The Dickinson press., 1917-12-29
Number Three

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and undefended cities, sunk Red Cross
ships on errands of mercy; he has de-
stroyed cathedrals and priceless treas
ures Of art that can never be replaced;
he has made slaves Of his prisoners;
he has tried to get us into war with
Japan; his emmissaries have blown up
u ships, burned our factories and
fred our forests. He knows no mercy
or honor. The most charitable view
to take of this blood-thirsty tyrant
is that he is crazy.
zone thing is certain" continued On
Gle Dan, with great emphasis, sour
liberty, the safety Of our homes and
u country, and the security Of the
world demand the speedy and abso-
lutte overthrow, Of the kaiser and
crushing out once and forever the
reign Of Prussian brutality"
"How about the German people,"
said Billie.
Uncle Dan replied: 1.-THE splendid
German people were happy, thrifty,
prosperous and contented. They have
been tricked into war and made to
suffer the tortures Of the damned;
they have been cruelty nd'systematic-
ally deceived. God grant that the real
facts may get to them, and, If they do,
Lord help the kaiser"
"Of course the allies will win," said
Mrs. Graham.
Probably So" said Uncle Dan. "But
If we are to win, we must 60 the limit.
We must check the awful destruction to
shipping by the German submarines,
or we may not be able to get food and
supplies to our own men and to u al
lies; we must also put hundreds Of
thousands, and perhaps millions, Of
1rst-class soldiers in the battle line.
"Food Is the first consideration" On
Gle Dan continued. mo army can hold
out against hunger. It has been said
that food will win the war, and this is
largely true. Hence the Importance
Of the farm in the war plans Of our
country"
Mrs. Graham interrupted BY saying:
I'm view Of the Importance Of farming,
don't you think, Daniel, that the farm
ers ought to be exempted from war
service|
"No, a thousand times no." said On
Gle Dan, striking the table so hard to
emphasize his protest that he tipped
over a vase of flowers. "We must
have no class legislation. The duty to
serve is the common duty of all, and
no class must be relieved Of this OBJ
legation. The question of exemption
must be a personal one and decided by
the facts surrounding each case. In
no other way car we have a square
deal, and to insure this, it is the duty
of congress to pass Immediately the
Chamberlain bill, or some such meas
ure, which is fair to all classes. It
would settle all these questions and
do 1t fairly. Safety now and safety
hereafter demands such legislation,
and let me suggest that you and your
friends get busy with your congress
man and senators and urge them to
prompt action.
sIt is time for us to realize that we
are not living in a fools paradise;
that this great country of ours cost
oceans of blood and treasure and 1t is
only due to the loyalty, sacrifice and
service Of our forefathers that we have
"a country, and it is our highest duty
to preserve 1t unimpaired and pass it
on to posterity, no matter what the
cost may be. Our citizenship and their
ancestors came from all parts Of the
world to make this country home
and enjoy Its blessings and opportu-
mites; hence, In the crisis before us,
It is the duty of everyone to stand
ssquarely back Of u country and be
prepared to defend the flag. Every
one III this crisis is either pro-Ameri
can or prO-German. Great as the coun-
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