Arizona republican., 1920-04-12
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 RAISE QUOTA FUR MARINE MEMORIAL

Plans for the observance of Ameri-
 ca's Gift to France in all the schools of the state of Arizona have been about completed by the State Depart ment of Education, and commencing today and continuing until Saturday. | April IT, contributions will be made in every village, town and city in the state for the fund that is to pay for the great Marne Memorial which will
 be the gift of the United States to France in commemoration of the first battle of the Marne.
 Little committees of school children have been formed for the work of mak- ing collections. Any contribution from a penny to the largest amount within ones means will be acceptable. Cardinal Gibbons has issued the fol- lowing statement appealing for support for Americas gift to France: When this statue stands on the Marne.'' says the cardinal. Tit will be a testimonial for all time of America's regard for what France has done for us." He points out that it is not so much q question of how much money for the sum is small and can easily be raised-but rather is it question of how many people will wish to be represented.
 Americas Gift to France is a beau tiful tribute to the French soldiers for their great victory at the Marne in defense of world civilization. The memorial is proof of the deep love thaS the United States has for France.
 T believe the American people have a splendid opportunity by this gift to give the French people some tangible evidence of the bond of friendship that has so long existed. When this statue stands on the Marne it will be test. monial for all time of Americas regard for what France has done for
 "Our debt to France goes back to the War of the Revolution. Without the help of Lafayette, Rochambeau, d'Estaing and de Grasse, our inde- pendence would undoubtedly never have been achieved. France came to our assistance in the hour of our need; she supported the cause of America and of the whole world in one Of the most crucial hours of all history when she hurled back the Germans at the Marne.
 When I think of our attitude toward France I recall the words of the late Archbishop Ireland:
 " An American learns to love France when learning the history of his coun- try The past has not ceased to act on the present. American sentiment cannot detach itself from France
 "The appeal of Americas Gift to France will have the far reaching er- feet that it should have if there is q very wide representation in the giv- ing It is not a question of how much money. Rather is it a question of how many people will wish to be rep resented. It is highly desirable that the Marne statue be supported by as many Americans as possible says the cardinal
 The gift that France made to this country was the Statue of Liberty, the tribute of France to her sister repuD- lie Today that monument stands symbolic of the principles of liberty and freedom which are prlcelesS to America, and France.
 .I cannot thlnk of a better way to participate in a movement that so engenders patriotism and good feeinS between nations than Americas GIL to France Here every person. adult and child, has the opportunity to snow his or her sentiments toward France Let each who cares to contribute Dc come a part of this worthy cause so that France may know that America has responded willingly and freely as IS her custom"