The Washington times., 1919-11-14
FOLK DENOUNCES
LAW OF JUNGLE

The law Of the jungle still applies
between nations, and the world can
not be made safe for democracy until
such international robbery as the ex-
plotting OF Egypt by Great Britain Is
Janished from civilization, according
20 Joseph w. Folk, former governor
of Missouri who spoke on '..The Re gn
Of Law" at the November meeting of
he City Club, held last night In the
New Willard Hotel
I'VE have just fought great war
20 bring about the reign of law be-
tween nations" said Mr.. Folk. The
trmistice was settled ppon the foun-
alton of the reign of law based upon
he consent of the governed. But is
mis- principle being car led out?
There Is Egypt, being he d today
IS a subject and conquered nation by
treat Britain, under the guise OF a
orotectorate. Great Britain governs
egypt today not by right, but by
military force. Great Britain's posi-
lion in regard to Egypt is the same
as Germany's was in regard to the
violation of Belgium"
Commesds the Miners.
Referring to the recent coal strike,
Mr.. Folk said that respect for law
is the cornerstone OF popular govern
nent
THE corporation magnate shonrd
De compelled to respect the law regu-
ating his business, just as he asks
others to respect the law protecting
his property" he cont nued. 1T IS a
matter for congratulate on that the
recent crisis which threatened our In
stitutions appears to haxe been 40
happily settled. Attorney General
Palmer ia to, be felicita,ed upon his
firm stand for the rule of law. ami
the leaders Of the miners union de-
serve commendation for placing their
Americanism above all else. That is
the spirit which should prevail.
In some countries discomfort is ex-
pressed by armed rev olution, but the
remedies to correct any existing evil
by the ballot in this country are 50
complete that armed revolution Is
only the talk of the apostles of force
Mr.. Folkn attacked Bolshevism
bitter terms.
\ There are three great types of gov
ernment striving for supremacy" ne
said. They are Prussiasism, bolshc
Vism, and Americanism or democracy.
Prussianism is the gospel of hate and
force, knowing no principle but nat
ural law. Bo.shevism, which preach
es the gospel OF lawIessness and fore ;.
Is just as heinous.
I'm Americanism, or democracy,
lies the hope of the world. Anne. lean
ism recognizes natural law and builts
upon it intelligently. 1t preser.os
the rights of all. 1t equalizes Con4r-
tions by lifting those who are down
Urge. Vote For ID. c.
Mr.. Folk lauded the club for ;he
progress il has made and 8, oke of is
value as a clearing house tor he
thought of the community.
Il trust" he said. that this club
Will be the foundation for a govern
mental representation that the peopls
OF Washing on should have. The people
of the District shoulder the obligl-
tons OF citizens, and they should aIso
nave the privileges of citizenship.
J. A Whitfield, president of the
club, presided. T. Lincoln Townsend,
vice chairman of the committee on
constitution and bylaws, and NJ. ID.
Rosenberg, also a member OF the COM
mittee, reported on the recent in
cooperating OF the club. James Sharp,
chairman OF the building committee,
told of the selection OF Frederick h.
Pyle as architect for the 81 900 ,0p0
clubhouse. Mr., Pyle briefly told OF
his ambition to give expression in
the completed clubhouse to the high
est architectural ideals.
A program of entertainment, ar
ranged by Roland S. Robbins, of the
forum committee, was given by pr1-
fassional vaudeville talent. Music was
furnished by ladies' orchestra A
outtet supper was served.