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FREEDOM, NATIONALITY, HUMANITY
APPEAL IN TRUMPET TONES
Franklin Spencer Edmonds Draws Vivid Picture of Duty
of the Hour and Cites Historic Precedents-Calls
for Universal Training

Franklin Spencer Edmonds, lawyer and
leader Of civic reform movements spoke as
follows:
We have assembled at the most sacred
shrine of liberty to proclaim tnat the
spirit Of the Fathers still animates and
controls the sons. To the American, this
Ia holy ground. These walks now so
crowded by our own citizenship have
known washington. Jefferson. Adams and
FRANKLIN. This venerated hall has heard
the fiery eloauence of Patrick Henry
when in the prime of his vigorous man
hood. IL has listened to the wise and sa-
pacious counsel of our own Benjamin
Fra6Nin; it has heard the direct and
simble speech with which Washington,
early STYLED the best INFORMED man in
America upon colonial matters, was
wont TO urge his opinions. We are
stronger and better because at TINS
crisis in our national life we turn aside
from the strain and turmoil OF everyday
life to seek inspiration from the example
of the Fathers.
May | call before you four pictures
from the past which have message Tor
the present?
In November. 1774, the First Con-
tinental Congress. which had been IN
session in this city for two months, ad-
journed it's labors. 1t had given ex-
precision to the spirit of unity among the
Colonies and the desire for Independence
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the training of camp life will break us
class tendency and teach young men in
all stations that our Government is not
an agency from which something is to be
had for nothing. but an institution with
first claim on them for the best they have
to give. 1t is the spirit of true democ-
racy that every young man should pre-
pare himself to reasonable degree of
efficiency to defend his country. We
have some men with apparently warped
intellect who not only oppose military
training, but who oppose any steps toward
preparedness for defense.
II is said Of this particular class of
citizens that they would arbitrate gross
insult instead of resenting it, To such
as these the spirits of that great heroic
host who gave their lives to preserve our
democracy cry from the great beyond
challenging and inviting, 'if you are cow
ards, perish, but If you are men, then
fight"
Patriotism is love of country II you
won't fight for 1t, you don't love it. and
if you don't love it, you wont fight for it,
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WASHINGTON. March 81.

w
As Republicans of the House went into
secret session this afternoon to nominate
Floor Leader Mann as candidate for
Speaker and to name "A ticket for other
House offices. it seemed a certainty that
champ tlarks recent predictions would
come true. Clark said he would be re-
elected Speaker in one hour and forty min
utes and that the Depocrats would or
ganiZe the Sixty-ffth House.
Events of today gave the Democrats the
first positive edge in numbers. Repre-
sentative Helgeson. Republican, North la :
kota. was stricken with appendicitis and
rushed to hospitai His physicians said
he could not possibly attend Monday s
session.
Representative Bleakley Republican. of
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GENERAL WINS
IMPORTANT LAW SUIT
Dauphin Court Rules That
Banks Must Make Report
of Business
HARRISBURG. March 81.

Ruling that the commonwealth has the
right under the ''escheat" law Of 1915 to
require a report of property presumntively
escheatable, President Judge George kunkel
today handed down three important opin-'
ions in which he dissolved preliminary In
functions and dismissed bills OF complaints
which three banks in Pennsylvania had fled
against Auditor General A. W. Powell The
ruling affects every banking institution in
the State.
The "escheat" law gives the State the
right TO require from persons and corpora-
iions organized or doing business under the
laws OF the State a report of deposits Of
money received and held and which have
not been increased decreased, and on
which interest has not been credited in the
deposiiors passbook at his request within
fourteen or more years. Mutual savings
fund societies not having capital stock
shares are excepted
II is estimated that there are millions OF
dollars in State banking institutions which,
are escheatable under the act of 1915.
When Auditor General Powell required the.
reports, the Union Trust Company. of Pitts
burgh the Columbia National Bank Pitts
burgh, and the Germantown Trust com-
pany filed bills of complaints and asked for
preliminary injunctiOns The State an
swered with demurrer, which has been
sustained in each of the cases by Judge
Eunkel who has directed that judgment he
entered against the banking concerns and
in favor of Auditor General Powell Ap-
peals may be taken.
II it is decided finally by the higher
courts that the State require report
of escheatable property, and. after giving
the published notices required by the act
of 1915 can take over the deposits. these
unclaimed millions viii. be returned to the
state Treasury
In the opinion in the case OF the Union
Trust Company one of the three argued
several months ago. Judge Kunkel states IN
part; ~
III 1t once be conceded. as It mNst b..
that the Commonwealth possesses the power
to escheat--whether to escheat be taken IN
the present statute to mean to take property
the owner of which has abandoned II of
has died without heirs need not now be dsA
termined-it follows as necessary incidou<
to the exercise of The power that the Ger
monwea'th may make inquiry with the vioUF
of discovering where escheatable property
is located or in whose possession 1t may ~
found s....
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DOCTORED DYES TRACED
TO GERMAN CHEMIST
Plot to Iniure Product of Mills
at Reading, Pa, Revealed.
Manager Disappears
READING, Pa, March 81


