Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1919-02-09


and doing things exactly their President
Wilson is greatly admired too. for his ability at calm
cose reasoning and account OF his stand democ
racy and international play proud of
but will not waive its right to subject him to analysis.
All this by way of long preamble to the account Of
interview with the Rev. John A. Hutton Kevinsde
one of Gasgows known and best liked Presbyterian
ministers, and mans in every the
when saw him, he had just returned from stay in
France among American soldiers to whom he had gone
in the interests of better understanding between
United States and Britain. Dr. Hutton has preached
in leading churches in York. knows American
Americans very well. He has been asked visit the
United States during the coming summer and his decision
will rest upon the return of soldier Palestine
whom he is anxious to see.
The American soldiers splendid fellows" DR.. Hut
ton said one of the best things about them is their
readiness to give France and Great Britain
the heavy load they had during early years
the
The welcome that was given my speaking tour
was very grateful to me. think Americans Scosmen
understand each other better Americans and Eng
ishmen and so was easier for TO tell your about
the English people than for an Eng
Ilishman.
whenever you in trouble, would tell your sol
ders, do hesitate Englshman help He
may reserved you but his right He VIII
anything he for without hesitation
tom. Scotsman might stop ask himself whether
would prudent help this stranger Engshman
would respond without taking thought.
Honor and good craftsmanship cardinal prin
cipes with the Engshman. When he gives his TO
do anything he will perform his part no what
loss him."
This reference to English character reminded of
story told of Tommy by American captain WHO
has N
house a ruined French village just abandoned by the
Germans when he heard kitten mewing in distress He
house. found the kitten fastened to the
WALL with nail driven through of its paws The
Tommy Immediately pulled out the nail to relieve the lit
tie animal and the house instantly blown to pieces
Counting upon instructive humanity kindness of
heart of the English the bestia Huns had laid mine IN
the house and crucified the kitten to form trap
4 very much pleased" continued Dr. Hutton, TO
observe the good feeling and the comradeshp between
your officers and and All insure
good relations for all time better understand
ing of each other 1t is good thing for Americans to visit
England and hope people will visit country N
greater numbers. Your soldiers will do much good when
they home by telling their friends people like
over here"
What Dr. Hutton told about American officers and
soldiers borne out by number Scottish officers
warmly. They didn't boast that they would
end the war; but We're to learn from the who
had been going through the held battle years
In passing, appropriate mention should be made Of
Scotlands part in the No other part empire
gave her freely and the way that Scottish reg
nents cut to pieces fighting Of
he gives evidence their dash and bravery.
new friend is Angus Bruce Gordon, who fought with
he famous Gordon Hghlanders. He showed me where
piece Of shell had gashed his head, that he
one remained of five brothers Seven of the Gill
hrist family, neighbors a seven gave
Up their lives. Their mother died of grief
Such stories over Scotland An earnest
ncere and genuine people, they have unfnchngy given
o their utmost.