Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-03-20
IN DEFENSE
Meeting PLEDGE
LOYALTY TO wilson
Continued from Page H.

Woodrow Wilson. in his stand TO pro
tect the honor Of America and our be-
loved flag.
The loyalty OF Delawareans and
Wilmingtonians is not questioned. I'll
is our purpose TO organize that 10y
atty.
81 assure you there is no politics in
this movement. I am glad that there
is one thing which We can unite upon
rising above the question Of politics.
creed or nationality, meeting on
common plane of patriotism, so that
whether we have war or not, and
pray God that war may not come. Will
mington will be found ready as she
always is. to do her part.
I'VE are not here to form troops OF
! soldiers. We leave that to our gov
eminent.
I'VE want the President TO know
that we are behind him in his efforts
to guide us Alright. as has been done
by the City of New York and others
Election of the executive committee
was then carried out and the members
retired TO the committee room to formu-
late the memorial. During the absence
of the committee, William p White, city
| auditor. presided, and Clarence G. Kill
len. secretary of the Chamber Of Com
mcrcc. acted as secretary, both Mr.. Nick
olson and Mr.. Carter being with the
commit tee.
Addresses filed with patriotic fervor
were given by Thomas f. Bsyard, for
mcr Mayor Harrison w. Howell John G.,
Gray. General James II. Wilson, L. s.
A., and others. Mr., Bayard was the first
speaker.
"Most Of us are beyond the limits OF
military age" said Mr.. Bayard. 81 he.
lieve. however. that all of us are willing
TO do anything possible whenever the
occasion may arise. The active work
must he done by the younger men. There
are many WAYS in which we can assist
however, and we shall be told of these
things as We are needed"
Former Mayor Howell declared he had
no idea what he could do in this great
national crisis. but he was willing TO dc
anything he could to assist and to give
of himself the best in him for the sup.
port of the national honor.
John G. Gray said: Il suppose none
Of us knows just what we can do
at this time. but with Gods help
we will do the best we can. There
should be a thorough and complete
response 10 the call Of the nation
When there is something to fight for
the men will be found to do so if the
I cause is sufficient
Veteran Thrills Crowd.
When General Wilson rose to speak
he was greeted with applause which
extended to a demonstration Many
shouted and quiet was only restored
, after the general lad again and agar
requested quiet and leave to speak.
General Wilson spoke simply, fol
only a moment or two, as had thu
others. "I suppose there will be no in
8 vasion OF Germany by our troops.
= hone there will be no invasion OF thi
q country by German armies. l Seliev
4 most OF the fighting will be upon tn
ocean and by our fleets. The wa
-, should not reach our shores unless th
4 Br fish fleets lose control OF the sea-
;, and scarcely believe that can be pos
sible
But there is a great deal OF wor
TO be done il we are to display on
u patriotism in proper fashion. We ar
face to face with serious problems
Let us strive to meet them in honor
able and loyal manner worthy OF on
= American deals
u Henry NJ Candy. treasurer OF tn
Delaware Chapter OF the America
Red Cross. received an ovation whe
+ he arose 10 sneak He told OF tn
c need of assistance to the Red Cross
and explained what was being don
10 assist the naval men at the re
quest of the Navy League. A navs
d hospital unit was being fitted up, h
If said. consisting Of $50 beds. wit
e. proper equipment 10 carry on the nee
RI essary hospital work About $1,000
IS will be needed by the SOCIETY. he sail
m ANY one wishing 10 give anything
D. assist the work may send confirm
a. ttions to S. d. Townsend. Jr., at tn
Wilmington Trust Company.
!. Former Judge Marvel moved tn;
=, the resolution presented by the eXecl
- tive committee and adopted by III
n meeting be sent to President Mllso
Is Navor Price thanked the either
X nresent for their enthusiastic respon'
Id TO the cali he had issued.
A rising vote OF thanks was the
given as an expression of the appr'
citation and support on the part
c. tho citizens to the mayor and II
r. committee he had appointed
to II was announced that copies
OF the memorial will be printed and CT
ON culated or posted in conspicuo'
IL places for signatures of all either
ly who may wish in that manner
Of pledge their support to the Presidel
to OF the United States in the action
to has taken in defending American n
tional honor
The meeting closed with the sin
ing OF America"
by
v. MORE FUNDS NEEDED.
ed John 5. Rossell, treasurer OF d