17 MARCH 1917, Page 2

These were indeed noble and memorable words, and have an

application far beyond the significance of the moment when they were written. If the shadow of Jefferson still haunts the stately gardens and terraces of Monticello, and could be invoked to cone verse, what Englishman would refuse to tell him that, though we have no desire to see America stand side by aide in the same, cause with us against her will, if she does so with her whole heart acne will welcome her more than those of her own flesh and blood ?