The Washington herald., 1907-05-27
HERO DEAD HONORED
Memorial Exercises Held at
st. Adams Church.
MILITARY BODIES TAKE PART
Chaplain Brown, of Fort Myer, De-
IiVered Sermon on War-Deciares
Strife More to Be Sought Than
National Disgrace-IlishOp Satter-
lee Is Participant in Ceremonies.

Impressive services in commemoration
Of the glorious deeds of the soldiers
and sailors who gave their lives for
the honor of the flag of their country,
was observed yesterday afternoon at st.
Adams Church. in the Cathedral Close.
in the presence Of officers and men of the
regular army and navy. of the war veter-
ans. and other military organizations, by
Bishop Satterlee and Rev. DIR. Bratenahl,
rector of St. Adams.
The services, on account of the damp
ness. could not be held on the grounds. as
first planned, consequently there were
many who could not gain admission TO
the church.
Rev. Henry A. Brown, chaplain Of the
United States army. at Fort Myer, de
livered the sermon.
The speaker took for the text Of his
sermon the thirteenth verse of the twelfth
chapter Of the Book of Exodus: And this
day shall be unto ye a memorial He
SPOKE on ANouEutH lNb al htliS NiiN IN -
tian idea of war" and said, in part;
There are some highly respectable and
intelligent Christians who believe that
war is never justif1able in the sight Of
God. and who consistently preach and
try TO practice the principle of nonresist-
ance.
Others there are to whom the princi-
pies of Christianity appeal neither for nor
against.
There is still 10 be considered a third
class. consisting OF nearly all good Chris
tan people. who feel that at times. AT
least. war is iustihable. but when called
upon 10 defend the practice upon Chris
tian grounds and according 20 Christian
principles. they appear troubled, con-
fused. embarrassed. and by word and act
confess themselves in an impracticable
position.
Hold Religion in Allegiance.
They seem to feel that when such con-
ditions arise. Christianity should retire 10
the background. or be held in allegiance
In other words. they seem to feel that
war is sinful; nevertheless they propose
10 fight anyway and take the chances
Such a sentiment Is a tacit acknowl-
edgment that in such a crisis the teach
ings Of Christ cannot he emphasized be-
cause they are impraCtiCable
Friends. this is a wrong position and
entirely untenable Christianity is prsc-
ticable under all conditions. or else it is
an egregious failure. II the tea -hings OF
Christ cannot be applied in the direct
e .vl ~, . p
hour of mans direst extremity, II is not
worth applying anywhere. A practical
man viii say: Away with a system OF
religion that cannot stand the fires OF
criticism. and that Confesses itself impO-
tent TO guide and assist in solving the
practical problems in the life Of a nation
as well as those Of the individual
War Not Worst happening.
War is not the worst thing that car
happen. by any means. A national war 1,
preferable to a national disgrace far bet.
ter than national stupor. far more hon
orable than the loss Of national self.
respect. honor. or pride. While there ars
times when a nation may properly sub
nit to injustice. there are also time,
when it becomes our sacred duty 10 resist
Il. lest worse evils follow More thar
that. he who would abandon war becaus,
OF loss Of life is putting the price Of peace
on a low basis. We might as well abolisi
railroads for the same reason, for they
number more victims in their path. II Il
not the loss Of life. the pain. the sufferins
entailed, the passions excited. or th'
money involved that should move Us {,
work for peace. Such considerations
Judged by the true standards Of patriot
ism and Christianity, are in every way
| insufficient. There are far deeper reasons
why we should work for peace, and on
Of the strongest Of these Is the absolute
/ futility of war I'm accomplishing right
| eous end. War always settles a question
on the side Of force, and never, excep
/ by accident. on the side Of right. Wa
decides which side is the stronger. Afte
/ the battle is over. the stronger in bTut
! force wins. but the supreme issue remain
/ just as before.
Organizations Represented.
The following organizations were repre-
sented: officers and men Of the Unite'
States regular army and navy, the Ma
tional Guard of the District of Columbia
the Military Order Of the Loyal Legion
the Grand Army Of the Republic, tn
| Army and Navy Union, the Confederate
/ Veterans Association, the United Spanisl
War Veterans, the Army Of Santiago, tn
Army Of the Philippines, Sons Of Vet
| eranS
Members Of the Churchmen's Leagu
ard the Brotherhood of St Andrews, a
! follows. acted as ushers: The Messrs. "
! II. Singleton, Chew, Warner, Dent, Jones
Lounsbury, Weeks, Diedel. Schippart, "
II. Singleton jr., and others.
! National Temple. Linesl Society Of tn
! Spanish War, honored the memory Of tn
dead by assembling in the chapel of For
Myer yesterday morning and attending
divine services conducted by Rev. Chap
lain Henry A. Brown. formerly chaplain
of the Rough Riders. who preached
| sermon. the keynote Of which wa
patriotism and love Of country Mrs
Allyn K. Capron. on behalf of the so
ciety. had extended invitations to the Off
GERS and men of the army, navy. and Ma
rine Corps. and all patriotic societies L
attend. Notwithstanding there beinl
memorial services in many of the cit,
| churches, there was a fair attendance