Evening journal., 1921-05-31
FRESH HONORS
FOR WAR DEAD
Solemn Tribute Paid Men
Who Gave Lives in Serv-
ice of Nation
EXERCISES HELD
IN CITY PARK

Springs Park. Tenth and Jackson
streets. attended by thousands OF
men, women and children.
just as the meeting was about to
open. the sun broke through the
clouds, which had lowered low all
the morning.
Leroy Harvey presided at the meet
ing. and w W. Knowles, of the Pa
triotic order Sons of America Of this
city. and Edwin c. Ireland, past
senior vice commander of the Sons
OF Veterans, of Baltimore, were the
principal speakers.
This was the first time that a mass
meeting had been held in connection
with the Memorial Day observance.
and the attendance was surprisingly
large. The terraces surrounding the
reservoir were used for the speaking
and band stands. The veterans of the
Grand Army of the Republic were
given the place OF honor just in
front Of the principal platforms
The mass meeting was opened by
James T. Alexander, who led in
prayer, after which the assembly
joined in singing America" led by
William Wallace. Of the Wilmington
Community Service. The soul-stirr-
ing poem. in Flanders Field" was
recited by Miss Mary Dorsey
In introducing Mr.. Knowles, Mr..
Harvey said, I'VE are here today to
commemorate the deeds of those
men who made the supreme sacri-
fee that the spirit Of American free
dom and liberty might live. These
United States are what they are be-
cause Of their sacrifices"
This is the day when our nation"
said Mr.. Knowles, bends over those
graves OF dust, and pays to them
tributes of love and tears. On this
day we think Of those who sacri-
feed their all in that great contest
for justice. The Declaration Of In
dependence uncrowned kings. and
repealed laws Of injustice of a thou
sand years standing. Today we re-
member the hardships Of the Con-
tinental Army"
Referring to the Civil War, when
brother fought against brother, and
father fought against son, Mr..
Knowles said; Let us be great
enough and grand enough to forget
the personal parts OF that struggle,
but don't let US ever forget that
slavery fred upon the American
fiag-that slavery would have
brought about the destruction and
downfall Of this nation"
Great armies have fought foi
the desolation Of the world; for thu
honor and greater glory OF king
for the applause OF the multitudes
but the Grand Army Of the Repub.
lie fought not for these things: they
fought not to enslave but to free
not for conquest but for conscience.
Liberty at Appomattox was national,
and slavery, thank God, was dead"
Predicts World Democracy.
Speaking OF the spirit that made
it possible TO applaud the victories
Of Dewey in the Philippines and of
the spirit that sent thousands OF
young Americans across the depths
Of the great Atlantic to fight for the
upholding Of an ideal, and for the
defense OF the American flag, Mr.
Knowles said
The day viii come when every
king, potontate or car of every
country under the sun, will deriv,
the powers Of government from thu
consent OF the governed, or will no
derive those powers"
This nation has no place within
its borders for any man who doe
not believe In the American princi
pies and form OF government. Tn
war Is over now, but we still hav
duties TO perform. and it is up to u
narfarrrl fhnau faf d O..
conscientiously. Peace has its vic
tories just as renowned as wa
There are just as important battle
TO be fought in peace as in war"
Following Mr. Knowles address
William Wallace led in singing ION
ward Christian Soldiers" after whic
past senior vice commander-i chic
Mr.. Harvey introduced Mr.. ireland
Of the Sons Of Veterans.
This occasion is a solemn one.
Mr.. Ireland said. "and each succeed
ing year renews the devotion of tn,
citizens to those whose graves hav,
been decorated, and those Of falter-
ing steps with bowed shoulders and
snowy heads still remaining with us
This day is the day OF days, the out
RhaAA AAAb "a ANNN " AMOct MUO IlAut
possible by heroic deeds and sacri-
fees the union of this great nation
and to those whose valiant service
in the World War, defended the flag
our fathers preserved, and turned
over to future generations untarn-
ished.
Splendid. Heroic Example.
Years roll on rapidly, and II
seems only a few years since the ex-
ample Of the G. A. r. was followed
py the Spanish and World War vet.
Grams, who, too. with all the vigo,
OF youth, laid aside home ties an,
Vocations and swore allegiance +,
our government The exempli6ca
ton OF loyalty, patriotism ana de
Votion to the flag which had bee
assailed. is unparalleled or une,
celed.
You survivors Of that terrib
conflict are yearly seeing the hav,
time is making in your ranks; yo
whose heads are now whitened an
whose steps are faltering, know Il
hardships and privations incident
war. and now in your declinii
years, feel more keenly the bull
wound and effects OF prison life.
IS to you this country owes substa
tial honor in return for your saci
fice of home. business and other m
terial things, in order that the unit
Of the states should not be ca
asunder.
May the stars OF Old Glory 70
ever shed the light of patriotism
each succeeding generation and 4