The Washington herald., 1907-06-20

Declaring that in his opinion war with
Japan is inevitable, Col Emmett NJ.
UrelI, past commander-in-chief Of the
United Spanish War Veterans, last night
urged the members Of the organization to
prepare for the conflict. Col Ureirs speech
was made at a meeting Of the Depart
ment Of the District Of Columbia in honor
of his successor, Commander-ln-chief
Hamilton Ward, in Grand Army Hail.
last night
The building Of a large navy and active
preparation for the hostilities was urged
by Col Urel in forceful language Japan
he said, is only waiting the opportunity
to strike. and it beho0ves the veterans Of
the Spanish-American war to be in readi-
ness to respond TO the cSll to arms.
'Elated over its victory over Russia,
and confident in its power, the Japanese
government is awaiting the opportune
moment to declare war against the United
States" said Col UrelL The time will
come sooner or later when we viii be
forced to enter the field against the yell
low hordes Of the Orient
Can Raise Millions of Soldiers.
Let US not be lulled into a sense Of
| false security. but rather IN time Of peace
/ prepare for war. The history Of this
country has shown that there will be no
/ delay In raising an army. Thousands, and
/ # necessary. millions. Of men will enlist
and fight to the last ditch in defense Of
their country. A larger and better navy
/ is needed, and. as veterans. I urge you u
( use your influence as an organization and
as individuals toward this end. Il we
are 10 have war. let US be prepared for
/ II. Three million men responded TO
| President MCKinleys call to arms and
as many more will offer themselves, If
! necessity demands, but we must be pre-
pared 10 meet the enemy both on lard
| and sea"
/ At the conclusion Col Ureu spoke Of
! the advancement made in recent ysIrs
I by the United Spanish War Veterans. and
/ urged its members 10 cast their votes. re-
/ gardless Of political affiliations, with TIE
party which Will give the organization the
/ best support
/ Province of Spanish War Veterans.
/ Commander-in-chIef Ward. Of Buffalo
" ~ 4ltAh-llE dll Hllti.leAA III f'L
/ the various departments. and since March
I - has visited every post with the excep-
tIon OF those Of Iowa and Kansas he
stated that the organization now numbers
1000 members, or % per cent Of the total
humber OF men who served in the Span
I ish-American war. Throughout the West
he said, he found a frateruaI spirit and a
feeling Of interest which BODIES well for
/ the success Of the organization.
The Grand Army Of the Republic has
occupied a great place In our history. but
the members are passing away said he.
/ THE ration looks to the United Spanish
. War Veterans 10 carry the heavy burden
that was upon them Of perpetuatiag our
national existence. Il is a task Of which
we may well be proud. and can fall to no
other body. whether II be Sons Of Neter-
ans or other similar organizations"
Addresses were made also by John Lewis
Smith, national judge advocate general;
Mrs. Nlizzie W Culver, president Of the
Department Womens Auxiliary, Mrs.
Irving Ball, president Of the Department
Of the Potomac Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army Of the Republic. Mai. Fred
Hudson, and Capt. l. LIpsccmb. past de-
Ipartment commanders J. Walter Mitch
ell. department commander, presided.
Commander-in-chief Ward leaves for
Scranton, Pa. to-day