El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-03
MEXICAN newspapers or every

4 MEXICAN newspapers OF every
"A shade Of political opinion todaI
L Il stand out boldly in support OF
president Wilson and the American
government Of which he is the head, in
their comments upon the presidents ad-
dress Monday night TO the joint session
OF congress. Republican and Demo
cratic papers alike declare the war Is
sue is sharply defined and that FOR the
United States but one course is posi-
bic, which is to fight Prussia au-
IOcracy to a successful end
German American newspapers are
notable today for their declarations Of
German American loyalty TO the United
States in all events.
Comments OF newspapers I'm all parts
Of the country follow
The New York German Herald, In
respect to Mr.. Wilson's declaration that
the war is not aimed at the German
people. we think he has n lurking sus-
picion that they would quickly cast OF
their kings and princes If they saw 3
strong democratic power ready 10
shield them against their enemies Wnlle
thew set their house in order We are
absolutely certain that during the war
no change in the form of government
the Germans have is possible Many OF
them would prefer a repu bllcan form
they follow their inclInatiOns AT this
time. the resulting internal disturb
ances would permit the enemy TO enter
1he gates and devastate Germany
Government Defends its People.
PHILADELPHIA Public Ledger. The
president has met the expectations Of
The nation.
Philadelphia Press. The government
mad 10 come 10 the defence OF us PEG
pie LOYAL American ought to be ali
America, standing together with one
accord
It's Righteous BeIiigerency.
Seattle POst-Intell f-encer- An abused
neutrality gives place 20 righteous
beIIiEerency Heart and soul the ma
tion viii be in this war
Chicago Herald Ia demanding
declaration OF a state Of war. president
Wilson was asking congress TO create
no new situation. He was demanding
mat Il recognize one thar already eN-
lists by the act OF Germany herself.
congress VIII Act.
Topeka kas-- Daily Capital Nobody
can question what the prompt response
Of congress TO this address VIII be. The
nation stands behind the president.
Charleston. :. c. News and Courier:
President Wilson's address Is call 10
the American people 10 defend and
maintain the great and vital principle
which gave this nation life.
Nation Feels Outraged
Little Rock. Ark. Gazette President
Wilson's history making address 70
congress is distinguished first for dig
nified expression OF the burning sense
Of outrage that fills the breast OF
nation which has suffered long and
grievously.
Germans Are NeiEhbOrs and Friends.
Cincinnati Inquirer It does not fol
low that because IL has become our
duty to join hands with the opponents
of militarism as eXplified by the Prus-
sian dynasty We are TO regard our fel-
low residents fGermans) as enemies.
Our Nation Has Joined the Right.
Providence Journal: Thank God that
the land Of Washington and Lincoln.
the land whose honor is more sacred
than life 70 every true American. has
At last taken her stand with those sis
Ter nations who have declared that the
civilization and liberty Of the world
shall not die.
Presidents Words Admirable.
Boston Herald: Altogether admirs-