The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1917-05-12


to challenge them.
| The Allies are undoubtedly opposed
to autocratic form of government.
They of all can hardly justify their
domination over the people of con-
quered nations; as they are shedding
their precious blood ard spending their
last dollars for crushing the auto
cratic governments of Turkey, Ger
many and the Dual Monarchy. But
it is an undeniable fact that govern
ments now arrayed ON the side of
democracies and pledged to imperial
istic policies can i'll afford to grant
the rights of humanity to their sub
jects in their possessions for obvious
reasons. England is just awakening
to her obligations. british statesmen
are recognizing the beneticent in
| fluence of broadening out in their
policies The recognition of the new
kingdom of Arabia is the first attempt
in this direction.
J 1t is true, that any suggestion or
criticism hurled against the Allies for
setting their own houses in order at
this time is fraught with dangers and
unpleasant consequences but the very
fact that they have recognized the
moral principle upheld by this repub-
lie is a proof positive that unfavor-
able conditions everywhere should
seek reimbursement sooner or later
Ireland, India and Egypt are ugly
sores in the body polite OF the British
Empire. Algeria, T'nis and Tndo-C China
unGer France, TripoIi under Italy and
Persia under Russia--all these coun-
: tries are clamoring under the heavy
strains of foreign domination. The
Republic of Poland or Palestine is as
desirable as the republic in any other
possession. These countries are in no
way unfavorably located They were
| not worse in their cultural develop
| ment than Cuba or the Philippine
Islands when they We're taken by the
United States. Hundreds of millions
of peoples inhabitins these countries
are now eagerly looking forward to-
wards the United States which has
aVOwedly come forward to vindicate
the justification of these principles I'M
dreamed OF in the history of man
kind
| Admitting that color and caste
create no Offense. we realize that
other races, inhabiting other countries,
equally cultured, equally rich in re-
sources, and equally glorious in their
past history, are entitled to live and
enjoy the freedom which has happily
fallen to the lot OF others This
country has championed the cause of
may ! ask. sir, what definite line of
procedure is under contemplation for
the contamination Of these principles
Already a very influential group of
congressman have submitted Il resolll-
ton to the prime minister in England
expressing their opinions concerning
the desirability of granting an inn
movement is said to have been
launched to bring about a new repub
lie for Palestine. The cause of these
peoples is the cause of the suffering
humanity. both in Europe as we'll is
in Asia. Millions OF people are think
ing exactly the same way not only for
one nation or one country but for all
nations and all countries. The pol
icies now clearly land down by this
republic as regards the measures to be
adopted if not immediately but after
the successful termination of war
will enthuse the people right here and
compel the attention and appreciation
Of the people abroad. 1t will hasten
the happy approach 81 the Forthcoming
dawn and the enlightened world will
enthusiastically lend their support tt
the issue taken by TIE United States
Liberty is hated by the kings anC
the naughty but respected by the noble
and the true. Excuses may be fonn(
by thousands to delay the recognition
OF principles by the privileged and b!
those who are in power over others
But they are doomed. Death and down
fall ard already crowding upon them
Peoples rights have given eXllltan
Justification not in enc but in man!
republics and now With the settins
forth of this dynamic force, free mel
, and women will never stop as Ions
as a despot remains. The combined
conscience OF humanity will aspire tt
secure the status OF a full grown MAJ
and woman in all countries. Thes'
ideals are bound to succeed sooner q
later in every country and among ever.
people.
During this bloody conflict. there
was difference of opinion as to thu
sublminal currents and the rea
causes that led to this titantic strue
gle. but with the entrance OF the Uni
, ted States the whole situation ha
, Eeen cleared. An issue has been dis
: covered. 1t has afforded Il unique OF
portunty and has brought to the doc
of this republic wonderful chanc
, for serving the suffering humanity.
will rebound to the eternal glory O
this republic if the people in the I'm
ted States amid all their efforts TO
winning the war, can make cor
!, certed action in bringing about thi
consummation and II you, sir in you