Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-11
in the United States" He said in

in the United States" He said in
part:
I'VE abide by one Of the funda-
which is that the majority rule.
Weighed in the balance Of national
need and practical patriotism, we
shall not be found wanting. The
children of those Germans who
fought the French and Indians along
the frontier and constituted the
neucleus Of he army that tool the
field against the redcoats sent by the
king to quell the colonial disturb
who sent Won Steuben to Valley
Forge to reorganize the remnant Of
W~ashington's army and to lead it to
victory, the SONS of those SO, 900 AM
erican soldiersl Of German blood who
fought in the Civil war under such
leaders as Rosecrans, schurz, Sigel,
and Steinwehr, we. the free-born
American citizens Of German origin,
will bear our share of the burden,
endure u part Of the misery and
send their contingent down into the
International shambles to make
them slippery with u blood and
gore that the world may receive q
new birth of freedom"
After the address by DR.. Stolz, tho
resolution was unanimously adopted
by a standing vote, the entire audience
OF oyer $500 people rising to their
feet by way of, showing approval, not
one soul remaining seated.
Following the singing Of the Battle
Hymn of the Republic by the entire
audience, Hon. Tracy Bangs took the
platform and delivered a mastery
address, sparkling with patriotism
and a grim and sober loyalty to the
United States and Old Glory.
w are gathered here to dedicate
ourselves anew to the principle Of
government. to dedicate ourselves to
his opening remarks. I'VE are con-
secrating ourselves to the principle Of
liberty"
Pacifsts Are Scored.
The speaker was severe in his de-
nunciation of Germany's ruthless sub
marine warfare at the cost of MANY
American ships and American lives.
n cited many acts by Germany
which fully justify the president and
congress In declaring war. He then
bitterly arraigned the extreme paci-
nsts Tor the d~issension they have
caused in the nation.
There is no one in this MN
who wants war; he said. "Not even
the munition manufacturers want II.
II war was brought on by any ona
class OF people. it was brought on bv
those who were loudest to prevent it,"
Declaring that he had heard the
report h a one person in Grand
Forks had been heard to express the
wish that Germany would win the
war and the United States be de-
feated. Mr.. Bangs bitterly con-
demned all such persons who were
wont to speak and act in an nm
American fashion.
No Sympathy for Enemy.
N man can say words showing
sympathy for the enemy without
showing treason to the United
States" he declared: Such a person
In an effort to show that the
United States has great cause for en-
terlng into the war. he continues:
Against us we find the power Of
Germany. Of Austria and Of the un-
speakable Turk. We have been
forced into this war after all honor
able efforts to maintain peace have
failed. We saw Belgium devastated.
we saw h men Of Belgium muir
little boys of that country and Of
France growing up and waiting to be
soldiers. Although civilization was
being outraged before our ewes. vet
we were not at war. And then our
ships were sunk and our people
were foully murdered on the high
seas without warning. Then came
magnificent document Of Presi-
dent WILSON,. which resulted in the
declaration of a state Of war with
Germany, and now we must 70 forth
to do battle and put these people
where they belong and bring lasting
peace"
Great Ovation.
The audience gave Mr.. Bangs a.
tremendous ovation at the conclusion
OF his mastery address, after which
the audience and chorus rose and
sang The Star Spangled Banner"
with q fervor hat was inspiring.
The meeting. marked throuehout
with q solemnity of and full realiza-
ton OF purpose and a noble spirit of
love OF country, came to q fitting
close with benediction by Rev,
Harvey j. Moore.
Mayor James A. Dinnie wishes to
express through the columns Of this
paper his warm appreciation to the
singers and members of the va r,o"e
committees who helped to make the
great success Of the meeting noss;hle
Printed programs containing Presi.
oeht Wilson'S war message to con.
8ress n patriotic songs were die
together with small Amerj.
can nags. to all those present in the
audience. The interior of the audi.
forum was artistically decorated with
large and small American fiaRs and
the whole scene was one Of much
beauty. ""e"
INNOCENT MERRINfENT.