The Washington times., 1918-08-05

OF AMERICA, SAYS
Church WORKER

That there u no fundamental an
tipathy between the japanese and the
Americans, and that they are alike In
many ways, Is the message for the
American people today, according to the
Rev. Howard HAnnaford. for the last
three years stationed at Kiota, Japan.
who delivered the principal address yes
terday afternoon at the Ellipse, when
Washingtonians observed the fourth an
niversity OF the day when Great Britain s
army started across the channel to stop
the German rush across Belgium
In view Of Americas decision to join
forces with japan In Siberia, DR.. Han
naford's address was Of decided interest
and he laid special emphasis on the
necessity OF disregardlng falsehools
spread in this country by enemy spies
relative to japanese Interior motives
against the United States.
German propaganda is responsible for
many lies circulated in this country
about Japan. with the prime object Of
piunging this country into a war with
Japan. said DR.. Hannaford, who de-
clared Japan and the United States are
alike In that they have been suddenly
wrenched from a tendency to the pro-
vincial and plunged into international
relations OF the most complex character.
The Marine hand played Rule Bri-
tannia.' while the great audience stood
at attention, and the sight Of a lone
highland soldier in kits drew forth
Should Aud Acquaintance Be Forgot"
the audience Joining in the singing.
Two Glasses In America.
TN this country today there are
just two classes Of people, no more
loyal, stanch American citizen and
traitors" declared the Rev. E. De L.
Mcdonnell, S. J., pastor of the Holy
Trinity Church, in Georgetown, at the
dedication of the church's new service
flag yesterday.
"If you are not with us, yoI are a
traitor" he said. "Of the outcome
there can be no doubt. We know ;he
spirit Of the Americans. We have
never yet lost. and we are not going
to lose now"
Father Mcdonnell painted a vivid
word picture OF this country's out
ragged leap across the sea to halt The
onrush OF the boche hordes and paid
an admirInE tribute to President will
sons mastery handling of the war.
Mrs. Newton D. Baker. wife of the
Secretary of War. sang several solos.
and the audience Joined in the singing
OF patriotic songs. The big service
flag contains 100 stars for George
town boys now in Uncle Sans serv-
ice.
The return of Alsace.Lorraine to
France will pc the result of Americas
entrance into the war, according to
DR.. Henri Ami at the Sunset Service"
In the garden OF the Y. W. c. A. Coun-
try Club yesterday afternoon. DR..
Ami, of French parentage. is attached
to the British embassy in Washing
ton. He said the combined spiritual
strength of the United States, Great
Britain, France, and Italy could not
fail to conquer Germany.
Community Singing.
The Ninth Street Christian Church
extends an Invitation to every person
in that community to attend the serv-
ices Sunday evenings and join in the
community singing. The seating ca
pacity OF the church is 1000. Prof.
Peter W. Dykema, director of War
Camp Community, was in charge OF
the singing yesterday.
The Message From the Mountains
OF Colorado" was given to the mem
bers OF the Colorado Society at the
Mt. Vernon Methodist Episcopal
Church last night, the pastor, the
Rev. Clovis G. ChappelI, arranging
special services in honor OF the State
of Colorado.