The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-02-16
A REVISED DECLARATION OF
 INDEPENDENCE
(Re-written with Aid of Editorial in ]
 Monday Mornings World.).

Monday Mornings World.),
 When, in the course of inhumane events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the diplomatic bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth the honor able station to which the laws of hu- manity and humanity's God entitle them, decent respect for the opin- ions of mankind requires that they declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
 We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men (not Germans alone) are created equal. that they are endowed by their Creator with cer- tain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, even if the last named ca .les them across the seas on legi- tinate errands. That to secure these I1't l ts Governments are instituted arOhg men, deriving their powers from the consent of the governed, and international law is built based upon the precepts of humanity and Gecent respect for the rights Of CtEhls; that whenever any form ct government hrcop.es destructive to t. Cse ends it is the right of any peo. pl? to organize it's powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and h-p- piness.
 Prudence, indeed, will dictate that 2 Government long friendly with en- other nation should not break off d;r- loIr atic relations for ll'Et and tra ls- tent causes. E':t when a long train Of abuses and usurpations, purs ling invariably the same object, evinces design to reduce them to absolute depotism, it is their right, it is their duty to throw off such relationship and to provide new guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these United States, and such is now the necess- lity which contrains them to forego l further diplomatic intercourse.
 The history of the present Emper- or of Germany is history of repeat ed injuries and usirpations, all hay ing in direct object the establish ment of an absolute tyranny over these States. To prove this let facts be submitted to a candid world. 1 He has invaded the sovereignty of the United States on it's own soil.
 He has defied our laws, conspired against our industry and commerce, melted strikes and riots, placed ex- plosives in ships, factories and ware houses.
 He has levied war from our terri tory upon Canada, endeavored by bribery to persuade Mexico to make war upon us, forged and bedevilled our passports, and in numerous cases, by the use of the bomb and torch, destroyed American lives and Ameri- can property.
 1e ( k1,1 United States the lawful use of the seas. Refusing to risk his great navy, he has impudently asserted rights on the ocean accorded to no body since the suppression of piracy and buccaneering.
 He has sunk our ships and massa- cred our people, boasting of it one day and the next mockingly express ling regret.
 He has promised reformation and reparation and has broken every pledge. Heretofore he has equivoca- ted and apologized.
 He also has maintained in this coun try at great cost. under the leader ship of German officials and German mercenaries, propaganda for the encouragement of treason against the United States, political agitation calculated to -mislead our people as to their rights and duties. zE. :
 He instituted in the recent election a far-reaching. movement, intended in the interest of aliens to dlspIace, a President of the United States whose sole offense was the strict ebserv- ance of neutrality. :...
 We. therefore. the people off the . United States ot America appealing : to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions do solemnly publish and declare that these United States are absolved from : lall vassalage to the Prussian crown : and that all diplomatic connection be tween us and the Imperial Govern ment of Germany is, and ought to be } and independent States the people oi totally dissolved; and that as free the United States have. full power to conduct commerce and have free use of the seas and do all other things, which independent States may of right do.
 And for the support of this -declar ! ation, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor. -,.
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