New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-31
MANNING
U. S. WAR POLICY
NOtables Hear Trinity
Rector at st. Paul's
Celebration

Before distinguished audience me
Rev William T Manning. rector Of
Trinity Parish, Yesterday voiced a stir
ring plea for universal military train
ing in America. He spoke from the
pulpit Of historic old St. PauPs Chapel.
in which was gathered to celebrate the
l50th anniversary of the church's open
ing for public worship men and women
who are important figures in the ma
TONS civic. military, religious, educa-
tional and professional life.
Solemn as was the occasion, an in
voluntary ripple of disguised applause
echoed through the church when the
rector Of Trinity took his stand for IN
stinted preparedness. With an ap-
prevail equally evident the audience re-
ceived Dr. Manning's condemnation OF
Americas neutrality that has not been
great" and Of Americas failure TO
defend the principles Of liberty at stake
il the great war.
Dr. Manning's address was preceded
by two picturesque spectacles-the
march 70 St Paul's from Fraunces's
Tavern of the Sons of the American
Revolution and the Society Of the Gin
cinnau and the proce sion OF $50
clergymen from the parish house to
the chapel
March to Chapel
The patriotic societies left the old
inn. in Broad Street. shortly before
noon. marched through Wall Street,
thence up Broadway 20 the chapel. At
their head rode a squad of mounted po-
lice. Behind the police guard came
Special Marshal Thomas Denny and his
aid. A. F. Schermerhorn, with Majors
De Witt Falls. Charles Elliot Warren,
F. V. L. Hoppin and David Banks.
Then came the list Regiment Band. in
full dress uniform. and the members
and officers Of the two patriotic socie-
ties.
The procession Of clergy was impress
sive. It. passed from the parish house
through Vesey Street to the threshold
Of the church. accompanied BY an hon
orary escort from the Veteran Artillery
Corps, thence down the wide, flag
stoned aisle 20 a position beneath the
altar All of the clergymen were in
white or black robes. enlivened by col
lars of deep crimson, purple, gold and
silver. The scarlet gowns Of the AGO.
iytes gave the eyerehanging picture an
added touch CT color. as did three be-
ieweled crosses. borne high above the
heads of the marchers.
In the procession were the vestry Of
Trinity. seven bishops. members of the
faculty of the General Theological Sem
mary, the clergy Of Trinity Parish and
Of the New York Episcopal Diocese and
clerical officials Of the diocese.
DR.. Manning. after sketching the his
tory of St Paul's and citing the promi-
nent part it has played in the nations
history. saidln part:
Says L. SvHas Fallen Short
LAS / look back over the last two
fateful years I cannot feel that Amer
lea has risen to her opportunity or her
Just responsibility. We have fallen
short Of that which. in the light of our
deal. was rightfully 20 be expected of
US, the greatest of the neutral nations.
In this hour of the worlds emergency
we have perhaps been neutral. but we
/ have not been great.
at is right that we should be neu-
trail. so far as this is consistent with
loyalty 70 our principles and our ideals.
But this does not mean that We are 70
have no convictions upon such issues
as are at stake in this war and that
we are 20 feel little concern IN life
and death struggle for those eternal
principles Of right upon which our own
/ life as a nation depends.
"The Statue Of Liberty stands by
our shores with uplifted torch. but in
this hour when law and liberty have
been treated as never before can we
saw that il has been our one concern
10 stand al all cost for the funda-
mental rights Of mankind or are we
as a people disposed 70 ask only that
our own peace shall not be disturbed
at has not in the past been the way
Of America TO sit Indifferent 20 the
struggle for Justice and freedom any
where. Der failure as people 20 be
moved by Indignation az some Of the
deeds which have been committed NAV
well cause grave misRivings 10 those
who live in this land.
Pacificism L. Denounced
ssr-t -. 49,, ,-a,.o,cos .o-davy vhirh a 70
onerating definitely 10 weaken the spirit
Of patriotism. The word pacifcism has
come much into vogue IN recent time.
/ If bv racifcism Is meant the teaching
that the use Of force IS never lustiha-
/ HE the doctrine is hurtful % the life
I Of our country.
"The Christian religion no more en-
/ ioirs Us 20 leave our shores unprotect-
ed against some brutal but efficient IN
vader than II enjoins Us 20 leave our
homes unprotected against murderers
and thieves. If Christianity meant We
we're not 70 protect those dependent
upon rs. and TO make every effort 20 do
this effectively. then ! say that normal
mon everywhere would reject the Chris
tian religion, and would be JUSTIFIED IN
"No one in this country wants war
But. evil as war IS, there are sun
deeper evils. Every true American
would rather see this land face war
tban 20 see our flag lowered in dis
honor. or Americas name touched with
disgrace.
ION this important occasion, in the
nresence of those who represent the
highest Offices Of the nation, speaking
with all possible care and deliberation,
I wish TO say that. not only from the
standpoint Of citizen, but from the
standpoint Of a minister Of religion,
believe there is nothing that would be