The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1917-10-12

the same time, the official residence
in Washington of Count Won Bern
storff ambassador to the United
States, was the rendezvous OF foul
SPIES" when Bernstorff was extending
every cordiality to the American gov
ernment here.
And now, in the present crisis, said
the speaker, there are many who are
not satisfied with the opportunities
that have been afforded them in this
country. 'If anyone who has had the
advantages of this country and its re-
sources does not like the country and
sympathizes with Germany, let him go
to country he likes and stay there;
the United States will be better off,
Mr.. Willis said.
Another great issue that has been
almost paramount in the great war is
the rights of humanity.
In this very country, not long ago,
there was a great deal of talk of keep
ing out of war when the American
people should have been preparing
themselves for 1t. However, the ad-
ministration, Mr. Willis said, was the
subject of his undivided admiration In
preparing for war as quickly as 1t did
and is continuing to do.
The Lusitania incident was recalled
by Mr. Willis, who brought great
deal of applause from his audience by
the statement: This nation does not
make war on women and children and
it can whip any nation that does"
Then, according to Mr.. Willis Tues
day evening, there are several things
which the American people must do
while the young manhood is in the
war theatre. They must stand behind
the boys at home, stand by the country
in material way, be lending all the
aid possible, buying Liberty bonds,
which he termed the greatest orgaDi-
cation ever instituted for the allevia-
tion of suffering, and help in the con
servation of the resources of the coun-
try.
In speaking of the last, Mr. Willis
said he was nightly in favor of the
food administration.
81 am in favor Of this food conser-
vation program provided it is consist
emily carried out" Later he said
"But what's the use of trotting com
mittees all over the country to teach
boys how to grow few potatoes and
urging the farmers to get up earlier in
the morning to do more work. ! lived
on farm once myself and | know that
| farmers need no committees to come
around and wake them up in the morn
ing"
Then, approac ching his subject from
this angle, Mr.. Willis put the question
to the audience. The United States
he said, is not saving in the large way
that counts Why send committees
around to talk while 100000, 900 wortl
| OF the country's grain is being used il
the manufacture of distilled liquor!
and beer? stop the big leak first ant
let the little one go until you have tim'
1 to fuss with It," concluded the speak
er.
EUR our own sake, for the country
sake, for the sake of the boys in th
rn, EnIiu oakn 1ptiG %
dry until the end of the war, and thel
the bill will not be repealed when tn
people see the great good done" MI
Willis pleaded.
Everybody knows that Ohio is goin
dry, even the brewers, asserted the fol
mer governor. The brewers are begir
ming the manufacture of soft drinks
why? Mr.. Willis explained it tina
they knew the country was going dr.
and that they were safeguarding then
selves against property destruction.
"As matter of fact, the battle
more than half won" he concluded h
), contention.
If there is good in liquor. why ha
, the government passed a law that Il
man in uniform may be sold or give
an intoxicating beverage or liquor thi
the men who are lighting for the
country or are being trained to iigl
:. may not derive its benefits, If an
:, from its use? Then again, If it
harmful. which Is an established fac
= why is it forbidden to man wi
% needs full control of his muscles,
clear eye and steady smooth-workil
;. brain and the others, who are at hon
n. be allowed the use or abuse of it.
10 Putting on uniform does II
ii change the smell or the taste or Il
4, effect of Intoxicating liquors" argu
m the former executive, and continuir
In There's only one place where t
-. liquor business should be, and that
10 out of business"
he In past years, campaigns have be
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