New-York tribune., 1917-11-29
Wilson Advisers
Thank Nation for
Spirit in Crisis
Cabinet Sends Messages to
People and Country's
Defenders

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2s.-Thanksgiv-
ing messages from members Of the
Cabinet addressed to the people OF the
country and the country's defenders on
land and sea will appear in to-mor-
rows official bulletin.
Secretary Lane says he cann1 be
thankful for war, the methods OF war
nor the turning Of mems minds from
things constructive 20 things destruc-
tive. but that he gives thanks that
this j. a nation unashamed, that the
spirit Of Bunker Hill and Santiago is
still. quick and aggressive and that
"men are willing to die that liberty
ana justice may live"
'Tf we measure our national bless
ings BY the materialistic standard OF
physical comfort and prosperity, which
has been in recent years so potent IN
our thought as a people" says Sec.
retery Lansing. "the observance OF
Thanksgiving Day this year might
seem almost a mockery, for we are en-
Gagged in the most destructive and ter
rible war of all times. But new con-
ception of national blessing has come
Z. the American people, conception
il, which the spiritual is exalted above
tie material, in which the lie OF the
nation is placed above the life OF tne
Individual. No greater blessing could
have come 10 the republic than TINS
awakening TO the fact that PATRIOTISM
is more to be priced than wealth
Postmaster General Burleson says
the people of the United States snouId
te thankful that the war IS not beng
vared on our shores and that while
F,Tope. Asia and Africa are ravaged
an foe has invaded our country; our
cities have not been destroyed ana our
neople 90 about their business ana i've
IN peace. in plenty and IN security
Several Of the messages emphasize
thAt the American people shouId con
sider it is a blessing to night right-
eous war for honest ideals, and hG"lr
z. Sweet. Acting Secretary OF Com-
merce. says that the wrongdoer can
never truly give thanks. l-;.io.
He may gloat over his paroarlCIea .lt
and crimes, but thanks TO the G!veI
of all good. in the name OF tne frihce
of Peace, would, on his lips, be mae
fCus mockery." ~ b.s
Secretary of Labor Wilson, who has
lust crossed the continent, telegraph q =
from Portland, Ore. that I'm the midst
Of ali diversity of place and people De
hind all differences ! find common
Grd complete devotion TO TINS country
and an unquestioning devotion TO the
ms of freedom ana democracy "hlcn
are the purposes Of the country oen'"u
the war .ho .ast
Grim and terrible as Is the tasA l
before us" says Secretary McAdooi
al, Ms thank God on this ThanksgiV,,
inc Dav that noble America, taltn1ul
- her traditions, the undaunted cham
nicn Of democracy, has been called 70
rcrform this great and glorious service
10 mankind" -.
Secretary Baker says that men OF
tho War Department sent word OF
eood cheer in the midst OF activities OF
frvlnr to get men and equipment 20
France but with all the preparation oils
atIe fight will be won by the STOUT
confidence and trust so,
Secretary Daniels declares; we are
,bentful that out Of the tragedies. OF
VAR blossom the flowers OF generosity
love and brotherhood, ennoblIng ma
tioral ideals and consecrating nstioha'
character