The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-09-13
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The ~frcqutpt expressions 81 pa
triotic sentiment az his time heartens
aud encourages those in authority and
rs of the greatest value to the man
behind the aun.
Our country needs more than loyal
ty from lis citizens. II needs PATRIOTIC
enthusiasm.
They have demonstrated their ov-
atty and supper, Of the governmen IN
this war in a most practical wag.
They have oversubscrlbed the great
war loan. Thes have approved the
most extraordinary appropriations
eve asked ny any government They
have filled the ranks OF tho volunteer
army. They have accepted and are
oheying the ~selective DRIFT law.
They have accepted a food reguia-
tion insecure and other drastic laws
demanded by the war situation with
an the inequalities and unfair dis
examinations that result from suca
hurried legislation.
They stand ready to furnish my
thing further that may be needed 20
conduct the war to a successful con-
clusion. q
Dut individually many Of them still
refuse to take the war seriously. and
are utterly lacking in patriotic fervcr
and enthusiasm.
Their attitude seems TO be that We
are rich. and SO strong. that, with
.he allies. we are sure 10 win. and
hence there Is no need TO show more
that a passive Interest in the war and
It's probleme.
This is unfortunate, for IN withhold
Ing active patriotic enthusiasm. they
are denying their country a most
valuable asset in time OF var
The soldier 10 do his best must
know that the hearts OF his country
men are beating for him. not Soldly
or indifferently. but warmly, %ardently.
lie needs 10 know hat he 10 nos
merely n hired man. that he stands TO-
a noble sentiment among his people
back home. hat he has not emily their
approval but their enthusiastic AID
patriotic moral support.
We ought. for instance. to give pub
lie demonstration in honor OF our
regiments before they go abroad, for
many men will o return.
Parades should be arranged in the
towns from which they Come. or at
the ports from which they embark.
that they may receive the honor and
encouragement which comes from tho
applause Of those whom they serve.
And the public would also gain in
the much needed stimulus these pa
triotic demonstrations would give TO
their interest in the war and war
problems.
Local troops should also have oc-
c%asional parades and hand concerts
mat the interest Of the people may
be aroused In them and In the weight
problems which their sacrifices are
expected 10 solve.
These problems are 30 important
now. and those 90 COME after the war
will be Of such iranscendent import
ance that the wisdom Of our leaders
and of our people will be severely
tested.
II Will take loyalty OF a more y,tal
type than the indifferent. whats the
use" sort 10 meet wisely these IN
precedented establishments.
They may disturb the very baslcl
principles upon which pun government
Il founded. and should be approached
by "a periodically enthusiasts people,
with their love Of justice and Of coun-
Try fully yitaiized.
II would be n wise and proftabls
plan 10 send eminent orators through
our country 10 fan into perman-
flame the spark Of patriotism
which now glows so feebiy in theI
hearts OF so many OF our loyal but un-
awakened citizens.
No good American can afford .
drift along In the deadly calm OF self
satisfaction aud national conceit mi
Ihese porllous war lines.
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