Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 196, 5 July 1916 — Page 4

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THE RICHMOND PALLADIUM AND SUN-TELEGRAM, WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 1916

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The Army Is Not Equipped - For many years the Chicago Tribune has been pointing out the unpreparedness of the American nation to meet a strong foe in war. The recent mobilization of the National Guard, revealing glaring weaknesses, impels the Tribune to remark: Statements are being sent out from Washington, and, with respect to Illinois, from Springfield, that the guard is equipped and that there need be no concern for the men in such particulars. If this is intended to relieve the feelings of relatives who have men at the front it is all right. Comment is being made upon the lack of equip-

army in the field as having the equipment of an army, then a protest must be entered against such misrepresentation. ' For a number of years, it must be feared, Americans will think that their reliance is soundly placed upon imperfectly trained men. The illusion regarding the American citizen soldier is a profound bit of American tradition and years of corrective thinking may be necessary to eliminate it. It need not take so long to persuade people that an imperfectly equipped army is not effective. It - is, therefore, important to keep up the educative comment regarding material. With regard to the personal comfort of the men, some of the precautions have been taken ; some have not. The reported shortage in tentage and blankets can be remedied rapidly. Some of the guard organizations were fully provided, some were not. Illinois was in fair shape, from all accounts, in these respects, although not' perfect. All regiments ought to have been fully equipped in these particulars. There has been great difficulty in getting shoes. German and French soldiers are equipped with an extra pair. The British went into Flanders without the extras, and in a very short time many of the men were barefooted. Our men were not given even new shoes, much less an extra pair. They had whatever had been issued to them before the call. A system making any

pretense at organization would have had the I ?Pecial interests, if this be true in a , , , - . , . , I land where the people are absolute

uecueu equipment iui emexgeiicy m me iuctt.crs. monarchs, unless they willingly bow

IN THE GARDEN. Find the Gardener. Answer to yesterday's puzzle: Left side down nose at right shoulder.

It is only a question of money and reasonable forethought. Shoes wear out quickly in campaigning under conditions presented by northern Mexico, and sore feet can be almost as obstructive to army

ment, not so much in criticism as for the develop-1 efficiency as digestive troubles. The American

ment of a public opinion which will bring about a

change. If there were nothing to be gained it would be merely in a spirit of purposeless malice to name and describe the deficiencies. People who have relatives with the army need not be worried about the men's personal equipment for service in training camps. If that is what the authorities are driving at, all right, but if it be the purpose to represent the American

people must begin to think of these things, be

cause their government will not act much more effectively than they think. The cooking arrangements for the men are, as you might happen to find them, good, bad, or indifferent. The preparations for serving food under difficulties, in such emergency as, action, are bad because the government has learned very

little from Europe in this respect.

TOCK GALLS FOR GIT

PRIDE IN THEIR REPUBLIC

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Speiking at Athletic park yesterday afternoon, Judge D. W. Comstock said : . . , ... , . To those of our older citizens, in whose youthful days the observance of the Fourth of July was more of an event than now, this occasion must be one of unusual interest. My earliest memory of the day recalls the roar of the old cannon brought out from its shelter for the prist year, for the accustomed 13 round3 in honor of the day. The parade of the militia; the stirring music of the fife and drum; the grand dinner during '.vhlch the boys were permitted to chase the flies, (a coveted office t while the men In uniform ate. and with the privilege cf eating at the second table after the heroes had bf-cn tatisfied. Speeches Followed. The speeches which were sure to follow. Fpeeches full of loftiest sentiment; recital of great achievements, end of prophecies of th? future sreat-

TmiSa of the country

the functions in addition to lighting

iiKain the fires of patriotism were eventful social icuaions they were occasions in which, in the language of Burns, "The bends ,f old friendship ur.d kindred were so set that the bonds grew tighter the more they were wot." Doubt lees many a young American, since distinguished In the public service, on these occasions received his first lessons in the duty of the citizen, ar.d his earliest impressions cf the obligations he owed the founders of the Republic. Celebrations in those days, were more interesting, if not more profitable than now because the y wore neart r the stirring cvci.ts they were designed to recall; for here ;md Cure was to be found rome venerable man. a soldier of the Revolution, who was made the central figue of the gathering, one v. ho had fousht under the eyes of the Father of his Country, perhaps been near his person it may be have touched his hand, and thus formed a living link between the present nnd the pact. Boys Stand Uncovered. Men and boys of the newer feneration stood uncovered in the presence

