Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1918-02-01
Ceremonies At The ACADEMY This Morning Incident
To Completion OF Sixteen Weeks Intensive Training
Of Civilians. Who Finished Prescribe
Course In Naval Training
SECRETARY DANIELS MAKES STIRRING AID
Says "Navy Is No Place For Weakngs Not Made
Of Common Superintendent Eberle's Remarks
Admiral Leigh c. Palmer Holds Up Naval
Traditions To Class AS Inspiration.

peoples" in these clear-cut and
memorable words:
An evident principle runs through
| the whole program l have outlined. 1t
is the principle of justice to all peo-
pies and natiOnalities, and their right
TO live on equal terms Of liberty and
safety with one another, whether they
be strong or weak. Unless this princi-
pie be made its foundation, no part Of
the structure OF international justice
can stand The people of the United
States could act upon no other princi-
pie; and to the vindication of this
principle. they are ready to devote
their lives, their honor, and every
thing that they possess"
Gentlemen, l bid you go forth to
active service afloat with unfiinching
courage, valiant heart, and glorious
Navy spirit firmly resolved to do
your full part in this momentous
struggle of nations, which struggle
our beloved country has entered with
all her soul and all her strength, to
uphold her sacred, answering princi-
pies of liberty and justice and truth
throughout the world
Admiral PalmeF's Speech.
Following the Superintendent Ad-
miral Leigh c. Palmer spoke to the
class, expressing high ideals OF the
Navy and the Importance of the con-
tribution made to it by civilian vol
unteers. Admiral Palmer commented
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members of the First Glass of Reserve
Naval Officers had risen to meet the
many demands made upon them in ac-
tive service since they left the Naval
Academy last December and the in
spiration and determination which will
come to the members of this class by
reason of their example.
In closing, Admiral Palmer express
ed in glowing terms appreciation Of
the work done by the officers of the
Naval Academy, who are also on the
front of the battle line by reason of
the splendid contribution they are
making to the service in holding up
the Nayy's traditions with the excel
lent material that has come from
civil life through the special Reserve
Officers classes.
Awarding Certificates.
Certificates of the completion of the
course were then awarded to 292 Off
GERS, representing nearly every i'm.
portant city and every State in the
Union AS each came forward to re-
ceive his certificate he was congratu-
lated by Secretary Daniels
secretary's OF Navy's Address.
In stirring address Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels spoke in parf, as
follows
| congratulate America that faith
in the readiness and fitness of it's
civilian youth for war has been
proven Never again will men dare
ridicule the volunteer, the reserve,
the soldier and sailor who in a ma
tional crisis lays aside civilian pur-
suits to shoulder his rife or take his
/ place in the turrent The splendid
! body of young men from civil life,
who have quickly adapted themselves
!
the old timers who believed that long
service in peace was absolutely ne
i cessary TO make one efficient in war
4 On every ship in the Navy today you
will find young men, who had no for
mer training. learning the duties OF
naval service surprisingly well and in
a surprisingly short time. The rea-
I
moved by a zeal and patriotism which
have quiokened their ability to learn
The ambitious young man who re-
sponded to the. call to the colors last
spring has mastered military knowl-
edge so rapidly as to be worthy of the
confidence his instructors repose in
him
First Reserve Glass Made Good.
The best of these men have already
been placed in command of smaller
naval craft, and the commentator
of the older officers has been enthusi-
astic. The first class of Reserve Off.
| GERS who we're trained here have made
| good, ana some OF them have demon
strated capacity to hold their owl
with men who had longer instruction
This must be heartening TO the mem
bers of this class, for You have an ad-
antage that they did not enjoy. YoJ
had months of active service afoai
where they had weeks. They spent
only ten weeks here You have en-
joyed sixteen weeks of intensive train
ing at this naval school With youl
longer period of instruction / welcome
you into active service with confidence
that You viii grow into commander.
worthy OF the high traditions Of th'
service No republic wishes to main
tain in time of peace a navy large
enough for the demand Of war i
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