The signatories acknowledge their jlebt in the past to Germany
; many of them have had the advantage of German education, and some are of German blood. But., in the interests of civilization —the highest interests of Germany herself—they hope and desire that Germany and Austria shall be defeated. The invasion of Belgium is a crime which can never be justified, and the conscience of America cries out against the outrages upon civilization, and the violations of the international laws of nations and the moral laws of humanity committed by our enemies. The list of signatories includes two hundred and twelve Presidents of Universities and Professors, many well-known politicians .(including three ex-Attorney Generals), many Senators, Governors and ex-Governors of States, thirty-two Bishops, and over two hundred distinguished writers, historians, men of science, and business men. The omission of such names as those of Mr. Roosevelt, Mr. Root, and President Eliot is due to the fact that they have already testified in even stronger terms their adhesion to the cause of the Allies.
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