Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-06-14
A PROCLAMATION
az THE PRESIDENT.

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BY THE PRESIDENT.
Ny Fellow Countrymen: Many cir
cumstances have recently conspired to
turn our thoughts to a critical exami-
nation Of the conditions Of our nation
al life, Of the influences which have
seemed to threaten to divide us In in
terest and-Bympathy, of forces within
and forces without that seemed likely
to draw us away from the happy ira
ditfons Of united purpose and action of
which we have been so proud. II has
therefore seemed TO me fitting that /
should call your attention to the an
niversary OF the day upon which the
flag or the United States was adopted
by the Congress as the emblem of the
Union. and to suggest to you that II
should this year and in the years to
come be given special significance as
a day of renewal ard reminder, a day
upon which we should direct our
minds with a special desire OF renewal
to thoughts of the ideals and principles
OF which we have sought to make our
great government the embodiment.
l therefore suggest and request that
throughout the Nation and, II possible
In every community the 14th day OF
June be observed as Flag Day, with
special patriotic exercises, at which
means shall be taken to give signifi
cant expression to our thoughtful love
OF America. our comprehension of the
great mission of liberty and justice &c
which We have devoted ourselves as a
people, our pride in the history and
our enthusiasm for the political pro
gram of the Nation. our determination
to make 1t greater and purer with each
generation, ard our resolution to dem
onstrate to all the world its vital unior
In sentiment and purpose, accepting
only those as true compatriots who
feel, as you do. the compulsion OF this
supreme allegiance. Let us rededicate
ourselves to the Nation, "one and In
separable," from which every thought
that is not worthy of our fathers first
vows of independence, liberty, anC
right shall be excluded, and in which
we this day shall stand with united
hearts for an America which no mar
can corrupt, no influence draw ava,
from its ideals, no force divide against
itself; with Nation equally distin
guished among all the nations of man
kind and its clear, individual concep
ton alike of its duties and its priv
leges, obligations and It's rights.
In witness where of / have hereuntt
set my hand and caused the seal o
the United States to be affixed.
(Seal.) WOODROW WILSON.
Throughout the Republic today ou
glorious flag-emblem of liberty an,
independence-is honored by ever!
true citizen. The general Observance,
OF the day. proclaimed by the Presi
dent, is due largely to the example ant
the effective efforts of the Benevolen
and Protective Order of Elks. TIL,
patriotic example of this great frater
nifty, in this respect, increases, IL pos
sible, the universal admiration and re
spect for the Elks.
Hon. Murray Hubert, former ExaIt
ed Ruler OF New York lodge No. /
inaugurated a beautiful patriotic ser
vice, which was held on June IA, 1912
to commemorate the birthday Of tn,
American flag. Since that time tn,
Grand Lodge of the Benevolent an,
Protective Order of Elks has made tn,
observance OF this date in like name
compulsory in every one OF the 140
lodges throughout the country.
Mr.. Hubert, on May 26 last, wrot
a: letter to Hon. Joseph p. Tumuity
Secretary to the President, expressin,
a hope that tho President might deem
1t proper to issGo proclamation II
due course, calling mron all citizen
to observe June Ia as Flag Day. H.
said that 100000 members OF the Elks
all loyal citizens Of The United States
would appreciate this Eeryice on tn
Presidents pert. IN recognizing official
ly the Gay and jate which they ha,
been the first TO dedicate 10 the pa
triotic cause Of true Amerlcanism.
In the midst OF overwhelming duties
the President took time to conside
the appeal, which evoked instantly hi
enthusiastic approval, and he forth
with dictated the Proclamation giyel
above.
Needless to say, Flag Day Is fitting
ly observed throughout our Republic
and wherever It floats in foreign land
1t is respectfully recognized as the en-
bIem of freedom and the hope Of tn
world.
FEDERAL COURT POLITICIAN