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Caption: War Publications - WWI Compilation 1923 - Article 19
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permitted to retain their liturgy in their native language and many 0f their peculiar customs in return for As French East. When an unusually vigorous conflict resulted in ofl860 rebanor ristian governor appointed with the approval of the Powers. The denunciation of the Concordat by the French government ended the protectorate and the French flag no longer floated on holy days over every Catholic institution in Syria, but French influence continued strong and J look J a defender, found one in the English, who long exercised great influence over their "brethren/' In a secret treaty, soon after the outbreak of the war, the British threw over their allies and assigned the Lebanon to France. For two generations, American missionaries have carried on work in the Lebanons which can only be termed magnificent. The Syrian Protestant College in Beirut has been a worthy rival of the Jesuit institution. American ways have been introduced by its staff of American teachers, the scientific investigation of the country has begun, on the football field the most diverse races and religions have learned team work and self-control. The lower classes have meanwhile migrated toAmerica. No village in the most remote mountains but will furnish a man to salute you with "Hello there, you an American? I am an American too," to inform you that he came from San Antonio, Texas,, or Fort Wayne, Indiana, to swear a little just to show you that he is a genuine American. In his house, he will proudly exhibit the papers which prove that he is "an American citizen, just like you." Long ago, some of these men dreamed of the day when America would oust the Turk, and now the New Syria National League demands a federated Syria, "from the Taurus Mountains to the Sinai Peninsula," and "that the United States assume guardianship and administration of Syria until such a time as the Syrians are able to perform the functions of full self-government." tine. \ j | j j America is again brought into contact with the Near East in Pales- j descent and there are few Christians but would rejoice hope of a "Return to Zion." None the less, we cannot i verlook 8 n isthat there
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