THE JEWISH CHRONICLE

William H. Hilt—American

"The Jewish people have come to constitute such a vital ele-
ment in the life of this nation," said William 11. I lill, Republican
candidate for the office of United States Senator from Michigan, to
a representative of the Jewish Chronicle, "that I believe it is my
duty, as a candidate for a seat in the nation's highest legislative
body, to make a frank declaration of my political principles to

Michig - an's Jewish citizens.
"What has seemed to me one of the most admirable traits of
the Jewish people, (and 1 have always been deeply interested ill the
lebrew race) is their unswerving loyalty to the land of their adop-
I
tion. The thousands of Jewish soldiers slain upon the blocdy
battlefields of Europe arc a mute testimonial to the patriotism and
devotion of the Jew. And among the millions of American citi-
zens there is none more loyal, none more patriotic, none more
intensely American as our fellow citizens of the Jewish faith.

"This great world war has estab- firmly advocate thorough military
fished an ideal which is of vital im- and naval prepare(lness. I believe
the
bort tt) every American, whether that it can never hoe p to reach
efficiency w ith
Jew or Gentile. And because I am pinnacle of national
deeply convinced of the boundless an oppressed and down-trodden
love overflowing the heart of the working class, and one of the fun-
ew for this country and its insti- damental issues upon which 1 base
tutions, that 1 feel he will thorough- my campaign is the principle that
ly grasp and appreciate that ideal. there must be made a radical im-
1 have reference to the ideal of provement in labor conditions. 1
Americanism. The European War contend that it is the paramount
has seared into the very souls of the duty of a nation to protect its
-
American people the necessity for a women and children against ex
strong spirit of solidarity in order ploitation and occupational disease,
that this republic may achieve its and it is to that great task that all
efforts are consecrated.
glorious destiny. my
"In conclusion, may I say to the
"\1y plat form is based upon the
Jewish people of this state, through
practical application of the ideal of this their splendid organ, that I am
, Americanism to the needs of this a firm believer in the destiny of
country. I feel that our land can America? Nations have their mis-
- sions as well as individuals. Just
never d eve lop an d grow strong tin
as it has been the mission of the
e less adequate provision be made for
Jew to teach to the world the lesson
its protection and security. and 1
of the unity of God, it is the mis-
sion of the American to teach to a
bleeding, strife-torn world the les-
son of democracy and brotherhood.

"For such a work we need men.
ack-
e nee d men o f nerve an d b
bone, men of strength of mind and
purpose. • Recruits are wanted.
Whence they come, what be their
race or religion, whether they be
Jews or Gentiles, does not matter.

"Let us all unite in this great
work. Let us stand together, man
to man, shoulder to shoulder, and
with that veteran of the world's
campaigns, the Jew, in our midst,.
let us all fight America's common
fight, the fight for democracy and
Americanism."

William

Primaries August 29th

Robert Rutter

REPUBLICAN
CANDIDATE FOR

COUNTY
AUDITOR

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MILTON

OAK MAN

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County Clerk

DR. W S. GRIMES

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CORONER