New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-10-20

Of these forces leans too far in any
one direction, too commercial, too edu-
cational or too philanthropic, it loses
in human interest The possibilities
are limiuess X these combined forces
can be utilized; it would not be neces-
sary to beg longer to give music it's
proper place in the worlds work. To
realize the value Of music, it's organized
diffusion into every channel Of Amer
lean life is essential, and the work Of
the new citizens, with their potentially
for truly national service in the pres
ent crisis, makes them the fitting body,
the one group properly equipped, the
one agency conscious of its aims and
destiny to undertake this vast enter
prise. Their existence Is not an off,
spring OF abnormal conditions, nor do
they cease their usefulness in time of
peace. Their philanthropy is not quail
fed by economic factors or rooted in
physical needs. 1t is grounded in the
eternal verities and will show nation
how to gain cubit in moral stature
1t IS privilege that every high
minded individual can enjoy--to par
ticipate in this beneGcent work, to help
these new citizens extend their USE
fulness, to aid them in broadening
their aims and in intensifying their
aspirations When the commercial in
terest of the country come to these new
sitizens and say, we will strengthen
you financially, now take these plans
and put them IN operation tnen we
will have combination of effort that
will achieve
The New Citizens Musical Greed
We believe that every city of 100000
should have a peoples palace as the
fountain head for all branches of must
cal activity for the entertainment of
the peope. We believe that this can
be brought about in the quickest and
best way by the formation Of peoples
opera and orchestral association in
these various cities.
This plan should make instant APP
peal to the schools Of music, as it will
supply an outlet for the gifted boys
and girls Of the community. 1t should
meet with the approval of the captains
of industry and the chambers of COM
merce, as it will keep the money in
circulation in their cities instead Of
sending it abroad.
II should appeal to city and state Of
fcials, because they surely would rather
support peoples palace ard opera and
orchestral association than prisons,
penitentiaries and reform schools.
We believe that music is necessity,
not luxury.
We"be]ieve that every child has an
inherent right to a musical education.
We believe that patriotism is devel-
oped through music.
We believe that the spirit of COM
radeship, regardless of race or creed,
is induced by music.
We believe that music is the most
useful medium in constructive work in
a community. The saloon and dance
hall are rapidly being abolished; there
must be established in their stead
places Of clean amusement.
We believe that music tends to. en-
courage higher form Of citizenship.
We believe that music is powerful
curative for mental,' moral and physi-
cal ailment.
We believe these plans should be put
into active operation at this time, while
the destruction is going on abroad, to
help maintain the courage and hope Of
the nation, and to bring into closer re-
lations the great cosmopolitan elements
Of our country and blond them into
loyal Americans, believing in our in
situations, our art and our ideals.
This is the aim of the new citizen,
and we ask your interest and active CO.
operation to bring this to speedy re-
alization-