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About Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937 | View Entire Issue (June 1, 1915)
THE .MORNING OREG ONI AN. TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1915. VETERANS AROUSE GREAT ENTHUSIASM Patriotic Fervor Sweeps As semblage as J. D. Stevens , Makes Memorial Address. PARADE NOTABLE FEATURE Xteference to Lusitania Brings Op posing Views, but Plea for Mili tary Preparedness Leads Boys of '65 to Repledffe Fealty. Those old boys who marched through the streets of Portland yesterday to their annual Memorial day exercises those old boys, who preceding- the great peace of Appomattox, struggled and fought, as Abraham Lincoln said, "that the country might live" those old boys have many a fight left in them yet When aroused to a high pitch of pa triotism by the eloquent utterances of John D. Stevens, one of their comrades, many of them arose in the auditorium of the German House, where their ex ercises were held, waved their hats and cheered, and Insisted that they are ready and able even now to fight for their country if their country needs them. Mr. Stevens referred frankly to the diplomatic proceedings following: the Lusitania disaster and declared that the Nation now is facing a crisis. Just as surely as it faced a crisis in the period preceding the Revolutionary war, the War of 1812 or the Civil War. He expressed confidence, however, that the present situation will lead to no such serious consequences, "but," he continued, "the sooner that other na tions learn that we shall not have our people murdered on the high seas, the better." Applause Not Tnanimona. The gray-haired, old veterans who occupied places in the front of the auditorium rose up and cheered. Those who were too feeble to rise expressed their approval by stamping their feet. Out of the chorus of patriotic cries, however, came several discordant notes. "Let our people stay off of the Brit ish ships," shouted an excited old soldier up near the platform. "British cruisers that's what they are," insisted another. "Keep quiet, boys," urged some of the calmer ones. "Go on with your speech," they called to Mr. Stevens, and he preceded as if nothing had happened. Mr. Stevens' address dealt largely with the present unprepared condition of the Nation to defend itself when viewed in the light of past events. He had little patience with the peace prop agandists and with the disarmament advocates. "Let us not listen to the pleas that there are no more great questions for this Nation to settle." he declared, and recalled that after the Revolutionary "War, after the Civil War and after all the wars in which the country has en gaged, the same cry of "no more ques tions to settle" was raised. TJnited Nation and Armament T'rured. "There are always great questions to settle," he continued, "for I don't be lieye that itiwus the intention of the Creator to have a time when men and women might be wholly satisfied with their conditions.'' "And judging by the experience of the past, in the last analysis might al ways has made right." He told then, how, in the long range of history, that nation which was not prepared to meet an aggressor al most invariably has suffered the loss of its nationality. He urged a strong united nation, as was Greece in the days of Pericles, and pointed to the fate of Greece after its division, as an example of what doubtless would have happened to this Nation had the Con federacy not failed. He grew forensic in his criticism of the peace preachers and called atten tion to China's recent humiliation at the hands of Japan as indicating the inevitable result of a nation unarmed. He declared that the coast defense guns at Fort Stevens have not suffi cient ammunition to supply the mor tars for more than seven minutes of firing or the larger guns for more than 20 minutes. America Put First. "I call a situation of that kind na tional suicide," he shouted, waving his clenched fist above his head and stamp ing with his left foot upon the floor. "Sure, sure," echoed his comrades be fore him almost in one voice. "Let's be prepared," one of them added. . Encouraged by this display of sym pathy from his comrades, Mr. Stevens touched gently quite gently, but plain ly nevertheless, upon the Lusitania in ciden t. Following- the confusion that grew out of this situation he struck another chord that brought many patriotic ut terances from his comrades. That was was when he said: "I care not what nation is the ag gressor, I stand first, last