New Britain Herald Newspaper, November 9, 1917, Page 10

s f 3 (| ONERGAN SPEAKS ONTHE GREAT WAR @ngressman Appeals for Moral, Financial and Physical Support “The war wuas made in Germany but ! &8 sure as the sun rises in the East and sets in the West will a just and Permanent peace be made in Ameri- €a,"” said Congressman Augustine Lon- ergan in an address delivered In the auditorium of the last evening Graimar 40 congressman held one of the largest crowds assenibled in the hall spellbound as he expounded on ques- tions of vital interest pertaining to the contlict in which America will play such an important part. Several times during his address he was In- terrupted by his en’husiustic audlence Wwho voiced their approval of his words by waves of hearty and unan- imous applause. Previous to Mr. Lonergan being in- troduced by Edward M. Pratt, a member of the school board, Wwho #poke of the congressman as an able statesman and best of all a true American citizen. A Liberty chorus, under the dirvection of Professor George Matthcws opened the exer- clses with the singing of the “Star Spangled Banner. The exercises were closed by the singing of “Amei- ica” by the Liberty chorus. Facing an American flag which had been flung from the gallery while be- behind him the national colors |were displayed, Congressman Loner- /gan opened his address shortly after 8 o'clock. His first words were In commendation of the school board of New Britain and the Parents and Teachers assoclation for arranging an affair of that character. He "’ stated that he knew of no other community in which similar entertainments had been planned for the winter months, Congressman Lonergan then took {his audience to Washington and to the capitol bullding where on the !memorable date of April 2, 1917 the clerk In the house of representatives sharply rapped his gavel when he called a meeting of the house of rep- resentatives to order. When the meeting had been called, Mr. Loner- gan sald that a formal reading ' of the roll was held to determine whether or not the stamp of ap- proval should be placed on the reso- lution then pending and which asked the question, “Shall a state of war be declared existant between this coun- try and Germany?’ Of the 420 men present, 370 answered aye, 50 an- swered nay. “When my name was ! read I responded as I thought best and answered ‘aye,’” said Mr. Lon- ergan. He then asked why President Wil- son appearing on the opening day of the special session of congress last April. In answering this question he said that 1,276 ships had been sunk on the high seas previous to that time in violation of memorable cus- tom and international law. He stated that 426 of these vessels were neutral ships, 19 of which flew the American flag. Sinking ships on the high seas en- gaged in legitimate traffic, he ex- plained, was just as serious as land- ing an invading force of a million ““men on the shores of Connecticut, | “President Wilson knew more than that,” he sald. “He knew that 135 men engaged In diplomatic service represented this country at the dif- ferent seaports in the world. In Washington there was a ropresenta- tive of the German government. It Wwas assumed at that time that the same strict neutrality which this | country had maintalned w shown the United States by But the ambassador had en intrigue with Mexico and Japan and offered in reward for their services four states from the Union; or, in other words, four stars from Old Glory. Through the state department, he said, it was learned that this ambas- gador was the father af a movement by a thousand agents who, by word of mouth, preached anti-American prop- | mganda. As a result, property, as well ms innocent lives, were destroyed. “Was this nation to sit idly AWas this government to sit by permit further encroachments?” the congressman asked. “No: it was time ta speak, and the nation did.” The Unlted States, he explained, did not declare a war against any nation or people, but Congress de- clared that a state of war existed be- tween this country and Germany be- couse of the many violations of in- ternational luw cinanating from Ger- many. He stated that Germany now is observing the philosophy of Ger- man writers who, for the past 41 years, have advocated that the sword must shape the destin of the nation The War Lord of liu:ope is trying to destroy the Mon roetrine, added. The scenc chang:d ested audience I Rockville, Conn., t! the congressman avhich he spent | hoyhoad days. One-third of the pcpulation of that town is formed «f rman clement with whom he 1 in his vounger ays, g0ing to the same school which they did snd working them in the factoric “The imp:cssion which 1 recelved Et that time of the German race will go With me to the grave. T hone it toes,” he asserted. “It was a favor- Eble ene.” ke playe! this « ! « wan people. von Stuyvesant and school ror minutes the ever bLy? and and the inter themselves in town in which born and wnd a the history Reeall Geners General DeKalh, War fame; A o sprang into pro fpanish War d ! during these times of stress, it n who is General Pershing's right \ in France should not be forgo!