The Farmington times., 1918-02-08
ARE YOU HELPING
TO WIN THE WAR?

Woodrow Wilson was elected by the
people of the United States as Pres
ident, and by the constitution of the
United States, during the time of
war, becomes the active commander
in chief Of the army and navy of the
United States.
He is the supreme power of our
country in the conduct of this war
and it is treason in the army or in
the navy to criticise the Presidents
conduct of the war and would not be
tolerated for an instant in the army
or in the navy of the United States,
but, unfortunately, 1t remains for the
civilian and the politician and for the
idle and irresponsible and for the
pro-German to run riot throughout
the country with criticisms and COM
plants that would be answered by a
court-martial and a firing squad if
made either in the army or in the ma
Wy.
Let the people remembr that their
country is at war; that the future of
tn entire human race depends upon
the success or failure of this war;
that the freedom of the world is in
volved; that the liberties of all man
kind are threatened and that the only
way this war will be won is through
the universal loyalty and patriotism
and support of the American people.
All criticism, all suspicious. all
doubts as to the conduct of this war
or as to the efficiency and intelligence
of those in power who are conducting
the war might we'll be stamped with
that most odious of all phrases made
in Germany, for it, beyond any ques-
ton, is a part of the most subtle and
dangerous German propaganda.
1t is time right now to look this
question squarely in the face and for
each citizen to answer to himself,
"Are you taking any part in the dis
semination, in the repetition or in the
retailing of this made in Germany"
criticism of the government in its con-
duct of the war;"
If you are, stop it at once for the
sake of your country, and for the sake
of yourself, because any serious dl-
vision OF the people on this question
can have but one effect-either to pre-
vent our winning the war or delaying
our winning it definitely. We cannot
win the war in a divided country.
Make up your minds to that now.
Also remember that the present adj
ministration is the only administra-
ton we have; that it will remain in
power at least three years longer
and maybe-just maybe-Mr. Wilson
and his cabinet are at least patriotic,
as honest and as efficient, and as in
telligent as you are, and maybe they
have vital secret information that
they cannot give to the people and
which you do not possess; and under
these conditions maybe they know a
heap more about what should be done
than you.
Nothing could be more unfortunate
at the present time than politics in
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into the conduct Of this war. This is
not the time for any political divi-
sions in the country; it is the time
for united patriotism; it is the time
for every man to sustain his govern
ment, to back up President Wilson
and his administration with every
ounce of loyalty, with every dollar of
money, and to encourage every soldier
and sailor in loyal servicee to the
country.
1t is time for every man to remain
sane and tranquil and determined. 1t
is time for every man to stand will
ing to sacrifice everything he possess
es--even to his very life itself-to
win this war. 1t is not time to play
politics. 1t is not time to gossip
and scandal. 1t is not time for
ordinations and recriminations it is
a time for universal service, even
without asking one qucstion.-From
Denver Post.
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