Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 114, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 June 1917 — EYES OF WORLD ON TUESDAY’S DRAFT [ARTICLE]

EYES OF WORLD ON TUESDAY’S DRAFT

Millions Wil) Register On the Fifth For U. S. Service—Allies Filled With New Hope.

■The eyes of the world vfill toe centered on the United States Tuesday, June 5, the date set for every American citizen of draft age to register. Everything is in readiness for the registering of the millions who will come wdthin the age limt and it is expected that the gigantic task of securing ttye signatures of all will be disposed of rapidly toy those in charge. Riots are expected in certain quarters, but ample protection has been planned and it is not expected that any serious disturbances will be recorded. O'Laughlin, in the Herald, aays • registration without disturbance be the rule, democracy wall have dealt a bodv blow to autocracy and to its representative, with which we are at war—'the Imperial German government. If registration should be accompanied by riots, the view long held by the central powers that we are not a nation, but a conglomeration of races, will be justified, and they will be encouraged to continue the war, feeling that the United States is not to be regarded as an opponent to be considered.” “In the one case, the armies of Great Britain, France and Italy, now •fighting American battles;— will be filled with enthusiasm, realizing that the people of a great republic of the western hemisphere are heart and soul in th war, and are preparing to give succor of w’hich they are in sad “In the other case, the allied armies will be correspondingly discouraged. American help will appear feeble, hesitating. “Complete registration wall stimulate the efforts of .the real Russian patriots 'to induce Russian people and the Russian armies to strike hard and effective blows at the enemy.” None should shirk their duty on the morrow. Help the cause of liberty and freedom from an unrelentless enemy by registering quickly and in the manner of a true American. Registration day without riots will help to imbue our brothers across the water with new hope and will instill them with the confidence of certain victory. Tomorrow is a vital day—a day that will have a vital bearing on the outcome of the war and perfect harmony within the confines of the borders of America will mean a great step toward the cause of liberty and justice. ‘ The "following Should be adhered to buy all those within the drafting age: Are you more than 21 and less than 31 years of age, young man ? If so, you must register. You must register in your own voting precinct, June 5, tomorrow, between 7 a. m. and 9 p. m. No matter what your occupation or physical condition, you must register. The exemption will follow registration. Prisoners and sick 'persons are not excused under the federal law. They, too, must register. Foreigners are included, whether naturalized or not. Severe penalties attach to failure to register.