What has every appearance of being a
plot to iniure the prestige won by Ameri-
can manufactured dyes placed on the
market since the German product can no
longer be imported was barred in this city
today following the flight of an alleged
German chemist who had been employed in
the plant OF the Reading Chemical Manu-
featuring Company.
This man. who his former employers here
believe was in the German espionage service
in this country, is now a fugitive and Is be-
Iieved to be hiding in Cuba or San Domingo
Detectives employed by the local plant and
Federal secret service operatives are
his trail.
The stranger was placed in charge of
the chemical laboratory of the dye plant
where the formulas were compounded and
where the firms chemists perfected the
process for the commercial manufacture
of the dyes which made such great hit
when they were placed on the market.
These formulas he "doctored," placing
chemicals in the dyes which made them
poor and ineffective.
Hosiery mills and other purchasers of
dyes made at the plant Immediately began
sending in complaints, and suspicion was
directed to some one on the inside. What
made II finally center upon the German
agent was the fact that all of the trouble
and complaints dated from the time he APP.
peared on the scene. The big fire which de-
stroyed the plant last July was remem-
bered II was known to have been of in
cendiary origin. but the .culprit was never
discovered
The suspect learned of the quiet investiga-
tion which the firm was making. and today
il became known that he had left Reading,
his hpa Id in house N said he had
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LOSE TWO HOUSE VOTES:
CLARK SEEMS CERTAIN OF ELECTION

Pennsylvania. shortly thereafter announced
he would not attend Monday. and 1t WAS
said at the Capitol today Republicans would
not want him to vote il he does. i'm view OF
the c'ection indictment hanging over him.
These two losses. even though they be
temporary. mean the Republicans can mus
ter only I'll votes on Monday
The Democrats will go into. the fight with
PA votes. barring AN unexpected stampede
by Representative Gal!van, of Boston. and
his wet followers. Two of the five inde-
pendenis are expected to vote with the DEM
ocratS.
Some Democrats this afternoon even pre-
dicted that several Progressive votes would
be cast for Clark in view of the Republic
cans organizing committees decision to
name Mann aud to hunt for some one else
beside Representative Lenroot for the place
of floor leader
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Senator Penrose spoke as follows:


