The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1918-07-12

ton B. Parker, who is Honorary Vice
President Of the Security League /;
James w. Gerard, former United
States Ambassador to Germany, one Of
the Leagues Vice Presidents; S. Stan
wood Menken, President of the
League; Lawrence F. Abbott OF the
Outlook, and other prominent men.
The League for National Unity and
other great national organizations
have already Endorsed the movement.
The leading newspapers Of the country
are also expressing their approval.
The following are q few of the Ia
vOrable editorial comments which are
appearing In al parts Of the country:
Editorial Approval.
Williamsport (Pa.) Sun: 1.-THE Ma.
tional Security Leagues effort will
have the hearty support Of all patri.
otto voters"
Springfield (Mass) Union: "This
idea Is sound and eminently worthy Of
serious attention"
Dcs Moines (Ia.) Tribune: Here in
lows we may well mulate this exam
pie which will lead TO victory for
Americanism regardless of party desig-
nation"
Saginaw (Mich.) News: 'sThis cam
paign will have a strong and growing
following all owe the country"
Helena (Afont.) Independent :"Ameri-
leans upon whom party lines rest light
" and many who are strong for their
party will find reasons for commenda-
ton OF the plan Of the National Sc
curity League"
$4,000 Letters.
The Leagues campaign will be con-
Quoted by q committee headed by
Charles D. Ortiz, a prominent New
York commission merchant. This rom
mittee, as a preliminary step. has laid
the matter before $4,000 leading citi.
zens in all parts OF the country and Of
oil political beliefs In the following let
ter:
1.-THE conduct OF the war and, in
fact, the very future of America are
dependent not only upon the election
Of a War Congress that will enact nee
essary laws. but upon the presence in
the National Legislature Of men Of
vision, ability and broad experience.
who are the best qualified Of our citi-
zenship to correctly solve the great in
ternal and international questions
which will come before the next Con-
gress.
"0rave Duty"
1.-THE National Security League, pur-
ecutive Committee, has taken upon It
self the grave duty Of impressing
these matters upon you and asking you
to pledge your service for prompt ac-
tiOn to prevent disaster which might
follow the election Of incompetent or
disloyal men to Congress. This can
be prevented through definite and con-
certed action or the part Of loyal clti-
zens, who are in the vast majority.
Neglect and Indifference may prove ia
tai.
THE remedy Is for every to as
sumo the personal obligation OF speak
ing with or writing without delay to
political leaders, newspaper men and
others who form public opinion in
their Congressional Districts. Make
them realize sharply that the need OF
the nation Is the election of men Of alb
solute and unconditional loyalty who
are determined to prosecute the war
to victory and who possess the
strength Of character and unquestion-
ed ability to be Of real service to the
country In this crisis. The problems
before the nation are such as to try
the very souls Of the best men that we
can elect. VI
Personal Responsibility.
Tho people Of your district will un.
doubtedly take the right stand II awak-
ened to the political situation In time
TO secure the highest type Of candi-
dates to vote for 10 the primaries. Ev-
cry citizen can directly influence re-
suits to that end, and We earnestly
hope that you viii recognize the g.
sponsibllity Of - doins," -
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