Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-09-11
SENATOR SPROUL CALLS
FOR PREPAREDNESS
ON BRANDYWHNE FIELD
Stirring Speech a Feature of
Celebration Of 1SSth Anniver-
sary Of Memorable Bat
tie Of Revolution
WILSON SENDS LETTER
Commcnds Spirit of Observance.
French Ambassador Speaks.
Tablets Dedicated

cffADD's FORD, Pa. Sept li.-An
urnenl appeal for national preparedness
against possible invasion by hostile Pow
efs Was made this afternoon by Senator
Wiilinm c. Sproul. in an address deliv-
ored Before 5000 persons, who assembled
on the grounds Of the old Birmingham
MeotIne House, to commemorate the iaSth
anniversary OF the battle OF Brandywine.
I'VE here in America must be prepared
for any eventuality," he said, whatever
the outcome OF the titanic struggle In
Europe. whether the result Of Il all shall
be clearing Of the air. destruction
or mifltarism and tyranny forever and
turning OF worn and outraged world
70 real culture or whether II shall result
me new saturnalia OF war and destruc-
tlon. breaking down Of authority and a
worid-wide orgy OF hatred,
fff requires a fne courage, too, to hold
one temper IN the midst OF great provo
cation Republican that am, ] must
express my appreciation and appreciation
OF the course so far indicated by the
President Of the United states. and my
pride and qualification with the attitude
of our people as a whole IN this great
CRISIS and quaker that I am. expect
20 sfhnd by the Administration In what
ever plans Il may have to keep this
nation out OF war, or to prepare II for
successful war whenever that dire al
tentative becomes necessary for the pres
ervation Of our national integrity"
NOTEWORTHY CELEBRATION.
The exercises on the old battlefield this
afternoon surpassed any which have been
held Under the auspices OF the Pennsyl-
venia Historical Commission In the past.
Not only was the attendance greater. but
keener enthusiasm, evidently engendered
by the present war in Europe was mani
fest on every hand. Descendants OF the
old q. "A. r. soldiers were present in great
number while the National Guard OF
Pennsylvania was represented by tho I'd
Battalion OF the 6th Regiment of Infantry
under the command Of Major w S. Baird
Keen disappointment was expressed by
an fhis afternoon when II became known
that General Tasker H. Bliss had been
detained In Washington. and would be un-
able 70 deliver his address on national
preparedness, Lieutenant Colonel Hon.
Mhrrongh O'Brien. Military Attache of
the British Embassy at Washington, was
also Expected to deliver an address but
begged to be excused on the ground that
he did not think It fitting TO express his
views at the present time on an occasion
which SO obviously had a military bear
ing.
FRENCH AMBASSADOR SPEAKS
An excellent address by NJ. Jean ]. JUS
serand, French Ambassador to the United
states, brought much applause this after
noon when he reviewed the relationship
Of France TO this country as result OF
the active part taken in the War OF the
REVOLUTION by Lafayette He dwelt at
some length upon the fact that warfare
at that time was chivalrous, and indi-
cqted that he plainly did not consider
the warfare now being waged BY the Ger
mans hs IN that category. He concluded
the address, by expressing for his coun-
trzInen their keen appreciation for the
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ing hospitals in France. He asserted that
by doing so the people OF America had
wpn the everlasting and sincere regard
Of tho people OF France.
Other addresses were delivered by Dr.
George Morris Philips. president OF the
Chester coupnty Historical Society; Judge
William b. Broomall, president OF the
delaware County Historical Society; Prof
John Russell Hayes, librarian Of Swarth-
more College; Prof Smith Burnham, of
West Chester; Judge Isaac Johnson, OF
Medin. and Miss Lydia f. Baker. regis
ter OF the Delaware County Chapter, d.
A. r.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. PhlIip
n Mowry. ID. D., pastor OF the First Pres |
byterian Church. OF Chester. Pa.
pne OF the features OF the exercises on |
the old battlefield today was the dedi- |
cation OF number of bronze tablets or
markers' bearing Inscriptions which |
have been newly installed in great boul- |
ders az various points OF the field.
PRESIDENT WILSON'S LETTER.
Prexident Wilson, who was invited to |
attend the exercises, was unable to be |
present The Following letter from him |
was received by Doctor Phillips:
NY Dear Mr.. Phips-I am sincerely sorrv
thnt cannot be present September IL u |
thke psrt IN the dedication OF the bronze
mefkers which the State Historical Commits
siyn y fennsyiyania has placed on the battle
ns1u ot brandywtne and it's approaches I |
ntJuid have greatly enjoyed the opportunIty /
% ka}f now thoroughly worth while IL seems
tpl ne % do things Of that sort, and 10 keen /
blhnt and definite IN the minds of the people |
oII ne country the events. both great and
ives brought into being by the sacrifice and
iieeo aud duty 10 follow. F'
Cordially and sincerely yours.
<<L41a WOODROW WILSON
G4ofHe Morris Philips, Prefddent Chester
County Historical Society. West Chester, Pa.
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