The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1919-07-03

Wannamaker, president South Caro-
lima Bankers Association, at the an
nual convention of the South Caro-
lima Bankers Association, at Tybee
Island. Georgia, on June II, 1919.
We realize more fully than ever to-
day the truth of for a thousand
years in thy sight are but as yester-
day."
Today we have new world, COM
plete change in every phase of human
existence. One year ago 50,O00,OO0
men were under arms and 10000
900 others were engaged in war ac-
tivities. All of the industries and
resources of our nation were con-
verted unto mobilizing arms and the
production of munitions. The worlds
interest was then centered into a
small line extending from the north
ern coast line of Belgium to Switzer-
land, few hundred miles in length;
the destiny of freedom and liberty
hung in the balance. Today the ban
ners of Prussian militarism would be
waving over the rampants of all OF
Europe. America would be engaged
in desperate combat with Prussian-
ism to save America for democracy,
had not the Almighty in keeping with
his divine purpose brought America
forward at the crucial moment.
We should, of course, be truly hap
py and thankful that today peace has
come. Let US, however, consider and
discuss some of the problems that
peace will bring.
America has saved the world for
democracy. In this short period Amer
lea has changed her swaddling clothes
to the garments of king. Her du
ties and responsibilities are increased
ten thousand fold. The future of the
white race depends absolutely upon
America. The destiny of Europe,
from every standpoint, is now in the
hands of America, and it can equally
be truthfully said that the future of
the world depends today upon Amer
lea. America must finance Europe. 1t
\ is now absolutely the duty of America
to make the world safe place to live
in. We can not shirk The duties and
responsibilities of every loyal son of
America is increased thousand fold.
It has been said that:
"Duty is a power which rises with
us in the morning, and goes to rest
with US at night. 1t is coextenslve
with the action of our Intelligence. 1t
is the shadow which cleaves to us go
where we will, and which leaves as
only when we leave the light of life"
History Begins Anew.
Statistics show that the world war
was the struggle of the ages; that
unborn generations will view human
history as starting anew with this war.
It separates the old and new, and
ushers in a new world, far better
world. AS an outgrowth of the World
War humanity will be upon higher
plane.
The following figures were obtained
from the most reliable sources in
America, being the result of inquiries
sent to the heads of the national gov
ernment, heads of banking depart
ments of the leading banks of Amerl-
ca. The replies were compared and
checked, and no figures are used ex-
cept those shown to be correct and
accurate.
Military Statistics.
Total number of soldiers in service
of the United States during period OF
hostilities estimated at 100000.
Total number of soldiers abroad in
service of the United States during
the war, 2,Ooo,OVV.
Total in service of United States in
action and died of wounds, 4S,9Os.
Total number wounded in service
of United States, 100000.
Total number of men engaged on
side of allies during the war, 25,0QO,-
600 to 30,OO0,000.
Total number of men engaged on
side of central powers during war;
100000 to 20,000,O00.
Total killed on side of the central
war, 4,7Oo,o00.
Total killed on side of central
powers during war 2,75O,OQO.
Financial Statistics.
(a) Securities: American securl-
ties owned by Europe in 1914, ST.