Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-30
BAR IN APPROVAL
OF WAR POLICIES
Lawyers OF 14fb judicial Circuit Pass
Strong Resolutions Endorsing
Wilson's Program.
YorsG LAWYERS ARE HoSoHED
Practitioners Who Have Enlisted Are
\ Praised for Heroism and Pa
triotism They Display.

tTf0fism They Display.
Members OF the bar OF the Four
zenith judicial circuit. composed Of
sock Island. Mercer. Henry and
Fhiteside counties. fnIly approved the
gar policies Of this country and
Ledged their unwaverlng support 70
President Wilson In bis efforts to de-
end the principles of democracy
lgainst German autocracy. in their pa
riotic exercises held yesterday after
loon al the circuit court room in this
kty.
-, owing addresses by NJ J. Nc
president Of the Rock Island
~ Bar association, Justice George
WCooke, AIedo. member of the Mi
ls supreme bench and Judge w. T.
Anrch, mention Of which was made
Mine argus YESTERDAY G. J. Searle
red resolutions which not only ez-
ssed the appreciation Of the bar for
heroigm and sacrifice which young
nbers Of the profession in this dis
had displayed ia gladly abandon
kheir work and Offering their SER
to Uncle sam. but also strongly
0rsed the entrance Of the United
es into the European struggle.
The resolutions which were made
/ part Of the court record and were or
{ red sent to President Wilson. rs well
j to the members of the bar who have
aHsted we're els follows
Whereas. after a long period OF
patience with the most eXasperat-
ing aggressiOus of the arrogant
military autocracy of Germany and
her allies. our country has been
forced into a defensive war 10
preserve and defend her rights
and dignity as an inla pendent
and self respecting people and to
prevent the subverston Of demo-
cratic government throughout the
world and
Whereas. many Of our profess
~ throughout oar judicial cir
have enlisted in our nations
tary service, or announced
r intention 10 enlist, and
Thereas. we deem it our patri-
duty 10 make fitting an
ucemeut Of our approval Of
country's acts and purposes
The premises, and of our high
preciation " the devotion and
III sacrifice oE those Of our pro-
ssion who have enlisted or pro-
sse to enlist in the military SER
zee and Of the purpose of our
pm bers each 10 do his part in
nh service as he can render our
kutry in its emergencys now
fore, be it
oIyed. That we condemn the
~ aggressions of Germany
her allies and their DISPOSE
n Ind purpose TO impose upon
~ world by military force. with
9I its horror, bloodshed, misery
ID destruction, her domination
nd ideals of autocratic military
bTernmeut. and her aggressions
xna intolerabie conduct toward
ur own country;
hat we express our high APP
kesatIon Of President Wilson
rnest efforts to secure peace to
world, and of his long CON
I'd patience and forbearance /
Is effort to avert war on the /
Iof orr country even in the /
pf the most aggrayating and /
stiflabie proyocation, +
Vat we fully aud undualifedlv f
pve the acts and doings Of
president and congress in de-
ag war and making fitting
IN, and of our ideals and prin-
bles of democratic government
this land and throughout the
I'd In cooperation with cur al
Ind we unqualifiedly condemn
and all men. measures or dis
&lsion tending TO disrupt our
rnnncfls or prevent absolute unity
III Irrational action, in the proseCu-
tor OF the war, to an honorable
maee, in the most effective man
aAr, whether AZ home or abroad.
aad be it further
#Resolved. That we express our
neat appreciation Of the bravery,
Aroisru, seff-sacriice and patriot
IN of those of our profession in
his judicial circuit who have en-
sered or will enter the military
f8rvice Of our country, and thus
Tbhold aud maintain the traditions
FL our profession for loyalty and
pAtriotism. and be it further
xResolved. That we do hereby ex-
xess our desire and purpose each
IL do our patriotic duty and part,
ID accordance with our respective
Qilities Ia the protection and de-
10y our beloved country and
Titutions, TO the end that
Ament of the people. by the
e and for the people shall not
h from the earth, and be it
olved. That copies Of these
ltions he Forwarded by the
tTsraTy OF this meeting 10 Presi-
lsnt Wilson. Senator'S Sherman
[nd Lewis and Representative
Era ham, King and Mckenzie, and
!hat these resolutions. together
xith the minutes OF this meeting
Yss by the clerk. spread at large
snen the records Of this court and
hat the clerk transmit a copy ut
nse resolutions TO each circuit
y Of this circuit and that
% these resolutions be for
ID BY the clerk of this court
ia OF the members Of the bar
lis circuit who have enlisted
7 hereafter eulists
Should support BoyS.
Fr. Searle made a ringing patriotic
ech IN which he outlined the neces- il
Of the boys at the front having N
unqualified moral and financial ci
port or those at home and urged Cl