St Ignatius College - Ignatian Yearbook (San Francisco, CA)

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THE GIJUIOUR OF WAR 17 War is terribleg yet there is a thrill, there is a glamour. Why? WVe find more than one cause of the enthusiasm pro- duced by war. It means manhood, unflinching courage in the midst of horrible sufferings. It means selflessness, for no warrior true to his profession will give a thought to his own petty interests. It means sacrifice, and sacrifice means love for others. These noble qualities always excite admira- tion in every breast. The great cause, however, underlying the enthusiasm is no doubt the justice, the righteousness, for which a nation fights. Take, for example, our present situa- tion. The world knows that the United States did not pro- voke war, but sought peace, and spared no efforts to secure it, and to end the disastrous conflict which threatens to destroy all traces of Christian civilization in the countries of Europe. But the 'honor of the United States was attacked, her dignity assailed and her power defied. What then could this nation do but raise the Hag and say: Whoever refuses respect to this Hag, whether it be an individual or an empire, shall be punishedu? Columbia may justly say to her army and navy, the flower of American manhood: I, your mother, have tried to up- hold the compact of the nations, and have been derided. I have tried to help my, citizens transacting peaceful business in other lands, and they have been constantly endangered. I have tried to feed the starving babes of other nations, and my own have been ruthlessly sent to the depths of the ocean. Take then, my flag, carry it far and wide without stain or reproach, make heroic sacrifices in its defense. In defending this flag you defend the grand and noble things for which it stands, liberty and order, and order in liberty. No sacri- fice is too great for such a cause. When the war will be over, let those of you who will survive, return to my shores, bearing the Star Spangled Banner, not stained in ignominious defeat, but made brighter with the new victories of universal freedom and righteousness and justice.

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An lilnivruirw with Arrhhinhnp Mauna mounted the stairs and rang the bell at 1100 Franklin Street.' I was delighted, and I had reason to be, for I was going to in- terview His Grace, the Most Reverend E. !L I. Hanna, Archbishop of San Francisco. Very few, I reflected, had been fortunate enough to enjoy this privilege. The door opened, and I was ushered into a plain but neat waiting room. I confess I felt rather im- portant as I sat there wondering how the Archbishop would receive me, and whether or not he would prove as kind and considerate as I had always imagined him. However, as the minutes passed by, my enthusiasm seemed to flee with them, and I found myself becoming apprehensive as to my ability as an interviewer. It was in this state of mind that Father James Cantwell found me. He announced that the Archbishop was ready to see me, and led me out of the room. We soon came to a long hallway, and there he left me with the advice that I should go straight ahead. Before I realized what he was doing he had disappeared, and there I stood, very uneasy to say the least, with the Archbishop waiting for me some- where in the building. I could not understand why Father Cantwell had deserted me, and I felt as though I would never forgive him for doing so. After a few moments spent in deep reflection, I started on rather aimlessly, and finally arrived at the end of the hall. A door was open on my right, so I approached it stealthily and peered into the room. I' WAS with a feeling of expectancy that I ti .nv r sf'-fi. so Come in, came from within in a most friendly tone. My presence had been detected! I obeyed and to my great relief found myself standing in front of Archbishop Hanna. His greeting was so friendly, and the smile that bright-