Verhovayak Lapja, 1937. július-december (20. évfolyam, 27-53. szám)

1937-10-28 / 44. szám

October 28, 1937 PAGE 13 Do You Know? DO YOU KNOW that while Europe’s first written constitution was the English Magna Charta, only seven years later, in 1222, came the Hungarian ‘'Golden Bull,” signed by King Endre? This “Golden Bull” was at the same time Europe’s first democratic constitution, be­cause, in the despotic medie­val world, it guaranteed freedom and equality and conceded that the nation could deprive the king of his throne if he ruled contrary to the common interest of the people.-----o-----­DO YOU KNOW that Hungary took up the strug­gle against the invading Turks, whose object was to subdue Europe, and annihi­late its civilization? And that for Hunyadi’s decisive victory at Nadorfehérvar (now Belgrade), in 1456, Pope Calixtus III. ordered that in remembrance of this triumph the bells should be rung at noon in every Catho­lic church forever?------o-----­DO YOU KNOW that among others, Britain’s Sec­retary of. Foreign Affairs, Lord Palmerston, and even the Czar of Russia wrote a letter requesting that the heroes of a nation should not he treated as criminals, and that such a worthy race should not be annihilated? --------o--------­DO YOU KNOW that inspired by this commisera­tion of the whole world Turkey risked the attack of Austria, rather than to ex­tradite Kossuth and his con­federates?---------o--------­DO YOU KNOW that Zachary Taylor, then Presi­dent of the United States, and John M. Clayton Secre­tary of Foreign Affairs, sent Dudley Mann to Hungary as special representative, with a view of aiding in the struggle for freedom? Un­fortunately, however, by the time Mr. Mann arrived ■— everything was too late.-----o-----­DO YOU KNOW that in November 1849, Daniel Webster, American Senator and later Foreign Affairs Secretary, praised the atti­tude of the Magyar people? General Cass declared: “The most glorious and splendid nation of Europe is Hun­gary . . As a result of the motion of Senator Forte, the American Government pro­tested against detaining Kossuth and his friends. DO YOU KNOW that when Austria rejected the intervention of the United States on behalf of Hungary, Daniel Webster, by then Secretary of Foregin Affairs pointed out in his reply that THE HUNGARIAN “RE­BELS” DID THE SAME THING THAT GEORGE WASHINGTON DID FOR THE UNITED STATES...-----o-----­DO YOU KNOW that General Haynau, ruthless autocrat of Habsburg op­pression after 1849, was re­fused by better circles and hotels, when he retired to London? And when an angry mob of brewery work­ers attacked him, even the conservative “Times” wrote: “It is better for General Haynau not to ask for com­pensation for no jury in the British Isles would give it.”--------o--------­DO YOU KNOW that first England and then the United States received Louis Kossuth with the ut­most sympathy, these two countries having jointly sent a boat to liberate the Hun­garian patriot and his fol­lowers from their exile in Turkey? Later Italy ex­tended the same hospitality assuring Kossuth a haven in Tornio, where he died. The statue, erected there by bis parliamentary consti­tuency, the Magyar city of Cegléd, is a constant remind­er of the great liberator.--------o--------­DO YOU "KNOW that for years Kossuth and his emigrated circle were feted by parliaments apd people alike in Anglo-Saxon coun­tries as perhaps no other foreigner before them? After his triumphal tour of England, Kossuth visited the land of liberty, touring America with unprecedented success. His New York re­ception was tumultuous; tens of thousands lined Bat­tery Place, Broadway, As­tor Square, Fourth Avenue and the Bowery, when Kos­suth and his friends were escorted to the City Hall (which stood on the site of the Present General Post Office), where full military honors were accorded them, under the command of Ge­nerals Morris and Sanford.