Evening journal., 1918-01-17
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est gatherings Of members Of this
order ever seen here. Men high in the
ranks Of the order gathered here from
all parts Of the country, and the re-
marks Of several of them were listen
ed 10 with wrapt attention by all. but
the particular star OF the celebration
was the Hon Thomas r. Marshall
+ President Of the United States, a
thirty-third degree Mason, aud as such
the holder Of the highest honors that
: can be conferred on any man by this
fraternity. His 0diress at the evening
program in the auditorium of the vii
mington High school sounded the key
note Of the whole affair. his subject
being Masonry and Patriotism
The Nice-president was introduced
by Chairman George s. scott.
Mr.. Marshall declared that he did
not come here as an oflceholder but
as a Mason. for Che purpose OF meet
Ing with Masons. and encouraging
those high in authority 20 continue
their loyal support Of the Government
He declared there Is no politics in
Masonry. Masons stand by The Con
stituilon, the Union and the Flag Tie
declared that II the principles OF Royal
AIHIN ANNNIAN ANN Il l'hMAN'N NAiN"AAN
/ the crowned heads Of Europe when
this war began the chances are that
the war would have never been start
cd lie pictured Masonry as a lump
Of leaven that would kaven the citi-
zens Of this country, then gradually
extending rs powers 60 the whole
world.
This war had to be, but 10 could
have been prevented said Mr.. Mar
shall. strange as that may sound.
There would have been no war II the
rulers Of Europe had met on the level
acted on the plumb and parted on
the square
This war had 10 be because of the
selnshness Of nations Cain was "a
Connecticut yankee. He never was in
Connecticut. and of course knew moth
ing about that state, but he would
have felt very much az home there.
He answered God by asking ques-
tlon: Am ] my brothers Keeper Tho
question is a timely one IN the pre-
sent world strife and ono that We ma>
ask ourselves Thank God that We
have the courage 90 answer yes.
This war will b. charged with many
things. Things are rapidly chang
ing. Things that seem right and
proper today are changed by tomor-
row. Tho voice Of tho people is not
always the voice Of God. ! have been
voting the Democratic ticket most or
my life The voice OF the people has
ofttimes spoken. but some times have
been left far from home.
This republic is not founded on the
Constitution or the Declaration OF ln-
dependence. although some people scom
TO think so. This country Is founded
on the Golden Rule Of the lowly Naza-
rene. Whatsoever ye would That men
should do 30 you. do SO even so unto
them. on this general foundation stone
rests the safety OF not only This coun-
try. but OF the whole universe. 10 IS
also the mainstay OF the Masonic order
Of today. There is a work for Masons
10 do There are disloyal persons in
this country Of ours today. Not every
one is N sympathy with this govern.
mont Many are standing en "a moi
only criiicising those who df> doine
things for the country but are en-
deavoring 10 obsiruct the wheels OF iht
government. To these people say
Get out or 80 TO Jail
Il do not blame some men for not
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governor Of Indiana before ! was Vice
7 President Feeling especially good 40
one Christmas time, ! paroled a num-
Der OF prisoners on their promise TO
behave. In one case / issued a parole
30 a man who had been sent 10 Jail
because he had refused 10 stay with
his wife and support her In offerne
the parole. ] stipulated that he should
20 home and live with his wife The
day after Christmas the parole was re-
turned TO me with O very courteous
letter from the prisoner in which he
thanked me for my kindness but de-
clined 20 accept the parole. saying that
he had not had as much peace at home
as he had found in Jail and preferred
p TO remain there rather than resume ihe
, war st home. II our friends are not
. satisfied with the way things are being
run I'm this country their place is in
iail. where they can have an the peace
, they want II you are not loyal 10 me
flag get out
Il am not particularly interested In
The terms Of peace. I am in accord
with President Wilson on the subject
Of peace. but ] am a great deal more
yinteresteG Just now in licking ihr
--Kaiser than am In any peace talk
And believe me ] would not take his
word for il, either. ] would not feel
satisfied 70 simply have him lay down
his arms. but I want 20 get those arms
ln my possession before 7 shall feel
satisfied that he is really licked
subscribing 20 the Liberty Loan
does not constitute a patriot. Some
people did 10 for the sole purpose OF
eyading the payment Of taxes. sub
scribing to the Y VI. c. a. fund is
not the only essential either. That
possibly was done With the intention
Of squaring yourself with God for
some Shortcomings Both God and this
nation are solvent. and YOU will be
repaid with interest. You have not sac
rilced anything.
1T is no time TO talk about our
rights. 70 is simply a waste ~ time
. The main thing now is how much you
are willing 10 sacrifice for the help
Of your nation In winning this war.
Nathan Hale regretted that he had
d only one life 20 give for his country.
p You Masons owe a great deal 10
your country and you have a great
opportunity for helping in the estab-
lshment of a lasting peace when the
time comes. There is a vast section
of the world 10 the south of us that
should be looked after. You as Ma
sons, must sec that The brolherly love
existing between Masons should be
extended TO the nations TO the south
: Draw nearer 10 them. God only knows
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