The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-06-01

a day. war unexpected as II h awful a
war for what causes, Of what duration, and
with what ultimate consequences, who shall
That conflict, especially since its recent de-
yelopments. would furnish material for most
serious discussion but, in view of the extreme
selves to-day by reason of act OF one of
those warning nations within the last few
weeks. coupled with the fact that, as yet, the
president has not modified his request for the
observance Of strict neutrality. We must he
circumspect in our utterances and stife the
impulses that are uppermost in the minds OF
most Americans to-day.
We must not yet talk publicly Of the signh-
canoe of the loss of American lives in the
present war II is impoitic 70 discuss the
rights of neutral nations on the high sens
We must not, this occasion. exprsss any
opinion regarding the present crisis or the
outcome thereof. Above all personal feelings
OF injustice and outrage. we must first be fair
TO all men and nations. giving them full and
ample opportunity TO make proper repaTation.
so far the irreparable may be repaired for
the wrongs inflicted under q misguided inter-
probation Of modern warfare. We have felt
the heavy hand OF conflict In which We have
had no part. We must leave Il TO wiser hea DIS
than 10 decide what shall be done about il
But il does not need violations Of neutral
rights. the shedding Of blood in Europe
10 make think OF war to-day This is the
day when the American people lives over. each
year that eventful period when its oen war
clouds hung low and heavy. This is the day
who turned those dark clouds inside out and
revealed again the silver lining. in the eful-
Rence Of which the reunited country has been
basking for 50 year.. II Is therefore appro-
pirate 10 refer 10 that Part Of our country
history included between the years 81 81 10 so
and. at least for the benefit Of the younger
men and women. Who, pathetic as II Is. must |
make the large majority q all such audiences !
ss this to-day. 10 recall 10 your attention.
briefly, the part our own beloved state took
In conflict the like Of which the world will
never see again shall draw somewhat freely |
from "Conant's Vermont and other rccos- |
nized authorities Of state history.
The causes ~ the Civil are too well |
known 70 admit Of any but the hriefesi pos.
sible mention. The people Of the south hold |
slaves. According % their view. those slnvss /
were property. They claimed the right 70
and 10 have IL protected by Law. The people
~ the North did not agree with this idca 1
They held no slaves. They believed that slav-
Fry Was wrone In principle That It had no
rights under the national government should
M ~ permitted In the territories and the Die
.rict Of Columbia. Which under the dirert
'ontroa u the national government, and should
,aye protection beyond the boundaries 81
~ states uhieh lent Il c0untenanee
This the chief issue 81 the political
Anpstgn ~ 1850. The decision Of IN. people.
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