New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1917-08-01
The Open Forum i. 4.
BE FAIR-JUDGE NOT

BE PARTRIDGE NOT
Not long ago a large committee con-
sisting of men in all walks of life con-
vassed our city from East to West, from
North to South soliciting funds for the
Red Cross society. Or.
A large sum of money has been collect
ed, altho many refused to contribute.
Horror was expressed when some of the
business men refused to give.
Why do not all people, why does not
every man, woman and child assist in
the noble cause of mercy and charity?
Why does not every body join the local
chapter of the Red Cross? Why do not
many more women assist with the work
at the Armory. One lady asked '''Why
is it that we can not get more of you
German women interested? for when
the German ladies are interested in a
thing they are great workers"
Yes, great workers is right.
But we stand for justice and fair play.
The following articles will explain:
st. Peter, Minn.-(To The Friend
of the People, -Can women born in
Germany or women born in this country
OF German parentage, now living in the
United States, qualify and serve as
American Red Cross nurses in Europe?-
Inquirer.
miss Minnie F. Patterson, chairman
of the state and local committee, Red
Cross Nursing service, informs me that
just at present women born in Germany
and women born in this country of
German parentage are not eligible for
service as American Red Cross nurses in
Europe, tho their help is very welcome
in this country.-Barbara Healy,
Secretary of Instruction, Minneapolis
Chapter, American Red Cross"
Until the American Red Cross purges
itself of j. P. Morgan's partner, H. P.
Dawson, chairman of the war council
of the Red Cross, who wants the Red
Cross to refuse to dress the wounds of
enemy soldiers on the battlefield, but
advocates abandoning them to their fate,
America will rest under stain that can
never be effaced. Mr.. Taft, president
of the Red Cross, last week interviewed
President Wilson and advocated re-
organization of the committee of the
American Red Cross. Did he demand
that Dawson be expelled, or IS this blot
to remain to tarnish our good name?"
Just as soon as H. P. Dawson, chair
man of the; war council of the Red Cross
changes his mind and upholds the dignity
and purpose of the noble Red Cross
institution then we too will join the
chapter and hep in every way possible.
History tells us that where ever the
Germans settled they were found to be
splendid citizens, loyal to the flag and
country in which they live. 1t is rude
and unkind to call us Americans of Ger
man birth disloyal and un-American.
We know that America is the grandest
and most glorious country on Gods
earth. We love our Country and our
flag. We love a democracy, govern
ment "of the people, by the people and
for the people,
For our country, that sweet land of
liberty, we will give all we have, yes if
necessary, and whenever our cause is
Just we will even sacrifice that which is
most precious to us, our sons and our
husbands: These are war times, the
times of great trials, the times of much
physical and mental suffering. Even
tho we do not agree on all things let us
not judge one another too harshly. We
are a Christian nation. The motto
'sIn God we trust" is inscribed on every
silver dollar. Does God say ''Love thy
enemy except in war timer Oh no!
He says ''Love thy enemy, pray for thy
enemy and return good for evil War
times are indeed a very severe test as
to our christianity, therefore it is all the
more necessary for our ministers of the
gospel to preach love and peace, instead
of hate and dissension.
believe that when we have learned
our lesson, and when we have learned
that life is real and life is earnest, and
that we are not here to chase after selfish
idle gains, and when we have learned to
trust in God and not in the dollar upon
which His name is inscribed that then
this war will end.
God teach us the meaning of ''Thy will
be done."..
A MOTHER.