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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-02
Saws The Bismarck Tribune:

Farmers of North Dakota. before
accepting the socialistic doctrine,
just remember that one of the car
dinal socialistic principles is hostile
to the individual distribution of land.
1t must belong to the state. just as
the elevators and other agencies of
distribution.
do you want to surrender title to
your land and become tenants of the
slater"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-02
TO BELoIT, WIS.
President M. A. Brannon Leaves For
His New Chair in Wisconsin.

MS INV Whit VI VVIsNUTIoINs
Grand Forks, N. D., July 2.-Presi-
dent M. A. Brannon, formerly of the
state university, left last week for
Beloit. Wis, where he will begin his
duties this week as head OF Beloit
nnIfaoo
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-02
In The Open Forum
A Column Devoted to the Task of
Keeping Up With North Da-
kota Editors.

The Fargo Advocate has this
item this week:
"A true union laboring man does
not always follow the herd,-if he
believes the herd is right, he is
right there with 1t, but he will not
be cajoled or hypnotiZed. He de-
tests a boss who is not square and
loyal. He will mot bow to a hypo-
critic. He places union principles
first. He will not stand back of a
man who is controlled by a violent
agitator, clamorous in q near Grim
inal sense. He is faithful. and al
ways ready to serve his country, or
his needful fellow men. He is the
corner stone. the genial brotherhood
bringer, and the citizen of whom we
need not be ashamed. All hail to
him!"
The Bisbee Gazette is feeding this
kind of matter to its subscribers:
VERY modest about it. Prince of
the king of Italy, is very modest in
his demand for our help. All he
wants is our food, our ships and our
strong right arm to help pound de-
mocracy into Kaiser Bill, or is 1t to
help Italy to grab a slice of Austria.
thought that democracy
was so plant a garment"
And again:
: president Wilson having stated
that we have no grievances of our
own for which we went to war,
makes it rather embarrassing to
many. But since that slip of the
tongue the 'casus belli' has been more
clearly defined"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
We Muat Not Help Our Foes.

MFR, Hooyers estimate. published or
the Bird. that our friends in Europe
would need In the coming year 971.-
ooo,ooo bushels of imported bread and
fodder grain. included 131, 600, 900 bush
els for neutrals. In his report TO the
government on the 7th. he said:
The requirements in cereals alone
for the next year OF the allies and the
few neutrais whose needs must be
given some consideration are bill
Hon bushels. The needs of meat, fats
and sugar also are enormous"
Why should we give favorable con
sideration. to the demands of neutral
countries which have been. and now
Hoover also says:
we are at war. We must do what
success in war demands. He also fights
who helps a fighter fight"
Not II the helped fighter Is his foe
We are helping the Germ, , fighters
when we send grain to Holland. Thi,
Is admitted by Hollands government
We are aiding them e we send II tt
Denmark. whose normal exports OF food
to Germany. as shown by the Danish
governments reports. were multiplied
by six last year. There Is no room
for doubt as to what Northern Euro.
pean neutrals have done for Germany
in supplying food and other products
Why were Denmark's imports of Amer
lean cotton multiplied by 400. and those
Of Norway, Sweden and Holland by ff-
teen?
We must do what success in wal
demands" 1t does not require us te
feed and clothe the enemy, or to make
his ammunition. Mr.. Hoover remarks
that 1.-THE chief weapon needed" Is
power to control exports of foodstuffs
The government will have such power
and we are confident that 1t viii not be
used to help the fighters who are ar.
rayed against us.--Eew York Times.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
CHILDREN Of COUNTRY
ARE PRODUCING FOOD
Youngsters VIII Materially In Aid the
Entente Allies to Fight Their
Enemies.

