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JUNE 12.
Force Only Way to End Prussianism,
Mr, Lansing T ells Columbia Alumni
Following is an address delivered by
Secretary of State Lansing at a luncheon
of the Alumni of Columbia University
June 5, 1918:
1 am deeply sensible for the honor which
has been done me today by this great uni
versity, an honor which confers upon me
the title of an alumnus of Columbia and
gives ine the privilege to be present on
this occasion.
This recognition of public service is,
in my opinion, the highest form of recom
pense which an American citizen can re
ceive. How great or how little may be
the real value of the service rendered by
one who is called upon in these critical
days to share the responsibilities of gov
ernment I do not believe can now be de
termined. It is only as we leave behind
us the scenes through which we are living
and in which we are actors and can
weigh accomplishments with impartial
minds that we will gain a true concep
tion of their worth.
If in the future, when the whole-pano
rama of this war is before you, your judg
ment as to the rightfulness of having con
ferred upon me this degree remains un
changed, Twill find in the memory of the
present occasion an even greater satisfac
tion than that which I have today. It is
my earnest hope that I may deserve your
continued approbation, and you may feel
assured that I will endeavor to merit the
confidence which Columbia University
has so graciously shown me.
Stands With World Democracies.
Today this republic stands with the
democracies of the earth arrayed in battle
against the most relentless enemy of hu
ma.n liberty which the ages have pro
duced. To save this country of ours and
to save the civilized world from Prussian
ism has become the supreme duty of the
American people and of all other people
who love justice and freedom.
In this titanic struggle we are joined
not only with France, our historic ally,
but also with Great Britain, our ancient
foe. On the blood-stained fields of
France we three, together with Italy,
Belgium, and Portugal, are standing
shoulder to shoulder against the plunder
ers. Our traditional friendship for France,
which can never be forgotten, and our tra
ditional enmity for Great Britain, which is
forgotten, are swallowed up in this su
preme crisis of liberty, our common herit
age The grave perils to our lives as na
tions unite us with bonds of steel as our
armies face the foe of all mankind.
Proud of Associates In the War.
I am proud that in these terrible days
we are associated with the tenacious war
riors of Britain; I am proud that with our
blood we can, on French soil, prove the
affection which we cherish for the French
people; I am proud that Italy, superb in
her determined resistance, is our partner
in this conflict, and that the indomitable
spirit of the Belgians and Serbs is a liv
ing inspiration to gallant deeds and nobla
sacrifice; I am proud, as I know every
American is proud, to be thus united
with the nations which hate Prussianism
and loathe the evil desires which it en
genders in the hearts of men.
Prussianism has appealed to the sword,
and by the sword Prussianism must fall.
It is the divine law or retribution which
we, as the instruments of justice, must
enforce so that the world may be forever
rid of this abomination.
It is not my purpose to discuss the
means by which this duty is to be done,
but I wish to direct your attention to
two things which may divert our thoughts
and interrupt our full effort unless we
appreciate the consequences of unwisely
giving heed to them. The obstacles of
which we must beware are criticisms at
home, which are not constructive, and
suggestions of peace, which are based
upon the perpetuation of Prussianism.
Waste no Time in Vain Regrets.
When time is so vital to success, let us
not waste these precious da vs in vain re
grets and complaints over that which has
been done or has not been done. Let us
not continually look behind to see where
we stumbled, but let us look forward so
we will not stumble again. Criticisms
of the past are worse than worthless;
they are almost criminal, unless they
point a better way for the future.
I believe that the American people care
very little for what should have been
done compared with what should be done.
For the critic of public affairs who is
manifestly inspired by political or selfish
motives, by conceit, or by a desire for no
toriety, I have a profound contempt. I,et
us. for the present at least, disregard the
mistakes of the past which can not be
cured, and let us. impelled by the will to
win this war. drive on toward the goal
with al) our vigor. The zealous patriot
has no time to grumble and grieve over
errors. He is too busy in aiding the gov
ernment in the work of today to spend bis
time in picking flaws in the work of yes
terday. Criticism which is not clearly
constructive and helnful in winning the
war should be ignored. It is unpatriotic
and un-American.
No Prussian-Made Peace.
As we turn deaf ears to common scolds
at home so must we not relax our efforts
to listen to insincere suggestions of peace
filtering through from Germany by vari
ous channels. Let us understand that a
Prussian-made peace would not be the
end. that it would only postpone the final
struggle. Now that this war has come
upon us we must carry it through to a
decision. We must not transmit to fu
ture generations the germs of militarism.
From the spirit of despotism, which has
caused this awful tragedy, this war must
free the world. We have suffered enough
The nations must never again endure
euch black days of agony as those in
which we are living.
It is the supreme task of civilization to
put an end to Prussianism. To listen to
proposals for a Prussian peace, to com
promise with th© butchers of individuals
and of nations so that they would by
agreement gain a benefit from their
crimes, would be to compound an inter
national felony, which this republic will
never do.
