The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-02-27
SWANSON HOLDS UP HUN
TO EMIGRATION IN GREAT SPEECH
German Propaganda Serves
az Theme TO Show Duplicity,
Cruelty and Rapacity Which
Forced America Into War to
Make Safe Democracy.

washington. Feb. ss.-Tn a ire
us@ndosz@ speech oafore ths senate to-
Gay Senator Claude A. Swanson used
German propaganda az a therns for
no ding up the Hun TO execrstion. He
cited the causes that led UP 20 the war,
ths dupiicfty. cruelty. rspscity Of Ger
many and the ong-sufrering patiencs
Of this country until foros6 into war
10 make dem ocracy safe for the world.
Ne snlo:
Senator Swan@orr's Speech.
Mr.. President, there is an insfdious
and reasonable ropaganda being
conducted In this country grossly mis-
representing tho causes which inpell-
ed this country to wage war against
Germany, ag1tated with the deliberate
design OF producing dissatisfaction
among our people, OF restraining their
patriotic farvor and willingness for
sacrifice, in order to secure g. German
made peace amounting to a substantial
German victory. This pernicious
pvopaganda IN vast and varied In it's
ranifcations. extending from the bold
treasonable utterances OF some per-
sons of prominence and position to thu
subtle whisperings OF the paid spy
CARRIED tn the hsniliments OF patriotism
and peace. Under the plea OF liberty
Iof speech this viper has been found
esectfng It's deadly poison into the body
poffsio Wherever thers exists dis
content which might retsrd a vigor
Gus prosecution OF the war, II In found
with its reasonable torches furnish
ing additional fuel for the flames. With
fnsfnuating voics II breaches GLASS and
'ssctaonal prejudice In order to pro-
duce dissensson and military fnefreo-
tfveno&s ana prevent a solid union
which insurcs to our arms a conclu-
sfve victory. Engaged In this work
n = motley crew composed of fanatics,
German spies and sympathizers, per-
sons corrupted with German gold and
prcmisss, cfficered by a few selfish
politicians. who foolishiy think they
see an opportunity for self advance
meut. although II may result in wreck
of country. Athens had her lTschines
I'm the pay and interest of Philip. elo-
|quently preaching peace and submits
sion This German propaganda is not
confined to this country, but has arisen
IN every country where German gold.
spies. and influence could permeate.
It corrupted and obtained control of
the former autocratic government of
Russia. which IL 1t had not been over
THROWN would have made an iguomini-
Gus and cowardly peace. II has
Istrangied the new. hopeful republic
|ot Russfa. and ts now obtaining by
Itrsachery what 1t could never obtain
By arnis--the making of Russia the
political slave OF Germany.
] shall not discuss the war In it's
broader phases and the far-reaching
consequences Its decision must even
tualiy have upon all the peoples OF
the world through the coming CEN
turtles ! shall not portray the I'M
portance Of the fierce and final con-
dict now being fought for supremacy
between the free governments Of the
world and the German military autoc-
racy. for out OF the dense battle smoke
now enshrouding Europe viii emerge
either = free or an ensiaved world
I shall not describe to you In all its
revolving detail how the military au-
tooracy Of Prussia. by false and de-
ceitfuI diplomacy. by broken pledges
amp treaties. by unjust. unprovoked
and cruel wars against neighbors
grew and strengthened. made vassals
Of Southern Germany. Austria. Bull