Every patriotic American will rejoice
In the splendid demonstration held here
today in the shadow of the shrine Of
Of the country could have presented such
q large and enthusiastic gathering Of
American citizens such as are assembled
here today. The purpose of the meeting
is to pledge ourselves anew to the support
of the American Government and to de-
mand that adequate preparation be made
for national defense and the maintenance
Of American rights on sea and land.
The American people desire peace and
they are long suffering. but when called
upon in a national crisis involving ma
tional defense or national honor they will
respond as they have always done in
the support of the Government
Every one in this country came over
here either themselves or their ances-
tors to escape political or religious per-
secution or to get away from the restrfc-
tions and expressions of the Old World
and to seek opportunities afforded In the
American Republic. They came here to
advance their fortunes and to enjoy the
blessings of civil an dreligiCus liberty.
They have gone forth over the continent,
have reclaimed the wilderness end laid
the foundations of their homes. They
have built great cities. and through their
labor and enterprise forty-eight SOW
ereign commonwealths cover our eonti-
mental domain and constitute the Union.
These Americans regardless or the
country of their origin. will, OF course,
night to defend the inestimable privilege
which they enjoy and the material wealth
which they have created. have no ques-
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would be better soldiers for being cit
liens. and better citizens for being SOL
diers. but also because it would make for
bodily and mental betterment, discipin-
ing the masses into. people with a
knowledge of the value OF law and
schooling them in obedience to law. They
would acquire the feeling of companion
ship and would come to realize that in
telligence and individual effort properly
directed give promise Of advancement to
every man enrolled in ranks. regardless
of his class. his wealth, poverty or po-
sitiOn in life.
We are today living in the ideals which
have been handed down to us from an
ancestry which was willing to fight for
them sacrifice for them. and when the
need arose, to die for them--in order that
we might rest secure SO far as human
power could accomplish such surety.
We have, rested secure for many gen.
erations, and IL we value our sacred
heritage we must qualify to answer the
call OF our country and be fully equipped
for the task.
The shoulder to shoulder march and
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WILMINGTON CITIZENS ASK WILSON
TO TAKE FIRM STAND FOR WAR

now exist between Germany and the {
United States.
Mr.. President, let us enter this war
not merely for the vindication Of ,Amer-As
lean rights. but for the preservation Of 8
those ideals of justice and humanity
upon which the security of the would Z
must rest. n,
The First Battalion of the Delaware State
Militia, which was called out a week ago,
was mustered into Federal service today
at the arnory here This afternoon the
men were assigned to guard munitions and
powder plants. Although il is said the du
Points have fully protected their plants with
their own guards nevertheless. 1t Is we'll
understood that some of the guardsncn will
he utilized in addition. Special care also
is being taken to protect the Harlan g. Hol-
lingsworth and Pusey 4 Jones shipyards
and the Artillery Fuse Company's works.
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PROVOST SMITH RECALLS SPIRIT
OF "FATHERS" IN STIRRING APPEAL
Urges Vast Assemblage to Heed Call of Humanity and
Civilization in Name of Those Who Founded Republic
Sacred Ground of independence Hall

Edgar Fahs Smith. Provost Of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania, introduced the
speakers In his brief introductory address
Provost Smith outlined the purpose Of the
great demonstration. He said:
Just a few words from me and then
you will hear fDom the distinguished
gentlemen who bring burning messages
to us.
First. let us earnestly endeavor to re-
alize In our hearts the occasion for this
vast assemblage from every walk Of
life in this this truly American city Of
our noble country. Reverentiy speaking.
we stand upon holy ground, within easy
touch of that priceless reminder of all
that was involved in the birth of our
matchless Republic. What noble deeds
that structure has witnessed What
mighty intellectual giants proclaimed
within its walls their loyalty and de-
votion TO the cause which. in due season.
made this the land of the free and the
home Of the brave"
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Recall the sacrifices made that you and
] might enjoy the opportunities which are
ours and which have come down through
generations to us. Surely we are not un-
mindful Of these No. on the contrary.
we are profoundly grateful. We hold and
do cherish in loving remembrance the
deeds and gifts of the glorious. genuine
patriots who thronged the halls of yon-
der sacred temple.
Yes. the spirits of that mighty host en-
fold us, and, encompassed by so great
cloud of witnesses. let us solemnly
pledge ourselves anew to maintain the
honor and glory of the precious heritage
bequeathed by them TO us. let us heed
the call Of our country in the interests
Of civilization and humanity. and in the
maintenance Of that freedom which is
our 'inalenable right on sea as well as on
land: so that in all sincerity we may
prayerfully sing
MY Country, 'Tis of Thee -
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WILMINGTON. Del. March 81.

