The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-05-19

why Limit Army to 5,OOO.O0OS
In announcing the purpose Of the
United States to set no limit on its
effort to win the war he said-and the
audience, celebrating the beginning OF
the Red Cross drive, stood up and
shouted when he said II:
II have heard gentlemen recently
say that we must get 100000 men
ready. Why limit It to 100000? 1
have asked the Congress of the United
States to name no limit because the
Congress intends. am sure. as we
all intend. that every ship that can
carry men or supplies shall go laden
upon every voyage with every man
and every supply she can carry"
The insincsrity Of German peace hints
was set forth In this manner:
I'VE are not to be diverted from tho
grim purpose OF winning the war by any
insincere approaches upon the subject Of
peace. can say with clear CON
Silence that have tested those init.
nations. and have found them insin-
te-e.
Il now recognize them for what they
are. an opportunity to have a free hand.
particularly in the East. to carry out
purposes OF conquest and exploitation.
Every proposal with regard to accom-
modations in the West involves a reser-
vation with regard to the East. Now.
30 far rs am concerned. I intend to
stand by Russia AS well as France
n.hrn
members rose to their feet to acclaim
this avowal As the applause was dy-
ing away man in the orchestra rows
shouted fervently. God bless you" The
President then flung this challenge At
Germany
III they wish peace. let them come
forward through accredited representa-
lives and lay their terms on the table,
We have laid ours and they know what
they are he added. with a grim smile.
War knitting World Together.
He said that the war was knitting
the world together, that he was con-
vinced that not hundred years OF
peace could have knitted this country
together as single year Of war has
done.
The minds Of all his hearers flashed
back 10 his TOO proud to fight utter
ance Of pre-war days. when he said that
for perhaps the first time In history an
unselfsh war was being fought. and eX-
claimed
~ could not he proud to fight for
selfish purpose. but | can be proud to
fight for mankind
He closed with an earnest appeal for
the Red Cross.
Presidents wife Hears Address.
As the president finished his address
the audience stood and cheercd until
he hurried from the stage. while the
Metropolitan Opera orchestra played
The star Spangled Banner" Mrs. VIII
son heard the address from box di-
rcctly opposite the centre OF the stage
where she sat with Mrs Edward NJ
House. In Introducing the President.
Cleveland II. Dodge started a big racket
by saying
Those o. you VINO saw him march
down Fifth Avenue this afternoon and
let me tell YOU that no one on the com
mittce. much as we longed 10 have him
DO 1t. dared ask him the President HIM
self asked for the privilege OF walking
IN the parade do not think that those
of us swho saw him thought he was
very tired man. but can vouch for tho
fat that he was having an awfully
good time"
Mr.. Dodge said that as Henry y. Dav.
son, whose speech preceded that OF Nj,
Wilson, implied. the President is to-
dag the spokesman OF all TN" great
spiritual forces Of the world" adding:
He Is the beacon light to which the
eyes OF countless millions of men and
women in every land turn tonight. who
long for freedom and peace. lie, us rise.
dear friends. and bow our allegiance to
the President Of the United States"
The President arose and WAS saluted
with a mighty shout.
Davtson's Illuminating speech.
Mr.. Dawson. because of his position
az chairman Of the War Council OF the
American Red Cross and the fact tina:
he returned recently from his fourth visit
' TO the war zone. was able to visualize for