of tucb an one and hastened to anticirate his slighted want. Instruction then came more through oral speech than by the press utterances of the orator were not as now n'ltieipatcd by the daily paper; the public teacher is now the writer rather than the orator, and Is oftener f.iu.vl in the editorial sanctum than ( u the platform. Contests in which the relative physical ftrength of local celebriter. was rcttled. sometimes added attraction to the day contests without gloves n:ul unlimited as to rounds, but the day ended with a deeper appreciation of the greatness of the country, and a profounder love of its institutions. It is not surprising that when youth and age annually listened to the glowing tributes paid their great tires, and heard only encomiums of their virtues, that they felt an exalted

idea of their own worth, and the j greatness of the country which was j

their heritage. It is not surprising that we were easily persuaded and early in life believed that we were the greatest, the freest and the best nation on th earth. Speaking for myself, it was the honest belief of my childhood, a belief confirmed and strengthened by observation since. TP pride entertained by our people in our Revolutionary ancestry was amply justified in their great deeds and lives. There were no vain carpet knights; unlike modern politicians they thought first of their country, then of themselves. They were vereatile men. lileo the most eminent Romans, without their brutality. They could command states or armies,

were at home in council or in war, in the Senate or in the field like the best productions of antique sculpture, they were modeled from the highest types. They were hopeful, religious, honest, brave, inured to toil, above all, unselfish in their devotion. In view of their heroic lives, all eulogy is tame. Endure Separation. Their fortitude accounted for the self-denial which enabled them to endure separation from home, sustained them in suffering from hunger, want of clothing and hospital supplies, and the discouragement of defeat. It gave them hope and heart in that unequal struggle with the well-fed, well-

clothed and disciplined troops of En

trol. While all are not permitted the right of suffrage, yet in many ways their power may be felt. The press and the platform afford to those who may not in all the states under the present system express their views on public affairs through the ballot, opportunities of combatting political or socitl error as it appears to them, often as potent as the right of suffrage. It is scarcely possible for one who has not lived under some form of monarchy and has not felt the arrogance of arbitrary power fully to appreciate the manifold privileges of a free government.. Each citizens is a part of that sovereignty which constitutes the state. The right to exercise it should be to

land. And so whether when crossing j h.3m more precious than is his peroga

the Delaware through floating ice, or enduring the rigors of winter at Valley Forge, without pay, staining the snow with their bloody footprints, suffering privations in a manner to command the admiration of the world, we

In those days j see them always examples of the most

exalted patriotism. In the darkest days for them and for their country, they were encouraged and sustained by the brave and hopeful wives and

mothers who not only cared for the little ones at home, made lint, moulded bullets, spun and wove for the husband and father in the field. After they had conquered peace with England and secured their recognition as an independent people, the task of the Revolutionary fathers was not ended; they were still confronted with the most complex problems of government any people were ever called upon to solve. Institutions Stand. Through wars, through conflicting views of statesmanship, through the bitterness of partisan strife, our institutions passed in safety and their perpetuation Is entrusted to our keeping. The requirements of this trust are commensurate with the importance of the interest involved. The founders of the republic organized a system of self-government; they fondly hoped that it might become as nearly as any human institution could be perfect they made it national and state-strong

tive to a king. No power is above

the people because the laws and constitution are all of their making. The serious character of the obligations of citizenship has been the test since the formation of our government of who either praised cr criticised its form. We can not close our eyes to our duty, however old the subject; nor can we escape the responsibility or burdens of bad government by refusing or failing to take part in the selection of those who are to make or administer our laws. Believing in the rule of the majority and recognizing the necessity of parties, an alliance with any one of them should be the result of intelligent thought and not of, passion and prejudice. Right of Suffragists. The right of suffrage is too sacred to be unemployed, or to be lightly exercised. The citizens of this Republic who dwells so far apart from his fellows as not to feel called upon to vote

upon qxuestions affecting the political or social or property rights of the people is not in harmony with his environments. He who prostitutes this sacred privilege and votes only to promote personal ends, is unworthy the protection our liberal laws afford him. Each one, of course, must decide for himself how he may discharge his duty, but as we recognize the necessity of opposing political

parties, and as each must have can

enough to protect all in their political, didates representing the principles ad-

sccial and property rights. Thev

opened to the world a new door of political progress, became a new force, a force before unknown, offering to mankind opportunities of which men had only dreamed from the melting pot of the republic, the German, English. French, the nature merged v. ith the true blood of Americanism. In our home affairs, we have the protection of the state, and over all is the protecting arm of the union. In this state and national government no power is above the people. The word "people" is not limited to any class it includes every nationality, race and sex; all are under the protection of the

