The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-12-16

American promptly replied. 7 have not
yet begun to fight And then. on tile
burning deck Of his sinking ship. Paul
Jones lasLed his yard arms 70 those of
the enemy, boarded her and fought hand
and hand, man 10 man. until the British
colors struck. That thrilling deed linkel
his name with Immortality and will stir
our hearts as long as courage is cherish
ell and heroism worshipped.
Run of Victories.
The exploits Of our navy during 1872
were equally as striking. out Of eighteen
fired engagements seventeen were vic
tories for the Stars and Stripes This IS
amazing when " e reflect that these sue
cesSes were won over the great maritime
war power OF tho world. How our hearts
still pulsate with e~xultant pride over
J erry S glorious Victory i'm the lakes. am
nounced in tho heroic language. We
have met the enemy and they are ours
through MI time. for inspiration 70 cour-
age and fOrtitude. will ring into the cars
Of American sailors the dying words Of
the brave Lawrence. Don't give up tie
ship. Our blood viii ever tlngle as We
read tho heroic eXUloitr OF Stephen De-
catur. especially his reCapture and burn
ing ~ the Philadelphia I'm The larlnr .r
Trip1li. which Lord Nelson. the hero OF
Trafalgar. proclaimed TIe IDllast a.I
brav0st set ~ tho ago.
The superb victories Of Manila a.d
Santiago Rdded additional luster 20 our
naval fame and achieved results des,in-
ed To change the course Of the worlds
history and civilization. In Americas
gallery OF greatness no names shine u1rh
more sparkling %spleudor than those 81
our naval heroes ID can Doe rightly seia
mat the history ~ our navy from the
beginning mas been one blaze If glory
without q single blot Of shame
"Sirs. our past history has shown 10
US the necessity for a splendid navy ana
how many difficulties ana disasters We
have aNerted by our naval successes The
demand for a great navy in the future
VIII iar transcend any which existed ir
the past. Tire United States has cas-ef
70 be an Isolated and provincial nation.
II has become a world power. and must
accept and perform its work. duty and
feSponSIuluff pur foreign commerce
cur exports Of mineral. manufactured
eno agricultural products far exceed
thoSe or any other nation. BY tradition
~ honor and boy self-intarest we are
compelled TO maintain A. an hazards II
monroe doctrine. and TO extend our Dro-
tecIng arms 20 the nations OF the West
trn hemisphere We nave possessions and
large commercial interests in the Orient
which requires constant care and protec-
uon- Our national honor. pr0speritv .rs
power are dependent upon our carae,rv
guarding those varied interests and s,,,-
cessfully doing our destined work.
Must Have Great NAVY.
I Dee able 10 defend AN our large in
tefests and rights. to perform our ma
'iai o~nieat"ns. 10 achieve our posi-
Tie greatness ana 10 do our part of the
world work requires q large and e0i-
Gent navy. All our conflicts and ware
or the future will he either ltron tbe
seas or IN foreign countries. No marian
Us strong enough or foolish enough 10
invade our territory. Our future battles
VIII be either for defence or supreworv
on the seas Our national greatncsss and
Story are nseparably interviewer with
ne inture ~ our navy. In modern civ-
4lNatlon. "ltn its complexities OF trade
ana commerce.. that nation win he mar
amount I'm the world and arbiter Of ftx
Cestlnltes which Is supreme On the sea
naval supremacy ultimately means ma
tionai pre-eminence and triumph.
nc obstruction OF tho Spanish Arma-
Ga III me English channel was the frul
act ana controlling cause in the blooiv
Drama which q few years ago 0nauy
banisned the flag Of Crimson and gold
from the Western world and ended
spaln's glittering career. Trafslear vas
p"t the prelude Of Waterloo aud all the
VAST power. the amazing energy and
genius or Napoleon could not escape inc
doom inflicted by Lord Nelson's 0eer
me heroic %valour. the superb military
6enius. the splendid victories OF the Con
lederates during the late civil war all
faded before naval supramacv. The
F"NtN On ANAilt I0er SLOWLY
nut surely frcm the pitiless sea. Tie
rise and fall Of nations and empires teach
tte sure lesson. that national safety
eid national success are inseparable
from naval supremacy. Prudence and
wisdom demand that this nation should
nave a great navy properly to perform
It's responsible duties and successfully 20
achieve tho great work before us. I
rejoice at this nations proud and gio-
! rious past. but ! rejoice stll more at a
~cloudness future. which beckons us on TO
q stl greater greatness. It's richer and
deeper glory. With strong arms and
brave hearts let AS fearlessly face our
great and responsible future. Let us not
be deferred from our duty and destiny
by those OF our brethren who are fright
ened hy their own prodIgiouS shadow pro-
ttcting IN the worlds ahairs. and wIc
hesitate and shudder. Through craven
fears ~ being great
Sirs. in conclusion, with these sent
insents. with these fond anficipotions. in
behalf ~ the people Of Virginia. / presen.
you this silver service"
Admiral Berry Speaks.
When the applause which greeted his
speech had subsidized and the Goveruo.
had retired. Admiral Berryswas prcsente,
b} General Anderson. and very happil,
accepted The handsome gift on behalf of
the navy. lie. too. pleaded for tho main.
tcnancc of oT navy W " The best