Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-25
NO FAITH IN ARBITRATION
Address at Campfire Of Army and
Navy Union.
MAJ. GEN. WOOD SPECIAL GUEST
Commends the Organization a.
ism-Reserve Force Needed.

III arbitration means there will be no
more wars. then Is Christ a false prophet,
and we cannot longer believe in His
Then the New Testament will
have to be rewritten and Christianity will
be shattered
Rear Admiral James Johnson Kane de-
livered himself OF this sentiment at a
smoker and campfire OF the Army and
Navy Union last night. in Gymnasium
Hall. Washington barracks. He il one or
four chaplains of the United States
Navy who are on the retired list with the
rank Of rear admiral. He was a fighting
officer In the navy during the civil war:
is now q minister OF the gospel and pastor
OF church at Yonkers. n. y, and re-
fuses TO be laid on the shelf as a worm
out veteran. He rode a motor bicycle
during two years and now operates his
own automobile. Stories OF what he had
seen in the conflict Of 1s6l-5 he re-
counted to his hearers last night He told
besides Of his purpose to remain young to
the end Of his time.
Quotation From Scriptures.
Christ says there will be wars and ru.
mors Of wars until His second coming"
no continued. discussing the necessity OF
preparedness for war on the part OF the
United States. Il prefer to believe in His
teachings rather than in the speculations
OF advocates Of disarmament
mo oficer OF the army or OF the navy
OF the United States is an advocate OF
war Neither do I speak I'm a wariike
urNtvt Q.se As.swx
prepared to defend the flag at all times
War Is possible and probable for these
reasons: Covetousness has been the dom
inant characteristics OF mankind from the
beginning. and is now. We who are the
richest people on the globe are the envy
Of the whole world. There are tracts OF
land in South America that the world
covets. and IL will mean war il any ma
ton lays hand upon them.
Should a great nation like this trust
to the good will Of humanity? III burg
lar were In your home would you send
for a minister? You would send for q
policeman and have more confidence In
his Drawn than in the efficacy Of all the
clergy to meet the situation.
when am buried over yonder In Ar
lington-I hope not sooner than then
some OF you will remember to say Ad-
miral Kane was something OF a prophet.
when you find yourselves engaged In de-
Tending the old flag. My prayer is that
this nation may be prepared then. ana
always"
Refers to Country's History.
Admiral Kane told Of the unprepared-
ness for war Of the United States in times
gone by. Twenty-Five years ago. he said.
q congressional Investigation reported
that only six ships Of the navy were tit
to take to sea, and then only IL they
were kept out OF range Of an enemy's
ships. He Iauded the attitude Of the
American warships which compelled the
Spanish comm2ndant at Havana. Cuba, to
desist from garroting two Americans sus-
pected OF abetting the revolution then I'm
progress. under threat OF firing upon the
city even IL the warships were them
The Secretary OF State had said to Ad-
miral Kane that the act was ill-advised.
as Il might have plunged the United
States into war with Spain. he said. and
tho United States was not prepared for
war.
Narrating how he came to be appointed
chaplain In the navy. Admiral Kans
said that President Johnson. saying he
disliked preachers and that they disliked
him. promised to give him a commission
X he ever changed his mind.
At the impeachment trial OF President
Johnson. Admiral Kane had an oppor-
tunity to open the proceedings with
prayer. He prayed for the President
= q
that dared TO pray for him at such q
time, made the appointment.
Admiral Kane then won his confrma-
ton by Q prayer In the Senate where hs
Oh1ciated at the request OF the chaplain
Of the Senate In his stead for one day.
Gen. Wood a Guest.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood. chief OF staff
Of the army. was the honored guest OF
the campfire for q few moments anu
made q brief address.
The meeting place in Gymnasium Hall
at Washington barracks was donated by
the War Department, in announcement
OF an activity regarded as beneficial 20
the enlisted men. The Engineers Band.
which played q concert Of civil war music
out for this duty by Gen. Wood. The
camp-style banquet was prepared by the
cooking school OF the barracks. although
the provisions were supplied by the Pres
ident's Own garrison. under the auspices
OF which the smoker was held.
The meeting was called TO order at
o'clock by Commander Otto Sonntag. who
introduced Gen. w. II. Roach. depart
Reas, o Command Of tho order Cen
speakers were Lemuel Fugftt. Q member
OF the Army and Navy Union: J. J. Muir
ply OF the executive council and Past
Department Commander Trent OF the
Gen. Wood. introduced ~ Q comrade Of
the order. said he believed In this sort
OF thing - calculated 20 promote good
spirit. and keep alive patriotism ana IN
tefest In the army and navy. The War
he said, IL constantly try
ing 10 get the army into better shape.
and TO this end needs tho support OF
men who have seen service.
Emphasizes Need Of Reserve.
The need Of q reserve was emphasized
By Gen. Wood. The people are OF opinion
that army officers are oversealous In their
aims to strengthen the army. he said.
but he thought they would stand for
the creation OF Q reserve.
The filling UP OF the ranks with re-
cruits has, as was expected. he said.
proved Q failure In the mobilization OF
troops In Texas. A reserve II the only
remedy, in the opinion OF Gen. Wood.
Among the garrisons represented at
the gathering were Commodore Foxall
A. Parker, No. %. Annapolis; Commodore
w. III. LETTERS. No. 70. Annapolis; Gen.
Felix Angus, No. q. Baltimore: Col.
Royal T. Frank. No. 50, National Sol
diers' Home, Virginia: Rear Admiral =.
Leary, No. 60. Baltimore: Rear Admiral
J. w. Phillip. No. 81. Portsmouth. Va.
and others.
Officers In Charge.
Onicers of the Presidents Own Garrison
are: Commander. Otto Sonntag; senior
vice commander, Louis Robson: junior