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...value of a system of universal military training is brought home with great emphasis. If this country had introduced such a system ten years ago the Government would not be confronted with a situation it is totally unprepared to cope with. Enough men would be under arms now to form the first increment and the other classes of semi-trained men could be called as additional forces were needed. However, the opportunities of the past have been lost forever, and the present problem must be solved by present means...
...that a declaration prior to hostilities has been regarded as essential. The Congress of the United States even in 1898, in declaring war against Spain, did not issue a declaration until after hostilities had already begun. This declaration was made on April 25, 1898, in the following form: "That war exists and that war has existed since the 21st day of April, A. D. 1898, including said day, between the United States of America and the kingdom of Spain...
...cannot now be said what form the declaration of war may take if one is passed by Congress. It seems to be the intent, in spite of differences in the Senate and House resolutions, to issue a declaration implying that the German Government has already committed acts of war against the United States and on that ground to authorize the President to employ the forces of the United States to carry on war against the Imperial German Government...
...signatures, have placed the University officially on record as favoring a firm foreign policy and the maintenance of our national principles and international rights. The activities of the R. O. T. C., the Naval Reserve, and the Flying Corps, and the large majority of votes in favor of some form of compulsory military training show clearly that the undergraduate body supports military preparation...
...fighting on the French front, an opportunity is offered members of the University to leave immediately for Europe as ambulance drivers on the declaration of war with Germany. The opening is especially suited to men who have been unable to join the R. O. T. C. or some other form of Government service and who desire to serve the country, as the drivers will undoubtedly be recognized by the War Department in case of war, and the various units of the service in France will be attached to any United States expeditionary force that may be sent over...