- no more than should a certain ¢ Germany who fied to this part tevolutionary | Schley, v ~ and in | country to escape oppression and Who uttered the words: ‘Deep in my heart is my country, but deeper are the liberties of the United States.'” At Washington the congressman sald that he had spoken with mem- bers of the different commissions who had visited this country. Their opin- fon he stated was that if the Allles won one battle every day for one Yeur the war could not be won, but if the fighting forces of the Allics won o battle every day for two years the | war would be a draw. *“Do we want a draw?" he asked. When a war is over and peace is declared, nations involved send rep- resentatives to & conference. These men decide the questions which em- anate from the war's activities. In case peace were declared now such a conference would be held in which representatives of Germany would ask that the size of the English navy be decreased In order that Germany might rule the high seas, was the congressman's opinion. At present, he said, we have in the army and in the navy at different training camps 1,500,000 men. A number of our men are on the battlefleld and a few have lost their lives. June 5 over 10,000,000 men registered for mili- tary service. According to stutlstics compiled by medical experts, 5,000,- 000 of these men will be fit for mil- itary duty. Of those who reglstered, | that is, all men between the ages of 21 and 31, it was found that 1,250,000 were aliens and 112,000 were alien encmies, or subjects of Germany. _Mr. Lonergan sald that Congress ! is now negotiating with the heads of other governments in order to formu- late plans whereby allens and allen | enemies will have to serve with the fighting forces in their native land or | In the army of the United States. “Be- | fore snow flies, I hope that aliens will be as liable for military service | as are men born in this country,” he | sald. Here Mr. Lonergan was inter- rupted by an outburst of applause. “People have asked me: ‘Is this our war, which is 3,000 miles away?' I have answered that I fervently hope that it stays 8,000 miles away. War was made in Germany, but just as sure as the sun rises in the East and sets in the West will a just and per- manent peace be made in America.” The congressman then told of the NOVEMBER IS WORTH November or Furs in our shop that is ForBoys | he SHOE Ior BOYS 00050 and Buy Newark Shoes for your boy in your pocket book to from kind, that distributes more than through its own 257 Stores in 97 Cities. tear-stained letters he had received from broken-hearted mothers and sis- ters who had sons or brothers about to be drafted into service. “But not once, I am proud to say, have I been asked by young American manhood to raise a finger to help those llable for military service to escape the draft,” he sald. Drifting to the financial end of the war and the burden which must be borne, he stated that it would take $14,000,000,000 to carry on the war during the winter months and if the war were continued for a year in the neighborhood of $40,000,000,000 would have to be expended. “What can we do when one natlon tries to govern the peoples of the world?"” he asked. “It is that Christopher Columbus discovered America in 1492, but the Kaiser did not discover America until 1917." He sald that if there Is any time in the history of the country we should recall what America stands for it is now. “Of 26 republics and 52 i nations, America is the beacon light. There _is nothing we would not do for our mothers, especlally when we grow older. Now our governmental mother’ speaks. She asks for re- sources financially and for men. It is up to us to comply. There can be no divided sentiment when our coun- try is at stake. The soul of America is at stake. We should make every sacrifice. “In cosmopolitan New Britain how many times have we seen American opportunity spelled. We have watched the activities of those from foreign | shores who have located in this city. Here they are accorded every liberty and the same applles to every town and clity in the whole United States. They are treated with the same re- spect which is tendered a bank own- er's daughter. But it is the only country under the sun where it is done. “My friends, we must what we owe to America.” remember WOLFE-SHERIDEN. Announcement is made of the mar- rlage of Leon E. Wolfe of Fairview street and Miss Helen F. Sheriden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Sheriden, which took place in New Haven last evening. CORNER CORNER MAIN and CHURCH STS,, Hartford TO THE LADIES OF NEW BRITAIN A SPECIAL OFFERING FOR SATURDAY AND MONDAY 10th AND 12th The coupon below is worth $5.00 to you when purchasing any COAT, SUIT, DRESS or FURS in our shop that sells for $25.00 or over. THIS COUPON $5.00 At Crawford’s Saturday or Monday, 10th or 12th If presented when purchasing any Coat, Suit, Dress priced $25.00 or over. ONLY ONE COUPON TO A CUSTOMER. WEAR LONGER COST MUCH LESS AMERICAS GREATEST SHOE VALUE $250 - $2.95 see what a difference it makes of the largest concerns of its three million pairs of sh Come !mmrrvw.o = and one Men's and women’s Store in New Britain. 