Evening journal., 1918-11-26
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 20, 1918.
BRITAIN DAY AND DELAWARE.


CLoSER and nrmer the has drawn the heart
~ strings of America Britain 1t took this great
to show Britain she really Is. u took the
war 70 display her pluck and wisdom and courage. II
took that to make America know her
affections TO know that she loves Britain for her stead
fastnes for her neverfalterng course throughout
trying four and ahaf years when Britain in sacr
fee 3Oi999 men In the causes Of freedom. OF these
casualties 65S665 will return They sleep IN for
fields, in Flanders, in France and Belgium Egypt
in Galipcu, in Mesopotamla, in saonlki, in the Jungle
battle fields of East Africa on every front and the
high they have given their lives
Today Britain definitely knows that up TO date she
has 65s665 heroes dead numbering 1886 officers and
620s29 men. Her wounded men more than two mill
lions and there 36Oii5 prisoners and missing.
Not only can Britain estimate her price Of in
the loss OF life and essened vigor and nnan-
caly She also has given herself industriay morally
and financially. She has held up her end of the war;
and more, and today America is preparing TO bow in
honor to her great ally and nationally to celebrate
Britan's achievements December T.
It will be fitting honor and win show in a measure
the great admiration in which American hearts cherish
Britain. Incidents nnumerable led up the great unity
OF thought In America and Britain, today exists
The Presidents approval OF the day. December Z, in
which to honor Britain gives Official character to the
event certainly adds to its national significance and to
its international Importance President Wilson wrote to
Judge Alton b Parker In answer to invitation that he
at the Hppodrome Theatre as follows:
"The White House. Washington. Nov. g. 1918
MY dear Judge Parker-I am very much interested In
the plans for celebrating the notable courage achieve
ments Of the army and navy Of Great Britain Ireland
and domnions and It is with unaffected regret
that nnd myself obliged TO say that cannot be per-
sonaly present It is my plain duty TO be here where
act most promptly upon the matters which seem to
mature almost every hour, and that should
to the common cause by staying here than
by being present. much should like to join prals-
ing the part which Great Britan's soldiers and sailors
have played in this great for the freedom OF the
world Sincerely yours
WOODROW WILSON"
"Hon. Alton B. Paker National Headquarters Bralns
Day Committee. Hotel Belmont, New York. N. Y"
And It may be fitting to remember. along with the
Presidents letter. that about week ago King George
cabled President Wilson, from London
AT this moment Of universal gladness send you Mr.
President and the people Of your great republic mes
sage Of congrauation and deep thanks my
and in that OF the people Of this empire.
1T is indeed matter Of solemn thanksgiving that the
peoples of two countries. akin in spirit speech
should today be united this greatest OF democracys
achievements
Il thank you the people Of the United States for
the high and noble part which you have played in this
glorious chapter Of history and freedom"
Here too. may be recorded the graceful appreciation
by Admiral Sims Of the British navy and the compliment
paid to Mr. Lloyd George by Colonel House There have
been events and incidents which developed the
present close relations existing between Great Britain
ana America Britain will forget the fact that Mr.
Dalour during his visit to America was admitted to- and
oeSered an address in national Congress Britain has
accorded 70 our ambassador an Infinitely different more
intimate position than that enjoyed by other nations
diplomatic ENJOYS who have come to her
me long succession Of able men vino have renresented
the United States in Britain who have had so large
share in developing friendly and close r,ios
added to the intrinsic likeness Of the English speaking
peoples, has been the deciding in welding closer
relations Whatever in the past held them together ,h
final cementing OF the bond the Cooperation ~ !
Britain and America in the Americas trh,te 20 |
Britain-nat1onally celebrated and nationally approved
Is OF the most striking incidents of nations ex
PRESTON affection for another Indications that IL
VIII be celebrated other event Of its kind has
been in Amerca-sincerely with dignity and enthusiasm
Aud while the event being planned the foundation is
heing laid for future continuance Of friendship
-'~-@sA' and social that viii be Of inesmable value to