The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-06-03
WORLD DOES HONOR
To DEAD VETERANS
Harding At Arlington; Ja-
pan Represented In
Exercises.

american war dead were colored by
a new touch of international signifi-
canoe today at services. in Arlington
Cemetery under the lead of President
Harding.
Speaking in the Arlington Amphi-
theater to veterans of three wars and
to distinguished company of Off
Gals and diplomatists Mr.. Harding
rededicated the nation to the cause
of freedom and civilization and prom
ised that it never would fail to mea-
sure up to every demand presented
to it in behalf of civilization. By
striking across the sea in the World
War, he declared America had sane
tilted again its faith in free institu-
tions for peoples everywhere.
Wherever men are free" said Mr..
Harding, they are wont to give
thought to our country's services in
freedoms cause. Today the sons and
daughters of other lands are placing
with loving hands their laurels on
American graves. Our Memorial Day
is become an international occasion"
British Envoy Pays Tribute.
At the conclusion of the address
Sir Auckland Geddes, the British Am
bassador, seconded the sentiment by
placing on the American flag beside
Mr.. Harding a wreath of roses pre-
sented by the people of the United
Kingdom and its dominions ''in I'M
dimmed memory of the sacrifices that
America has made for individual lib
erty."
In special reference to the World
War, Mr.. Harding declared that Am
erica had opened the door to free in
situations, even in the countries
against which it fought, and had Civ
en- opportunity of planting democra-
cies where absolutism had held sway,
OF making the people supreme
He added that the troubled state
of conditions abroad still made it
doubtful whether the vanquished
peoples would accept that opportuni7
ty and would pay the price requir-
ed to maintain the freedom to which
the door has been opened"
The exercises at Arlington, with
their background of thousands of
flagdraped graves, formed the CEN
ter of the capitals Memorial Day
ceremonies, though various smaller
gatherings were held in other parts
of the city.
During the day parade Of vete-
rams, led by Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A
Miles, was reviewed by Mr.. and Mrs.
Harding from the steps of the Execu-
tive offices, and many thousands
ourneyed to Arlington and other GEM
eteries to pay their tribute to the
dead.
One unusual feature was a gath
ering of survivors of the Naval
Academy class of 1881 to decorate
the graves of their dead classmates.
Admiral Baron Sotokichi Uriu of the
japanese, graduate of the academy,
was among those who attended, hav-
ing come TO this country particularly
for the occasion and for a class re-
union tomorrow at Annapolis.
Presentation of the memorial
wreath by Ambassador Geddes was
not a part of the pre-arranged pro-
gramme for the Arlington ceremonies
his request for permission to make
the offering having reached officials
in charge just before Mr. Harding be-
gan speaking. The Marine Band.
seated on the platform, rendered
God save the King" when the AM
bassador came forward to speak.
GAS Ambassador of my King, King
George "" said Sir Auckland: "as
representative in this republic Of his
Government throughout the world;
in the name of the people of the Unit
ed Kingdom, of the British dominions
and dependencies of the Emperor OF
India, of British communities on ev-
cry continent and on the islands 0
all the seas; in token of their admira-
tion for the gallantry and devotion
of Americas sons and daughters in
the great war; in evidence of their
sympathy for America, who today
mourns and glorifies her dead and in
memory of the sacrifices
that America has made for individual
liberty. with your permission, Mr..
President, l lay this wreath upon
the flag Of America.