Washington, June 10.--Between
three and four million dollars worth
Of food will be produced this year by
the children Of the country. This aid
In fighting the entente's enemies ID
being given by the Children's Food
army. organized and directed by the
department OF agriculture.
Here we have a modern chiidren's
crusade" said Assistant Secretary OF
Agriculture Vrooman this afternoon
in telling of the wonderful results OBJ
tanned through the efforts of the young
boys and girls Of the country. II ID
a crusade against kaiserism and world
dominion by the central powers.
Our department has been prcpar-
ing for such a crusade for a long time.
Last year we had an army Of practi-
cally 100000 enrolled in canning and
corn clubs, etc. Working on a peace
tasis this army produced foods valued
at more than 100000. This year. re-
cruited to war strength. the Children's
Food army numbers about 500. 900
and our reports indicate that IT viii
produce a correspondingly greater
amount of food"
Mr.. Vrooman explained that co-op-
Grating with the government wer9
more than 10000 volunteer officers or
leaders. Last lyear the volunteer
leaders numbered only 1877. He pre-
diets that results from the children's
army will be surprising.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
Spirit Of Liberty.

Upon the dome Of our national Capt.
tol there is statue representing lib
erty. II is not the beauty and symmetry
of the form that lends to It such an
interest, but 1t Is that which II repre-
SCENTS, from the time the voice of God
hrst spake man into existence until
the present day, II has found home In
the human heart and been fosfered as
the only true guardian OF it's right
eminating from divinity. second only
to the great gift of being bearing the
seal of omnipotance. It has in all ages
and among all men formed the Ell
dorado of the human heart. the prize
before which all other paies into in
Significance. America Is essentially Its
home. but we hear the thunder OF Its
voice and see Its power exerted on
every page of history. without It man
is the veriest slave that walks the
earth. with II his mind has SCARED be-
yond the sphere a1a wanders through
eternity. It Is tf>Scfore. the duty OF
every American c,4izen. man. woman
and child to buy a liberty bond and
show their patriotic devotion to thei.
country and the cause of liberty
throughout the world, snd thereby
throttle despotism and oppression be.
fore 1t Is too late.-E. s. Watson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
A Difference in Rank.

United States Senator Hoar In his
autobiography relates an anecdote of
Arson Burlfngame. the famous lawyer
Of Detroit who was afterwards min
lister to China. He SAYS: Shortly after
Burlingame came into active life he
made journey to Europe The Amer
lean minister obtained for him a ticket
of admission to the house OF commons.
He was shown to a very comfortable
seat in the gallery. In a few minutes
an ohfcial came TO him and said he
must leave that seat; that the gallery
where he was was reserved for peers.
They are very particular about such
things there. BuElsnganse got up 70
go out. when an old peer who hap
pened to be sitting by him and had
heard what was said. interposed. Let
him stay he said. he 10 a peer In his
own country I am a sovereign In
my own country. sir replied Bur-
lingame. and shall lose caste IL as
sociate with peers And he went out"
San Francisco Argonaut
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
self-sacrlnce md War.

After all. suffering Is necessary to
wise and moral living. Very few peo-
pie can stand the test Of uninterrupted
success. This Is true Of the Individual:
It is true OF nations. For one. l be-
lieve that in this respect at least the
war will have a tremendous effect In
the future for long period OF time
OF course. the answer will be that the
price is too great. No doubt II is The
same triumph should be achieved with.
out the price. But the fact Is that 1t
never Is
Somewhere have read that in 1919
young German poet. Theodore Koer-
ner. full of promise in the great lit
erary field. offered his services as a
soldier The attempt was made to dis
suade him. because the country could
not afford to lose so promising a man.
His answer was that OF true man
his country could not afford to harhor
any man who would accept such ar
excuse. He went forward and fell IN
battle No one would say that II he
had not gone to the front his poems
and songs would be treasured by his
people as they have been ever since.
No contribution that he could have
made to literature could possibly have
had the influence, with his people that
the triumph of his spirit has exercised
throughout the century.
This is true now In all the warning
countries. Whatever the cause may be.
| the spirit of sacrihce has come into
| recognition as never before In history.
| There will be triumph of soul. and
an appreciation of what IL true. fne
and worth while: and a willingness and
! ability to dismiss that which Ii sham,
show and self-indulgence. Charles
| Nagell, in June Southern Women's
Magazine.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
BIG ARMY Of BOYS TO
SERVE THEIR COUNTRY
the Boys Reserve Corp~. to Harvest
Potatoes During the summer.

