"This book is based primarily upon, and mainly consists of, matter contained in articles [published] ... in the Metropolitan magazine during the past fourteen months. It also contains or is based upon an article contributed to the Wheeler Syndicate, a paper submitted to the American Sociological Congress and one or two speeches and public statements. In addition there is much new matter."--Introd. note Fear God and take your own part.--Warlike power--The prerequisite for the preservation of social values.--Where there is a sword for offence there must be a sword for defence.--America first--A phrase or a fact?--International duty and hyphenated Americanism.-Peace insurance by preparedness against war.--Uncle Sam's only friend is Uncle Sam.--The sound of laughter and of playing children has been stilled in Mexico.--When is an American not an American?--The Japanese in Korea.--The Panama blackmail treaty.--Conclusion.--Appendix A: Murder on the high seas.--Appendix B: Americanism.--Appendix C: Letter in reply to a request to speak at a mass meeting on behalf of the Armenians.--Appendix D: Record on preparedness Rare Annex copy 1: Gift of Elon H. Hooker, 1894