For the public park—a famous butcher in stone or bronze,
For Roosevelts—opportunity to strut and brag of blood, and win a “war record” for political purposes,
For Bryans—a military title and a “war record” for political purposes,
For Christ—contempt,
For “Put up thy sword”—a sneer,
For preachers, on both sides,—ferocious prayers for victory,
For Sunday-school teachers—blood-steaming stories for tender children and helplessly impressible boys,
For bankers—bonds, interest (and working class substitutes),
For big manufacturers—business, profits (and working class substitutes),
For big business men of all sorts—“good times” (and working-class substitutes),