Evening star., 1938-11-11
Armisti(e Day
Speakers,Urge
j. ). Defenses
Roosevelt and Butistu
Paw Tribute at Tomb
Of Unknown Soldier

The Nations Armistice Day cele-
bration leaders today called upon
America to keep the faith with those
who gave their lives in the war to
end wars" by making itself strong
enough to maintain peace and
democratic ideals in this half of the
world against all dangers of aggres-
sion.
Feature services in observance of
the Goth anniversary of the end of
the bloodiest war in history began
at ii am. in Arlington National
Cemetery, where President Roose-
velt laid wreath at the Tomb of
the Unknown Soldier.
Then. in an address broadcast at
noon from the Arlington Amphi-
theater, National Comdr. Stephen F.
Chadwick of the American Legion
urged the Nation to support it's Off
cials with the only voice the leaders
OF some nations seem to understand
the voice of virile, alert, efficient
military and naval establishment"
Mr.. Chadwick echoed the plea of
Gen. John j. Pershing, American
commander in the World War; who
warned in an Armistice-eve state
ment that "the situation in the
world today is as menacing as at
any critical time in history" for
complete and we'll balanced Army"
to preserve our peace"
Hines Stresses Arms View.
On the same program with the
American Legion commander, Brig.
Gen. Frank T. Hines, administrator
OF Veterans Affairs, emphasized the
recent words of President Roosevelt
that while we refuse to accept as
a permanent necessity the idea of
force and reject is as an ideal of
life. we must be prepared to meet
with success any application of force
against US
Both Mr.. Chadwick's address and
Gen. Pershing's statement contained
significant references to the recent
ly re-emphasized Monroe Doctrine,
under which the United States as
sumes the defense of this entire
hemisphere.
I'VE have responsibility not alone
to our country, and its welfare of to-
day and of the future, but one which
we have assumed toward the whole
Western Hemisphere" Mr.. Chad
wick said. Our Monroe Doctrine
is not alone philanthropic doc
trine; 1t is defense policy.
With the aid and understanding
Of our neighbors to the north and
south, the Americas shall be main
tanned as the land Of free men, the
land Of opportunity and peaceful
progress. the land Of hope"
Gen. Prshing, declaring that i'm
mediate and vigorous action" is de-
manded "lest there be visited upon
us the recent experience of England
and France" added that more
over, we are the natural protectors
of the freedom Of this hemisphere,
and we cannot escape our obliga-
ton"
Adding to the significance of this
theme was the presence on the plat
form during the ceremonies at the
amphitheater of Col. Fulgencio Ba-
tista, the chief of Cuba's Constitu-
tional Army-a reminder of the orr
gin of the Monroe Doctrine.
The emphasis upon national de-
fense needs came while Army and
Navy officials we're outlining the
largest peace-time budget ever to
be presented to Congress. It is
estimated to be about $1,300,OOO, 900.
Thousands of District and nearby
residents took advantage of the legal
holiday declared for Armistice Day
tor the first time this year to attend
the colorful ceremonies at Arlington,
and the numerous other services
throughout the city. Schools, Gov
ernment offices and many business
houses were closed.
President Roosevelt did not re-
main for the colorful services after
the wreath-laying ceremony, but
other high Government officials oc-
cupied seats of honor during the
services in the amphitheater.
An impressive ceremony by the
American Legion Guard of Honor at
the Unknown Soldiers Tomb pre-
ceded the services in the amphi-
theater.
Accord Moves Initiated.
In giving an accounting of how
I'VE have kept the faith" with the
ideals for which the unknown SOL
diers and other World War martyrs