The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1918-12-30
TAKES
KEEN
SECURITY LEAGUE

As an active vice president Of the
National Security league. Gen. Luke +
Wright, a foremost member OF the Mem
PMS bar, former secretary of war and
former gOVernor-general of the Philip
pines, has a vital interest in the future
welfare Of this nationwide organize
ton, according to the December bulletin
the league.
The leagues new objective will be
consider alton of the reforms, recon-
structton, reVisions and readjustments
in the social and economic life of the
nation demanded by the war"
In announcing its plans for the fu-
ture the bulletin says.
In this work, Ehhu Root, former
secretary of war, secretary OF state
and United States senator IRON New
YORK, will continue as honorary prest-
dent Of the league. Alton B. Parker,
peals of New York and Democratic can
didate for the presidency in 1904, re-
mains the leagues honorary vice-presi-
dent. The active president Of the
league is Col, Charles L. Lydecker. a
W~ell-known New York lawyer, veteran
NATIONAL guardsman n authority on
military and educational matters. The
league numbers among its active vice
presidents. James w. Gerard, former
Y. ,. ambassador to Germany; Myron
T.. Herrick, former governor Of Ohio,
and former U. S, ambassador to France.
Lawrence F. Abbott Is secretary.
The National Security league was
organized in December, 1914, for the
purpose of acquainting the American
people with our ~defenseiess condition.
Courageous presentation of the facts
aroused the country and the results ac-
complished fully justified the existence
OF the organization, After the declaTa-
ton of wal the activities of the league
were greatly extended along construc-
tive lines. With a membership OF nearly
lOO,000 n with numerous branches,
the league has become an important
FACTOR in every phase Of patriotic en-
deavor. Now that the war has ended
with decisive victory, future plans de-
signed to materially advance our ma
tonal safety and welfare have been
adopted.
%. Urging a just and careful peace
"C2). Steadying the nation by a great
propaganda for the maintenance OF the
principles Of freedom, justice, law and
liberty.
"CSj. Following up the postbellum
needs Of sympathy and recognition of
the soldier wounded.
90. Creating a just administration
OF law regarding naturalization
"6). Teaching the meaning and val.
ut Vi uuT CONSTITUTION hilG lne mdlllen-
ance of our national integrity.
"6). Creating a greater regard for
representative government as distin-
gutshed from mass administration. Pro-
tecting u national Legislature from
dangerous proletarians.
go, Maintaining a campaign for the
use Of the English language by all citi-
zens and permanent residents.
"(S). Promoting universal military
instruction and training.
ITO accomplish these ends, we must
be both aggressive and conservative,
always right in whatever stand we take
and always securing the approval Of
those for whom we are trustees, our
members.
ITO carry into effect the above activi-
ties the committees named ave been
created. No general committee on re-
construction is included for the rea-
son that this word comprehends the
entire field Of REIMBURSEMENT, which is
multitudinous, Every SUBJECT admits of
separate consideration, and the time 10
not ripe to go into the subjects which
will be controlled by the terms OF
peace"