The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-06
"Call Silence Treachery" She Urges in Ringing Statement on Pa
 triotic Duty
TO SHOW THEM UP
 IS DUTY WE OWE
 BOYS IN TRENCHES
Well Known Lecturer Says "AlI Men Are Now Either For Us or
 Against Us"

Mrs G. II. Mathis, who was in Bir- mingham yesterday, believes there is too much leniency toward pro-Germans in America.
 "Cal silence treachery," she said All men are for us or against us. Judge by acts and words. We must be against those who are against us. We must not buy or sell with the enemy in our midst. We must draw the line and show them up.'
 In one of the most vigorous state ments ever issued in Alabama the well known woman lecturer says we owe this to the boys who are shedding their blood for us abroad.
 The statement takes on added signif1- canoe when it is known that Mrs. Mathis only son is fighting in France. In a re- cont liberty loan speech at the Lyric theatre Mrs. Mathis said: And God knows if had 10 sons I would want every one of them to be there.'
 Her formal statement, issued yester- day, as as follows:
 Peace will come when we win. The war will be long or shot according to how long it takes us to win,' says Sec refary of War Baker.
 .'The world is crying and dying for peace, yet there is no sign of peace, and can be none so long as it's price is slav- cry and death to the rights and lber- ties of mankind, to the open Bible, the gospel of the Son of Godi
 sHThe Germany of old has given place to blatant atheism and infidelity, taught and instilled into it's people until the moral fiber of the people is poisoned, and al al 1eir x1rit ct d. power, world dominion is the horrible re- suit. Satin said to Christ, All power is mine and I will give it to Thee if Thou win fall down and worship me. Christ said. Get behind me, Satan. Thou shalt worship God Again Satan has said, I will give all power if thou wilt worship me and the rulers of Germany made the trade. and said we will do it.
 RELIGION NOT FOR KINGS
 Frederick the Great said religion is all right for the comfort of the people, but it would not do for kings, as it would cause great embarrassment and great in- convenience in diplomacy and statecraft. There is no such things as morality, right is might! This is the basis of the teaching started in Germany many years ago The succeeding rulers have ampli- fled upon it, and gone even further than no morality doctrine.
 They are now teaching under the Kaiser the doctrine of away with the ideals and religion of Jesus Christ Mer- cy. pity, and peace will enervate and weaken a strong, self assertive race, and must not be taught as essentials of sal vation.'
 "Bernhardi says weakness is the only sin against the Holy Ghost
 'eThe preachers in Germany preach the same doctrine. Here it is Ger many must cruelty the nations of the o1 ri WY Y1pr nj so they are inferior beings and not worthy to stand before the German people. The world must be repeopled with inhabitants who are at least half German to give new, strong blood to mankind.' Hence the narrowing beast Illness of German lust In conquered lands
 DID RIGHT IN BELGIUM
 Won Tirpitz says Germany has done no wrong in Belgium, France and con- auered lands; she has done right The punishment is severe in annihilation of the people, but there is no other way to give to the world a stronger race of people, Beastliness, plunder and indemnity are the magic of Ger man war. They have built upon no other, and war is a national indust- try.
 ssThey bought incredible supplies of raw material while peace existed and prices were low and had sufficient artillery for a 2Oo0-mile battle line before war was declared, hence their ability to hold the lines for so long. and make such rapid progress in the early stages. France had good army and Belgium was we'll equipped, but England relied upon her huge navy and small army. It took it all to hold back the infidels. France and Belgium held the land and England ran Ger many off the seas in short order. These things stood in the west until Eng land could build an army and make the guns. Russia did 8 very great work and held back 5000, 900 Ger mans from the west by keeping them busy in the east Russia lost more by German spies and German intrigue and deception than she did by actual fight ing.
 LINKED TO MOHAMMEDANISM
 The efficiency, preparedness and interruptions moral rottenness of Ger many conspired to create a self glori- fication and self-worship that easily TnlI T1l1n FAn