government and subject thereto the

vocated by its members, it is obvious

that the first duty of the voter is to take part in the selection of candidates, and in choosing between appli: cants for public favor, no better test can be applied than that formulated by Jefferson "Is he honest? Is he capable?" We must remember that public officers are a fair index of their constituents a candidate is very apt to be like those who elect him. An officer is like the social letter it not only indicates the character of the writer, but the character of the person to whom it is written. We complain of class legislation, the cry goes out that the

rich grow richer and the poor, poorer;

humblest as feeling its power, and the that legislation is not for the benefit highest as not exempt from its eon-'of the people, that laws are made in

their heads to the yoke, there is in peaceful ways, an adequate remedy. It comes through a careful study of the duties attaching to our trust, duties which require the preservation of institutions given to us at the cost of immeasurable sacrifice. Those who fail to assert themselves in the preliminary convention or primary elections, may not fairly complain if men set up to manage their political interests are not of their approval. We should remember that ours is a self government, that each elector owes it to his self respect if to no higher consideration, to stud the methods of political action. Numbers of our honest and intelligent voters so indifferently discharge their duty that their influence which might be controlling, is unfelt and a few individuals or small clique who represents only their own selfish

view's dictate especially in local affairs and policy of political parties. Nor can we ignore the fact that the arts of the demagogue and even baser instrumentalities are sometimes powerful in our elections. In the use of improper means at election, we have not fortunately passed the danger point at which return is impossible. It is our privilege to rejoice this!

day over the Republic more than

century old, in a lang reclaimed from

the wilderness since its birth, grown

rich in agricultural and in trade long

atter its founders have passed away, grown from 13 colonies to 48 states.

from a population of 3.000,000 to that

of 100,000,000; to be dwellers in and

uujjoruini iactors in government which is actually better and greater

man its tame. From the present we may again look into the shadowy

past and see the stately procession of

immortals who happily were present

at its birth and whose good fortune it was to support its feeble youth. Washington, Warren, Putnam, Marion and Hamilton and the associates and co-laborers in the great strugglestruggle which excited the sneers of the great Napoleon on account of the insignificant numbers engaged and which compared with the war for the suppression of the Rebellion and of the appalling present European War was but a series of skirmishes; yet, which in its results consecrated a quarter of the world to the uses of free government. The simplicity of Independence Hall the earnestness and vigor of the Conctitutional Convention the wis. dom and practicaul statesmanship of Jefferson and Franklin and Madison, and the long list of names fixed in the encircling wreath of oak and laurel come back to us today. These patriots were acquainted with poverty and sorrow they played a forlorn game. Defeat meant absolute ruinvictory, independence for themselves and thejr descendents. They did not hesitate they were weak and poor

we are powerful and rich. What strength can win what wealth can buy is ours. They founded the Re

public hoping that the oppressed of all lands might here find sanctuary. It would take too long to recite the personal rights guaranteed to every citizen of this favored land. His personal and property rights ara guarded with a jealous care and all these privileges cost simply a portion of one's earnings in the form of taxes, and respect for law and order. Laws enacted by our chosen Representatives, interpreted by courts selected by ourselves, administered and enforced by officers who are our friends and neighbors, and whom we may promptly depose, if in our judgment, they are unworthy. We pay for none of the pagentry of royalty the functions of the government are performed unseen it is the hand of iron in the glove of velvet. We need not despair of the republic so long as we are honest, and respect and honor the principles represented by the flag. While diligence and prudence in business is always to be commended, yet life should soar to nobler ends than the mere accumulation of wealth. Let us at least on the anniversary of the birth of the Republic, give serious and thoughtful consideration to the blessings of free government and the promotion of the commn welfare. "Ill fares the land to hastening ills a prey, i

where wealth accumulates and men decay." Great industries fail, wealth takes wings, but the memory of brave deeds survive. Since Lexington and Concord and Bunker Hill are immortal.Functions as these, however well meant, are worth but little if they do not awaken within us a wuicker sense of our obligations- aa citizens of the most enlightened government of the earth, and touch our hearts with something of that sacred enthusiasm which moved its immortal founders. Let us hope that we may prove worthy of the blessings we enjoy and that the Republic may continue to be the very home and abiding place of Liberty. We conspicuously display the flag upon this day. It's presence is educational it is a goodly influence. The sight otjhe emblem of our country's greatness like the remembrance of brave deeds in behalf of the Republic should Inspire patriotic emotions. It is a hopeful sign of the times that patriotic organizations .have multiplied in numbers and importance, that the flag is now a conspicuous feature on occasions of ceremony, of political, social and even religious character. It floats over our public buildings and school buildings and upon appropriate occasions is seen upon the altars of our houses of worship. It should attract with its singular beauty the passing eyes of youth and age and recall to them the rich heritage of freedom of which they are at once the beneficiaries and trustees. They will not fail, I trust, as they look upon its ample folds stirred by the "loyal winds that love it well" for a moment, at least, to remember how much it stands for of sacrifice and devotion, and to feel an ambition to prove themselves worthy citizens. Some of them, I doubt not will go back in fancy to

that rare race of men. who saw the early dawn of the Republic, men known as its founders, who added to unselfish love of country, prophetic wisdom and practical statesmanship standing forth conspicuously great in those hallowed memories will be the lofty character of "our own Washington," forever in the . forefront of men who loved their country and who served it wisely. Charles James Fox, the distinguished English orator, just after the death of

