The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1917-05-05
This world-renowned republic must

This world-renowned republic must
maintain it's sublime traditions, u
forefathers never hesitating to respond
to it's call and needs. The immortal
Lincoln called for volunteers and off
they went at the sound of the bugle
and the tap of the drum, that Amer1-
can honor might be indicated and the
American flag float honorably to the
breezes. Our own beloved Minnesota,
the star state of the north, set a bril-
Kant example, at the thought of which
| patriotic hearts eve thrill with over
flowing joy and legitimate pride. The
farmer quit his pillow, the merchant
left his desk, the student abandoned
his books, and all loyal citizens de-
clared themselves ready to shed, their
blood upon the altar of the country.
"A just, right, and honorable part
must the republic assume in the coun-
Gil of the nations at the conclusion Of
this unique and fierce struggle. There
fore, must we Americans, nobly and
unf1inchingly, battle for the reign of
righteousness, justice and abiding
peace. Defence of our pristine honor,
the vindication of precious and inter-
national rights, the glorification of our
national inheritance, purchased at the
cost of the wealth, the sacrifices and
the blood of ever-memorable ancestors,
such should be the burning desire of
every human being, who possesses the
inestimable privilege Of breathing the
air of American liberty and who en-
joys the untold benefits of our land,
the hospitable home of the down-trod-
den and the oppressed, and the, nation
of opportunities, SO grand In its origin,
SO grand in it's constitution and SO
grand in the spirit of it's people. The
inhabitants of our shores should indeed
employ every honest easu to gain
the victory, which will rebound to the
cause of civilization and humanity.
THE supreme voice of the nation
has spoken and patriots will undoubt-
eddy obey to a man. Submission to
the legitimate dictates of the chief
ruler of the country is a duty, just,
i1lSuI anu lOLO dUlC, LII Oil Id WluI ou-
thority comes from the Eternal God,
the Supreme Ruler of the Universe.
Our solemn obligation, as men and
patriots, is to cooperate with the gov
eminent intellectually. The earnest
efforts of all citizens should be to sub
NIT to its commands and even antici-
pate it's wishes. Loyalty and allegiance,
therefore, are the positive demands of
the hour.
Our chief executive has sounded
the alarm and all true Americans will
thrill with the truest devotion, gladly
Offering their fortunes and themselves
for the country's service. No demand
on our American citizenship win re.
main unanswered. In the present
emergency we will uphold the arms OF
our worthy president.
True American sons, native OF
adopted, will cheerfully rally around
the flag with the fullest devotion and
love, our noble flag, the banner of oul
independence, power and glory, the
recognized symbol of liberty, equality
and fraternity, not mere monumental
inscriptions, the hallowed emblem Of
grandeur and greatness, our uncon
querable flag that has fioated over
many of our cradles, and may it float
over all our graves. Acts, and not idle
words, are needed. We all, therefore
pledge loyalty, love and support to gu
country with even the sacrifice of life
Inspired by patriotism, the love Of
home and the land of our forefathers
let us bear in mind the noble senti
ment of our Divine Saviour: Render tc
Caesar the things that are Caesars
and to God the things that are Gods