The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-05-11
UNITED STATES TO REMAIN AT PEACE
 DECLARES WILSON
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(Continued from Page One) ering had renewed his spirit as an American"
 "In Washington" he said. ''men tell you so many things every day that are not so that I like to come and stand in the presence of my fellow citizens and drink out of the common fountain with them feeling the sense of their support. '
 There was a tremendous ovation as the President finished his speech. After ward he returned to the station and en- tered his private car. He was due to leave for Washington at midnight and to arrive in Washington early tomor- row
 Because of the present status of inter national affairs, extraordinary precautions had been taken to guard the. President. Seven hundred and fifty policemen had been detailed for this duty. Seven detec- tives acted as personal bodyguard and rode directly behind the President through the streets. In addition hundreds of policemen led the procession and brought up in the rear The city troop acted IS Ia guard of honor. This was the forty fifth time the troop has thus escorted a President.
 On his return trip from the hall the President rode for three miles along streets almost solidly lined with cheering people. Frequently he raised his hat and bowed.
 Automobile horns sounded a steady chorus In the Broad street station of the Pennsylvania railroad several thousand persons cheered as the President stepped aboard his private car. He smiled and waved his hat Soon after the President retired.
 The sentiment expressed in the Presi- dents speech was epitomzed later by one of nj adViSerS a 'hlmanifV first"
 While 1t had not yet been determined. he said, exactly what steps would be taken by the United States in the present crisis. the idea uppermost in the President s mind was to show that whatever course is adopted-no matter how vigorous-it will have as it's objective the good of humanity.
 The station was packed with cheering crowd when the President arrived. MT Wilson. was escorted up Broad street Dy the Mounted City troop of Philadelphia The street was lined with people who shouted a noisy and enthusiastic welcome The President bowed, raised his hat and smiled gratefully.
 At convention hall. MT. Wilson found Secretaries Wilson and Daniels on the platform. The hall was densely packed. Little American flags were held by thou sands and the hall was decorated pro- fusely with the national colors.
 "Let us unite in singing America" were the words spoken with a distinct German accent with which Mayor Blankenburg opened the meeting. The President stood with the crowd and joined in the singing Everywhere was enthusiasm.
 The Rev. Henry NJ Couden offered prayer after which speeches began.
 pr. Couden prayed that peace be made stronger than war, and love stronger kkos l,,k k1 ov,1 o1u fI,of fha nnln nf the United States might stand behind their President in his righteous endeavor to lead the nation rightly
 Mayor Blankenburg called attention to the fact that like the other aliens he had ''come from foreign shores to find in the United States a home.'
 Be Americans First
 Let me beseech you" he said, ito be Americans, last and all the time, no matter what may happen in the world at large.
 No matter what our personal feelings for our country we left behind, our first allegiance is to the country of our adop- ton. I cannot impress this too strongly on account of the occurrences of the last eight months. Thank God we have a man in the White House who knows, who is just, a man who knows what to do."
 The crowd interrupted with a tumult of cheers, arose en masse ana WdNeu tne Stars and Stripes. It was remarkable demonstration of applause.
 'I am perfectly willing, the mayor went on ito leave the conduct of the great problem now confronting us in the hands of our great President"
 The mayor introduced United States Judge Joseph Burlington and Secretary of Labor Wilson.
 Secretary Wilson declared that new citizens must do more than simply obey the laws of the United States.
 "Our passions must not be allowed to overthrow our reason he said. If we can without sacrifice of our honor and dignity preserve our peace with other nations, we shall be in a better position to help them when the war shall end
 While Secretary Wilson was speak ing a baby child of new citizen began crying and the President smiled.
 Those who have taken the oath of allegiance to the United States can have no dual allegiance. Like you. MT. Mayor, and the guests here tonight. I am one of those who was born abroad and has sworn allegiance to the United States"
 Prior to the President's speech nov ing pictures showing leading events in the lives of Presidents Washington and Lincoln were thrown on screen.
 A sudden, spontaneous outburst of ap- plause greeted the President when he arose to speak. Every one present leaped up waving American flags. Waves of cheers broke over the hall, rising and falling The President bowed time and again. As he rose the band played the