The Washington times., 1917-03-28
PLEA FOR LOYALTY
STIRS TRADE BOARD
E. H. Droop Starts Patriotic
Demonstration With Ap- .
peal For Union.
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There is no time for anything but
one sincere and earnest and united
purpose to uphold the hands OF the
men who manage our affairs and let
them know as we know that we shall
never be content to do any but a
mans part in this great worlds trag-
edy."
Dr0Op Seconds Resolution.
Following the offering of a resolu-
tion pledging the loyalty and support
of the Board of Trade to the Presi-
dent, Mr.. Droop sprang to his feet,
and seconded the resolution.
ut is not only a pleasure to me,
Mr.. Chairman, to second this resolu-
tion," said Mr.. Droop, but I consider
1t a privilege. Before we became in
any way involved in this war, when
the nations of Europe were fighting
only among themselves, I believe
every man in this country was en-
titled to a free expression OF opinion
and to his sympathies so long as he
said nothing that could be regarded
as reasonable. We have here de-
scendants of all the nations engaged
in this war, and these men are thor
oughly entitled to their sympathies,
and as Americans you all know that
you would have your sympathies for
this country as the men Of English.
French, and German descent have
their sympathies-
But when we approach the divid-
ing line-and we are right on the
brink of 1t now-and our President
makes that call for US to step forward
to defend our national rights and
honor, then say that all sympathies
are swept out and we step forward as
one American people"
Words Lost I'm UrrOar.
Mr.. Droop was interrupted here by
loud cheers and men surged about him
or all sides to shake his hand, and al
though his lips continued to move his
words were lost in the uproar.
John Temple Graves spoke Of the
coming of the Confederate Veterans
to the Capital for their reunion in
Washington to do all in their power
to make the "men who wore the
gray" feel welcome.
Ira E. Bennett, who also spoke of
the Confederate reunion, said that no
where would there be quicker re-
sponse to the nations call to arms
than from the men of the South.
Five-minute talks were made by
George H. Macdonald, chairman of
the membership committee; Edward
F. Colladay, and William Clabaugh,
chairman OF the shad bake commit
tee.
Shad Bake mt Occoquan..
Mr.. CIabaugh announced that the
shad bake this year will be held at
Occoquan, Va, instead of at chesa-
peake Beach. He said that members
would have a pleasant river trip and
that an inspection OF the District
farm at Occequan would be of great
educational value to all.
Apyillustrated lecture OF Occoquan;
showing the prisoners there at work,
and. the various activities of the re-
formatory, was given by Superinten-
dent W. H. Whitaker. -
Reports were submitted by Apple
ton P. Clark, chairman Of the COM
mittee on water supply. and Charles
F. Wood. chairman of the committee
on transportatiQp.
The hall was decorated with Ameri-
can flags, and every member was
given a small American flag to wear
In his lapel At the close of the
meeting the Glee Club led in singing
The Star-Spangled Banner" the en-
tire audience rising and Joining in
the singing.
A buffet supper was served.