The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-10-28
FAV0RS UNIVERSAL PEACE
But BELIEVES in DEFENSE
UNITED STATES SENATOR JAMES II. BRADY IN
TERESTED IN NATIONS DEFENSE PROBLEM
VISITED in MOSCOW TODAY
Accompanied by Mrs Brady, Both Given Cordial Re-
ception by Townspeople North Idaho
Will Visit Fair Then Go to Washington

United States Senator James H
Brady is intensely interested in th'
question of national defense, not will
a view of promoting the United States
as military nation, but because O
the advisability and necessity demand
ing preparedness for the purpose o
maintaining peace. Such was the
sentiment he expressed today wher
seen after his arrival from Lewiston
for a brief visit in the city. Senator
Brady was accompanied by Mrs
Brady. The latter was entertained al
a luncheon at the university this at
ternoon, while Senator Brady was en-
tertained at an informal luncheon at
the Hotel Moscow, only few repub-
lican party leaders being present. On
his arrival in the city he delivered
an address before the Moscow high
school students on the Fundamental
Principles of Government and the Re
sponsibility of Citizenship" The ad-
dress was delivered on invitation ex-
tended the senator by Superintendent
Charles Henry and l.. F. Parsons, of
the board.
Committee Work Waiting
II had hoped that l could remain
longer in the state, but | have been
requested to return to Washington on
account of important committee work
which it is desirable to undertake be-
fore the senate convenes," said Sen
ator Brady.
"It happens that I am member OF
the senate committee on military af-
fairs. The war in Europe will make it
necessary for our committee and the
coming congress to give special and
careful attention to the reorganization
of our army and to the strengthen
ing of our navy. The navy must be
enlarged along certain lines, our coast
defenses strengthened and our stand
ing army increased reasonable eX-
tent so that, in case of emergency, our
nation can be prepared for defense. |
am inclined to believe that reserve
force of at least five hundred thou
sand men will be provided and all
these things must be done along s.fe
and sane lines-and must be done in
manner that will prevent us from be-
coming a military nation.
For Peace With Honor
Il am opposed to war and favor
peace, but peace with honor. World |
conditions have changed SO vastly in
the past IL months that it behoOves |
every honest American citizen to look
these qeustions squarely in the face
and to be the best citizen on. earth
that is, true American.
II am also member of the joint
committee of the senate and house,
to investigate the question of rural
credits and to prepare bill to be sub
mitted to both houses when congress
meets. l was honored by the chair
man of this committee with the ap-
pointment on subcommittee which
has been making a special study of
personal rural credits and land
Credits
"Our committee meets in Washing
ton on November Is, and l am re-
turning to be present and to assist in
my humble way in what l hope may
be a satisfactory rural credits bill.
Not Partisan Matters
''In my judgment neither the mat
ters pertaining to military affairs mol
to rural credits should be partisan ;
questions. I propose to work and to
cooperate with all, both in commit
tee and in the senate for fair and
equitable measures that will provide
'or the proper defense of our country
and for beneficial rural credit bill
By beneficial l mean one that will en-
able the agriculturalist and producer \
o get cheaper money on longer time a
han can be done under the present /
F
Sees Republican Victory
1T is just a little early to talk IL
visedly Of the political situation, C
.ither state or national, but, in my p
opinion, it is safe to say that the Re- p
publican party will be victorious and, t
fter 1916, solid Republican admin Il