The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-04-05
PATRIOTISM ON THE BENCH.

If every Federal bench was occupied by such men as Judge Martin J. Wade, of the Federal District Court of Iowa, pro-Germans in America would be conspicuous for thelr scarcity. In sentencing D. T. Blodgett, Des Moins attorney, who had been convicted under the espionage act to twenty years ln prison, Judge Wade delivered the following pa triotic utterance, which every true American should preserve for it's loyal sentiments, and every pro-German should post in conspicu- ous place as a warning when they would do or say that which would bring aid or com fort to the enemy:
 ssIn this hour of the nations agony it is a source of pride and qualification to every true American to see how thoroughly united are men of all races and class and creeds in a determined effort to crush the brutal power of Germany.
 "Fathers and mothers are sending forth their boys to yield their lives, if necessary, in the cause of human liberty. Men and women are giving their hard earnings to support these boys, and to make them effective in this war. Little children are giving their pennies. Men and women are giving of their time and their labor. The rich are giving, the poor are giv-, ing; and isn't it too bad that there must be few--a very few, thank God-who are reb- els against all authority, who are at heart traitors to their country, and who in every effort are seeking to neutralize the sacrifices of their loyal neighbors.
 s'We might as well come to common understanding in this matter. The only way that republic can live is through spirit of willing submission to duly constituted author ity In a republic the majority must rule; the minority must yield. A nation divided against itself cannot stand; it must fall And if this nation does not stand, if this nation fallsin the ruins will lie the brightest hopes and noblest aspirations and fondest dreams that ever brought joy to the heart of man.
 ''The spirit of this nation is kindness, toleration and generosity. The policy of the government up to the present time has been one of charity toward those who err. But the time has when the power Q: the nation must be asserted This nation is willing to fight inc assassin of the air, the pirate of the sea and the master of the most brutal cruelty and treachery that the world ever knew-she is willing Ito fight all these but she will rot consent to be stabbed in the back, and trait IS may as we'll sheathe their knives or submit to extermination.
 ''The fathers and mothers of this land will watch with pride the boys marching away to the conflict, but they will not submit to having them shot in the back by cowardice disloyalty, no matter what name it may as- sulne.
 s'There is no disposition to hamper the views of the pen of any man or woman who utters helpful criticism who condemns error ,nic alrp lad fha fioiSr ic in. Tended to aid the government; but the Ameri- can people are not going to permit few self exalted egotists to poison the public mind or to weaken the spirit of those who are heavy laden. Men cannot conceal under patriotic phrases hidden desire to aid the enemy nor can they dishearten the fighting forces of the Union with falsehood and calumny."