Evening journal., 1919-11-04

suits. with The least delay, was by an
appeal for the voluntary contributions
of our citizens
The police force Is the only means
OF protection that we have, and we
ertainly must not be SO Indifferent
to the gravity Of the situation as 10 al
low this campaign TO fail. Aside from
every consideration arising cut OF civic
pride, to show our appreciation Of the
force and 10 maintain the splendid
reputation 10 has throughout the coun-
try, the natural law OF self-protection
should assert itself and prompt every
citizen OF Wilmington 10 make Il his
personal business, not only as a con-
tributor. but as a worker TO raise the
required fund
This is the Affirmative side Of the
question. There should not be a mega
tive Side. but II there is a negative side.
II would seem 20 he in effect that the
people OF Wilmington do not want a
police force. they care nothing about
ii, and they feel no existing need for II.
The city may jog along as 1t pleases
and each one take his own chance in
the hour OF danger.
This is certainly not the view Of the
generous and law-abiding citizens OF
Wilmington but it win surely be the
verdict, II this campaign closes with
out having raised the required amount
TO make the Pension Fund what lt
should be-a guarantee 10 every man
now on the force-and 10 every man
who may hereafter enter its ranks
ihat he Will be cared for when he has
served the people faithfully and is no
longer able 90 perform the arduOus
duties Of his Office"
While this meeting was I'm progress
and the dangers that beset the city
through a demoralized police force were
being pointed out. the Rev. James NJ.
Grant. Of st. patrick's Church. was
pointing out TO the team captains and
workers the dangers that threaten the
very heart Of the nation. the State, city
and our homes.
In introducing Father Grant. Mayor
Taylor said: I'VE have had various
speakers address us, all Of whom were
Tonight we have another
one with US. a man whom we all look
to as one who stands close 90 us and
the city. II gives me great pleasure TO
the Rev. James G. Grant,"
In his opening remarks Father Grant
referred to his boyhOod days here.
when he knew The officers. lie recalled
hem by their first names, mentioning |
Fox. former Patrolman Jacob |
oayne and Sergeant Devenish, who, he |
aid, was one OF the larger boys in the /
'rowd about Eighth and Madison /
treets when he was himself a junior. /
father Grant encouraged the team cap /
aims and the workers in their cam
,aign. stating that while canvasslng
or the Knights Of Columbus cam
'aign here he, too. had many days
When all was not rosy.
Referring 10 the present campaign, he
aid: 1T is true the cause in which you
re interested has a sentimental side
which Is a wonderful argument. more 4
o than any other campaign that has
Ieen conducted here" He then re-
erred TO the case Of a former patrol
nan. who retired some time ago, and
aid that he understood that the re-
lred officer finding his meagre pension
I $40 a month inadequate to pay even
is physicians bill and medicine, had
sked an organization OF which he was
member, TO assist him. / win not
MENTION his name, because many OF
ou know him.
But It seems that the citizens OF
should not be prompted
y sentiment 10 take care OF those who
ave given the best years OF their lives
o the city's interests. You are hackers
I the nation and God knows we need
ienl. W. have hone too many.
we are now song through a period
I tfaLsg:sss.On. The Government IS
ower.css 10 combat the enemy. Call
Socialism, eolshevism, Anarchy II
lands for one thing. Its object IS 10 :.