Jasper County Democrat, Volume 20, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 April 1917 — A BLESSING IN DISGUISE. [ARTICLE]

A BLESSING IN DISGUISE.

The die has been cast and the United States is now allied with eleven other nations against the German empire and its three allies. Thi? fact probably does not favorably impress a number of Germans in this country, many of whom were born in the Fatherland and still have kinfolk residing there. It is but natural that their sympathies to some extent should be with Germany. But the United States is now their home and their chosen country. They came here of their 'own volition and their interests now lie here. Therefore it is their duty to uphold this country in this trying hour. And is it not for the best that the United States has entered the war at this time? It has no ulterior, purpose in view/no desire Tor more territory or greater power, but simply a desire to see rigijt and justice prevail, and in the end its entry into the war will prove a godsend to the German nation. This war is going to end. Just when can not be said, but end it will. That Germany has already reached a'-dire situation was evidenced when they began their aggressive submarine campaign. Nothing but a most distressing need could ever have caused them to resort to that method. But Germany will be overpowered in time and then will the United States exereiso the same claim for right and Justice that she is now going to fight for. The United States will see that in the settlement that follows this war Germany receives her just dues and territorial rights to which she has rightful claim. r The United States is at war with the German government We have naught against her people, but we love and esteem them for their bravery and achievements. But the German government has trampled on the rights of this country as a neutral to such an extent that we must go to war in order to further enjoy the. pursuits of peace and happiness. But the declaration of war is directed against the government neads and our people should stand united in supporting it. When this war ends the amiable relations which have heretofore existed between Germany and America will be re-established and the German people instead of condemning the United States for getting into this war will thank God that it did get into it. For in the settlement of peace this country will have a big voice and as a nation of justice and righteousness we will stand firm in giving Germany her just dues as we now stand firm in defense of our rights against her. ♦