Evening journal., 1919-11-19

he has protected you and me-" he con
tnued, "and he stll has big duty 20
perform in maintaining peace FOR you
aud me. Let US show him we appre-
ciaie not only what he already has
done for US, but show him our entire
support in maintaining the best gov
crnment on The earth"
David Bortin. OF Philadelphia. repre-
senting 1000 members Of the B'nal
Birth in This district, next fellcliated
Colonel Wainer upon his achievements
and safe return. lie said the fore
most lesson OF The evening was that
This 'ls the country or opportunity;
the only one where the foreign-born
lad can rise according 20 his talents
Evidently Stale Secretary Johnson.
the next speaker. Is well known FOR his
0ratoric9l ability among the B'nal
Birth. FOR he received prolonged ap-
plause as he arose 10 welcome the
colonel In behalf OF Delaware lie de-
llvered a beautiful and effective ad-
dress In which ne bestowed high praise
upon the Jewish race as a factor which
had made Delaware the leader I'm the
Liberty Loan. Red Cross and other war
drives. Mr.. Johnson also caused much
mcrrlment by warning the Gentlles
present they must look out for their
Jewish competitors. for he had found
by personal experience ihat no matter
how long he worked himself, a Jewish
rival was certain TO nnd time 10 work
still longer.
Albert l.. Noise. Appraiser Of the Port
OF Philadelphia. next told about the
longest string OF war stories yet heard
on the Wilmington circuit. suddenly
LAUGHING on, however, into an argu-
ment In behalf of the Peace Treaty and
League Of Nations. lie went back 10
the United states Constitution 10 find
premise for the doubt cast upon the
pending treaty and IT'S efficacy.
Professor Berlin. who was head Of
the High School when Colonel Waincr
was graduated from that institution,
delivered an effective homily on success
I'm life, which he traced by following
the course pursued by the colonel him
self. The factors which made his sue
cess he said We're friendship. determin-
alton and stability.
Colonel Reed told several more hui
morous war stories and declared an
men must continue TO battle for good
government. lie was followed by
Rabbi Rabinowliz who presented the
colonel with the medal of the B'nal
Birth.
Colonel Mainer viii become one OF
the most important figures IN our coun-
try" the Rabbi predicted. "and VIII
mlngt0n B'nai Birth viii become one OF
the most notable lodges OF The order
in the country
Rabbi RabinOwitz then called upon an
Jews present 90 refute the ISLANDERS
which he said are from time 20 time
cast upon the race "The Jews have
not been remiss as fighters" he declar-
ed. citing figures dating from the Rev /
olution Of i716 and on down 90 the f.
present day TO prove his contention. 7.
Not only had the Jews volunteered for |
active combat service IN proportion 10 /
population In the Great War. he con- f.
tinued, but they had exceeded their /
quota. They held a percentage Of five |
IN the American army whereas they /
only hold a percentage OF 3 IN pOpula- /
tlon.
Turning 20 the feeling which has
arisen throughout the country against
foreigners as result OF numerous out
breaks and unrest, the Rabbi said:
Il am ready 90 declare that the real
leaders Of these disorders. who ought
10 be caught and punished. are not for
eigners. 4 foreigner would not have
the prestige and weight 90 lead such
movements as has the American
product An overwhelming number Of
those who have sought refuge on these
shores are ready and willing 20 lay
down their lives at any time In beha/
OF the country. There are undeniably
some few who are not patriotic. but I
they are few. very few compared 10 the |
great mass
The medal which the Rabbi then pre- /
sented 10 Colonel Walner. he explained. !
Is adorned by the seven branch candle |
stick. which has descended TO the Jews /
from temple times, and belokcns light /
and progress.
Colonel Wainer in response, thanked !
heartily all present md all OF his !
friends who could not attend "Oh. I |
know iis Colonel this and Colonel /
that I'm Washington and elsewhere; but 1
here In Wilmington and at Delaware /
City. and in Delaware az large, I want .
70 be plain Max. just IKE I used 10
be- Tie pledged himself 10 continue /
TO live up to The ideals for which ne
had fought
u am not afraid Of Bolshevism In
this country" he exclaimed. because
there is nothing 90 a. Americans are
70 out. ! am afraid Of some
OF the problems left by the war. how
ever because / believe the problems OF
peace today are greater than those that
confronted the United States in war
The B'nai Birth always has stood for