Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-04-20

VI hA' NlNAAhb fANNNAA Nt--N'
Your presence gentlemen. is APP
preciaied take IT, however, not as
a compliment TO the administration
but 10 that better motiye-a recog-
milton OF the serious problems before
us and a desire TO do your part In
serving the State and nation. lncon-
ceivable as il may seem, whatever ,
opinions we may have, the stern fact |
is forced on us that the country is in |
VOWED in the greatest war of history /,
American honor. American institu |
tons and American lives are at stake. |
The life of freedom, OF equal oppor-
tun " that we enjoy Is our heritage.
America, by no means an idle |
word. with all that It implies was
given us by great sacrifices Scarcely
can we realize that these privileges
are in danger. In our hustle and bus
tie Of this business age, with its at
I tending ease and success, we are
prone to scoff. But, let us feel not
too secure. We have seen what mod
ern warfare has meant TO Europe In
volved in the strife, Il behOoves us 10
do. our full stint and to make full
sacrifice in seeing to it that these in
situations shall be preserved as
handed down to US by our fore
fathers
But I need not tell you this. Your
presence shows that you sense the
situation. Unprepared we are. none
dare dispute But that is not per-
tinent here.
ITO prepare is the object OF this
meeting. Suffice to say that our ma
ton is at war. History teaches us
that Delaware always plays her part
and more.
This meeting gentlemen. is not
patriotic demonstration in the mill
tarv sense-though it is none the less
patriotic. The man and woman back
on the farm is going to play a very
prominent part in this crisis. men
ton this to say that the military phase
that Delaware is to play Is being cared
for according TO our best judgment. A
military census is provided Tor. IL
will be taken Immediately on instruc-
tions from the government. The plans
are outlined. There is no negligent
DELAY We are in close consultation
with the authorities. Their plans are
being carried out, both in spirit ana
letter. -
Il wish in no way to lessen the inn
portance of this phase. In fact, l
should rather encourage. But this'
TODAY is OF equally vital Importance
that OF food production and food con.
servation. Even military experts tell
MS today that this war will be won
, on the farm. The long seige in Eu,
rome has reduced the worlds tooo
? supply. unequalled perhaps in history
I hone | am not an alarmist. but
= fear we fail to sense the seriousness
= of the days ahead Ships, militar!
r. equipment. men for service are NJ
, stronger demands than the problem
n before us. Let us bend every energ
y using our best thought in meeting IN
l. question OF food supply in Delaware
d in the nation, in the world. May
suggest also, that this meeting, Whll
IS one of enthusiasm. be not one
demonstration and resolutions. Tn
Is calls for action, business wit and col
centratiOn.
b. at is a serious business propositio
" With an entire absence of experiment Z
/ demonstration. it is imperative that "
do the practical. Let us organize Il
r interests of this commonwealth for
al maximum output of food products.
ID Extend Financial Assistance.
Two points TO my mind should
ar considered;
lie First Aid to farmers who have Ian
and equipment, eager to put IN MOI
r. crops All they need is financial assis
n ance in some instances and assurance
d. labor in all instances.
"Second. Vacant lands. There
IL much vacant land that can be use
II Here again comes the question
finances and labor Seed and fertliz
al problems everything can be solved
rs we can provide the money and secu
the labor to carry the crops to harve'
OF Our railroad friends are showing the
in interest, and we can well expect the
successful cooperation.
IL These are only thoughts in pas
is ing. / want your suggestions an
ideas. I urge a free expression
You are called for that purpose.
without attempt in any way
dictate, this mteting is to crystallii
our plans and effect some State o
ganization to serve as an executi'
council, sort Of clearinghouse. b
fore opening the discussion, I am E
| ing to ask that professor Haywai
m tell you OF the conference OF agr
N culturists at st. Louis called by Il
department at Washington"
'" Professor Hayward's Words.
Governor Townsend then called Z
Professor Harry Hayward. OF Del
the ware College, to give an account
the agriculturist meeting at ST. Lou
lth Mo. which he recently attended.
IBIS Hayward told of the crops I'm Z
me West as being not so good as in I
she past. while those in the East we
tile showing up much better. DR.. Ha
ward referred to conditions in De-
sed ware, showing that New Castle a
ers Sussex counties we're very bad of
the labor. while Kent county was hold
scl- its own. DR. Hayward closed
ln- asking the question as TO how we C
TO man or mobilize labor in this State
To Appoint Executive Committee.
ion Former Governor Miller at 4
con point made a motion that the cha
ln man of the meeting appoint an exec
, ~ tive committee of twelve TO cooper;
me he with the Governor. The meet
.ne adopted this unanimously, but
III appointment OF the committee v
,ho deferred
pc Governor Townsend called for
full and free discussion OF the 81
NO jects before the meeting. asking Z
yap. mer Governor Pennewill of Sus'
county to express his views.
Mr. Pennewill stated he believed
was as important to furnish food
FIX TO furnish soldiers. II young n
, M could be allowed TO remain on
INC farms instead OF being drafted
Its the army and a resolution to that