Smyrna times., 1927-06-15

which has its power centered in one
Supreme Court and inferior courts.
It decides and settles all national Of
fences or disputes, and is the Guar
dian Of the Constitution"
The next important part of the con-
stitution is its principles" which are
six in number. The first principle is
''To make a more perfect Union"
Have we not made a more perfect
Union? Did not our forefathers in
crease this nation from thirteen to
forty-eight states? Yes, but they
did it not by expressing and conquer
ing weaker nations; they did it not by
killing human souls or shedding blood,
but they founded these states by ex-
ploration and by paying just price.
Did not Lincoln reunite the seeded
states for the purpose of making a
more perfect nation? But greatest
of all, and thank God, is the eighteen
tn amendment. Fathers can provide
for their families and can be better
citizens. Thousands of soldiers will
no longer be unable to fight and pro
tect this noble country because Of
their rum rotten bodies. Best of all
the younger generations will not grow
up amidst the evil influence of liquor;
but they will be straight, strong and
clean, ready to protect the rights Of
America, rather than strive for the
privilege Of drinking liquor
The second principle is, .To estab-
lish justice" Are we able to say that
our government did Us an injustice
by bringing forth the ninteenth
amendment How could our form Of
government stand true if the ninteen-
tn amendment was removed? 1t
would no longer be a government Of
the people, by the people and for the
people, but government of the men
and by the men. Are we not glad
that our mothers and sisters are
counted as people, are we not glad
that they have an equal voice in their
own government, for without our
mothers where would be our Lincoln
our Washingtons, and Wilson's? Did
our nation not establish a law of jus
tice when she abolished slavery; thus
giving liberty to all; the very liberty
which the "Statue of Liberty pro
claims? Yes she has established jus
tice III order to ENSURE domestic
tranquility" which is the third prin-
cipIe.
Have we insured domestic tranquil
lity? We have, because we live un-
der one flag, are Of one government
and are united into one people, which
means that no matter from what
country we hail; if we live in Amer
lea we can be an American citizen and
shall enjoy her rights and protection.
Why are we able to have tranquility !!
Because our forefathers based the
foundation Of this government on the
laws, principles, and justice of the
One Book They started this Chris
tian government, let US live a Chris
tian nation and die a Christian nation.
Principle number four is TO pro
vide for the common defense" Are
YOU as Americans, not proud of the
"Monroe Doctrine 2" This doctrine
has protected the United States, has
rescued weaker countries from the
monarchy of greater nations, and has
made them free and independent re-
publcs. The Disarmament Policy
and military Training Camps" are
other forms of common defense.
The fifth principle is ITO promote
the general welfare" What condi-
tions can you find in your community
which il not promoted by your gov
ernment for your welfare? 1t has
Established agriculture departments,
Irrigated the western states, connect
ed coast to coast by rail, and con-
structed beautiful highways no spitals
boards Of health, pure food laws, and
inventions are encouraged by the gov
Ierament for your welfare. Americans
look ground you! Are you not proud
of your mail systems, Of your public
schools? Would you give them up
Would you go back to former condi-
tions? No, you would not. Why
Because you are too noble and loyal
Do YOU grumble over your taxes, ,wher
YOU realize that you give your govern
ment nothing but what it gives il
back? Your government has backec
you up in Taxation by Representa-
tion.'' These conditions which you
enjoy are yours, direct from youl
work and your taxes. This is your
government for your welfare.
The last principle is, "To secure the
blessings of liberty to ourselves anc
our posterity." Our government ha'
insured all this. It has given US th'
freedom of the seas, freedom o.
speech, religion and press. It offer
home to people from nearly all ma
tions and is known as the "Land O
Freedom
Citizens of America; our Declara
ton of independence proclaims that
"All men are endowed by theil
Creator with certain inalienabl'
rights, that among these are life, lib
erty, and the pursuit Of happiness.
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