--------o--------­DO YOU KNOW that for services, Pope Pius II. WfrhovayokJgpjQ-­in 1459, named Hungary “the shield of Christianity?” —-o-------­DO YOU KNOW that Robert Johnson, the learned Englishman stated, “Hun­gary did more to guard Europe against the Turks than did all the rest of the nations together.” — Dom­­merge, the distinguished French historian wrote, “The Magyar John Hunyadi saved Europe, and Hungary bled for humanity in her heroic struggle against the Turks-DO YOU KNOW that on April 2, 1910, Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, speaking as a visitor in the House of Commons in Budapest, said, “While America was still undiscovered, Hungary was already checking barbarian expansion, and saving the security of the civilized world: for this we are all in­debted to her?” DO YOU KNOW that Pierre Delattre, French his­torian justly said recently, “England, France and Hun­gary had about the same population in the Middle Ages. The reason why to­day England has 44, France 40, and Hungary only 9 mil­lion inhabitants, is, that for 400 years Hungary had bled for Europe, culture and civil­ization ?” 4személyesen vezetett karácsonyi Társasutazás az Ó-Hazába Indulások New Yorkból: BERENGARIA November 25 QUEEN MARY Dec 1, 15 — AQUITANIA Dec. 8 Közvetlen gyorsvonatok Párisból 1938. MAGYARORSZÁGON Eucharisztikus Kongresszus . . . májusban. Magyarok Világkongresszusa ---- Szent István Ünnepségek.......... augusztusban. UTAZZUNK CUNARD WHITE STAR HAJÓN Felvilágosításért forduljon e címre: Sigmund Engel, 112 East Broadman Street, Youngstown, Ohio Cunard White Star DO YOU KNOW that many of the greatest genius­es of the world, poets, states­men and writers have spok­en and written about this historic Hungarian cause with enthusiasm? Amongst others, Napo­leon sent a message to the Hungarians: “O great na­tion, you can be justly proud of your illustrious heritage!” Dante, greatest of Italian poets, cried out: “O great Hungary, do not let your­self be oppressed any more!” Victor Hugo, brilliant novelist of France, wrote, “Hungary is the embodi­ment of heroism. This note­worthy country will break out of its grave, while there is in the world even a ghost of independence, virtue, hon­or, and a desire for freedom. Till then Hungary will live.” Heine, Germany’s illus­trious poet, wrote, “When I hear that word, Magyar the German jacket becomes tight for me, the storm rum­bles and roars, and trumpets clash in the sound of a de­cisive struggle.” Garduci, the Italian poet, wrote: “Rise out of your an­cient nest, Magyar, spring on your horsej because the day of freedom will be j THE FIRST MONTH yours.” 1 --------­Ibsen, the world-famous Norwegian dramatist, wrote: “The name of Magyar will be the proudest and greatest name in the world.” Bismarck, Germany’s “I r o n Chancellor” said, “The Hungarian people ap­peal to me very much.” France’s eminent Payot wrote, “The Hungarian Na­tion has natural solidarity, and will be united forever.” The French Talleirand al­so stated, “If they put them in a grave, even then, the Hungarian nation will be resurrected . . .” Montesqieu stated, “The Magyar deserves the world’s recognition, because he is a lover of freedom, generous, of noble character, and hero­ic.” Washington’s representa­tive, Charles Andrews, “Without the sacrifice of the Magyar people, the Koran would have displaced the Bible, and all Europe would be Mohammedan.” Almost a whole month of ; our third membership cam- i paign has passed and a num­ber of our members have al­ready entered the race. When you mention the rates of dues for our differ­ent plans of insurance, you should always remember to expain that Verhovay is con­tinuing to pay her member­ship an annual dividend or refund of dues. If you have not been a member for a number of years, you should get information from some of our older members as to the amount of their divi­dends and the length or duration of their member­ship. Every loyal Verhovay member should get busy at once and invite their many friends and neighbors to be­come members of our Asso­ciation. WHO WILL be the next to be accidentally killed? GET WISE and im­mediately add our double indemnity rider to your certificate. Annual Mardi Gras Dance AT Penn McKee Hotel McKeesport, pa. Presenting Marty Schramm and his Orchestra TUES. NOV. 9-8:45-Admission60c American V. F. I. A. Branch 395 ALL OUR VERHOVAY FRIENDS ARE CORDIALLY INVITED ■

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