The Washington times., 1902-05-21
PRESIDENT DEFENDS
THE ARMY AND NAVY

PRESIDENT DEFENDS
THE ARMY AND NAVY
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have been left unlit by the flame of pure
and loving aspiration. Without 1t the life
of this country would have been life of
inconceivably hard materialism.
Adherence to an Ideal.
because Of it. deep beneath and
through the national character there runs
that power of firm adherence to lofty
ideaLspon which the safety of the nation
will ultimately depend. Honor, thrice
honor to those who for three generations.
during the period of this peoples great
expansion. have seen that the force OF
the living truth expanded as the nation
expanded. They bore the burden and heat
Of the day. they toiled obscurely and died
unknown that we might come into a glori
Gus heritage. Let US prove the sincerity
of our homage to their faith and their
works by the way In which We manfully
carry toward completion what under them
was so well begun
At the close of the formal speech Presi-
ient Roosevelt continued warming. to his
subject:
Il would speak to you of two deeds. OF
ten days ago and today. I would speak
to you Of the action OF this nation. which
has eliminated today in starting a free
republic on its course in history. Tire
mendous applause.1 That has represented
four years work-blunderings and short
comings included. Of course-and there
were men of little faith who could only
see the shortcomings. but it represents
work triumphantly done.
We have a right to feel proud that we
have kept our pledge to the letter. and
that we have established new interna-
tional precedent do not recall a case in
modern times-and l have thought consid
erably about this matter Ilaughterl-
where a victorious nation has set another
nation free and fitted it as well as possible
for self government
And. mind you. anarchy and ruin would
have followed upon war II we had left the
island to so on its way as soon as the war
was ended. For over three years hard
work has been done. largely by the army
Gentlemen. I have heard the army at
tacked-I have even heard missionaries at
tackled but it is well when we have a
work to be done in peace as well as In war
that we have the army to do it.
Will Give Aid
Now. as nation, We bid the new Re-
public Fcaspeed. and we intend to see to II
that ii has all the aid we can give II. And
1 trust and believe that our people will.
through the national legislature. see TO 1t
that the Cubans have the advantage OF en-
tering into peculiarly close relations with
our economic system.
THAT was the deed consummated today.
Now for ten days ago. Ten days ago a
calamity befell portion of the West
Indies not identified with us and owing
allegiance to other flags. Their need was
great and this people saw to it that their
need was met as soon as possible, and.
gentlemen, found as usual that the army
and the navy were the Instruments
through which the work could he DONE |
These were the men on whose absolute
integrity and capacity would count. as
well as upon their courage to go any
where. through any danger.
when ! wanted these men and wanted
them at once turned to the army and |
navy. 1t is a splendid thing when. at |
the beginning of n new century the world |
sees recognition that duty to ones neigh |
Dor extends beyond national boundaries. |
iS THESE VI by InlS ma
ton toward people in need, without re- |
gard to what flag it was to which they |
paid allegiance"
Dr.. Van Dyke Replies.
The Rev. DIR. Van Dyke. as mod
orator OF the general assembly. responded |
to the Presidents address. The Rev DR.. |
Charles L. Thompson. who was the last |
speaker. attacked Mormonism
After hearing Moderator Van Dykes |
address In Carnegie Hall President Roose-
welt left the hall amid cheers and drove
to Lhe Central Presbyterian Church, a
half block west. where an overflow meet
ing was being held. He spoke there for
about ten minutes. The President said |
in part:
There is more tremendous work
looming up before the church of this city
which the churches must do. Industrial
success has brought us face to face with
many problems which have before puzzled |
The wise heads of other nations The
forces for evil. as our great cities grow,
become more concentrated and menacing
10 the people. They must be met and
overcome by forces for good that have
grown in a corresponding degree.
Church Must Be Felt.
"The church must make itself felt
through the life work of its members. not
merely on Sunday. but on week days, not
only in church. but at home. and In BUSH
ness. Business and the church can 90 to-
,ether."
The President left the church immedi-
,tely after closing his address. The over
low meeting completely filled the edince,