Evening star., 1915-11-19
Believes in National Prepared
ness, But Not to Extent Pro-
posed by Administration.
SPEAKS WORD OF PRAISE
FOR PRESIDENT WILSON
South Dakotan and Others Deliver
Addresses at Meeting of Cush-
ing Camp, S. of v.

Increased preparedness by adding
equipment to the army and navy, but
not to the full extent of the admins
eratlve program, is favored by Senator
Ihomas Sterling, republican, of South
dakota, as announced by him before
members of William b. Cushing Camp
NO. 5o, Sons of Veterans, together with
us guests members of the Grand
Army of the Republic last night at
veterans night" under the camp
auspices in G. A. r. Hail.
referring to the song, 81 Didn't Raise
My Boy to Be Soldier" the senator
declared that it did not appeal to MANY
mothers, but that "the American
mother does not raise her boy to he a
soinler primarily, but she does raise
MIN to be a loyal citizen and true
patriot ana he does his duty as true
patr'o' "hen he answers his country's
can to war His integrity causes him
TO be soldier when his country de-
mands it"
senator Sterling devoted the greater
Abraham Lincoln
me sealing of the breaches between
me north and south at Cemetery Ridge,
gettysburg battlefield. several years
ago. when 6. A: r. and Confederate
veterans met and clasped hands about
that great memorial" the SNEAKER de-
clared. bound together true Ameri-
canism." h''ii
Praises President Wilson.
He praised President Wilson's ham
ohns OF the European war situation.
saying; "A nation never. loses anv-
thing by its dignity. by it's frmness. or
oy giving notice to the world of its
neutrality"
1he exercises opened with business
session, after which J. Clinton Hiatt.
chairman of the committee in charge of
the program. occupied the chair.
An order issued by Commander-in-
Chlef Ambrose +. B. Stephens of the
sons OF veterans, designating Noyem-
peI ~ as veterans night was read.
oiioWlns an address of welcome by
Mr.. Hiatt, Master Clyde G. Garlick re-
cited Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
MAI e. r. Campbell, past commander
ln-ch1ef of the Sons of Veterans, rep
resenting the Maryland division, by re-
guest OF Division Commander Richard
r. Miller. made a brief address,
Past Commander-in-C Chief H. v SpeeI-
man, personal aid to the commander
ln-chief, represented him at the func-
ton.
Patriotism Topic of Address.
"Fifty-two years ago our country was
In the throes of a titanic struggle-the
horta ana south were graphing with
each other for supremacy" he said.
The north triumphed, the Union was
saved. and following the teachings of
the sainted Lincoln, with malice to-
ward none and with charity for ALL
there was unity of action to bind up
the nations wounds. Going forward
with the principle of equality and JUS
tice as it's guiding hand, a half century
of unparalleled progress and prosperity
has marked the period of our nations
history since the close of the war of
the rebellion
We are now at peace with all the
world; nevertheless, it behooves US, as
a nation, to be prepared for any emer-
gency. The people of this government
followed the lead of George Washing
ton in the revolutionary struggle; they
responded to the call of Abraham Lin
coin in 1851. and they will be just as
loyal in their support Of Woodrow Will
Grams, u S. A, Is pledged to inculcate
patriotism. Through the veins of its
members courses the blood of patriotic
fathers, who were true to the faith
when put to the test, and If duty calls
their sons will be found just as loyal,
just as patriotic and just as true. We
have a sacred duty to perform, one
country to love. one flag to defend
And in the discharge Of this duty there
will not be a single delinQuent-each
man viii be at his post, ready for the
call"
E. Albert Lang. senior vice command
ar of the camp, sang several songs. aft