The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-09-03

: places consult local draft boards. :
Washington, Sept. 2.-President VIII
son. announcing Sept. IL as the date
for the registration OF all unregistered
men between the ages of Is and As. In
elusive. as provided in the manpower
bill he has just signed. has issued a
proclamation in which, after citing the
law and the regulations for registra-
ton. he said:
Fifteen months ago the men of the
country from Il to 80 years of age were
registered. Three months ago and
again last month those who had just
reached the age Of n were added. 1t
now remains to include all men be-
tween the ages of Is and As.
This Is not q new policy. A cen
fury and = quarter ago 1t was DELHI
erately ordained by those who were
then responsible for the safety and
defense OF the nation that the duty
Of the military service should rest
upon all able-bodied men between the
ages Of is and As. We now accept and
fulnll the obligation which they estab-
lished. an obligation expressed In u
national status from that time until
now.
We solemnly purpose a decisive
victory OF arms and deliberately de-
vote the larger part OF the military
msnpower Of the nation to the &C.
co~mplishment Of that purpose.
The younger men have from the
fhrnt been ready to go. They have
furnished voluntary enlistments out
Of al proportion to their numbers. Our
military authorities regard them as
having the highest combatant quail
tiles. Their youthful enthusiasm.
virile eagerness, their gallant spirit
Of daring make them the admiration
Of all who see them In action. They
have not only the distinction OF sery.
ing IN this great war but also the In
spiring memories which hundreds of
thousands Of them will cherish through
the years to come OF . great day and
: great service for their country and
Tor mankind.
by the men Of the older group now
called upon the opportunity now
opened to them will be accepted by
calm resolution to realize to the full
the deep and solemn significance of
what they do. Having made a place
for themselves in their respective
communities. having assumed at home
The graver responsibilities OF life in
many spheres, looking back upon hon
orablo records In civil and in indus
trial 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 rem
Dr. this new duty the commanding
duty Of their lives.
Final Demonstration Of Loyalty.
They know how surely this Is the
nations war. how imperatively 1t de.
mands the mobilization and massing
of III y resources OF every kind.
They will regard this call as the su.
proms call Of their day and will an
swer Il ac~cordingly.
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