Gunnison news-champion., 1919-02-07
COMMUNITY
FORUM MEETS
ENJOYABLE MUSIC AND SEVER
AL GOOD TALKS FEATURE
PROGRAM.
WI He Held Every Two weeks. Ev-
esybody to Csae APd Take Part In
Diseussioa Of Puble Ouestieas-

The Community Forum held its
first meeting Thursday night st the
n. E. church. A large and appre-
ciative audience attended, and an ev-
ening of rare enjoyment and instruc-
tive discussion was spent
The meeting was opened by the
singing of MY Country Tis of Thee"
led by Miss Hazeltine, Of the Nor
nal School. Before getting down to
the regular program, Rev. J. S. Ferris
introduced B. ID. varge, field man.
ager of the Western Slope for the
Armenian and Syrian Relief, who
gave q very entertaining and enlight-
ing talk on the Armenian and Syrian
situation. He explained why people
were prosecuted at the hands Of the
Turks, and why they were in need of
help. He outlined various reasons for
the attitude Of Turkey towards these
people, namely: Difference of Race
The Armenians and SyTians being
Christians and the Turks not; COM
mercial, political excuses, and religi-
Gus views.
This talk was followed by musical
number furnished by Misses Tripp-
and Uglow and Mr.. Ordenez.
Rev. Ferris then made q few re-
marks regarding the, Forum-its pur-
pose and aims, which is to furnish
means for get-together hour or two
where the questions and events Of the
day may be discussed in an enlighten-
ed and helpful manner that will pro-
called attention to the fact that to in
sure this end, it was up to the people
and added that he did not deem il
necessary at this time to have an Or
ganization more than the coopera-
ton of the people interested.
The next speaker on the program
was Judge ShacklefPrd, whose talk
"Great Britain's Position in the Peace
! Conference, conveyed many good i'd
|. eas on this question. This was fol-
lowed by Cello solo by Mr.. Ordenez,
accompanied by Miss Redding, and
was greatly enjoyed.
DIR. J. H. Kelley, of the State Nor
NAL, in a short talk. presented
Frances side in this conference, Pre-
mier Clemenceau of France aiming
to prevent re-occurrence of war. He
also spoke on the demands of France
in this conference. They are five
things, namely: ALI fortresses
west of the Rhine, destroyed; 2-Ar
railroads built for war purposes that
led to the Belgian border removed;
3-The restoration of Alsace- Lorraine
to France; 4EThe restoration to
France of the Saar coal fields which
were stolen by the Germans. 1Re-
paration for all damage done, pay
ment Of $4,000, ,0OO, 900 as damages
for the devastation of the lands and
property of France.
Miss Uglow then sang q beautiful
solo, entitled "When the Boys Come
Home" She was accompanied by Miss
Redding.
Mrs. X. Morrison gave a most in
teresting talk on the Syrian situation.
Servia was used merely as an excuse
by Germany to declare war, and by
which she hoped to conquer the world.
President Wilson, in his Fourteen
Points," gave Servia assurance that
she will be granted an autonomous
government and an outlet to the sea.
In closing the interesting meeting,
Rev. Ferris expressed his apprecia-
tion TO the speakers Of the evening and
their splendid talks.
Questions were then asked and dis
eussed.
The next meeting Is scheduled for
two weeks hence, st which time tie
9santries, Belgium, Russia, Italy and
the United States, win be taiied over.
Every one with an interest in public
discussions, is cordially invited to At
tend any Of the meetings. There are
no admission fees. Now that the
quarantine is OF . large audience
u hoped for at the next meeting.