Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-02-17
.LEJEUNE UPHOLDS
{. CRUISER PROGRAM
Carabao Feast Is EnIivened
Also by Many Humorous
Army "reminiscences.

clared at the annual banquet of thi
Military order of the Carabao last night
that America must go forward with its
cruiser building program and must keer
up the Army, Navy and Marine Corps sc
that "if we must have wars we want
them in some one else's back yard"
He injected the single serious note
into a banquet otherwise devoid OF seri-
Gus discussion of the military aims OF
the United States. although most OF the
high ranking officers of the three serv-
ices were in attendance.
Recounting the suffering OF the ma
tons allied in arms against the central
powers In the World War, in which he
figured Importantly, Gen. Lejeune said
the horrors and casualties of interna-
tional conflicts are forgotten as the
years pass.
"Tt Is the glories of conflict that
make war inevitable" he declared.
THAT is why it is necessary to vote for
Is cruisers and to keep up the Army,
Navy and Marine Corps.
"Human nature has not changed
We can't afford to follow dreams. The
people In control of the destinies OF
the Nation must do the hard thing.
We must keep any people from landing
on the soil of America. If we must
have wars we want them in some one
else's backyard"
Humorous Features Principally.
The dinner, held at the New Willard
frfxy n S0YT4i- N0I1qiN
"reminiscences of the Philippine insur-
rection of 80 years ago. Speaker OF
the House Longworth and Senator
James A. Reed of Missouri, who were
guests, devoted their speeches to joking
references to the two political parties
they represent.
Senator Reed made only one serious
allusion during his short address, re-
ferring to this miserable porridge of
fraternalism after the war"
Mr. Longworth'S address was entirely
of jocular trend, with many illusions
to the defeat of the Democratic party
In the recent presidential election
Col. Charles B. Robbins, Assistant Sec
rotary of War, recalled many of the
experiences of the Nebraska regiment
with which he served as sergeant dur
ing the Philippine Insurrection.
Maj Vincente Linn, a. native Filipino
now in the Army, declared in an adj
dress that the keystone Of the arch OF
the American policy In the Philippines
Is the recognition of the worth of the
individual. THE United States has
treated the Fillfpfnos as men and the
Fillipinos have responded rs men," Mai,
Lin declared. This is vindication of
the confidence she places in the Philip
pines Now she has their affection,
their trust and their loyalty.
ITO you, whose noble intentions have
been tested in the cricible Of accom-
plishment and have found adequate, we
shall look for guidance and protection
for many years to come"
Decorations Are Attractive,
In a tropical setting of palms, and
the characteristic bamboo jungle of
the PHILIPPINES as the center of the
decorative scheme stood the tmmohile
carabao, the slow moving beast on
which depended most Of the heavy
transportation duties Of the American
forces which quelled the instruction
30 years ago, after which the order is
named. The first American artillery
that operated in the Islands was drawn
OF carabaoS. An unusual feature of.
the. banquet was the manner in which
the distinguished guests were greeted
The head table was arranged to repre-
sent the quarter deck of man of war.
AS the guests arrived they were piped
over the side with naval fonors and
received on board In true Navy style.
After the 300 members and guests
were seated, Col. Joseph M. Heller,
Medical Reserve Corps, grand para
mount carabao, presented standing
States, which was followed by group
singing of THE Star Spangled Banner"
At the same time huge American
nag was unfurled in the center of the
haH, over the heads of the diners.
After the electrical insignia Of the order
had been flashed above the head of
the carabao, and the carabao chorus
had sung I'm the Good Old Wallow
Time" the newly elected officers were
installed by Col. John p. Wade, U. S. A.,
grand lead and wheel carabao, who deco
rated Col. Heller with the insignia Of
his Office
Col Heller accepted his Office with
an address recalling the old days with
its. many hazardous adventures and
hafdships, and the romantic experiences
Of the American Army IN hunting down
the leader of the insurrection. The
han was then thrown into darkness and
spotlight focused on the carabao, on
which sat Miss Carolyn Manning, con-
0uADO 5O1UlSLs 611GS N1AIlIllIlk SANG OlQ
Carabao, Oh, Carabao," written to the
tune Of My Maryland" by the. late
Maj. Archie Butt, aide to President
Roosevelt.
Col. Sheen BOmbinero.
Col. Henry H. Sheen was then ap-
pointed bombinero for the evening The
ONCE of bombinero, which originated
at Manila at the first meeting of the
order is most important, the chief
duties of the officer being to lead the
herd to water at frequent intervals. A
motion by the bonbinero is always in
order and takes precedence over all
other business. Col Wade then read &
letter from Chief Justice William How
ard Taft regretting his inability to be
present; a cablegram from Henry l..
Stinson, Governor General of the Phil
ippines, accepting his election as an
honorary carabao, and cablegram
from Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, leader Of
the instruction 80 years ago. who said:
Greetings to you all from Filipino vet
Grams. Am deeply disappointed over i'll
ability to be your guest this year. IN
avoidable matters interviewed. Fervent-
ly hope, however, will yet be able To
visit United States near future. Best
wishes to each and every one" A let
ter was also read from the Veterans
Association Of the Philippine Reyolu-
ton of Manila, incloeing a postal card
which expressed loyalty to the repre-
seutatives Of American sovereignty, and
wishing the order prosperous year.
The members of the order observed
their annual custom Of paying tribute
to the memory Of members who have
passed away. The song Memories Il
the tune of the "Old Oaken Bucket
was sung by Fred East, while photo.
graphic slides were shown of deceased
4 members Other entertainment fea.
4 lures included the following: A skit or