Dr. Snoot laid emphasis on the seriousness of the crisis now facing the country and called attention to the various aspects of it, including the unsettled condition of the new Russian government, the bleeding wounds of the French and British armies, the loss of ships and of valuable cargoes on the seas as a result of the German submarine campaign and the procrastination of Congress in organizing the energies of the United States for the war. I realize that Congress is composed of patriotic men, and that its trials and perplexities have been many, yet we cannot be blind to the delays that have held up our preparations for immediate and active entry into battle at the side of our allies," said the speaker. "Let us hope and pray that Congress will continue aggressively and wisely to set the great questions that arise before it. To that end, there is need for constant and insistent demands from the constituencies all over the land."

St. Petersburg may now be in need of a speedy victory, he said. "How shall we help to bring a speedy victory?" asked Dr. Snoot. In answer, he made suggestions as follows: "We should pray to God, in the first place, for His blessing upon our great undertaking. Heaven pity the nation that cannot ask the strength and guidance of God when it draws the sword, let us pray that unbridled passion may never sway the councils of our leaders, nor gain control of any of the allied powers."  Nations, Let us pray that we may keep ever before our eyes the high ideals that let us into the war. 