Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-10-20

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lross boeovs ~ Do1 Mouooain Lite
nary soeisty. Friday n|rAe upon the
suhjeet Of onr Natioaal Prepared
ness, aid u part;
sThis l. question (hat has I'ee'.
| aeitated and discussed IT, the past
four years. oons for and some
against TIE maintenance of q strong
army and navy.
as view this part Of the subjee.
| an army and navy seeoad 70 mons in
view Of existing coudiliona abroad.
All the powers in TIE world IL
seems arr armed and sous Of them
would like to rule the United State
and in my opinion would take il u
We were not prepared to back mp what
We said. ITO take our army and
navy away at this time would- nldan
national suicide And in less than
four years our freedom and liberties
would be taken away from Us. and
liberties would he compelled to gov to
some crowned head, perhaps with his
eyes sitting up and down in his face.
hut hope the near future will put
the whole world ON a higher plane Of
thought and preparedness, such ms
Il has never known before.
"And instead OF preparing for war
IN time II war. II will prepare TO bring
about and prcpctuate ever lasting un-
ivcrssl peace by organizing great
peace loving representatives of every
nation under the sun. both great and
small. who would have power to add
lust all controversy between all
nations in an amicable manner. and
at same time lei every nation. create
an eternal commission Of similar
type to weigh and adjust all moment
nous questions among its own peoph.
"Thcn. and not until then, can we
transform our warships into merchant
vessels, our cannon and most I'll 9TH
Ter implements of war into something
THAT is useful in true peaceful pur-
snits of life. and let our noble, brave
Young men use them in developing
our great resources and making hap
| py homes. And not GO ont to the duel
| Of the death Of millions. And the life
Of long sobs and heartaches of hund.
reds of millions of loving mothers,
| fathers. sisters and brothers. sweet
hearts, wives and children. II MI the
nations would unanimously lay down
4 their arms and use the same energy
and funds to promote peace and hap
piness. among their subjects and the
nations abroad, life would soon have
another meaning for us all.
\ The lion and the lamb would lie
down together in green pastures and
Il the land that is now flowing with
\ blood and tears would soon flow with
milk and honey.
Let us put forth our heartfelt ef-
4 forts 10 arouse the heads Of rl,e M
tions to the awfulness Of his whole.
sale man slaughter. splitting of the
very best blood of the land. and what
is their rewardi Nothing for those
who do the actual fighting and moth
ing but bankruptcy for their govern
ment.
my idea is prepare for peace on
earth and good win to men. with n
\ universal good will and il We Ameri-
cans, who claim to be among the lead
ers of civilization and enlightenment
| will put forth our hest efforts to bring
about this glorious and most needed
reform, which the world has never
known, we will have accomplished
something Of which humanity would
be proud, and America will shine in
the future history ps high as the stars
that adorn the heavens. We should
|l honor the peace makers, rs we now
honor our brave soldiers and make II
q disgrace for any people to take M
arms against their fellew man. II it
is violation Of the law and dis
grace for one person to murder. why
should il not he greater violation
for one nation TO murder and crush
nnothers
''Why should not we, as a Christian
nation. head the teachings of our
guide. which reads "Thou shalt no
murder do" And. "Blessed is the
ii neace maker for la shall am Qosl -