321 MAIN ST, Near R. R. Crossing. Upen Mon. and Sat. evenings. 257 Stores in 97 Citles. known NOVEMBER 9, 1017. CHURCH FINANCES ‘Walter S. Shutz of Hartford Speaks Before Men’s Club of 8t. Mark’s Church, A very interesting and instructive talk on *“‘Church Finances’ was given by Walter S. Shutz of Hartford be- fore the Men's club of St. Mark's church last evening. Over 40 mem- bers were present and greatly en- Jjoyed the talk. Following the talk a soclal time was enjoyed by the members. An every member canvass of the mem- bers of St. Mark'’s church will be held by the Men's club Sunday, De- cember 2. Mr. Shutz will deliver the address at the morning service on that day. The speaker Wwas intro- duced by A. H. Dessau, vice presi- dent of the club last evening. At a meeting of St. Mark's vestry Rev. Samuel Sutcliffe was appointed minister in charge of the parish until | 1918, The new minister comes from Porto Rico where he was pastor of St. John's church for three years. He announced today that the Right Rev. Charles B. Calmore of Porto Rico will visit him next week and will de- liver a sermon Thursday evening. Tho bishop was present at the official tak- ing over of the Danish West Indies by the government. Rev. Sutcliffe wants the names of all the boys of St. Mark’s church now In service as these names will be read at the services Thanksgiving morning at 10:45. A large American flag has been presented to the church by Charles F. Chase and will he accepted at the Thanksgiving serv- fces and will occupy a prominent place in the church. All churches of the city were rep- resented at a meeting of the Red Cross workers at the parish house today. All the women's orgafisations of St. Mark’s church are engaged in this patriotic work. POOR PATRIOTISH Ioeal Youth, Eligible for Arm,v‘ Service, Thinks America Will Sonn\ Ask for Pcace With Germany. At least one young man in this ity who stands on the brink of entering the pew Natlonal Army retains very little pride in his country or its pol- icy. The young man around whom this narrative is written expressed himself last evening after hearing of the deposing of Kerensky in Russla,[ SURPRISE FOR MISS BARNES. It happened in this manner: Two | well-known men—one o lawyer and | \yomen of St. Joseph’s Parish Honor | the other a newspaper man—were discussing the situation when, with- Aged Member. out solicitation, this youth joined in the conversation. The talking of the action of the Maxima- lists in demanding immediate peace with Germany. Immediately this caused the youth's face to beam with smiles, and he quickly sald that this wauld soon be the action of America with Germany. | where long tables were prettily deco- “I don’t think this is the policy of | = BT i ‘ rated. A fine spread was served. Miss America n this war,” said the lawyer. | 1ated. & finte spread was sefved. Joo8 “Oh, to h—Il with policy, Z Wit Mala ents and was much affected when the blackboard boy from West Main .0 pairicl Daly who presided, told street. lawyer was| In honor of her 74th birthday, Miss | J. E. Barnes was given a surprise party yésterday following a meeting of the women of St. Joseph's church who were sewing for the Red Cross. Miss Barnes was ushered into the hall her the party was held in her honer. She was presented with a beautifully engraved prayer book by Father Daly. The book was engraved by Sister Rose of St. Joseph's convent. In speaking of Miss Barnes, Fathet Daly told how she came from Provi- dence to teach in 8t. Mary’'s school years ago when it was first organjzed. " Rev. Luke Daly was the pastor at that time. Many of the women of St. Joseph’'s church were her pupils and they greatly enjoyed the event held in honor of their old teacher. Father Daly received a vote of thanks for his assistance in the affair and all wished Miss Barnes many happy returns. FURS! FURS!|H Scarfs, Capes, Stoles and Sets at Reasonable Prices When making our Fur Purchases last spring we anticipated the great ad- vance in raw skins and bought largely in certain furs, which promised to be fashionable. largest stock in the city. You can save money by buying your Furs here. We have the We also have a large stock of Luxurious Hudson Seal, Raccoon and Muskrat Coats at reasonable prices. MESHKEN MAIN STREET. THE FURRIER BUY FROM THE MAKER. COME EARLY You Can Have the Choice of Our Stock PRUDENT Take Advantage Of Our Liberal Charging System BEAUTIFUL DRESSES made of Serges and Silks. 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