WIl.MINGTON. Del. March II.
A petition calling upon President Wilson
to take Il decided stand in the present
crisis was signed by thousands today. 1t
was drafted 10y former Federal Judge
George Gray and will be forwarded to
Washington tonight. II reads in part:
II we are content with halfway meas
ures in dealing with the German MANAGE,
then we must stand convicted before the
world as craven people
Fully realizing the gravity Of the de-
cision. but believing that failure TO en-
ter the war now on the side of democ-
racy and liberty would be an irreparable
national calamity. we urgently appeal to
you. Mr. President. to ask Congress either
to declare war or formally to recognize
the fact that by the declarations and ac-
tons of Germany a state OF war does
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of the city took up the story. uniting
with their music 30 proclaim liberty
throughout the world.
The third picture is of later genera
ton. In August. 1914 there was town
meeting held at this place attended by
10000 citizens 1t was a time of gloom
and dismay in the American heart
There was war with Great Britain over
the great question of equal rights at
sea. A British fleet had sailed into
Chesapeake Bay. "A small army of Brit
ish regulars had brushed aside the mill.
tia of the country 0Washington had
been taken by the enemy, the capital
= had been burned Baltimore was threat
ened, and II was expected that Phiiadel-
phia would next feel the force of the in
raders. and the universal cry went up
from the people. why after two wears
OF war has there been so little prepara-
ton for seIf-defense?" At the town.
meeting held on this spot. Thomas Nc
kean. then over eighty years of age
presided. declaring: This is no time for
speaking. but a time for action" A
Committee of Public Defense was ap-
pointed, the city was divided into dis
trcts, arrangements were made to stim-
ulate recruiting. and thus late but with
undaunted heart, Philadelphia made
ready for the foe.
The fourth picture will perhaps be re-
q.
the early morning of Washington's Birth
day in 1861 The President elect OF the
United States, EN- route for his Inaugural
ton. has just aLsed the American Flag
over Independence Hall Then. upon a
platform which had been hastily erected
in front of the building. Lincoln spoke
to the assembled citizenship. declaring:
Il have never had a feeling politically
that did not spring from the sentiments
ia1 i'm hn na. lap of Ind
.pendence. II was that which gave prom
Use that in due time the weight would he
lifted from the shoulders of men end that
all should have an equal chance.
| ha> said nothing but what | am ready
to live by. and If il be the pleasure OF
Almighty God to die by"
These stories from the past express in
some part the spirit which has led us to
assemble here today. This hall is con-
secrated to freedom. nationality and hui
manty We count these principles as
fundamental. and we here declare that
no man can call himself a true Amer
lean unless he is willing to live for free
dom. nationality and humanity. and, like
Lincoln. II il he necessary, to die in their
defense.
FREEDOM. NATIONALITY, HUMANITY
Freedom is the strongest word i'm the
English language. 1t expresses the ideal
of the fathers and the aspiration of their
sons. Samuel Adams, writing from this
hall in 1875. declared;
IF il We're revealed to me by an angel
from Heaven that in a struggle for free
dom nine hundred and ninety-nne out
of every thousand would perish and but
one survive. | would still say, let the
struggle go on. One such free man must
possess more liberty and enjoy more hap
piness than one thousand slaves let him
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AT GREAT MEETING
is FINAL PLEA FOR WORLD PEACE

May the Father In Heaven send forth
His Holy Spirit to renew ;he face of the
earth and to quicken in every heart
charity" for all with frmness In the
right" May he direct and strengthen
these States to do "al which will achieve
and cherish n jus. ""l iasting peace
with all nations" To christ our Lord
who with the Father and Holy Spirit.
lireth and reigneth one iod forever aud
ever
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The Rev. nr Henry r. Drumgoole, pre-
rect of the Seminary of ST. Charles Bor-
romeo. AZ overbrook, gave the benediction
While thousands bowed their heads he
said
May the Lord God Almighty aud ever
lasting. the Creator and Father of all to-
daN and every day. bless and keep this
nation conceived IN liberty and dedi icated
to equal living. May He deliver this peo-
pie out Of the hands of every enemy and
gran, II 10 serve Him in holiness and
justice all days.
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STAGE is SET FOR FERVID
PATRIOTIC RALLY IN CHICAGO

place. Resolutions pledg;ng the city to do
its share in the event of war and advocating
universal military training are expec.ed~to
be adopted.
Beg nning with the First Illinois Infantry.
which has received notice it will be sworn
into the Federal service again next Tues
day. military orga nizatiUns Of all kinds will
parade the Loop today.
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CONWELL PRAYS FOR QUICK RETURN
OF PEACE IN SOLEMN INVOCATION
Pleads for Human Brotherhood and Unity Of All Nations
Under Justice and Liberty at Great Demonstration.
Asks That Germany May Soon Be Free

