Morris tribune., 1919-11-21
Constitutional Government 10
Threatened by InSidious BoI-
sheVik Propaganda.
STRONG APPEAL MADE
America First Organization, Throuah
Its Minnesota President, =. w.
Murphy, Gives Warning of
Existing Dangers.


sofa was that given in this city today
by Hon. +. W. Murphy of Wheaton,
president of the America First move
ment in Minnesota. This address
pointed out the dangers confronting
constitutional government by the &C
t1v1ty Of the Bolshevik and other
movements calculated to destroy the
government.
Mr.. Murphy discussed in connection
with other remedies for existing con-
dtttons a careful study Of the princi-
pies for which America stands; point
ed out the dangers of Socialism and
the soviet system of government; the
need of careful supervision Of the
educational institutions that the youth
may receive patriotic instruction;
spoke of the loyalty of the press of
the state in standing for America and
against the forces which would destroy
the national fabric Of respect and con-
fidence; paid deserved tribute to the
new force in our nations life-the
American Legion composed Of the
young manhood which saved to the
world democracy and liberty; indicat-
ed Woman's new position in life now
that she has been granted the right
Of suffrage; emphasized the danger to
labor of irresponsible agitators; re-
ferred to the need Of greater consid-
Grafton Of the farmer If we are to have
a proper presentation Of great Ques-
tons dealing with the business life and
safety Of the nation; appealed for
thrift on the part Of the youth Of the
state; told how the Babcock amend
ment would contribute to the bringing
Of additional blessings and prosperity
to the farm home.
Many other problems were given
serious consideration. Mr.. Murphy
5tated that "Americanism is not de-
batable question. You are either for
There is no intervening No Mans
Land no midway trysting place.
The present is no time for dilly-
dallying. Neither is it a time for
hating between two opinions. Those
who were sulking in their tents dur
ing the war, secretly attempting to
destroy governmental machinery are
now coming out into the open. The
situation is critical This unrest 80
apparent everywhere, is not happen
stance. It is a propaganda and when
law and order, the foundation stones
Of good government, are being under
mined Americans must forget party
and sect and stand together.
It was said that America fought to
make the world safe for democracy,
and we won the stake. But what Of
the democracy, for which Americans
died of disease and in the shock OF
battle? Those who do not sleep in
soldiers graves have come back to us.
having fulfilled their high destiny.
they kept the faith. They were true
TO the principles of the constitution
Of the United States, and have shown
their devotion to the fundamental laws
and institutions which are American.
Those who lie In Flanders field
have thrown the torch to us. We
are their debtors. So long as our
glorious flag shall be unfurIed On
the breezes, the honor and honH-
age Of a grateful people wilt be
given to those who were Amerl.
cans tn act and deed, az we'll as In
name, at the time when the life
and safety Of the Republic depend
ed upon them.
There is no such thing as being o
ARty-dfty American. Americanism iS
an ideal. Il can be trNthfully said that
there Is no other such ideal In all the
world. It's constitution is the most
perfect foundation for a government
By the people that the human race
has. It was given to the world by men
who had thrown off kingly rule ana
had studied and understood the efforts
Of other countries to establish q free
government.
Our form Of government represents
the combined wisdom Of all the ages.
rs was so framed as to avoid errors
Of ali former attempts at seh-gOvegn-
ment. It provided that All men are
created equal This means that they
are equal before the law. It also Pro-
ytded that all governments derived
their full powers from the consent Of
Z, tho governed.
IL the heritage Of our greatness ts 30
be preserved, we must rally to the
support Of our institutions. We must
meet tho socialist dreamer with solid
facts.
We should bring to bear upon our
people the necessity for making a care
f1I, dispassionate survey of the whole
situation as presented in these hours
OF peru, and having regard for the
r1ghts of every citizen under the nag,
speak out the honest convictions Of the
heart and stand firmly and humbly
under the emblem of the free, fortt-
Aed by the eternal principles OF our
great government, which have stood
the test Of time and strife.
America is more than country. Il
"a q great soul. The principles OF ito
government are founded upon the In
Slienabls rights Of the individual cit.
ZEN. II these principles are destroyed
By those who clamor for chance to
rule by soviet, then the soul OF the
government disappears and the coun'
try lapses back into the realms OF hate
and violence.
The light of the world would 90 ont
should the government Of our great
country be destroyed and the rule o.
class substituted. With the change u
! our principles Of government would
come a change in our flag. The stars
In their field of blue, which have gu1d'
ed the destinies Of a great people
through one hundred and forty years
Of the most glorious history OF any
Z..HIa a Ill Ahn nnaa Of tina Wnrl0