The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-06-18

triumphant demonstration of the in
divisibility and coherent strength OF
the nation, as the supreme issue of the
day, in which the whole world faces
the crisis of manifold change. 1t sum
mons all men of whatever origin OF
creed who would count themselves
Americans to join in making clear to
all the world the unity and conse-
quent power of America.
A Nation of Patriots.
This is an issue of patriotism. To
faint it with partisanship would be
to defle it, In this day of test, Am
erica must show itself, not a nation OF
partisans, but a nation of patriots.
There is gathered here in America
the best of blood, industry and genius
of the whole world, elements of a
great race and a magnificent society
to be melted into a mighty aud splen-
did nation.
Disloyal to Country.
Whoever actuated by the purpose
to promote the interest of a foreign
power in disregard Of our own coun-
trys' welfare or to injue this govern
ment in its foreign relations or cripple
or destroy its industries at home and
whoever by arousing prejudices or a
racial, religious or other nature, ere
ates discord and strife among our
people so as to obstruct the whole
some process Of unifcation, is faith
less to the trust which the privileges
of citizenship repose in him and dis
loyal to his country.
Subversive of Unity.
We, therefore, condemn as subver-
sive, of this nations unity and in
tegrity, and as destructive of its wei
fare, the activities and designs of
every group or organization, political,
or otherwise, that has for it's object
the advancement Of the interest of
foreign power, whether such object
is promoted by intimidating the gov
ernment, a political party or repre-
sentative of the people or which is
calculated and tends to divide our
people and that unity of sentiment
and national purpose so essential to
the perpetuity Of the nation and its
free institutions.
Condemns Alliances.
We condemn all alliances and com
binations of individuals in this coun-
try Of whatever nationality or descent
who agree and conspire together for
the purpose of embarrassing or weak
ening our government or of improp-
erly influencing or coercing our public
in dealing or negotia-
ting with any foreign power. We
charge that such conspiracies among
a limited number exist and have been
instigated for the purpose of advanc-
ing the interests of foreign countries
to the prejudice and detriment of our
We condemn any political
party which in view of the activity
Of such conspirators, surrenders its
or modifies its policy.
Preparedness.
Along with the proof of our charac-
ter as nation must go the proof
Of our power to play the part that
egitimately belongs to us. The peo-
pie of the United States love peace.
They respect the rights and covet
the friendship of all other nations.
They desire neither any additional
nor any advantage which
cannot be peacefully gained by their
skill, their industry or their enter
prise; but they insist upon having
absolute freedom of national life and
policy, and feel that they owe it to
themselves and to the role of spirited
which it is their sole
ambition to play that they should rem
der themselves secure against the
hazard of interference from any quar-
ter, and should be able to protect
heir rights upon the seas or in any
part of the world.
For Adequate Defense.
We, therefore, favor the mainten-
lnce of an army and navy adequate
'or safety and for the protection of
he nations rights, the fullest develop
nent of modern methods of seacoast
defense, and the maintenance of an
adequate reserve of citizens trained
o arms and prepared to safeguard the
people and territory of the United
States against any danger of hostile
action which may Unexpectedly arise,
md a fixed policy for the continu-
,us development of a navy worthy to
support the great naval traditions of
he United States and fully equal to
he international tasks which the |
United States hopes and expects to |
axe part in performing. The plans |
md enactments of the present con-
,ress afford substantial proof of our
purposes in this exigent matter.