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June 26, 1916
The Tacoma Times
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington
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Rev. Delmer H. Trimble, at First Methodist church, responds to whether preachers should join the Preparedness parade, urging balance between peace idealism and necessary armament, citing the Mexican crisis, and envisioning future global disarmament via an international court.
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THE TACOMA TIMES
Yes, Yes, Rev. Trimble, But May Abate Should Preachers March? Lotus Bar
In answer to the question, "Should not the preachers march in the Preparedness parade?" Rev. Delmer H. Trimble said last night, at First Methodist church:
"This country is confronted at this time by two dangers: First, lest through her idealism as to universal peace, she become impractical; second, she is liable to become over-enthusiastic for armament, and become militaristic.
"The right and the truth, doubtless, lie between the two extremes.
"Our utter lack of preparation for emergency has been brought into strong relief by the Mexican crisis.
"Preachers surely should be the champions of idealism, but the most optimistic preacher in that regard must recognize that as nations are now articulated we need a fighting force, to play our rightful part in world affairs.
We must be big enough in the creation of such a force and its maintenance, to be saved from the sin of vain-glory and unsanctified power.
"If the United States is not big enough for that, where is the nation upon this planet that may be trusted?
"My personal opinion is, that one of the conditions of peace in Europe will be relative disarmament.
"While we need some further strengthening of both army and navy, all ought to be done with a view to using both this and our moral influence to the gradual and universal disarmament of the nations, and the establishment of an international court, backed by the combined armaments for the enforcement of its decisions.
"In the universal clamor, it behooves the preachers to keep their heads."
Yes, Yes, Rev. Trimble, But May Abate Should Preachers March? Lotus Bar
In answer to the question, "Should not the preachers march in the Preparedness parade?" Rev. Delmer H. Trimble said last night, at First Methodist church:
"This country is confronted at this time by two dangers: First, lest through her idealism as to universal peace, she become impractical; second, she is liable to become over-enthusiastic for armament, and become militaristic.
"The right and the truth, doubtless, lie between the two extremes.
"Our utter lack of preparation for emergency has been brought into strong relief by the Mexican crisis.
"Preachers surely should be the champions of idealism, but the most optimistic preacher in that regard must recognize that as nations are now articulated we need a fighting force, to play our rightful part in world affairs.
We must be big enough in the creation of such a force and its maintenance, to be saved from the sin of vain-glory and unsanctified power.
"If the United States is not big enough for that, where is the nation upon this planet that may be trusted?
"My personal opinion is, that one of the conditions of peace in Europe will be relative disarmament.
"While we need some further strengthening of both army and navy, all ought to be done with a view to using both this and our moral influence to the gradual and universal disarmament of the nations, and the establishment of an international court, backed by the combined armaments for the enforcement of its decisions.
"In the universal clamor, it behooves the preachers to keep their heads."
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Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
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Preparedness Parade
Preachers
Militarism
Disarmament
Mexican Crisis
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Delmer H. Trimble
Where did it happen?
First Methodist Church
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Rev. Delmer H. Trimble
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First Methodist Church
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Rev. Trimble addresses whether preachers should march in the Preparedness parade, warning against extremes of idealism and militarism, advocating balanced preparation for emergencies like the Mexican crisis while aiming for eventual universal disarmament and an international court.