
of $4,000 for a national Fourth celebra.
tion this and next year. This would allow
$4,000 for the coming Fourth. and there IA
every indication that Councils will appro-
pirate $4,000 for the occasion In view
of the general enthusiasm throughout the
city. it is highly probable that the re-
naming $4,000 will be raised by the
various business and civic bodies.
AS the celebration is to be dual event,
commemorating the anniversary OF the
nations birth as we'll as the 50th ami.
versary of the closing of the Civil War
an elaborate program is being arranged
and 1t will require an ample treasury
1t is proposed to make the occasion
thoroughly American with spirit of fair
play, and the hope has been EXPRESSED
that the patriotic women OF the city will
join with the men in making the big
American family reunion thoroughly rep-
resentative.
WOMEN ENTHUSIASTIC AIDS.
In keeping with this suggestion Mrs.
Nathaniel $. Keay, State Regent OF the
Pennsylvania Society of the Daughters
of the Revolution. said today she was
thoroughly in accord with the proposed
plans and would aid in any way pos.
sible to bring about good results. Mrs.
Keay, who is also first vice president
general of the National Society Of the
Daughters of the Revolution, said:
II think the proposed celebration Is
especially appropriate at this time. It
will serve to impress upon the world
that America Is a united country and
that the United States is all that the
words imply. An appropriation for the
occasion will be we'll spent and bring
incalculable results. The celebration
will also show that the spirit of liberty
is just as strong now as 1t was on the
memorable night of July 4, 1776."
Mrs. Keay declared she would bring
the matter to the attention of the or
ganization at the meeting of It's dele
Il
day.
A meeting of the Citizens Committee In
charge of last years celebration will be
called during the latter part of the week
by j. f. Nell, its chairman. Mr.. NELL
said today the members of the commit.
tee were enthusiastic for the celebra.
ton, and expressed the hope that a
harmonious working arrangement may be
made with others who are interested in
the dual event.
He called attention to the necessity for
early action in order that the dis
tinguished guests whose presence is de.
sired may receive invitations in due time.
CONGRESSMAN WARE APPROVES
The plans also meet the hearty approval
OF Congressman william S. Ware, II will
do everything possible in Washington and
in the State and city as WELL" he said.
Liberty was born in Philadelphia, and
this city has always done its share 10
preserve the institution started by a few
brave patriots who declared for independ-
ence Every real American should do his
share toward making the coming event
one which will never be forgotten. No
matter what our duties might be, the one
to the country which gives us life and
protection should be foremost"
As President Wilson Is expected TO re-
main close to Washington for many
months on account of the struggle In
Europe. It is highly probable, many be.
lieve, he may find opportunity to attend
the celebration in this city, which is only
three hours from the capital.
In addition to inviting the Governor OF
every State. efforts will also be made to
bring Admiral Dewey and other famous
naval and military heroes to the cele-
bration.