Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-09-01
Presidents Proclamation.

A4OoAoSAIS 6IOC161QaLlOn.
After citing the law, and stating the
regulations for registration, the
Presidents proclamation read as fol-
lows:
Fifteen months ago the men of tho
country from twenty-one to thirty
years OF age were registered. Three
months ago. and again this month,
those tn who had just reached the age
remains to include ali men between
the ages of eighteen and forty-fve.
This is not a new policy. A CEN
tury and a quarter ago it was de-
nberately ordained by those who
were then responsible for the safety
and defense of the nation that the
duty OF military service should rest
upon all ablebodied men between
the ages Of eighteen and forty-fye,
We now accept and fulfill the obliga-
ton which they established, an OBJ
statutes from that time until now.
We solemnly purpose decisive VIC
tory OF arms and deliberately to de-
vote the larger part of the military
man power OF the nation to the &C.
complishment Of that purpose.
Young Men Ready.
The younger men have from the
first been ready to go. They have
fru1shed voluntary enlistments out of
all proportion to their numbers Our
military authorities regard them as
having the highest combatant uuali-
ties. Their youthful enthusiasm, their
viri1e eagerness, their gallant spirit
of daring make them the admiration
OF all who see them in action. They
covet not only the distinction of serv-
ing in this great war but also the
inspiring memories which hundreds
OF thousands OF them will cherish
through the years to como of a great
day and a great service for their
country and for mankind.
by the men Of the older group now
called upon, the opportunity now
opened to them will be accepted with
the calm resolution of those who
realize to the full the deep and SOL
emn significance of what they do.
Having made q place for themselves
in their respective communities, hav-
ing assumed at home the graver re-
sponsibilities of life in many spheres,
looking back upon honorable records
in civil and industrial life, they will
realize, as perhaps no others could.
how entirely their own fortunes and
the fortunes of all whom they love
are put at stake in this war for right,
and will know that the very records
they have made render their new
duty the commanding duty OF their
lives. They know how surely this is
inc natlon8 war, now 1mperat1Vely
it demands the mobilization and
massing OF all our resources of every
kind. They will regard this call as
the supreme call of their day, and
will answer it accordingly.
only portion of those who reg
lister will be called upon to bear arms.
Those who are not physically fit win
be excused; those exempted by alien
allegiance; those who should not be
relieved of their present responsible
ties; above all. those who cannot be
tasks at home upon which the success
Of our armies depends as much as
upon the fighting at the front. But all
must be registered in order that the
selection for military service may be
formation. This will be our final dem
onstration of loyalty. democracy and
the will to win. our solemn notice to
all the world that we stand absolutely
together in a common resolution and
purpose. 1t is the call to duty to
which every true man in the country
will respond with pride and with the
consciousness that in doing SO he PLAYS
his part in vindication of great
cause at whose summons every true
heart offers its supreme service"