Boys who wish to spend their sum-
mer months doing a great service for
their country, and at tho same time Sc
curing snaeh benefit for themselves.
now have the opportunity. A great
many boys are needed to harvest pota-
toes and other crops, In an organization
known as the Boys Reserve corps
Great interes, has hear manifested In
this work. and the inquiries for in
formation in regard to II show that il
is becoming very popular. Boys who
are willing to go. and spend their va
cations doing good work At good pay.
under the best Of conditions and saper-
vision. may clip out the blank form
given below. MI II In. and send 1t to
the address marked on IL. This viii do
the work. The following form Is the
application blank, and Mr.. Weaver will
be able TO render all necessary Informal
ton.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
FRANCE IS WATCHING
MEXICAN SITUATION
Eas Hopes That 1t Is Seriously Think
ing Of Severing Relations
| With German Empire.
BY G. r. RERTEILI.

Paris. May 81 BY mail-France is
watching with a great deal of inter-
est, and great deal of hope. the sit
uation in Mexico and rs beginning to
believe that despite her apparent
about face" tactics. Mexico Is seri-
matte relations wnth Germany and
entering the war on the side of the
allies. Louis AQutsptaniila, hexca ii
charge d'affaires In Paris, said today:
Il have received no official infor-
nation whatsoever from my govern
ment. One thing may he taken as
rather significant, however. France
and Germany have fought two great
economic battles during the present
war; Germany is holding the fair of
Leipsig and France in the fair of
Lyons While Mexico did not take
the trouble to be represented at the
fair of Leipsig, l have been officially
charged to represent my government
at the fair of Lyons.
1T must also be remember that
before his reelection and his return
10 office on May ] President Cnrranza
was In identically the same political
situation as President Wilson before
he was reelected and reinaugnrated.
A severe task confronted President
Carranza, even more severe than that
Of President Wilson, for in addition
to the various political factions to be
gathered In one, our country was torn
by civil war.
''Ifthink YOU will see President Car
ranh pursued a vigorous policy with
regard to foreign affairs. The direc-
tioh this will take. am. of course. not
at liberty TO prophesy.
AT the same time II is we'll TO re
member Mexico Is republic and q
country wherein democracy and lib
erty have taken Arm root. Besides
President Carranxa has assured Presi-
dent Wilson he will tolerate no as
sembling Of German bands on the
Mexican frontiers. nor any hostile acts
by the Germans In Mexico. Draw
your own conclusions
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

King George was once enjoying the
hospitality OF prominent pear at his
country seat near the scene Of one
OF Cromwelrs historic battles. Stroll
ing out one day by himself the king
met the village blacksmith returning
from a shoeing expedition.
Il say. my good fellow" said his
majesty, genially. Il understand there
was a big battle fought. somewhere
about here"
weller. stammered the blacksmith
recognizing and saluting the king. y
did ave a round or two with Bill. the
potman. but 7 didn't know your ma
3esty had heard Of it."-From Tit BttE.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

for the liberation OF peoples every
where from the aggressions OF auto
cratic force The day has come
to conquer or submit II the forces
Of autocracy can divide U.S. they will
overcome us; IL we stand together.
victory 10 certain. and the liberty
which victory will secure" Not onsy
to the weakened, torn and restless
Russian people, but 10 Americans as
well, this Is a lesson OF the hour.
Some men stu claim they cannot
see what America is fighting for. Why
America must send men and arms TO
France when we have nothing TO gain.
other men AFFIRM they cannot, under
stand And II is TO these men that
the president may direct his ages
such as the one Just being read to
the people OF Russia. To save men
from the yoke OF slavery: TO rescue
the suffering from the bonds of ty-
ranny; to place all humanity on a
footing of eqnal freedom and enjoy
ment of the privileges of life. should
be SUFFICIENT for any man, To cru
sade fer the achievement of liberty
for all men. and TO spend life and
treasure In the accomplishment Of a
task that wi1l make humanity happy
should not be too big a price for
liberty~loving men to pay. Americans
will not be slow in advancing the
standards of right and righteousness
to all the ends of the earth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
COUNTRY EDITORS HAVE A DUTY.

