The Washington herald., 1908-04-25


aid Mclean. president general of the
Daughters OF the American Revolution.
81 the patriotic celebration given In
honor Of the Daughters by the Sons Of
the American Revolution, last night, in
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
marked the close Of the fifth days ses-
sion OF the seventeenth continental con
gress OF the National Society Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
In the addresses a plea was made for
further and deeper instruction in rela-
tion OF the Constitution 10 the state and
Federal governments, and the teaching
OF young men, women. and children
what II cost the forefathers Of America
10 make a foundation for the nation.
Following the singing OF america by
the audience, which filed the auditorium
of the church. and prayer by Rev. DR..
Wallace Radcliffe, Judge Thomas H. An
derson, president OF the Sons of the
American Revolution and presiding on
Ger, spoke Of the great honor it was to
have the Daughters as their guests at
this celebration.
He said it was not necessary for him,
after the honor he had in welcoming the
Daughters" TO the National Capital Mon
day, 10 again assure them of the high
esteem in which the Daughters Of the
American Revolution were held
Judge AndersOn's Address.
Judge Anderson said in part:
THE influence Of your great organiza-
ton in the re-awskeuing OF the public
conscience to a proper sense Of public
dnty and to a proper appreciation Of the
womanhoOd OF America as a vital force in
creating and enforcing a healthy public
sentiment cannot be overestimated.
The one priceless heritage Of every
American is liberty, at its necessary cor
equality Of opportunity. Yet we
must not forget that the price of this
Incompatible heritage is eternal vigi-
lance against vice ard ignorance-eternal
vigilance in safeguarding every avenue
10 our shores-to the end that the restless
and lawless classes Of other lands. who
are lacking in proper understanding and
appreciation Of the liberty we oner, may
not abridge or destroy the very liberty
We ourselves enjoy
We are not a warlike nation except in
the dread alternative of war, nor are We
unreasonably exclusive. The prows of our
mighty feet fret the waves of the Pacific
not in anger, but in peace. Our flag flies
az the masthead OF our gallant ships, not
as q menace TO any nation, but as the na-
ti0nal emblem Of 90. 000 of people op-
posed to war, except for the maintenance
OF some great and vital principle,
we stand for peace, commerce, and
honest friendship with all nations We
stand for the right against the wrong. We
stand for the weak against the strong
We stand for liberty and law
we stand for equal and exact justice
TO all men as against the heartless pagan
ism of the survival Of the fittest We
stand for this flag that represents the
highest civilization and the greatest gov
ernmental power the world has ever
seen.
Senator Dick Speaks.
In introducing Senator Dick, Judge An
derson said he was afforded a great
pleasure in introducing a man from Ohio
his own State. The people of that Com
m0nwealth. he added. have bestowed
upon Senator Dick all the high Offices in
their power to give any man.
Senator Dick spoke Of President Lin
York Avenue Church and OF his great
appreciation Of American womanhood.
Senator Dick then took up the question
OF teaching patriotism. He said. in part:
Men In public life are impressed with
the misapprehension Of the masses of our
scheme Of government. With the great
number of people in this country and
those Of other countries coming over
here and assimilating with our people
and multiplying. they all don't agree in
this scheme of government. They don
know what State and Federal govern
ment imply.
There is a great amount of ignorance
Of the function of our governmental af-
fairs They do not know the law. II Is
as important as sentiment
1t IS a good thing 10 sing and recite
the brief period Of American history. But
the practical situation We should not
Lose sight Of Law is government With
out law, government would be all chaos.
The people should be taught the distinc-
tioA Of law and Of government.
The early scheme Of the government
was TO seek 10 preserve fixed legisla-
tive. administrative. and Judicial forms.
We want 10 hold the original concep-
ton
This is a great heritage that has
been passed down TO us by our fQrefath-
ers. We must pass It on to our children.
We must impress upon the growing mind
what il cost in sacrifice and blood 10
achieve our greatness, that they may ap-
preeiate IT,
We can do as well along these lines as
in money getting. We can do as well IN
art, music. painting, and seulpturing as
any old masters, But we have got 10
devote less time 10 money getting.
Mrs. Mclean Introduced.
Judge Anderson then introduced Mrs.
Donald Mclean. Judge Anderson said
that all Americans were proud 10 claim
her as one Of themselves for the grand
patriotic work she was doing
Mrs Mclean paid tribute to the Sons
OF the American Revolution, and spoke
Of the part they were taking to perpetu-
ate the glories Of the forefathers of the
country. She added that all must work
10 keep Up the high ideals handed down
to ali Americans.
The programme included a barytone
solo by Otto Luebkert, and soprano solo
by Miss Catherine A Bates.
The entire afternoon was devoted te
finishing up new business and voting on
amendments to the constitution and by
laws.
Some discussion was INDUCED in as tc
the eonsttutionality Of some amendments
All but one, however, were passed. The