Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
Wishes of Nations Chief
Executive in Preparing
for War Respected, Says
Congressman Smith.
Expediency Forced Parti-
sanship to Be Thrown
Aside and Country's Best
Interests Held Uppermost
Everyone Must Do His
Bit.

BY casting partisan politics aside and
taking into consideration the expedi-
ency of the cause in preparing the ma
ton for the great crisis before it in
the war with Germany, the last con-
gress obeyed the wishes Of the presi-
dent and passed legislation of the ut
most Importance, in the opinion of
Congressman Addison T. Smith who is
In Boise for few days to confer with
constituents regarding the needs of
Idaho at Washington. Congressman
Smith arrived Saturday. He is maxi
ng his headquarters at the Owyhee.
In an interview Saturday night he
aid;
CONGRESS DiLIGENT.
Congress has been most diligent
yince war was declared in considering
legislation for the conduct of the war,
and most obedient In meeting the
wishes of the president regarding the
importance of making ample prepara-
ton in the way of men and means for
the crisis which confronts us.
craftsmanship has been thrown aside
In the desire of the congress to truly
serve the government, and the few dis
cordant notes came from both sides
of the chamber. In some instances the
president had to depend upon Republi
cans to initiate and carry forward to
completion measures for which the
Democratic leaders were not enthusi
sstic, but the political expediency of
the enactment of the numerous impor
tant measures placed upon the statute
books, was not allowed to become a
factor. The country's best interests
were the uppermost thought in the
minds OF all the members. although
here were differences of opinion as to
he wisdom of policies adopted.
STIMULATES PATRIOTISM.
1T is stimulating to ones patriotism
10 feel that he has a patriotic duty to
perform in the great conflict to bring
peace to the allied nations by crush
ing the nation that has SO disregarded
the rights OF mankind in the ruthless
destruction of helpless men, women
and children, and the laws of civilized |
warfare. We are in a war of civiliza-
lion against organized and reckless |
barbarism. All lovers of fair play, all
lovers of decency as well as democracy |
and liberty must find their sympathy |
on the side OF America and the allies. |
Neutral nations are entering the war
and enlisting in the cause of human
lty. The German people themselves, |
when the real condition of affairs /
reach them, viii strike for liberty and I
then win come the dawn of an endur-
ing world peace.
ALL CAN DO THEIR BIT.
The opportunities for service to the I
country in the great conflict are ex-
ceedingly numerous. We may not be /
able to shoulder a gun and go on the |
firing line, but we can raise foodstuffs
we can contribute to the Red Cross and +
the Y. M. c. A. which are doing so /
much for the comfort of our boys, and |
we can lend money to Uncle Sam to
buy bullets; to feed and clothe our SOL |
diers and sailors to provide hospitals /
and physicians for their care in the /
event they are sick or wounded, and |
to provide for their burial should they I
be called upon to make the supreme |
sacrifice.
NO matter how many bonds we buy /
our sacrifice is very small in compar-
ison with the boys who offer their life |
upon the altar of our country. They |
give all, home, opportunity for educa- I
ton and advancement, and willingly I
endure hardships of the most exacting |
character that our country may aid /
in this worlds great conflict for right /
eousness and square deal. Should |
we not go the limit on lending our
money in order to make victory more
quick and certain?"
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