ferred 70 anywhere. And even the
fact that great battles were being
fought each day across the ocean
battles in which American sons are
soon TO take an active part and per-
haps be slaughtered side by side with
their allies who are fighting there
now--even this was missing. and in
its place was the intelligence that
So-and-So had negotiated for the pur-
chase of a dozen sheep.
when will America wake mp.
When Will the people. especially those
who live in remote rural districts. be-
come interested in the greatest and
most vital events In history. which are
transpiring about them every day?
When will Americans bring themselves
10 realize that the conflict we have
entered IS not a nursery game or a
foreign affair. in which Americans
may take a part or not, as their own
volition dictates? And who is to do
great part in informing the people
In the country districts of the part
they are to play. and OF the part that
America Is now playing IN world az
fairs? The weekly newspaper Is bur
Gened with this task, and must In
form their people. Many families In
the country have access only to their
own weekly county paper. and II this
periodical does not contain the Ynfor-
nation necessary to their eniighten-
ment along current lines. then they
are not enlightened. Let the country
editors. those who have been deiin-
quent heretofore. awake to the neces-
sitv of spreading the governments
propaganda, and tell their people what
they are called upon to do. Every
man has a part--a big part--and II
he fails, some other man will have
TO bear HIS burden. Enlightenment Is
what we need. If the country ed
ftors do their part. their people will
know their duty. ana Americans are
not slow 10 action when they know
what 70 10 and why. they must do t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

x n hooking through a pile OF our
E65nklv exchanges, our attention was
kracted to the absence Of what we
SGkntder no. only the most vital of
- matter, but also matter We con-
EH1af every newspaper is duty bound
disseminate In the greatest album
1890 nosssnIe. We could not find, in
~ ~ 80 twelve such papers which came
4<o oar desk, more than insignificant
naount OF information concerning
marty bonds. the eountrys plans for
ntensive preparedness, the situation
@13 armies in Europe. or the general
4 utaock for Americas future. We
rure surprised at our discovery. and
Enn fsnd no explanation for It.
Sess n each OF these twelve papers. rep
ontafive organs in their respective
cS1ffiea, the first page was wholly
kon up with the comings and goings
1ohn smith or Mary Jones, with
#B occasional reference TO the fact
ElnA3 weather conditions in such and
IN . township had not been as
womising within the last few weeks
0 they might have been. No refer
nee was there anywhere. however
z 11ieently we searched to find It. of
E4hs hcf that America Is now involved
~ the greatest struggle she has ever
EAd Or ever will have TO undergo, and
6nA aIl men and women have pre-
ibed for them a definite path which
soy may follow for the country's re-
~. That liberty bonds. the purchase
- which II calculated 10 have an ef-
E9ct that viii last AZ long as nations
RlNs upon the earth, are being sold to
4a Of little means or big means, or
ESlon 81 moderate wealth. In proper
- 10 their capacity. was not men
oned anywhere. That every farmer
II the country. by bending to the task
III iureasing and conserving his food
0pa. may DO a great deal TO aid his
EDsEntry in the war and to hasten the
adinE 81 IRE confict.> was nor re-,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
AZ H. ultimate goal for which they
crossed the ocean.

~ - ultimate goal for which they
crossed the ocean.
Could anybody conceive Of German
generals speaking the language of
President wilson's war address to con-
gress? OF German commanders insist
ing that the world must be made safe
for democracy? That its peace must
be planted upon the tested foundations
of political liberty? That we shall be
satisfied when those rights have been
made as secure as the faith and free-
dom of nations can make them? That
we hghti'for the right OF those who
submit TO- authority to have a voice in
their own governments. for the rtghtv
and liberties of small nations. for uni
versal dominion of right by such q con-
cert OF free peoples as shall bring peace
and safety to allsnations and make the
world itself at last Free
Is there professional pacinst or a
conscientious objector in the land who
does not feel a little ashamed OF him
self as he thinks OF the glorious demo-
cratic idealism OF Pershing and his
staff?--New York World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
r. p. A. DELEGATES REACH
SCENES OF Festivities

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian }
Tybee. Ga. June 1o.-The Virginia
delegation to the national r. p. A.
convention arrived in Savannah today
and were assigned with the Pennsyl-
vania representatives to Tybee Island.
the great Southern sea resort. The
boys are delighted with their quarters.
Services were held on the train en-
route here. Rev. J. ]. Gravaft, OF Rich
mend. -ef4eiAt4ns.- Fen4erre~-r tern4nil
the convention opens with parade 81
the state delegations through Savan-
nah. which has been Beautifully decc-
rated Tor the occasion. A great con-
vention = Ankacipate@
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
A LESSON FOR AMERICANS,