and all the time for the American people and their country. I am opposed to any people dictating to us." He wound, up by reciting a patriotic poem in which he waved the stars and stripes both literally and figuratively. The old boys in front almost went wild with enthusiasm when he seized a silk en flag on the speakers' platform and hook it vigorously before them. A a ton Are' Rejected. The exercises at the German house were preceded by a street procession through some of the principal business thoroughfares. The veterans and those participating with them in the memo rial day observances, assembled at the east side of the Courthouse at 2 o'clock. Automobiles had been provided but most of them preferred to walk. "We are Just as good today as we were 50 years ago," they insisted and most of them looked it, too, as they stepped spryly through the streets. The procession was headed by a squad of mounted policemen In charge of Sergeant Crate. T. B. McDevltt was marshal of the day. At the head of the line proudly marched Joseph Smith and Joseph Sommers. bearing the colors. I. S. Thomas and R. A. Wahlforth carried the flags before their respective Grand Army posts. The Oregon National Guard was out in force and had a place immediately behind the color bearers. The staff of ficers were mounted and preceded the Third Infantry band, which led the National Guard section. 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JENNING The Home of Good Furniture" Second and Morrison Sts. Troop A, First Oregon" Cavalry, on foot. Captain Frank P. Tebbetts. The boys of the cruiser Boston ap peared under command of Lieutenant Commander George F. Blair. The Elks' band, of which G. Tigano Is director, and Frank Hennessey the leader, had the honor of furnishing the music for the old veterans. They fol lowed the Boy Scouts and the drum corps composed of the sons of Spanish-American War Veterans, who at tracted much attention all along the line, and a big body of Spanish-American veterans, nearly 200 in number, who were vigorously applauded. But the crowds along the streets saved most of their enthusiasm for the Grand Army men, who, in acknowledg ment, doffed their hats, and smiled as they passed between The cheering lines of people. Members of the Women's Relief Corps and Ladies of the Grand Army also were on foot. Accompanying them was a company of Red Cross girls under direction of Dr. V. C. Blrney. Prayer Made for Peace. The parade proceeded along Fourth, Washington, Sixth, Yamhill and Thir teenth streets to the German House. The National Guard, Boy Scouts, Span ish War Veterans and Sons of Veterans lined along tho curb ' on Thirteenth street and stood at "attention" as the Civil War veterans, led by the Elks' no exercises in Lae auditorium were preceded by orchestra music, following which Rev. M. H. McMahon, himself a Civil War man, offered an invocation. His prayer contained an appeal for Divine blessing upon the men In the trenches and "if God is willing, an early peace among all nations." R, c. Markee presided. Following another orchestral selec tion Adjutant W. M. Hendershott read Memorial day orders. The soldiers were greatly pleased VIEWS OF GRAND ARMY VETERANS, GUARDSMEN AND YOUTHFUL AUXILIARY MARCHING TO ME- MORIAL DAY EXERCISES YESTERDAY v 0 4 if ft IV; 31MUCi 1 w 1 , l fcS!s. I : &. r l f$ - fri5 i -w Jess Sw4W - - a-l " f''rW r 7 -f M. nJ t 1 ..-1 f A NAr-tt 0m It tJyper -Part o Third Orearon Infantry I l.Ine. Center Some of the "Old B oy" TTttk I. - - Lner Bed Croaa Cixla, Keady to Give "F'lr at Aid." 8 Tkomae, Colorbearer. with the vocal music provided by the veteran quartet, composed of W. N. Morse, Dr. J. E. Hall, Professor Z. M. Parvin and R. H. Mills, with Professor R. M. Wheeler playing the piano ac companiment. Their rendition of "Tenting With the Boys in Blue," brought tears to many eyes. Mrs. Hilda Slater spoke for the Wom en's Relief Corps and told of the worlc being done by that organization. Her address contained a touching tribute for the late Cynthia Sears Dunlap, head of the relief corps In the state. With appropriate elocutionary em phasis Eugene Bland, a member of the Sons of Veterans, recited Lincoln's Get tysburg address. Following Mr. Stevens' address the entire audience Joined in singing "America." The bugler blew "taps" and the exercises were closed. Credit Given Committees. Success of the Memorial day parade and the exercises yesterday was due to the following committees who had charge of the preliminary arrange ments and tha actual performances: Officers for services at German House Commander. H. S. Fargo: S. V. commander, L. D. Neer; J. V. -commander, C. J. Schnabel; officer of the day, James Mc Carron; adjutant. W. M. Hendershott; ,o,unliiln H.v Xf H MnMahon. . General Memorial day committee T. B. frAvift marshal of the dav: chairman. K. C. Markee; secretary, A. E. Borthwick; treasurer. W. H. Murphy: George Wright Post No 1, J. L. Misenhimer. L. C. Shorno; Uncoln-Uarfleld Post, No. 3. T. H. Mc Devitt. J.