ivided in their sympathies between the Central Powers and
the Allies. Those who believed that Germany was right were chiefly
people of German birth or descent, though a large majority even of this
group did not believe in the things for which Germany was fighting.

Since the United States was neutral, their attitude was perfectly legal,
provided their sympathies did not lead them to commit crimes against the
United States in their zeal to hinder the cause of the Allies.
Unfortunately, ever since we entered the war some of these people, still
keeping on the side of Germany, have endeavored in every way to prevent
the success of the American cause. Some of these men and women are
American-born, others have, through naturalization, sworn to uphold the
government of the United States, but still others have remained subjects
of the Central Powers. They have organized plots either to destroy
property, or to spread rumors intended to interfere with the prosecution
of the war and to undermine confidence in the government.

Munition factories have been blown up, and information has been secretly
sent to German authorities concerning the movements of ships so that
they could be attacked by submarines. Worse than all else, perhaps, is
the circulation of groundless rumors such as those stating that the
soldiers have insufficient food or clothing, or insinuating that
officers of the government are guilty of outrageous offenses in their
treatment of men and women who have entered war service.

THE CITIZEN AND THE PROPAGANDIST.--It is the duty of every true
citizen, boy or girl, man or woman, to do two things to stop this
treason talk. First, when some one tells you a thing about our
government that ought not to be true, and sounds as if the speaker was
trying to undermine the efforts of our country to win the war, ask him,
"How do you know?" and then report the matter to the first policeman or
other trustworthy person that you meet. The second thing you should do
is carefully to avoid spreading any such rumors that you may hear.

HOW THE GOVERNMENT CONTROLS PROPAGANDA.--Our country has sought to
control the treasonable work of these propagandists in three ways.

First, all who are subjects of any enemy country, and who are above
fourteen years of age, must be enrolled, and must carry a certificate
with them wherever they go. They may not live within a half mile of navy
yards, arsenals, or other places where war work is going on, a