The Washington times., 1917-06-04
MARTIAL SPIRIT HAS
RULE AT MEMORIAL
Veterans in Gray Are Eager
to Serve Union.
SOUTHERN CROSS" UNVEILED
Dixie's Warriors Declare Readiness
to Lend Hand in Fight.

Under skies as bright as those of
the sunny Southland. thousands OF
united Americans, led by the Presi-
dent OF the United States and other
high officials, Joined yesterday on
the birthday anniversary OF Jefferson
Davis with the survivors OF the Con-
federacy, in paying tribute to the
heroes OF 81 at Arlington Cemetery.
Primarily, the gathering was q me
mortal, but the spirit surging within
the breasts of the men who once
fought against the Union, now SO
willing and anxious to serve the
Union, could rot be suppressed.
No idle thought was that which led
Gen. Bennett H. Young. honorary
commander-in-chief OF the United
Confederate Veterans, to turn to
President Wilson and say: Il want
to. tell you. Mr.. President, that IL the
draft does no, do all that is expected
OF It, then call on the boys OF from
sixty to eighty"
BuEIe Call Timely.
His words caused the thousands
present, surging about the speak
ers' stand, to cheer vociferously and
long.
Across the hot, dust-swept parade
ground, where the District national
Euardsmen drill, came the clear, re
sounding notes OF the bugle, a. IL in
answer to his. words.
A tremendous ovation was accorded
the President and Mrs. Wilson, who
reached their places in the stand just
as the exercises were beginning. The
President did not speak, but was in
tensely interested in the exercised.
Secretary Of the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels were also guests of honor.
occupying seats near the President
CONGRESSMAN Frank Clark Of Flor
ida was the orator of the day. The
people of the South need give no ex-
preston Of their loyalty to the
United States" declared Mr.. Clark.
'The followers Of Lee, jackson, Stu
art, and the other immortals OF the
Confederacy were and are the braVest
men and the most unselfsh patriots
the world has ever known.
"If republics are to survive, IL de-
mocracies are still to live and bless
the people. the webs OF the great
German spider must be destroyed, and
the spiders must be killed
Although the American people did
not and do not want war, I feel that
when the descendants of the heroes
Of the "60's" set out for the battle
fields Of Europe, determined - main
tain the honor and glory OF Jur flag
in those distant lands, Davis and
Lincoln, leaning over the balustrade
Of heaven, will smile approvingly on
the inspiring scene"
Confederate Fame Eternal.
General Young paid tribute to "the
immortal host that made Confederate
fame eternal"
BenedIction was pronounced by the
Rev. Andrew Bird, chaplain Of the vet.
Grams, followed By taps. The Marine
Band then played the National An
them. The President and Mrs Wilson
went Immediately to their automobile
and the crowd went to the unwilling
OF the Southern Cross" at the Con-
federate memorial monument
The cross was O large beautiful
floral piece and was unveiled by Miss
Suzanne Chase, sponsor, with Miss n.
Olive Plant as maid Of honor.
Flowers were strewn over the
graves by the Children OF the Confed-
eracy under the direction OF Mrs..
George S. CovinGton, assisted by Mrs..
E. C. r. HUMPHREYS and Miss Nancy
H. Weeks.