Evening journal., 1915-04-03

Johnson Willard fight on Easter Sun
day. That indignation was voiced in
many influential quarters. 1t was too
strong for the Cuban government to
resist After negotiating with the
managers, the date for the event was
advanced twenty-tour hours and an
other moral victory had been won
over the deVotces of iistiana. The next
step that should be taken is 10 arouse
in Cuba, if possible, sentiment strong
enough TO prevent the pulling OF
there Of such bouts as the one in
which Jack Johnson and Jess VIII
lard are to engage in next week. lt
may be uphill work when dealing with
population that is welded TO les
bullfights, and cock fights. BY per-
sistent and intelligently- agi-
tation Il doubtless can be brought
about. II is worth trying anyway.
Cuba will be better republic If the
campaign be a success. .--"
Truly the Christian, educated, civ
ilizod world has used the machine
guns of the public press to great ad-
vantage against the foes OF Christ
and those, who would dare lift up
hand. pcu or voice against the Sab
bath day A wonderful victory has
been won for a higher manhood in
Cuba and the world al large The
United Press has given the millions
of people who read the daily events.
new impetus to enter the ring and
meet ,hc champions who with impun-
/ ity viii ask the question: what can
: they do about III" The pulse OF Chris
/ fnuI In,,, hoo ham touched ffrQanopf iNq
/ of race or colors. All nationalities
are aroused Every power that NOR
al persuasion could bring to bear,
/ like a mighty avalanche rolled out
! through tho broad domains OF civil
! ization, and the intrinsic sign of the
! Cross and Crown OF Calvary loomed
up in all their glory and splendor.
rejecting the grandeur Of a risen
/ Christ. The editor Of the after din
ner magnificent paper, THE EVEN
I ING JOURNAL. caught tho spirit OF
inspiration and floods through the
columns OF the editorial page the
thoughts that woke up every sacred
! feeling in the hearts OF all true Amer
lean citizens and sounded the clarion
notes. "Touch not this sacred Easter
day with glOyed hands OF r0ped rings,
for this is our hope and eternal faith
in Jesus Christ, Gods only SON"
Many are rejoicing that the pugilis-
tic world has been called 10 halt in
/ this battle. You nave been prompt
i'm your paper 20 hold the brilliant
light OF higher uplift before the
citizens Of this commonwealth. Many
Of your well measured sentences have
been instrumental in encouraging de-
spondcnt hearts 10 try again in the
struggle for better life. u is not
strange that YOU turn the searchlight
on these words OF trud,; Remember
the Sabbath day 10 keep it holy"
Prize fights az the best are poor in
ducements to ~ the young man for
proper citizenship when the grave
land serious question is "who will
stand up in this hght to save the
young man"
We should not shudder 10 do our
duty as Christian men. Why should
the patriotic, courageous man fear
the shafts Of criticism in this matter
With righteousness. Justice and truth
on your side you will win every time
We are highly pleased with the re-
suits gained by THE JOURNAL, and
appreciate the glorious victory won
II we would perpetuate the founda
iions OF this government our institu
tions OF learning. our charitable in
stitutions. our fights manhood an,
womanhood. I'VE will nc compello,
sooner or later to treasure up the val
usble admonitions given 10 US by th'
editorials We have read One thinl
stands out clearly. this applies alik'
to all citizens. who are looking for
ward 10 give inspiration 10 the youths
OF the United States OF America.