6rQHident Wilson's message 10 the
lnns. just made public, is a mes
to the American people as well.
i ~ al people who would take a
N Srom the great conflict which
&Nov enguifed q world What ef-
, 4hig great instruction will have
tAe suffering millions OF that
Aad OF sorrow is extremely un-
&f1 kor they are yet In danger
eA4ne weakly for q vain shadow
lem. which they viii find has
~ ashes when they DO en-
within their grasp.
~ u . danger that people who
- downtrodden for 40 many
An4 have borne the yoke
v about their necks fcl
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
ARE WORKING IN THE OPEN.

9ecrstary Daniels has again been
lE1x1Ad 1pnn to firmly deny rumors
|&hak AavA been hoated in regard 70
appoeed disasters in the American
AyE. His denial is specific, when
|12lod upon to state whether or not
1e funnor that sixty American and
t3mA ships had been sunk IN an en-
|G1ment with the enemy fs true He
daG further tina. IN case Of any
a toAmker the navy and war department
loee not desire secrecy in the mat
Eof. hut VIII give the people the full
s3nkernaanon.
MI 4 hese rnnaors, doubtless, are the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

so long that the scars will iinger there
for many centuries to come. will no,
care to look beyond the material con-
ception of immediate peace and mis-
taken hope-of an early liberty. to the
only real relief, which lies In a full
performances OF gigantic task be.
gun. II the Russian government
such as It Is. may only see the vision
that lies beyond the clouds Of present
trouble. all will be well.
In his message the president again
makes clear the things we are fixhtinr
for and Americas position in the
struggle. He SAYS: She seeks no ma.
terial profit or ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF any
kind She Is lighting for no advan-
lage or selfish object Of her, own, but
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

In the Tribune's dispatch from Lon
don describing the arrival OF General
Pershing and his stan there appeared
this eloquent paragraph:
The hrst contingent from General
'Pershing to the privates. might be
called the Wilson army Their views
and -Axan- thair-wards- showed = stsiseaHs
similarity TO those OF the president
As professional soldiers they welcomed
the opportunity OF lighting IN the big
Eest war IN history. but they talked Of
Aumanitxs eivtlisatton and othsx things
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11
LEAVE 1T TO UNCLE SAM.

n 0ch notoriety liz being given the
~ IL tho great number Of men who
1Ak1red last Tuesday and claimed
npt1on from the military draft. In
Instances this lis taken by
G41no 70 indicate that the size Of the
144 army to be raised will not he as
xon4 ~ anticipated R1t the fact
~ = man has claimed exemption is
nng way from meaning that he
~ exempted. He Is TO he passed
~ m Exemption board, and be-
~ no 10 discarded from the roll
80 VIII have to be a lot of mighty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

Carranza has ordered that hereafter
singing will be a part OF all military
training In his army. That's one way
Of getting rid OF the enemy.
Every loose dog Is being seized In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

We would like to know Just how
all these boys. who used to get so
many seedlings for fighting. are going
to act when the time comes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

From all accounts, Nicholas Ro-
manoff is about the only man In Rus
sia. who doesn't seem to be disturbed
over the condition OF his country.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

France by the government. The dis
patch doesn't state what disposition
Is to be made of these CANNES. but
We have our suspicious.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

The real food expert these days Is
the man who can raise the stuff in
stead Of talking about It.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

They've got a new slogan now: The
liberty loan IS Just question OF bonds
or bondage, Which do you prefer?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-06-11

products Of the pacifist brain. and
demonstrate once more the malicious
practices being resorted TO in an ef-
fort 10 instil1 dread and fear In tho
minds of the American people. To
create a feeling Of this kind IN the
minds and hearts OF our people tust
at this time OF our entrance into the
war would seem TO he treason OF the
darkest kind. The perpetrators OF
such -infarny should not he counte-
nanced for an instant The Ameri-
can people may rest assured that
will be kept from them by naval OF
military authorities.