Washington, Oct. 12. President Roosevelt warned the Totalitarian Powers again today that the United States is girding itself for battle in defence of Democracy.
In a Columbus Day statement to the nation, the President urged all Americans to make strong their convictions so that the "march of man's progress, which gained a new start with Columbus' discovery of America, shall go on toward fulfillment."
"Lawlessness and wanton power," the President said, are ravaging the old civilization of Europe while Amon is "girding itself for de-
"Message of Speed"
In an impromptu address before a roaring crowd of 25,000, the President emphasized the necessity of speed and more speed for preparing America's. defences, President urged that the nation's motto should be "speed up—the quicker the better. I give you the message of speed."
He admitted the difficulties and dangers of maintaining non-belligerency with the world at war, but boldly stated that he had confidence that the United States could keep out of the war.—United Press.
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