Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-26

such an act, on the part of the ruth less kaiser a God send.
 Is it possible that we have those, so ignorant, as to think, should an inva- sion be possible, that their beloved kaiser or his inhunan wolves would interest themselves so much as to see that their people or their property came to no harm?
 Yet such is the idea of some of these poor, misguided mortaIs of German descent Past events, since Germany declared her ruthless warfare in Jan uary, has convinced us that she is in capable of showing consideration for either friend or foe, but, or the con trary, delights in her inhuman meth OdS.
 We hear on every side that we must give Germany credit for her ability to withstand defeat so long.
 Where is she entitled to credit :? Hasn't she been preparing, and look ing forward to this day for S5 or 4Q years? Let us say then. taking every thing into consideration, that instead of credit, it is contempt to which she IS entitled.
 Take for example two boys in fight, one has learned to box, the other haSn' l. Should we give the boy that knows how to box credit for beating one who is unable to defend himself? :? Then why give Germany credit? For the two cases are exactly identical Let Uss all hope for the speedy, and complete downfall and utter defeat of the German empire if we would have world peace and may those who choose to criticise President Wilson, re- frain from such unpatriotic acts in the future. For I firmly believe, that no person has any right whatsoever in time of war when our president has such problems to contend with to crit icise hIs actions in the least but they should give him the credit which he rightly deserves for having kept us out of the war so long.
 Since my recent article appeared in The Bulletin it seems to me that we have those in our midst, who, were they to trace their ancestry back for perhaps 200 years or more, they would find that they descended from those who came to these shores as far back as 1920. and who originally came from the British Isles. Yet, they so far for get themselves, as to show aninosi:y towards me, for the article that caused to be printed in The Bulletin on the 22d. I wish to say further that l write that, only of which I am 1trIn- ly convinced is right, and were the entire population of Norwich to re- sent that which flows from my pen. I would still stand firm in my opinion, as a free American citizen who be- HeVes in free though, so long as it is not detrimental to our government As for those who dare show fear of the truth. I consider them entirely beneo tn my contempt, and unworthy to associ- ate with those who love freedom and the Stars and Stripes.
 The flag, which stands for freedom, and liberty, the flag which waves over the land where all have the privilege of owning any property they may be able to accumulate, with the knowledge that no despotic ruler will deprive you of same, or denOunce you as a traitor and cause you to be thrown into prison simply because you have been saving in former years and prepared your self for the time when you will be un- able to labor should be revered
 May these few lines show those of an unpa triotic spirit, their grave mis- take and cause them in future to look up to the Stars and Stripes with love and reverence, something to be hon pred and protected, but never to be looked down upon.
 Remember this when you see trampled in the dust, the Stars and Stripes, for which our forefathers fought and died bravely, that we and future generations might benefit through the shedding of their hearts blood, with not a thought as to wheta- CT or no they might be here themselves to reap a little of the benefit for which they had suffered extreme and untold hardships to accomplish.
 May our flag be first, last and all ways, and death to all traitors.
 CLIFFORD L. WILLIAMS NorUicb Iupe 22 1917