The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1941-06-21

Babson Park. Mass June IL
Not many hundred years ago Eng
land was divided into little Prin.
cipalities. Each had its own army.
castle. and cathedral. All went
well while the ba,tering ram VAS
the heaviest implement OF war
fare. Until the warfare use OF
powder was invented. every little
Principally made its own war ma
terials. Only few were able to
make cannons. guns. shot. and
powder. Hence. these Principali'
ties were forced TO combine into
what is now England. II was not
because one Principally was brav-
err than another; but II was a ques-
ton OF geography and other uncon.
trollable factors. Uncomfortable
factors likewise explain why to-
day in New York the British pound
sterling notes sell around 5000
and British government bonds
sell in the SOS.
What History Teaches
Peace reigned again for two
hundred years more until the use
OF steam was applied 20 war YES
sells Sailing battle frigates had
required no bases and used nc
coal or oil Small nations OF sea
faring people, properly located
even had certain advantages
When, however, the era OF steam
came. the situation again changed
Holland and Spain became secon
dairy powers, while England with
its vast supplies OF coal and iroI
forged ahead This again changed
the map OF the world. IL was no
a question OF courage; but o
geography and other uncontrollabl,
factors.
The same general principle ap
plies TO the Western Hemisphere
The United States and Canada ar
natural allies and should continue
to work together. Some day tn
United States and Canada may b.
obliged to take over Mexico. tn,
West Indies. and the Latin Amer
lean countries bordering the Garth
bean. Whether or not, the Unite'
States and Canada will be in
position TO dictate to the Arger
tine Republic. Brazil, and Chile /
another matter However. this 1
something that will be determine.
solely by geography and natura
resources.
Importance OF chshracter
or course, geography and natul
al resources are not everything
The character Of the people is o
great Importance. History show
that the nations which forged ahea
were motivated by a religion whic
taught rewards and punishments'
All combined to develop ruin
classes which won their powe
through struggle supplemented b
native intelligence, physica
strength. and indomitable courage
All went well for awhile; but a
their successors came into powe
II was the same story, "wher
wealth accumulates men decay.
Although we hate to admit I
this same problem is involved !
World War II. The Democratic
, have become soft. Their rulers al
no longer men who secure powe
through ability: but rather ar
politicians winning votes by deceit
ing the people. encouraging laz
ness, and offering false security
The Nazi gang however bad the
are-do believe in the survival {
the fittest and certain Old Test
ment doctrines which we have di
carded. America is still yean
and can run on its momentum "a
some time. Hence, although III
character problem may not be
factor in our present conflict;
will be allimportant some. day.
How The World VIII Look
World War | had no reason Il
starting in 1914 and II settle
nothing. With World War II. hoy
ever. the situation is very di
ferent. Today the bombing plan
and tanks bear the same relatio
to history as did the original us
OF powder in warfare and the us
of steam in ships OF war. Nations