The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-31
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politics. The menace to the city is not
the muck-raker, but the matchmaker.
Oh. the vice. We feel the sense of some
thing fearful whirling about US. as
though the very earth was chattering
her teeth. May the public conscience of
this land be aroused until her choicest
offerings will be cast at the altar OF
civic DEVOTION
For the most part OF the main pro-
/ gramme at the amphitheater the sun
| shone brightly. disarming most OF those
| listening to the speeches. The amphi-
theater was filled with listeners suhlimely
unconscious to the Joke that the weather
man was cooking up for them Outside
| numbers of families and parties had
| spread cloths on the grass and were
| eating luncheon, for time has erased
| much of the bitterness of loss from Me-
mortal Day. and many had come pre-
pared to enjoy themselves.
On the Southwestern horizon threat
ening bank OF blue-black clouds had
| gradually been gathering, and in the
midst Of Rev. Dr. Montgomery's talk a
| sudden ominous growl from that direc-
| ton brought many OF those outside of
| the amphitheater TO their feet and then
sent them scurrying for the cars. The
| thunder from the clouds moved the peo-
pie more effectuaIly. indeed, than did the
thunder from the orators.
The outer ring of listeners quickly
started on the run, and by the time they
got to the shelter of the station at Ar
| lington the rain was falling briskly. II
| did not dampen the ceremonies, how
| ever, and the exercises went on as
| scheduled to the playing Of taps"
The speakers who appeared on the
nf he "
at the shaft of the veterans We're
Representatives Nicholas ]. Sinnott of
Oregon, T. U. Sisson Of Mississippi. and
Frank Clark of Florida, and Sam De
Nedrey. former secretary of the Central
Labor Union.
All Graves Decorated Alike.
In the speeches of all there was men
ton of the many Confederate graves
that were being decorated at the same
time those of their one-time enemies Of
the North were being strewn with
flowers
said Mr.. De Nedrey. under these aus
pices. TO extol those who have gone before.
not only in softly spoken tones of praise.
but to strew their last earthly resting
place with sweet-odored fiowers-tokens
Of purity and love and remembrance; of
duties well performed while with us-of
patriotism and bravery.
The war with Spain brought about
a great and glorious change of con-
ditions in our country. 1t united all. and
now, thank God. there are no sections.
This country of ours is-the United States
Of America-one and indissoluble, filled
with brave, reliant, generous and God
fearing citizens, the example for the
world In enterprise, good-fellowship and
thrift.
There are no brothers arrayed against
brothers, no Americans against Ameri-
cans. There is only one uniform in all
the land; one flag in all the sky; one
sentiment in the breasts of all those
who were and now are in the service
"A terrible thing is war and should
be stunned and avoided as far as pos
sible. But I have no sympathy with
those who believe that war should be
avoided at the sacrifice of national
honor, at the expense of humanity, or
the loss of liberty. ! do not love those
who turn deaf ears to the cries of the
victims of tyranny, inhumanity, and bar
barity, because liberty is ours and we
must have II, even to the shedding of
blood to secure it do not mean to
say that war is desirable. or that l am
warlike. l know its grimness, for there
is of my blood lying meath the sun
kissed sod of the South; / know of its
woes, of its terrible ravages; and 1 also
know that it has its lessons for good.
that the veterans of the wars with US
today are cooperating with the general
citizenship bringing about peace pacts
between the nations of the world. Their
experience has made them diplomatic
and resourceful in craftsmanship and
mentors to their country.
Militant Dove of Peace.
I'VE have heard much lately about
the dove of peace lowering around and
about us. 1 love that bird. I love him
so much that would have for him the
very best of care, no matter. where his
flight l would have for him the best
of cotes-and many of them-best on
land and best that float on sea; cotes
built of the best and most powerful ma
terial that can be devised by man; his
perches of rest the most powerful guns
that mechanical skill can produce; his
seed powder and ball of the best pro-
duction of chemist and workman; his
coo soft and soothing, but loud enough
to be heard around the world, and of
caretakers myriads. bright in intellect
and perfect in physique, alert and cour-
ageous.
But why mourn these dead of ours?
They sleep in the bosom of the land they
loved, whose memory is blest and per-
petuated by the flower service of a crate
full people. They lived not long and pur-
poseless lives, but a few glorious hours
They bravely faced the infinite and met
the Master in humanity's cause Why |
mourn Tor those who slumber here in
hallowed ground? In the pages of grand
est history of time their epitaphs are
written
War Leaves Memories.
Representative Sinnott said:
THE Spanish-American war with all |
the burdens and responsibilities II i'm
posed upon us was not without its rich |
recompense, even though it left many |
a vacant chair. 1t swept from the West |
ern Hemisphere the last remnant of Old
World tyranny and oppression. II gave |
us the superb story of Dewey in Manila |
Bay; it gave us the thrilling tale of !
Schley at Santiago. Only last week a |
nationwide and successful protest |
against her proposed dissertation recalled |
the historic cruise Of the Oregon. 1t gave |
US the proud memories of San Juan Hill |
and Malabon, but above all the richest |
and most glorious heritage of this war |