Force is the one way to end Prussian
ism, for it is the only thing which the
Prussian respects. This war for democ
racy must be waged to a successful con
clusion to make liberty and justice su
preme in the earth. It will be a bitter
struggle, with lights and shadows, for
the foe is strong and stubborn; but in the
end we shall triumph, for we must tri
umph or abandon all that Is worth while
in this world. May every American so
live and so serve that when the day of
TRENCH AND CAMP
victory over the Prussians dawns, as it
will dawn, he may, by right of faithful
service, share in the glory.
To that bright hour let us look for
ward with confidence, for the Supreme
Ruler of the Universe could not decree
otherwise. He has imposed upon us and.
our brave comrades in arms the tasks of
feeding mankind from the curse of av
arice and inhumanity which besets us.
He has put upon us the burden of making
this world a fit dwelling place for civi
lized men. Let us not shrink from the
task or seek to avoid the burden.
War With All Our Energy.
Convinced of the righteousness of our
cause and of our destiny, let us make war
with all our energy. Let us keep our
banners unfurled and our trumpets
sounding to battle until victory is
achieved.
Prussia wickedly sought war and Prus
sia shall have war and more war and
more war, until the very thought of war
is abhorrent to the Prussian mind. So
I read the spirit of America. So I read
the supreme purpose of the allies. Vic
tory lies before us, and beyond victory a
just and enduring peace. Until that
peace is sure, America can not and will
not put aside the sword.
Singing and Marching Becomes
Part of Soldiers’ Training
Continued from page one
morning vocal exercises. The companies
being seated, the leader will announce
that a sing is just as important in the.
training of a good soiuier as any other
drills. There are four songs, popular in
the minds and hearts of every true, red
blooded American. The fh'st is “Good
bye, Broadway, Helio, France,” the cho
rus of which is sung:
Good-bye, Broadway—Hello France!
We’re ten million strong;
sweethearts, wives and moth
ers,
It won’t take us long.
Don’t you worry while we’re lhere,
It's for you we’re fighting, too;
So good-bye, Broadway—Hello France!
We’re going to square our debt to you.
The next tune—" Joan of Arc”—is
whistled. The chorus is herewith printed
for the benefit of our readers:
Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc;
Do your eyes, from the skwcs, see the
foe?
Don’t you see the drooping Fleur-de-lis?
Can’t you hear the tears of Normandy?
Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc,
Let your spirit guide us through;
Come lead your France to victory.
Joan of Arc, they are calling you!
"Smile. Smile, Smile!” is sung next
with much fervor. Here is the refrain:
Pack up your troubles in your old kit
bag,
And smile, smile, smile.
While you’ve a lucifer to light your fag,
Smile, boys, that’s the style.
What’s the use of worrying?
It never was worth while, so
Pack up your troubles in youi' old kit
bag,
And smile, smile, smile.
After the singing of the chorus of “It’s
a Long Way to Berlin, but We’ll Get
There,” this piece is whistled all the way
through, except when coming to the last
words iu the sixth and eighth lines, where
“MEI”’ and “BY HECK, ’BY HECK,’*
are shouted to the top of their voices.
It’s “Full of Pep”—and a Sure Hit.
It’s a long way to Berlin, but we’ll get
there;
Uncle Sam will show the way
Over the line—then across the Rhine,
Shouting Hip. Hip, Hooray'
We’ll sing “Yankee Doodle”—Under the
Linden
With some real live Yankee Pep—Hep
It’s a long way to Berlin, but we’ll get
there,
And I’m on my way—by heck, by heck.
These songs have all been rehearsed
two or three times while the men were
seated. The next and important part of
the sing is the clanging of the voices
while hep-hepping, still in the room, af
ter which a company is marched to the
field singing as though they were march
ing to the battle fray.
The newest marching songs are being
introduced also, so that there will be a
goodly number to select from.
This is written for the benefit of th«
folks at home, to give them a faint idea
of a particular branch of drilling in
the training of the soldier-boys of the
U. S. A.
Continued from Page One)
assigned to the 131st French Infantry sta
tioned at Orleans. On his return from
France he commanded the Students’ Mili
tary Instruction Camp at Burlington, Vt.
In 1914 he left with a regiment of that
camp for Panama. In 1915 he was retired
from duty with the Fifth Infantry and
served as intelligence officer, and later as
chief of staff, in the Panama canal de
partment, remaining there until August
of 1917. It was in 1916 that Colonel Ed
wards was promoted to the grade of a
major, being detailed at the time as a
member of the general staff board.
During August, 1917, the colonel was
detailed to Camp Lee, Va. It was just
before going to Camp Lee that he was
informed of his promotion to the grade
of colonel. After leaving Lee the col
onel went to Fort Sam Houston as in
structor in the brigade and geld officers’
school there. He was at Fort Sam Hous
ton when he received orders to repost to
Camp Hancock as commander of the Ma
chine Gun Training Center here.
Colonel Edwards claims the army as
his home. He has seen service at nearly
all points in the United States and our
possessions since graduating from West
Point in 1894. He has had valuable ex
perience as a machine gun instructor, as
well as being conversant with other
branches of the amy.
Since coming to Camp Hancock a few
weeks ago Colonel Edwards has made
scores of friends in both the camp and
the city. ,
Our Boys at the Front
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