-S. Hamilton. H- E. Doach; Sum tier Post. No. 12. H. S. Fariro, O. D. Neer; General Compson Post, No. 22, R. H. Miller. J. C. Chambers; A. J. smltli fori, r.o. -o, W. K. Owen, George Ralston, F. S. Webber; R. Wilson Post. No. 3S. John Walrod. C. C. Wiley, Emory Hamlin; Gordon Granger Post. No. 43. w. H. Murphy, H. A- Sever ance, H. C, Dutton; McKlnley Post, No. 45. R. Rutherford. K. Walleck, I. U. Taylor; Ben Rutler Post. No. 57. H. W. Spear, T. O. Wilson M. S. Flshburn; Owen Summers Camp. No. 2. Sons of Veterans, C. J. Schna bel, Eugene Bland, Coovert; Scout Young Camp, No. -. United Spanish War Veterans. A. J. Salisbury. O. H; Starln. Joseph Mc Carron, P. J. Hvde, C. R. Hotchkiss: Georse Wright Corps, No. 2, Women's Relief Corps, Mesdames Millie Morse, Mary B. Chamber lin Wiefsand; Uncoln-Garf leld Corps. No. 1" Women's Relief Corps. Mesdames Amanda Williams. Brooks. Hathorn; huin ner Corps, No. 21. Women's Relief Corps. Mexriiimpii John Newell. G. A Prentice. R. C. Markee; Ladies' Auxiliary, Scout Young Camp. Mesdames Leo Harms, . A. Mon roe J. I- Rlaker? Winslow Meade Circle, No. 6, Ladles of Grand Army of the Repub lic, Mesdames Koontx, welden, usDorn. gellweod Celebration Held. A. J. Smith Post No. 26 and Blackmir Circle No. 20, Ladies of the Grand Army, joined in Memorial day exercises yes terday at Wall's Hall on East Thir teenth street. In the morning members of the post went to Milwaukie Ceme tery, with children of Sellwood School, and decorated graves of soldiers, but owing to the rains held no services in the cemetery. At 12 o'clock dinner was served to the post members by the Ladies of the Grand Army, and at 2 P. M. . exercises were conducted In charge of Mrs. George Edwards. Mrs. E. R. Eisert, of Blackmar circle, deliv ered the address of welcome, followed by selections ' by the Veteran Male Quartet. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hamilton sang a duet. Mrs. K. R. Eisert played several piano selections. A brief talk was made by Comrade J. F. Hamilton, In which he urged that a flag be placed in every church and every Sunday school. Rev. E. F. At wood, from the Soldiers' Home, made a short address; Mrs. Lotseich gave a reading, and the exercises closed . by singing "America." St. Johns Celebrates. General Compson Post No. 22, the Ladles of Peter A. Porter Circle and Women's Relief Corps held Memorial day exercises In Grand Army Hall yes terday. In the morning a delegation from these bodies decorated graves of soldiers in the local cemeteries. Lunch eon was served in the. Grand Army Hall. The programme was opened in the afternoon with remarks by Commander O. A. Bemla. Comrade J. J. Walter delivered the memorial address; In which he emphasized the marvelous progress this country has made since the close of the war and in the unifica tion of the people and Government. Mrs. R. M. Gilderhaus sang the "Star Spangled Banner." A number of musi cal selections were rendered. were held at 2 o'clock today in Ihe Normal School chapel. Representative C- N. McArthur. who was The speaker of the day. reviewed the military his tory of the Civil War. He laid stress on the teaching of true patriotism in the public schools, expressed his confi dence In the President's peace policy and showed that patriotism in either war or peace is a constructive, living thing in the lives of American people. The address of Mr. McArthur was re ceived with enthusiastic cheers. An address of welcome by President J. H. Ackerman, fife and drum music by Grand Army veterans, a reading by Miss Marie Andrews and chorus sing ing by the Normal School students com pleted the programme. The chapel was crowded with students, public school children and citizens of Independence?, and Monmouth, School Children Have Programme. HILLSBORO, Or., May 31. (Sjecial.) Business was suspended today for commemorative services. Exercises were held in the Crescent Theater and many were turned away because of -lack of seating capacity. The school children carried out a programme and W. N. 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