The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1918-09-12
MASONIC BODY CALLS FOR
LOYAL SUPPORT OF GOVERNMENT

| Every action of the Masonic grano
lodge of the state of Idaho, in session
at the Masonic temple in this city
this week, squared with the great pur-
pose of the nation-to win as speedily
as possible the war for humanity in
which America and her allies are now
engaged against a relentless and un-
scrupulous foe. One of the final acts
of the grand lodge was to adopt un-
animously and with enthusiasm, reso-
lutions expression unwavering conf
dence in the fidelity to the govern
ment and condemning as traitors all
who in any way interfere with the
government program.
The resolution follows:
Whereas, our nation is engaged in
the prosecution of the greatest war
in all history for the preservation of
the highest ideals of civilization and
to perpetuate the principles of civil
and religious liberty; and
Whereas, We believe that funda-
mentally all governments should de-
rive their just powers from the con-
sent of those governed and that a
government of the people, by the
people, and for the people, must not
perish from the earth; therefore
Be. it Resolved, That we deprecate
at this present time any movement by
individuals, associations, societies, or
leagues that in any way stand for or
enunciate anything that would inter
fere with the present constituted and
organized form of our government,
or incite opposition thereto. That we
denounce as traitors any person or
persons who in any way hamper or
Interfere with our government in its
present struggle with the Allied Ma
tions of the World for the perpetual
tion Of democracy.
Be it Further Resolved, That we
pledge our loyalty to the great trust
OF citizenship reposed in US by the
United States Of America.
Recognizing the necessity of ade-
quate equipment for enlarged service
to the government on the part of the
University of Idaho, and knowing that
The demands of the governments can
rot be met without immediate funds,
The grand lodge adopted the following
resolutions, favoring the issuance of
deficiency warrants:
Whereas, The Government" Of the
United States has requested that the
State University of Idaho establish a
Of special military train |
ng, which will require the expendi- |
ure- of large sum Of money for l
quarters and equipment Immediately |
And Whereas, The National Gov
rnment will reimburse the University I
# Idaho to the extent of seventy-five
,er cent, of the cost of any building
r buildings required for the purpose;
And Whereas, There are no funds /
n the State Treasury of the State
t Idaho available for such purpose
kept through the issuance of de-
iciency warrants by the proper State
uthorities;
And Whereas. This Grand Lodge
esires to give it's aid and assistance
\ the furtherance of the proposed
Ian in this emergency;
Be it Resolved. That this Grand
'ody favors the issuance Of deficiency
7arrants for the amount necessary to
AIRY out the plans and complete the
lend that the Grand Master COM
lunicate with M. Alexander, Cover
or of Idaho, and urge the acceptance :
18th a view that such plan may be
oeedily carried to completion.
We recommend that all constituent !.
odges be fully informed of the i'm l
ortance their influence will have to I
le success of the wishes of this Grand r
ody by their intercession with the
zeal banks, representative and SEN n
tors elect in it's favor I
Expression of Appreciation.
Resolutions of thanks were submitted
Z the resolutions committee and unani
ous1y adopted as follows T
Resolved, That our sincere thanks be c
Stended to Paradise Lodge No. II, e
oscow. for its gracious invitation to V
eet with them at this time in their G
lendid new temple. We deeply appre- q
ate the most cordial and fraternal re- ,
ption, welcome, many courtesies and "
,spitalities shown the members of this h