Vulsion there may come greater indi-
vidual liberty for the people of the whole
earth. We pray for Germany that her
people may now be given an individual
freedom which makes for the upbuilding
Of noble Christian character and love for
all mankind. We pray for all other ma
tions of the earth that the results OF
this war may bring them blessings that
cannot otherwise be received. We pray
for the sufferers in consequence of the
war, in Belgium. Poland, Serbia. Italy
and France and England, and ask that
the new departure in the government of
Russia may be a great permanent ad-
vance toward freedom of all peoples
in that country-freedom to enjoy the
fruits of their own labor and to worship
God accordig to the dictates of their own
conscience. All Of this we ask in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ
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CHICAGO. March 3

CHICAGO. March 81
The stage is set today for the greatest
outburst of patriotic fervor in the history
OF Chicago.
The climax of a day OF streets filled with
marching soldiers and pretty girls pleading
for enlistments in the army and navy will
he reached this evening when a monster
rally in support of the President will take
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u. s. to Lend $500, 900. 900 to Farmers

WASHINGTON. March 3l.-More than
s2OO, ,O00. 900 will be lent by the Federal
land banks during the coming year to in
tensify the farming industry OF the coun-
try as a measure of national defense. ac-
cording to an announcement by the Federal
Farm Loan Board today.
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MULTITUDE
CHEERS NEW PLEDGE OF LOYALTY

r.rtuued from Pase One
=. assembled public of universal military
ervice.
rbere was no questioning the unanimous
.,irit of that Endorsement.
ringing Yes. greeted resolution
.,ter II had been formally offered to the
attitude by Provost Edgar Fahs Smith of
~ university of Pennsylvania.
This is the resolution:
Meeting on the eve of a great crisis
s1ecting our national life and on the
.acred ground where 14l years ago the
s.thers Of the Republic declared belief
n the inalenable right of man to life.
nberty and the pursuit of happiness. we
cltIsens Of Philadelphia, following the
traditions of the fathers. here publicly
,enew our oath of allegiance to the Con-
sitution and the laws of the Republic.
,ledring to the President of the United
states our loyal support in any action
vbich in the exercise of his consttu-
tonal powers he may deem necessary to
the protection of American rights upon
land and sea.
Because the common defense Is COM
mon duty universal military training is
The only system that is fundamentally
Aemocratic and fair. We urge upon Con-
rress the prompt adoption of a bill to
nut this system into immediate operation.
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The Rev. DR.. Russell II. Conwell pastor
Il Grace Baptist Church and president Of
Temple University, delivered the invocation
The usual noise made when great throngs
Of people assemble died away and there
vas absolute silence as the solemn words
we're uttered.
. Doctor Conwell said:
Oh, Lord. we pray that divine wisdom
may be given to the people Of our ma
ton and to all who. represent them in
authority that they may be especially
guided in this important crisis with
wisdom that is superhuman We pray
that peace may soon be restored among
the warning nations and that it may be
q peace of such character as will
bring on an era of permanent brother
hood which shall last through all ages
to come. We pray that out of this con-
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Democracy Triumphant

Our is not alone the heritage of freedom of ,..,.
within definite boundaries Ours ;s th. h.x;,.- r
democracy triumphant and our DESTINY ro,., l.. IL.
Ultimate destiny of world democracy.
i-HiRAMJOHNSON in Independeoce sou,,. ,os,.
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Newark Vice Chancellor Renamed

TRENTON, March 81. = Chancellor
Walker today reappointed Frederick w.
Stevens. Of Newark, as one of the vice
chancellors of the State. The term Is seven
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BuckneIl Mines Opening Postpsusl

LEwIsBURG. Pa. March si.--The opoaI.
ing game OF Bucknelps baseball team NJ
Bloomsbury Normal here this Afternoon ~
Cancelled Bucknsll's nine may not get 6
der way for tyo weeks s q