New-York tribune., 1918-06-29
Hearst Taint
Forces Menken
Out of League
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81 would further say that have
been influenced in taking this step
should make a strong fight against
the disloyal press. There has been
much spasmodic expression in that
connection. The matter will not,
however, have any force or effect un-
til the various patriotic societies and
communities join under a united
command to force home the issue
with all their combined power. There
is no other way to oppose organized,
profit-seeking newspapers under one
control. By union, sentiment could
be marshalled so as to affect not
alone the subscribers, but the adver-
tisers, printers and supply men Of
any publication which vigilance
committee Of American citizenship
could Justly convict of being sedi-
tious in spirit.
"If remained in the league and it
took part in such q campaign it
might be suggested that it's activities
were due to my personal feelings, and
were not based on broad, patriotic
grounds.
"I believe the greatest danger this
country will have to confront will be
a drive by the Germans for prema-
ture peace, and that, on their record,
Mr.. Hearst's papers may be fairly an
ticipated TO act as the most subtle ad-
vocate for peace at any price.
Being Of the opinion that there
should be no peace except by decisive
military victory, earnestly hope that
you will give thoughtful considera-
tion to the suggestions made to force
the issue with thorough organized ef-
fort.
"In conclusion I would say that the
good cf the league is my main aim
and interest, and, recognizing the
mischievous effect Of my interview, l
would have you appreciate that my
underlying reason for resigning is to
prevent any discussion injurious to
the league resulting from the misuse
Of my effort to be fair and just.
as. STANWOOD MENKEN."
Resolution Adopted
The resolution unanimously adopted
by the executive committee accepting
Mr.. Menken's resignation was as fol-
lows:
Whereas, Mr.. S. Stanwood Menken
has resigned from the Office of presi-
dent of the National Security League
to obviate the mischievous effect of
any discussion concerning the misuse
New York American and other
Hearst papers, which Mr.. Menken
has already denounced and the league
has formally rcpudiated,
Resolved, That in accepting the
resignation of Mr.. Menken from the
Office of president the executive COM
mittee records its deep appreciation
of the earnest work Of Mr.. Menken as
the founder of the National Security
League, and expresses its recognition
OF the untiring patriotism which
has been the constant motive of his
work in the conduct of its affairs
until it has grown to be of great pro-
portions and influence. The entire
for that result Mr.. Menken was one
of the first to stimulate and urge the
popular movement for preparedness,
and has devoted three and one-half
years to fighting vigorously by voice
and pen for the means to sustain the
national dignity Of the country and
to preserve its honor, safety and well
fare; for the assumption of respon-
sibility on the part of our govern
ment in maintaining the principles
for which the Allies have been fight
ing, and for national condemnation
of the aggression, brutality and
venality of the Teutonic union.
"1n accepting the resignation of
Mr.. Menken this committee makes
no reflection upon his loyalty. pa
triotism and integrity, but, on the
contrary, regrets that circumstances
connected with the wide publicity
given by the Hearst press to the as
sumption of approval on the part of
the league of the course Of THE New
York American make the sacrifice
on the part of Mr.. Menken at thi.
time wise one"
Praised by Lydecker
Mr.. Lydecker, the new presiden,
praised Mr.. Menken's work for the Sc
curity League, and said his resi9natio
was made necessary by the Hearst al
fair. In Is letter to the members an
branches of the Security League NJ
Lydecker said
"The spirit of war service is .
strong here as on the battlefront, an
every one in the National Secur!t
League is ready to recognize that til
organization is greater than any ind
yldual. The National Security LeaRu
Is prosecuting great work for the d,
veiopment of patriotism through ed,
cation and in uniting the people of tn
United States in the determination
win the war and to crush militarist
autocracy. ''s
ITO prevent any possible diversio
by reason of the use which was mac
OF Mr.. Menken's statement bv II
Hearst press Mr.. Menken has tendere
his resignation as president of the N,
tional Security League in the spirit ,
war service, and the work Of the leao,
continues without the possibility az
question as to whether any tenderne,
or palliation of any kind of the al,
lister, unpatriotic and vicious utte
ances of the Hearst press in aid
pac'fism and the German propaoan,
can be thought by any one to exist
the league. '''
Recognition Of the distingu;ah
services of the retiring president. Il
founder of the league and orio;r.t
OF the idea of national campaign
patriotism through education. ;s w,
expressed in the resolution Of the =
ecutive committee. / accept the dnt;
of president with the exhortation
> the members to defeat any attack ,
rect or insidious, which would inns
the usefulness of the league. to mn;
tain the most steadfast and unf]inch;
determination to sustain the cause
) the Allies to win the war. to cult;v,
the Will to win, to reinforce the ran
OF patriotC workers in this count,
) regardless of race or language.
l drive the campaign for the use of 4
English language, to teach men. wom
: and children why the war is he;
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