Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-07-19

sisted in establishing and maintaining the
nation. He spoke of woman's important
work in the worlds work, and said she
had much to do with the development of
American life and nationality.
THE American soldier and his country
formed theme for Mr.. Andrews, and he
said If John Paul Jones had commanded
modern American batteShip he would
not only have captured the British islands,
but would have brought them over here.
Valor Of the Fighting Men.
The speaker said any man who denies
the soldier his rights, including his pit
lance of a pension, should be relegated to
some country where pigInies in mind and
body live. He described the. sacrifices the
fighting men make for their country and
their flag when the nations life is i'm
periled and said such valiant duty in war
should be rewarded adequately in times Of
peace. The American soldier can die, said
the speaker, but he will never desert his
colors. The men who have penetrated the
jungles of the Philippines and invaded the
fever-infected tropics have had their 10y
atty put to the most severe test. With
such fighters as these this nation will never
want for men to defend its flag and honor.
In conclusion Mr.. Andrews said:
I'VE whipped the proudest empire in the
world when we Were but three millions
strong. Our soldiers and sailors have since
blazed the way and made room for SJ.0O0,
600 happy, prosperous people. They made
Cuba free and as a result of their sacrifices
and valor we are establishing a govern
ment in the Philippines. We are going to
educate the world and give all the peoples
of the earth a square DEAL
Chaplain Chadwick, who spoke next,
thanked the Washington garrisons and the
citizens for the reception that had been
given the representatives Of the Army and
Navy Union.
Find Warm Welcome.
I'VE expected to find awaiting us here in
Washington, he said, the warmth of
southern Washington hospitality. but we
did not expect that you would appeal to
the elements to assist you in the matter of
the warmth Of the reception. But we have
learned Of late that some hot things go out
from Washington, as no doubt Mr.. Rookie
Teller and Mr.. Hartman will attest
Chaplain Chadwick told the story of the
woman who died and afterward is said to
have communicated with her husband
through a spiritualistic medium. When the
husband asked her If she was as happy as
she had been while living with him on
earth the departed wife replied she was
much happier. He then wanted to know
where she was, and the reply came back
that she was in Hades. He added that the
delegates to the Army and Navy Union
were hot, but happy
Referring to the structures of q certain
the soldiers and sailors encourage war for
their own selfish motives and because war
is their profession, Chaplain Chadwick de-
clared that he had read those utterances
with burning Indignation.
In my experience as a priest Of Cod"
he added. Il have found that no class of
men under heaven detest war and its hor-
rors more than the men who wear the
American blue. The man who gave utter
ance to such a calumny on our soldiers and
sailors is unfit to represent any constit-
uency in this country. We are banded to-
gether not for the hatred Of foe, but for
the love Of our country. These men Of the
Army and Navy Union and kindred So
cieties want the sacred privilege of being
the first to go to war in the future to set
an example to those who will follow. We
have no hatred for a foe in our hearts.
There Is more hate in the hearts Of bust
ness men In commercial warfare while con-
tending for trade. There is more scheming
among men Of large undertakings, against
the poor and weak, than there is among
the generals who have won wars and the
admirals who have sunk fleets,
In conclusion Father Chadwick said the
the lion will lie down together, or when
the swords can be turned into plowshares
Until the day of universal peace shall
come, these soldiers and former soldiers are
in the position of honor and are always
ready to have their courage tested in the
fire of battle.
Auxiliary Officers Installed.
National Inspector Adams, assisted by
Capt. Lake. next installed the newly elected