Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-27
RALLY STATE
BAR TODEFEND
CONSTITUTION

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lowed NJ with addresses by leading
men not only Of the legal prof,s-
sion but OF all walks in life. The
subject also will be presented in the
schools. Following is the letter
which has--been sent TO all m I'M
hers of the Bar In Delaware:
"Our forefathers gave 20 America
the Federal Constitution. the great
est safeguard OF Individual liberty
yet known 10 man. Each subse-
quent generation. realizing that the
Constitution was created under con-
ditons that can never he duplicat-
ed. ana that once destroyed it can
not be restored. has held e. as a
sacred trust for each succeeding
generation. Thus IL came TO us
as our greatest heritage. II is now
in our keeping. This generation is
now its trustee.
."Other affairs. including war and
commercialism. have so engaged
the minds OF our generation that
the purpose OF the Constitution Is
but seldom considered; its spirit
and principles are well-nigh forgot
ten. and its inestimable value 10
this and succeeding generations is
realized but vaguely. Y; We must
not forget that forces inimical 10
our Government are working incess-
antly and tirelessly IN every stratum
Of society. While the people SUM
her attempts. not only covert and
insidious bur open. are being made
10 destroy that Constitution. We
must not underestimate the effect
Of such efforts. They must be met
and overcome.
The people must he made TO
realize before il Is too late how in
is that Constitution 10
hem and their posterity. They |
must he made TO realize not only |
hat the Constitution Is the cove
1ant by which their liberties are |
guaranteed. but also the charter OF /
Government bv which that guaran |
y is made enectual. They must be
made TO realize the danger OF its
destruction unless # is constantly |
cherished and guarded. Then. and
only then. Nil our own genera
ion be faithful 10 its trust and
rue TO it, heritage. 1t is our debt I
20 posterity.
The duty Of bringing about this
rests primarily upon the
members OF the Bar. BY reason OF
heir study and experience. they
re the persons most familiar with
he GoverLme history of man
lind They best know the incalcul-
BILE value 10 mankind of our Con
They best realize the truth
Il the maxim that eternal vigilance
E the price OF liberty. Moreover.
hey have sworn to support and de-
end the Constitution.
The American Bar Association
las pointed out that the tins for
ctive and affirmative obedience to
hat oath is here. and that the mem
ers Of the Bar must lose no OPP
ortunlty to instruct the people in
he purpose. spirit. principles and $
OF the Constitution.
delaware the first to ratify the !
Constitution. must he prompt 10 pro- ,
ret and preserve il.
This committee was appointed 10 :
ring this subject TO your attention. 7
D that YOU may al every emporium
y aid in bringing home to every q.
tizen of this State the full mean
ig and significance Of the Consti- G
Ition. In addition to taking adj /
lntage OF such other opportunities I
, support and defend the princi-
les Of the Constitution as may .
Dme 10 you. may we not also nsk {
rat YOU hold yourself In readiness
leach ihese pr-nclnles In address Q