Washington 6aid: "My learned friend has paid this night a most just, deserved and honorable tribute of applause to the memory of that great and unparalleled character who has been so recently lost to the world. I must, like him, beg leave to dwell a moment on the venerable George Washington, though I know that it is impossible for me to bestow anything like adequate praise on a character which gave us. more than any other human being, the example of a perfect man." ' , . He was a man with the weakness of a man; he was not above the vanity of good dress; he did not believe that every sloven was a Solomon; he did not believe that the . frequent

changes of his ruffled linen was wasteful and extravagant excess; of the social amenities he was the master. Hospitality was the habit of his daily life. He was as just as Cato without

his -ansterityr-as brave as Caesar withH

out his sinister ambition; he was a patriot, a soldier, a statesman, and a gentleman; not the first, there were Greeks before Epamonondas; not the last, we have them with us yet. They do not crowd any walk in life, but are found in all its honorable avocations, but no man before or since his time ever bore the grand old name of "gentleman with easier grace or better title. He kept together, without pay and without adequate food or clothing, the Colonial army against the persuasions of the enemies at home. Other military chieftans with ample means have accomplished wonders, but when forced to play the forlorn game of Washington, they failed. He represents the best combination of matial courage and civic virtue the world has ever seen. What fair fame is his: his memory is not alone for Americans, but for all the people of the earth, wherever freedom lights her tourch wherever nations dream or

hope or fight for liberty, his name

will remain an inspiration. And they will remember, too, the devoted wom

en wno, witn iatners, Drotners ana husbands, bore their share of the com

mon danger, and more than their

share of anxiety and privation. It is

always so in war its griefs are borne by woman its glories are for man. For him Fame twinest her greenest

laurels for her are the sable seeds of mourning.

Patriotism does not consist of mere

protestations of love of the union. A

man may shout for his cuuuiif , nwe

its flag and proclaim his love of the union, celebrate the Fourth of July,

Memorial day, and still not be a pa

triot The flag should float over every

building, it should be in every house

hold ss an object lesson. A patriot has been defined as "a person who loves his country and zealously supports and defends its Institutions." It is a virtue abiding with its posr.essor all year round, showing itself in the good works of humanity. In the faithful discharge of duty in whatever line one may be called to act, in purity of life and- devotion to family. The lack of it made Benedict Arnold self-seeking and closed the career of that brilliant and courageous officer of infamy. It induced that great soldier of most singular modesty and common sense, George H. Thomas, to follow the flag of the union rather than that of his own state. Its wVie manifestation was shown when a million men to whom life was dear and its allurements sweet to surrender to it, that the nation might live. We must recognize all that our government stands for. It must depend for its perpetuity upon the honesty and intelligence of its individual citiiens, and like every good thing can only be preserved at the cost of unceasing .vigilance. It is still to be fought for. The seat of its strength and life is in the local government, and our duty does not cease by proclaiming our devotion to the union. It develves upon the patriot to secure the honest administration of public affairs wLich directly appeal to his own interest, of local government which comes under his own immediate observation, and for which he is directly responsible. Mere profession of patriotism without attention to local government does not come up to the full duty of the citizen. The equality of our law, of which we boast is not of more importance than that it should be fairly administered. In every position of trust there are,

doubtless, temptations, bat witfc carl; responding opportunities to do Hfttt. '' A man entrusted with the public con fidence may be weak, but nature has given to the weakest of us & certain capacity to be faithful and honest Let us go from the observance of this anniversary with a deeper appreciation of the blessings we en toy and of our obligation to transmit them to those who shall follow ua.

Masonic Calendar

Tuesday. July 4. Richmond Lodge. Xo. 136, F. & A. M., stated meeting. Wednesday. July 5, Webb lodse. No. 24, F. & A. M.. called meeting. Work in Fellowcraft degree commencing at seven o'clock. Thursday, July 6, Wayne council, No. 10, R. & S. M.. stated assembly. Friday, July 7, King Solomon's chapter, No. 4, R. A. M. called meeting. Work in Royal Arch desrree.

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