Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-09

| THIS nation, conceived in liberty and
4 brought forth in the throes of a mighty
| revolution, nurtured by men and women who
offered their lives gladly at the altars of
patriotic devotion, has in the last few months
been Inundated by the uprising of men who
have taught that nationaism is vicious and
deplorable thing, to be reprobated rather than
applauded, and in the very penetrala of our
Government there have appeared evidences
Of a purpose to abandon American principles
and American rights rather than face the
vindication of them in any and all circum.
stances.
The time is ripe for a demonstration of
patriotism such as has never been witnessed
in time of peace within the borders of the
nation.
In June the Associated Advertising Clubs Of
the World will hold their convention in Phila.
delphia. The publicity experts of America
will assemble within the ancient sound Of
the Liberty Bell. There will be gathered
here the makers of public opinion, leaders
of commerce, of thought and enterprise, from
to fight again the battle for truth, for honesty,
for principle as opposed to expediency, in
the conduct of their own business, from
which it is but step to the broad and com
prehensive patriotism which must inspire any
man who is worth while in this great Re
public.
1t is peculiarly fitting, therefore, that this
body of patriots should set aside a particular
day of their Convention Week for a truly
magnificent demonstration of patriotism, that
they should bring here to join with them
the leaders in other great lines of industry
of art of craftsmanship for all alike to par
ticipate in splendid exhibition of the one
ness of this people and the enduring quality
of their love of country.
Patriotism Day! A Day of Days for the
soul of America to express itself in the his
torc shrine of the nation, new Declaration
of Devotion from the spot whence ISSUED the
Great Declaration generations ago!
Let it be a demonstration thoroughly non.
political in character, in which will join men
and women of all parties. united by the one
controlling thought of love for the nation
and for the flag, grand and inspiring re-
dedication of citizenship to the system Of gov
ernment which has been cultivated and nour-
ished on this side of the Atlantic.
1t is exceedingly proper that the Associated
Advertising Clubs of the World should un-
dertake this splendid enterprise. With be-
coming humility we suggest it to the Poor
Richard Club, that organization of doers and
thinkers 1t can assemble here great cohorts
of inspired Americans, who will give their
answer in terms not mistakable to the chal-
lenge that this is a "mass,meeting," not
nation.
There is ample time to arrange for the un.
dertaliing. Already the suggestion has met
with hearty applause from far parts of the
country. Already eminent men have seen the
possibilities of so unique and spectacular a
coming.together of citizens. 1t is an oppor-
tunity for lesson in patriotism which will
reach down into history, inspiring not only
the youth of this generation. but their sons
and sons after them.
Patriotism Day!
We must have it. VIII the Poor Richard
Club give it 10 us?
THE VOTE ANALYZED