The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1937-11-11

But fltSlNtll hOOStNCIl Has
announced his determination to
keep this country out of the wars
of 1886 and 1887. Already he has
been subjected to criticism for his
stand. We should now make up
our minds whether an American
citizen abroad is entitled to more
than a foreign visitor
to this country: likewise, are in
of our private citizens
abroad entitled to more protec-
tion than foreign investors IN this
country. If we scntmcntally de-
eide American citizens abroad are
entitled to greater protection than
foreign visitors here and invest
mcntS of our private citizens
abroad are entitled to more pro-
lection than foreign investments
here. from IA dollar and cents
standpoint, such claims are not
worth the awful cost of war. We
must face the fact that actually
wal. is wagcd only for one of two
reasons: Protection of and profit
TO private individual investments;
or in defense of the homeland.
"Thc United States is not, new
or has been and never will be an
agprcsSor nation; nor will tins
government. as constituted. ever
be oppressive of mems rights or
another nations honor. Our cdu-
cational institutions ate free to
all. we enjoy peace, freedom oil
the press, freedom Of "cligion and
society. II is Gods country and
the divine and civil laws have be-
come co-ordinatcd in 4 measure
may we perfect this coordination.
what is our task for the flu
turp? The task of the soldiers Of
1917 and IS? The task of the
members of the American Legion :
"D We must see that profit
is taken out of wars. If war comes
again we must draft not only the
man-powcr of the nation, but we
must draft the wealth as well. y
mans life is his greatest posses
sion. If we require him TO offer
or give up his life for his coun-
try. there is every reason to re-
uui.c his more fortunate brother
to surrender his wealth and re-
sources for the same purpose. The
American Legion is committed to
this policy. and if tn" policy Is IN
yokcd. war will not be inviting
20 anyone. When congress dcclar-
cd war i'm 1917, Congressman
Kitchen stated. at takes neither
moral nor physical courage to de-
clare war by those who do not
have to fight"
"(2) The burden Of bearing
arms and being skilled in the use
of them is still necessary and an
obligation: first. for internal en-
rorcomcnt of the laws; second,
for protection against INVASION.
Just as any man of principle Will
exert himself TO the utmost of his
resources TO protect his own home,
his wife and children, from the
vicious intruder, 50 should we con-
sistcntly render service unit"
death i'm the defense of the coun-
try which contcrS upon us the
benefits of citizenship. There is
no place on American soil Tor
those who take the position that
we should not take up arms IN
defense of our own country. 1t
is un-Amcrican. unpatriotic, and
breaking faith with thousands of
patriotic forcfathcrS who have
sacrificed their lives and fortunes
that we may have this great com-
try for a home.
"(3) The United States must
at all times be prepared for war.
This country has offered to aban-
don war and destroy its military
armament, except as needed for
internal security, provided other
nations will do likewise. Its offer
has gone UNDECIDED and foreign
powers have. on the other hand,
consistently increased their man.
power and ornaments. We were
not prepared as other nations FOR
the World war; in consequence we
paid the price, both in men and
material. 1t has been said that
should this nation have been as
fully prepared in trained men and
almaments as Germany was, there
would have been no World war.
Striving for peace is not enough;
there must be an adequate pre-
paredneSs for defense; a nation
to be safe. must not only be
friendly and just. it must be re-
spectcd. Preparedness always
commands respect.
"As | have said, profit must be
taken out of wealth must
be drafted equally with man-pow-
er; we should at all times main
tain strong army and navy. 1t
is the duty of every American
citizen TO bear arms for protec-
ton against invasion, or for IN
ternal enforcement Of law and or
der. Then, too, the youth of this
country should be taught that the
flag represents centuries of hard
ship and bloodshed; that they
might today enjoy the blessings
of liberty and the pursuit of hap
piness: and that the flag must be
held high; that they and we should
say with William Tyler Page:
"'We believe in the United
States of America as a govern
ment of the people, by the pcO-
pie and for the people; whose
powers are justly derived from
the consent of the governed;
democracy in republic; a SOW
ereign nation of many sover-
eign states, a perfect union,
one and inseparable, establish
ed upon those principles of
equality, freedom, justice and
humanity for which patriotic