Arizona republican., 1917-10-04

of the loved ones left behind. You have been weighed in the balance and have been found not wanting. You have been chosen and are ready to fight for high Ideals. This is not war for conquest, but Is a struggle for the liberty, apda Independence of the ciyiizedA world that might may not prevail. but that right will be estab- lished and the world made fit place for men. women and children to live in. You are going to help to do it. You are to be the soldiers of freedom, and as the representative of Maricopa county I wish you Godspeed and God bless you"
 From Draft Official
 Captain J. l.. B. Alexander chair man of the district appeal board, said in part:
 Friends:
 You, young men, have been called by your country to defend the lib- critics and the high and humane ideals of our people.
 Tn your call to the colors in this great war, an especial honor and priv ilege has been conferred upon every one of you by our country.
 T am not one of those who pour out sympathies for a man who is fortunate enough to be physically fit to answer the call of the nation in the righteous war in which our people are now en- gagged with the Prussian imperial gov ernment in defense of freedom, hu- manity and democracy, against autoc- racy: but. on the contrary, I envy and md feel that l am comrade of you. Il appreciate the feeling of those who are dear to you in your leaving fected in a mea sure by their anxiety for you and the environments that surround you. The dear and loved ones whom you leave behind are en- titled to the highest respect of the people of this community, state and nation. and should be honored by them 1 for you go forth today to defend and protect their rights and freedom that they might continue to enjoy the bless ings of the institutions of a great nation of free, humane and happy people.
 Tt is the bounden duty of all those who remain at home to see to it that our wives, children, mothers, fathers and sisters do not suffer for the need Of anything in the least degree in your absence, not in a spirit of charity, but Tn appreciation of their patriotism and self -sa crifice
 have no doubts nor apprehensions but what every one of you will bring honor to them as well as to our coup- try's flag, and that when you have reached your training camp and donned the uniform of our army and shouldered your musket, that not one Of you but what will feel that great honor has come to you in being chosen to serve your country, and that you will be eager to be in the front rank of every emergency.
 T want you to bear in mind that there IS an opportunity offered to ev- cry one of you in our democratic ar mics for advancement and promotion. and that it is with you to say whether you will take advantage of it or not. Courage, loyalty, perseverance and obedience to orders are absolutely es- sential to gain for you the respect and confidence of those who may command you, and are the stepping stones to ad- vancement and promotion in the ser vice
 The training and discipline which you will receive while you are in the military service will give you a greater and broader view of life and of duty to your country, and will make better men Of you in every way, and you will never regret that you served your country when the nation needed you.
 When the war is won, and you re turn to your homes, and resume your civil duties. a grateful people will hold you in high esteem and respect and will ever honor you for your service and patriotism.
 Always keep in mind that love of | country, of mother, of wife and of children is the noblest trait that a man 1 can possess.
 And remember, that our flag is the only flag that has never known defeat, and wherever it leads we follow, for we know that the hand that bears it on- 1 ward is the unseen Hand of God, and | everywhere and always it represents l justice, larger liberties, and greater human happiness
 With such splendid body of young men as you are, the nation is assured 1 of victory in this war.
 | T wish every one of you, from the bottom of my heart, success in the ser ious and patriotic work that is before