Evening star., 1927-04-19


Navy are symbols and an evidence of
that unity rather than a means to
compel such unity"
Common Loyalty Lauded.
In citing the common loyalty shown
by the officers and men in the mill
ttary branches of the country, he told
how by their own union of spirit and
service they tend to unite the COM
munities they thus represent.
Concluding his remarks, Secretary
Wilbur said "if this Nation is TO con-
tinue to develop along the lines upon
which it was conceived, it will take
ceaseless effort for all time, for 1t is
believed that in the seed sown in the
Revolution. there lies the possibility
of perfect Government in which
human rights will be fully recognized
and maintained The Government will
devote itself primarily to the inter-
ests of it's citizens, not only in their
protection from outside forces, but
also to give them the opportunity to
develop their personality and charac-
ter in accordance with the divine laws
of their being.
Stresses Duty of Women.
Princess Canacuzene, grandaugh.
ter of President. Grant, and a Daugh-
ter of the American Revolution, gave
one of the most inspiring addresses
of the evening. Speaking on "Wom-
EN- in Our International Relations,
she told the part women must take
to bring about better international
understanding. Women are no longer
merely homemakers,' said the
princess. but are mothering their
communities, working in State and to
help the world. Women as voting
body have the power to put in office
men capable of handling the affair
of the Government with wisdom she
said. She pointed out the Importance
of organization of women to protest
against and disregard insidious prop
aganda which has reached our shores
"In these troublouS world times
women must be wise and helpful,
continued Princess Cantacuzene.
Women want peace but not at the
sacrifice of honor or American
ideas.
The Princess expressed the belief
that it would be some time before
women in diplomacy reached the pro
fessional height of men, but foretold
that a time would come when there
would be American woman ambass
sadorS at world capitals.
aration," warned the Princess. and
a thorough understanding of the
peoples of other lands"
Importance of Early Teaching.
"The youths Of our country must
be taught that loyalty to our flag does
not mean rudeness to the flags of
other countries, but we have a right
10 thorough loyalty to the principles
Of this Nation.
Women are open to the attacks
Of propaganda" concluded the Prin-
cess "and fall an easy prey to false
visions of eternal prosperity and
peace through the elimination of all
and national defenses
Sanity shows that we must keep ade-
quately prepared for defense.
Princess CantacuZene said she
found friendly feeling for the United
States in Europe. on her last visit
there.
''To serve the world well.' she said
I'VE must have the United States
secure and strong at home. so we can
stretch out hands of world fellow |
ship"
Speaks for Pan-American Union.
DR.. Leo s. Rowe, director general
IF the Pan-American Union, spoke in
behalf of the union. In the course
Of his address DR.. Rowe said:
I'VE are all interested in the de.
of an enlightened patriot
lsm-a patriotism which shall not
take the form of narrow national
ism, but which, while furthering love
Of country, will also foster a spirit of
good will and co-opera-
GGnnriAilN a,sd atl9 icfn a
Dublics of this continent, with which
We have so much in common.
The broad educational influence
which you are welding is contributing
oward this great end. You have con-
emphasized the great truth
hat combined with love of country
here must be clear perception of
is well as a determination to main
tain the basic ideals upon which the
real greatness Of our America rests.
/ also want to congratulate you on
the great national service which you
are performing in emphasizing the du-
ties of patriotism as well as its rights.
You are bringing home to the younger
generation the outstanding fact that
the great power and far-reaching i'm
fiuence exercised by our country car
ries with it heavy responsibilities and
obligations.
Il confess that am at times ap-
palled at the tremendous power and in
fluence today exertsd by the United
States in world affairs, and it is a sig
nificant fact, of which we should never
lose sight, that inaction is quite as far.
reaching in its consequences as posi-.
tive action
Miss Mabel Boardman of the Ameri-
can Red Cross, told of the work of the
American Red Cross in peace and war
times. She pointed out the duty of
women along humanitarian and pa
triotic lines. Miss Boardman expressed
satisfaction that the Red Cross has so
many members in the ID. A. r. ranks.
Baron de Cartier Expresses Interest.
Baron de Cartier. Ambassador of
Belgium, in opening his address ex-
pressed his interest in the contribu-
tions, totaling close to $500, 900, made
for the building fund of Constitution
Hall. Continuing in part he said:
II am glad, as dean of the diplomatic
body. to have this opportunity to greet
the members of your society again and
to thank you for your kind sentiments
toward my colleagues and myself AL