Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-23

Streets Business Mems Association-"lt
would be source of inspiration for the
United States IL we OF Philadelphia
should hold such a meeting in the shadow
of Independence Hail. II would arouse
patriotism. II would be felt throughout
the country. BY all means, let us have
the meeting"
J. f. TRAVIS. vice president Sixtieth and
Market Streets Business Mems Associa.
tion---"Let nothing prevent q big patriotic
mass-meeting for Independence square
II is most excellent idea. for such a
meeting would stir up patriotism as noth-
ing else would"
JOHN T. PEDLOE. president Woodland
Avenue Business Mems Association-"lt
is a commendable undertaking. lt we
are to have war let us have II with all
our might. We can have war with all
our might only IL the patriotism OF the
nation is aroused to high pitch. An
Independence Hall meeting would be Just
the thing to do this Let this meeting pc
the first of a series to arouse the patriotic
fervof necessary. I pledge the support OF
my organization to the meeting. Ihe
bigger it Is the better will be the results.
| am glad the suggestion was maze. IL
shows the wideawake spirit of the EVE
MING LEDGER"
THOMAS BURKE. president Fortieth ana
Market Streets Business Mems Associa-
tiOn--"Ine IDEA lS eNCeiiel'l' "'' ''N
ing should be held by all means. u
would bring to the notice of the nation
that Philadelphia great as historical
and commercial center. Is ready to do lts
part. one result of the meeting wou'd
be to increase recruiting.
MICHAEL BROWN. president Lancaster
Avenue Business Association - OF
course my organization will back such a
meeting. We had intended having one
h,,ft ~
better We will canvass Lancaster ave-
nue to get the residents down to the meet
ing. 1t will arouse patriotism as nothing
else In the world would Let us have 1t
as soon as possible
THOMAS A. McCAFFREY. president Bel
mont Improvement Associations: ut Is
an excellent idea. but ] should like TO see
It postponed until Congress takes action.
In the meantime I suggest that there be
reighborhood patriotic gatherings, which
would cjl.:iin after Congresses action
In one mammoth meeting in independence
Souare to indorse whatever Congress fas
done. Such a mass-mecting, coming on
the heels of action by Congress. would
make itself felt in Europe. Our organi-
zation will do all in its power to help the
project along. holding patriotic ralles our
selves until Congress meets April >. am
glad the meeting was proposed.
HORACE LAW, general manager of the
tailoring department of the Army ana
Navy Cooperative Company. ll23 South
Broad street: 81 believe the EVENING
LEDGER voices the sentiment of the entire
city in suggesting q patriotic mass-ineet-
ing and I. for one. most heartily indorse
the stand Il has taken"
EMANUEL kOLB. of the Kolb Real Estate
Company. southeast corner Fifteenth
street and Snyder avenue: II am heart
ily in accord with the EVENING LEDGER
when It proposes meeting to arouse pa
riotic enthusiasm, especially at this
time
COLONEL GEORGE PENROSE. depot
ouartermaster Of the Schuylkill Arsenal:
II believe such a meeting at this timo
would accomplish lot of good and
would be glad to see it take place as soon
as possible"
AUGUSTUS F. DAIX. State Senator: "A
meeting to arouse the patriotism of our
citizens. as suggested in the editorial
columns of the EVENING LEDGER, would
have not only my hearty approval. but
the approval Of every American. The
time is indeed ripe for such movement
1t is altogether fitting that Independence
Square should be selected as the place in
which to hold it, To insure the complete
success of tn S valuable suggestion / feel
that the cooperation of every patriotic
organization should be solicited"