Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-04-29
FREE MEN WILL WIN
WAR, LABOR DECLARES
American Workers Delegation
in London Delivers Message
of Determination

London, April 29.-Free mems deter
mlnation will defeat Prussianism, ac-
eordlng to message delivered by the
american labor delegation, which was
entertained at luncheon in the banquet
all ot whitehall Palace, meeting repre-
ehtauves Of the British and foreign
press
This was the first occasion in more
pan 200 years on which an entertain
ment had been given in the historic
na% which now is a war museum.
James Wilson. head Of the delegation
sho president OF the Patternmakers'
league of North America. said:
II We recognize as a fundamental truth
nat there can be no democracy with the
triumph of the Imperial German Gov
srnment The principle of democracy or
ne principle of Prussian military au-
socraey will prevail as result of the
noru war. There can be no middle
ourse no compromise. The contest
must De carried on to its flnality.
The Central Powers have staked
Nerytnlng on the result of this strug-
~ Their defeat means the destruction
:. a machine which has been built with
emaTkable efficiency and embodies the
'eE lie OF the German race.
War Must BE Won
On the other hand. every free man
asuhctively appreciates that If we are
maintain the standard of civilization
worked out by the free men Of the
sorld and if posterity is to be guaran-
sed political and industrial freedom. the
.sr must he won by the Allied coun-
n.es Peace now would he the fulfill
ment Of the Prussian dream, for they
esNe within their grasp the very heart
continental Europe and resources
nhch would make sure further conquest
4pon The other nations of the world.
me American labor movement, IN
Snose behalf my colleagues and myself
e eae been authorized to speak, declare
10y 10y emphatically that they will not
s saee TO q peace conference with the
whuhes OF civilization, irrespective OF
mia. Cloak they wear until Prusslan
hosssrlsm has withdrawn within its own
meunnuarles, and then not until the Ger
,Is s,I,1ssu nave. through proper represent
AYES proved to our satisfaction that
eh{ recognize the right of peoDles and
sinl1ed nations TO determine for them
'eS What shall be their standard,
World win lie Saved
Notwithstanding that the echo Of the
ditveeslan cannon may be heard a short
IN nance from this very spot. the world
~ De saved. The Central Powers will
sed y dqeleated because right must triumph
Nv because of the determination of all
80 men that the world must be made
Tor democracy"
ne luncheon was given under the
ssp'ces or the Ministry of Information
the press representatives present
siaaed those of Great Britain, Amer
canada, Australia, New Zealand
sh Africa, France. Italy. Belgium
ny several neutral countries.
an proposing "our American guests.
eutenant Colonel Sir Campbell Stuart
o'merly Of the Canadian army. whC
As at one time assistant military at
ssae at the British embassy, Wash
Ngton, said:
We must seize this God-giyen houi
euect a closer union with our Amer
~ brethren. 10 know them better. Il
peefstand them better and to low
teh other better, and II is some salts
cuon to know that today we are {
s way on the road 20 the accomplish
"sht OF these objects"