Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-27
UNIVERSITY MEN DINE
Secretary Taft Presides at
Banquet of Club.
CALLED "MR. PRESIDENT"
Addresses by Ambassadors Takahira
and Des Planches.
NAMES OF OTHER SPEAKERS
Appropriate Presents for Those Who
Make Observation-Disclosures and
Guests in Attendance.
CALLED "MR. PRESIDENT"
NAMES OF OTHER SPEAKERS

As its notable features the presence of
many men high in the councils of the
nation. the prevalence of college good
fellowship the delivery of noteworthy
addresses. the first public appearance in
this country since his appointment of
Ambassador Takahra of Japan and
plea of Justice Brewer for less legisla-
ton, the fourth annual banquet of the
University Club was held last. evening at
the Raleigh Hotel. About 800 college
graduates were in attendance.
Secretary Taft served as POSTMASTER.
Ills appearance. together with the other
speakers of the evening. was the signal
for an ovation. When he was introduced
d. by Charles d. Walcott. president of the
club. as the POSTMASTER cheering followed.
Several of the speakers referred to Mr..
Taft as the next occupant of the White
House.
Ambassador Takahira's appearance was
also the reason for applause. In response
10 calls for a speech the ambassador
took occasion to assure the people of the
United States of the friendly feeling en-
listing in Japan for this country. Sec
rotary Taft also denounced the rumOrs
OF possible war with Japan and declared
tina. he had noted proof of the ambas
sador's statements during his recent trip
in the mikado's empire.
Responses to Toasts.
In response to calls from Secretary
Taft, toasts were responded to by Baron
Edmondo Mayor DIES Planches. ambas-
sador of Italy and dean of the diplomatic
corps. OH The Cosmopolitanism of Uni
versty Graduates Justice Brewer of
the Supreme Court of the United States.
on The Political Obligation of Educated
Men, DIR. Edwin a. Alderman, president
hi
Spirit in Democracy" Maj. Gen. ].
rankin Bell. chief of staff of the army,
on "Youthfuness as An Army Factor
Rev. DR.. Charles Wood. pastor of the
sestivencss of College Athletics; Maj
Gen. William r. Duvall president of the
Army and Navy Club. on ''Neighbors, Yet
friends:' Representative Theodore F.
Burton OF Ohio on The Real Culprit;"
representative j. Hampton Moore of the
Five O'Clock Club of Philadelphia, on
Every Little Bit Helps and Thomas
Nelson Page. author, who told a story.
between each of the speeches. Henry +.
Davis. in cap and gown, made humor-
GUS presentation to each speaker.
When Secretary Taft took the gavel, he
declared that no club in Washington. ex-
cept the University Club, could have SUCH
dinner. He called on the Italian am
bassador to respond to the first toast. At
the conclusion of his remarks Mr.. Davis
advanced to the front. He remarked that
owes much. used water for transporta-
ton, but that there is now a new medium
AR. So TO the Italian ambassador. he
presented, in behalf of the club, air, nicely
packed In toy balloons.
Views of Justice Brewer.
Justice Brewer was introduced as man
who has considered political obligations
from up a tree
Mr.. President" he began, but corrected
st by saying Mr. POSTMASTER A rous-
ing cheer followed.
The speaker said he does not claim any
particular or peculiar patriotism for col
lege men. but maintained that there is a
special obligation resting on the educated
men of the nation. Referring to some
characteristics of the American people of
today. he declared that they possess an
1nordinate longing for legislation. 1t was
added that this country is running wild
on the theory that more legislation is
wanted. The wisest thing. the speaker
declared, is to keep away from Congress
and the legislature.
Mr.. Davis presented Justice Brewer with
balance scales. weighing in pan the
1ur1Sts public addresses, and in the other
his dissenting opinions. 1t was announced
that man is wanted strong enough to
hold up the scales
Ambassador Takahira Speaks.
Ambassador Takshira stepped to the
y
remarks and he was warmly received.
lie said the warm sentiment manifested
toward him left no doubt as to the friend
~ and sympathetic feeling his hearers
have ior Japan. He was tod he said
when he reached New York that there
had been d decided change in the attitude
of Americans toward Japanese since he
had been here before. but he found such
was NOT true There was no necessity he
said. to say anything 10 show Japans
desire FOR peace with the whole world
He called upon Secretary Taft. who visit
ell Japan recently. to testify as to the
good feeling there toward Americans
PRESIDENT Alderman of the University OF
Virginia pleaded for more OF the democ-
racy of Washington, decla ring that this
country has been trying to do too much
and has done 1t, that the country has
tried to get too much and has got tin
the neck. OF late
Mr.. Alderman was presented with two
bottles. r huge one showing the standing
OF spirits in the south long ago. and a
small one, showing the standing of spirits
there now.
Making Of an Army.
Chief OF Staff Bell said that he was al
lowed to talk Of the army for ten min
utes. Given guns and uniforms and the
necessary number of young Americans
the average man of the United States
thinks you can make an army in ten
minutes, he began. so l shall talk only
ten seconds" He related two incidents
showing that the tendency of the co,lIn
try is to make an army of politicians in
stead OF men who make soldering a pro
fession. He was presented with a hobby
horse.
Dr. Wood OF the Church of the Cove
nant pointed out that college athletics
suggest spirit of fairness, suggest that
individual effort alone counts for success
and that all have the opportunity to win
Gen. Duvall explained that the com |
radeship OF a "bunkie'' is found in cIub
lie and makes it attractive. He express
ed the friendliness of his club for tho
University Club.
Representative Burton was Introduced
IA the Father OF Waters" and smoke on
Tie Real Culprit." He said that 1b.
country was in the midst of n moral
awakening. and that habit is growing IN
class all men very good or very had
But the real culprlt. he stated is HE
average man. Mr.. Burton pointed out
that the average man, who does NOT 90
to the polls to vote nor to the caucusas
who does not study national questions Is
responsible II. by his neglect bad men
get into public life.
Moore Says Amen"
Representative Moore said Amen" ia