The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1921-03-11

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aile making Cf this new world republic
Ours II nj 1fgaHBe law which had but
one ambiguity. aud We saw that efs
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blood. with union maintained the ma
ti0a supreme and ifs concord inspir-
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which tbs founder wrought We have
s4en civil. human and religious liberty
verified aud gi0riflea. Iii the beRiE.
ning the ola world Eeoffed at our ex-
pertinent, today eur foundations Of
political and social belief stand usi.
shaken o precious Inheritance 10 our
selves, an Inspiring example Of free
dom and civilization ~ all mankind.
Ites az express renewed and strength
ansd devotion IN grateful reverence
for the immortal beginning. and utter
our confidence Ia tlle supreme fulfill
ment
Progress OF the Republic.
The recorded progress or our re-
public. materially aud spiritually. fiji
itself proves the wisdom 0f the Inherit
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world affairs Confident OF our nbil-
lty to work out our own destiny and
teaioBaly guarding our right tu do 30,
we seek no part III directing the des
tinies Of the old world. We do not
mean 10 be entanRied. We win ae-
cept no responsibility except ea our
own conscience and Judgment In each
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q developing menace, our ours pever
desf 10 the call Of civilization. We
recognize the new order In the world,
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ing 81 the human heart for fellowship,
fraternity and cooperation. We crave
friendship and hnrbor no hate. BUT
America, our America. the America
huilded on fine foundation laid by the
inspired fathers, can be a party 10 no
permanent military alliance. 1t can
enter into no political commitments.
nor assume any economic obligations
or subject our decisions to amy other
than our own authority
! am sure our own people win not
TniBunderNtand nor win the world mis-
eanstrne. We have no thought 10 Inn
Isede the paths to closer relationship
We wish To promote understanding
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their cause or stand as outlaws before
the bar OF civilization.
Association for Counsel.
We are ready 10 associate ourselves
with the nations pk the world great
and ANAL. for conference. for epnn-
Assis ~ GEEK the expressed views Of
world nptni0a, % recommend way To
apprazimafs disarmament and relieve
tsse crushing burdens " military and
naval enKm gsments. We elect 10
participate III suggesting plans for
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