The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-05-06

therefore prints letter wi,hou, publishing name
Fort Flagler Washington. May l. 1919.
Editor The Star Knowing your paper TO be one
that stands for everything that is right and just.
request you to publish the following facts for the in
lions in this country who share opinions and feel
ings ! am aware OF all the consequences that may
follow. for | under the military authorities. but
| am willing to sacrifice myself for principle dear
to an overwhelming majority in this and all other
countries. except possibly Germany.
The citizens of the United States may think that
waged against miltarism and won. but we
didn't and If anybody is in doubt. nvi.e any en-
listed man. any of those who underwent the hardships
of the trenches and the hell of the Chateau Thiery
st. Mihiel the Argonne battles to take ride on
the government harbor boats Pier lib. Seattle and
come to Fort Flager to be convinced. On your way
up you viii read signs on the door Of the cabin. NO
enlisted men allowed" but don't be surprised. These
signs were there long before this war and will be
there for long time to come: you know why. When
the steamer lands at the dock at Fort Fagier, don't
for Gods and autocracys sake enter the waiting
of the wharf for there is posted on the wall the
following:
Fort Flagler. Washington.
May 1, 19l9
Memorandum No. 65.
81. No Enlisted Men or Children will be allowed in
the Waiting Room Of the dock.
"2. The Wharfinger will see that this order s
piled with and report Of any infractons thereof.
by order Of LIEUT-COLONEL WILSON.
"James r. Buchanan.
"1st Lieutenant G. A.. Adjutant."
1t makes no difference what your position was in
civilian life; it makes no difference what you have
done for your country; it makes no difference how
many times you have been wounded gassed, il
you are only enlisted man" you not allowed in
there. Whether the wind blows so miles hour.
the is scorching; whether it rains. SHOWS or
freezes you to wait outdoors-you and the little
children-while in the waiting room second lieuten-
ants and colones who in many have held
nothing but swivel chair jobs during the war.
sitting around with their wives, relatives servants,
dogs and cats. enjoying the luxures of room,
kept comfortable by the labor of enlisted man.
Here is another instance 1t has been the custom
at this post to send carriage every evening to meet
the harbor boat that brings the school children from
Port Townsend. Another carriage, known as the pas
senger wagon for the exclusive Of the officers
and their families meets the boats whenever Of
ficer directs so.
A few days ago an officer ordered that passenger
wagon for his return from Port Townsend. on the
same boat that brought the school children The
of transportation owing to the shortage of
drivers despatched the passenger wagon only, and
directed the driver to take the children and the officer
in the same carriage
The boat lands and the children rush into the pas
senger wagon usual when only carriage was
available, but the autocratic officer could not allow
the little to ride with his majesty. Get out of
there" he said. "and walk" and the officer rode on
very much satisfied doubt Of having exercised his
imperialistc authority
And now ] ask the public to give their opinion.
make special invitation to all enlisted men, whether
in the army recently discharged, who have served
during the to state whether that Is the ideal and
principle they have served for in the trenches on the
seas, in the home stations. And ask every fair
minded citizen who reads this paper to state what
should be done to this kaserke officer. who by his
acts and words, is kndng the fire of discomfort and
real downright Boshevsm in the hearts of scores of
good American citizens Perhaps somebody will take
notice.