The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1917-06-22
If GERMANY WINS-WE PAY.

Herbert kaufman, widely known
peal 10 Americans i'll which he gives
some vital truths. His article says:
Despite the awful drubbing which
Germany has just experienced on the
Western front. she is still a match for
the combined forces of the Allies.
"WithOut the assistance of Ameri-
can munitiOn makers and food export
era. it is quite certain that her enc
mics would by now be very much at
her mercy.
Our entrance into the situation is
the one element which ultimately
guarantees the kaiser's defeat. The
Imperial Government is therefore in
the position of a bully, with all odds
in favor OF thrashing the opponent
who is suddenly pulled away by an on
locker and held while the other fellow
proceeds to turn the tables and pum-
mel him into submission.
Therefore, it is logical that Ger
many should hate us with an insane
ferocity that augurs no mercy in the
unlikely, but possible event of her VIC
tory
This possibility will become prob
ability in proportion to the immediacy
of our preparation to fulfill the re-
spOnsibility we've assumed
Assured of reinfOrcementS when
needed, our Allies will hurl their full
strength against the Central Powers
and capitalize their present advantage
to the utmost But it We fall down on
our contract and do not deliver the as
Sistance to which We are pledged
when it is expected the consequences
are shuddering to contemplate.
This war has by no means reached
a decisive stage, but we can determine
the decision by universal military SER
vice. with a whole-hearted co-opera-
ton of industrial resources OF the Re-
public
The eleventh hour is ten hours
late. We can save men, save months
and save millions through prompt and
vigorous action.
If We dilly-dally, argue, trust to.
luck and place too much hope in an
early peace, Won Hindenburg's ruth
less battaliOnS will Belgiumize Amer
lea. German war vessels will pound our
coasts and women and children, as
well as men, will know how horrible
war can be made.
II Germany can reach this side at
all, she will come as the conqueror Of
Europe, as desOlating and despOiling
Hun, burning with rage and avid with
cupidity-tO humble our pride, to loot
our wealths, to smash US.
If fear and selfishness are holding
you out of the ranks or tightening
your grip on the bank account, fear
and selfishness even more urgently
demand that you enlist at once and
lend every dollar and effort to the
of an earnest and valor-
Gus campaign.
Once certain that the United States
means to send all males of military
age to the front and intends TO spend
whatever money is necessary to war
rant triumph for its arms, Berlin
will quite probably surrender to the
handicap before our
forces or fortunes are on the field.
Every Stacker encourages another
One enlistment now has the moral
value Of two later on.
Seek to escape service and you're.
sure to undergo it. Procrastination
threatens our chances.
There's no way out for US. eXceT G.
by pitching in.
You'll have to fight in the end, 50
volunteer in the beginning.
whatever time we lose by dally5.Rg
must be made up by additional leVFes
Your Sinking may eventually draw
your fathers into the ranks.
Answer the Presidents, call. Do
your duty today"