Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-22
What the World Expects of Us.

The important part played by the United
States in the war plans and operations of the AL
lies is Interestingly attested by Premier Lloyd
Georges statement III the House of Commons that
the policy finally agreed upon by the council at
Versailles was determined largely by the strong
logical representations which the American dele
gates submitted" That policy, it should be noted
calls for "a larger measure of military co-ordina-
ton among the Allied forces than heretofore has
been considered feasible; it looks to welding
of the British, the French, the Italian and the
American swords into single gigantic blade
welded as if by single will against the common
foe Each army of course, will keep its national
distinctiveness, and there will be no supreme COM
mand vested in one General. But there will be
an Allied council fully and constantly advised con-
corning conditions in all armies, on all fronts, and
empowered to make speedy decisions on military
probIems of far-reachng and urgent nature
This plan, which bids fair to remedy what has
been the chief weakness in Allied strategy
had aroused much controversy and though
frequently urged during the last two years
had always been compromised or deferred. 1t was
finally as the British Prime Minister declares, the
weight of American influence that settled the issue
and settled it right.
The people of the United States should be
proud OF the potent part which their Government
and their leaders playing in the world war
and should realize at the same time the vast re-
to bear No tinge of vainglory or boastfulness
should ever creep into their attitude, for much is
rightly expected of country whose sinews are
fresh for the fight, whose material wealth is al
most measureIess and whose own interests are
as vitality at stake as those of Belgium France
or Italy or England. Strange, indeed, would
America be, and false to all her ideals, if she did
not pour into this struggle between civilization
and the Huns all the power of her immense re-
md he freedom
loving soul. 1t is important, however, that
understand how much depends on our resources
and our effort. Not only must American soldiers
furnish the man-power that will swing the waver-
ing balance to victory the Western front, but
American farmers must produce and American
housewives conserve the food stores that so
imperatively needed to keep the wolf from the
door of our Allies. Further, American workmen
must turn out the ships without which three
thousand mile line of communication will break
down American savings must buy the Liberty
bonds and Thrift stamps without which the up
keep of army and fleet would be impossible
1t is by American bayonets that the wars final,
vctory-bringing blow must be struck; and it is
by American loyalty and sacrifice that fight
ing arm must be sinewed and nerved for that
heroic task.
Our Allies look confidently to US for decisive
aid. They accept the judgment of our leaders on
questions of supreme moment, as is evidenced by
the Versailles council. This is tremendously
responsible as we'll as a tremendously inspiring
role for our country Let to it that the part
is played well. not simply in the larger scenes
where few great figures stand forth, but in the
daily spirit and conduct of the people through
which after all, the nations character is most
truly revealed.
One flock of robins doesn't make spring, but it
brings it several days closer.