Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-14

viii receive the earnest support Of
eve every y patriotic citizen Of this ooun-
d. q. h. Irwin.
Dr. 8. II. Irwin. whom called upon
for his opinion. gave 1t in a few con-
clse words with depth Of meaning.
iusv rns United States first, last and
united States, therefore We will all
/ DEFEND Its honor" stated the speaker.
r. j. Purcell.
Justice r. J. Purcell delivered a
spirited talk. "1 came to the United
states when youngster from auld
Ireland's emerald isles" said Mr..
Purcell. II swore my allegiance ito
the United States and should my
country enter into war with either
ireland or England at any time. were
l physically able. would gladly
Judge Kneeshaw. Pembina.
Pembina county had a representa-
tive in Judge w. H. Kneeshaw.
There 10 nothing 1 can add after the
inspiring words delivered by former
speakers" said Judge Kneeshaw when
called to speak. 1T is enough that
we are all Americans. and so will
fight for our country If need be-"
DR.. Vernon p. squires.
DR.. Vernon P. Squires delivered an
eloquent talk. my grandfather fought
through the Revolutionary war" aver.
red DR.. sQuires. 1T would have been
tns much ans easier a to pay a small nall tax or on
and so on and so forth. but there
was principle involved. There is
even a greater principle involved In
the existing crisis. Are we to allow
ourselves meekly to be browbeaten
and dictated to when our forefathers
had the courage to fight for a lesser
ing present day Americans? No! I
repeat it. No! There is q great prin-
ciple involved in our rights on the
open seas. For years We have been
fighting for them. and we must up
hold them, nc matter what conse-
quences we are drawn into by 50
doing"
j. d. Bacon.
j. D. Bacon gave a short talk that
Of applause. we must look to our
flag. Old Glory, in this crisis and
protect 1t regardless Of COST" asserted
Mr.. Bacon. when I think Of the
United States, and when wish to
arouse my potent enthusiasm. have
but to look at the stars and Stripes
for the desired result. I am hopeful
e'ios ia AOSuIS yShlS 4AOA0 0SS0hstoA
will be paid to patriotism and respect
for our nag in the public schools"
Rev. A. H. Thompson.
the clergy with fiery speech that
left no doubt as to his attitude and
patriotism. II do not favor peace
meetings. nor war meetings" said
Rev. Thompson. I'VE are gathered
here tonight in a patriotic meeting.
not a war meeting. Every man, wom-
an and child must despise war. yet
tas 1es Rs1Ps too Of proad this % t y
known throughout the entire universe
that the United States represents in
dependence, and independence is hero
to stay. We have our rights and we
are prepared to hold them through all
just measures"
Tracy Bangs.
Tracy Bangs was a fitting speaker
for a climax to the enthusiastic meet
ing.
Carrying his listeners along on a
tide Of oratory, Mr.. Bangs was in
terrupted time and time again by his
inspired audience AZ fitting finale
he reverted to the immortal words of
the great Patrick Henry, "Give me
liberty or give me DEATH"
Following Mr.. Bangs address. Mr..
Davies presented the resolutions men
toned previously, which were unani-
mously adopted and endorsed. A copy
Of the resolution will be sent to Presi-
dent Wilson. congress and North Da-
kota's representatives at Washington.
The patriotism exhibited last even
ing was not a revelation to the multi
tudes. As one man said: ''Such pa
triotism has always been present
amongst the good people Of Grand
Forks. but they had not been given
an opportunity to give vent to their
feelings until last evening"