Evening star., 1937-06-30
Member of the Associated Press
To the Bov Scouts: :

IL tie DOy SCOUTS:
You have come to Washington for
your jamboree because it is the Capital
OF your country. During your visit here
you will see the building in which your
Congress passes the legislation necessary
for the maintenance of civilized society.
The men you will hear speaking in the
Senate and the House are your delegates,
your servants. You will understand that
they are acting for you, spending your
money. Within few years it will be
your privilege and your duty to exercise
the right of citizenship, to appraise their
effort, to choose their successors
Nearby, just across the park, you will
behold the new home of the Supreme
Court magnifcently beautiful temple
of law and order constructed to shelter
most notably equitable and merciful
bench to be found in the annals of hu-
man experience. Some there be who
would invade the sanctuary. In the
interest of theoretical and temporary
advantage they would violate its in
tegrity, despoil its character as an in
dependent branch of the Government.
Perhaps their campaign will succeed. If
so, you should preserve it among the
dearest of your memories that you saw
the sacred shrine before it was betrayed.
avenue stands the White House, the
Executive Mansion in which the Presi-
dent, raised to leadership by the fran
chise of the people, resides. He is
person not to be envled. Heavy burdens
lie upon his mind. His responsibilities
are such as to sadden the most ardent
and enthusiastic of spirits Every action,
every word, every thought of his life
IS dedicated to the welfare of the Ma
ton; he exists for his office-the onerous
position of authority to which the voters
have designated him, with little regard
for the martydom which his title signi-
fies. OF course, he will be guilty of mis-
takes; yet even when he is right in his
policies he will be criticized intolerantly,
abused with cruel bitterness When he
meets you he will smile. But do not be
deceived by his cheerfulness. He has
tears in his heart.
Leaving the White House. you will go
to the Lincoln Memorial and look upon
the marble efhgy of one who perfectly
personified America. The Emancipator
died for peace and brotherhood. Before
you listen to the voice of current agita-
ton, read the words carved on the walls
OF Freedoms tribute to her beloved son-
paragraphs from the Gettysburg address
and the second inaugural. Garry the
vision with you when you depart. 1t will
help you in the years that lie ahead
Meanwhile, make pilgrimage to Ar
lington and whisper grateful prayer
for the Unknown Soldier who perished
that your heritage might be preserved
unspoiled. His name is unguessed, his
home unrecorded; but he was boy like
yourselves, filled with dreams and hopes
like yours, brave with your courage,
confident with your faith A bugle blew
for him, flag was tossed in the breeze
for him, and he made the ultimate sacri-
fee in foreign field for the fellowship
to which he belonged and to which, as
you salute his resting place, you will be
admitted.
You need no other welcome to Wash
ington. 1t is your city, the center of
the Union of which you are part Your
meeting here you will never forget. It
will be with you always wherever you
wander so long as you breathe Try to
comprehend IT. for your own and your
country's sake.