St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-08
Maj. Gen. Miles, the Great In
dian Fighter. Honored by
the Loyal Legion.
Members OF the Local Com
mandery Tender Him a De- :
lightful Reception. q
Col. Davidson's Eloquent Trib-
ute to a Gallant Soldier and
Honorable Gentleman.
The Snake Indians and Their
Craze Regarding the Com I.
ing Of the Messiah.

ing Of the Messiah.
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The Minnesota commandery OF the
Military Order of the Loyal Legion OF
the United States rendered reception
last evening at the Ryan TO the great
Indian fighter and distinguished SOL
der. Major General Nelson A. Miles,
United States army, who passed through
st. Paul on his way to Chicago, after
tour of investigation through the Indian
territories of Utah, Montana and the
Cheyenne reservation. The parlors of
the Ryan ", re beautifully draped with
American flags, and from 8 to 8 a
large number of distinguished gentle
men were introduced 10 the guest of the
evening, who Stood beneath the folds of
the stars ana stripes which he has SO
gallantly and honorably defended. The
reception committee consisted of Elk
GOV. Ramsey. Gen. L. III. Ruger. CON-
mander OF the department of Dakota,
and Judge w: Locilren, of Minneapolis.
Gov. Merriam WAS to have been one of
the reception committee, but sent word
at the last moment that he could not be
present. During the hour of the recep-
ton the Third United States Infantry
orchestra from Fort Smelling played
number of exquisite musical selections.
All the companions present were III full
evening dress, wearing the ribbon and
Insignia Of tue order on their breasts.
AT O'Clock, To the strains of a march,
the companions escorted their distin-
hal
elegant supper was served.
After the tables had been cleared. and
the fragrant odor OF Havana cigars per
meated the room, Judge Lochren arose,
and. in few words, congratulated the
comiiiandery upun the honor of enter-
tanning so DISTINGUISHED guest as Mai.
Gen. Miles. He called upon Col. j. Ii.
Davidson to deliver the address of well
come on behalf of the Loyal Legion,
Minnesota Comniandery. Col. David
son, who was greeted with loud cheers,
said: .44.f
An Eloquent WeIcOme.
1t gives me great pleasure to speak few
words OF welcome 10 our distinguished guest
Mai. Cen Nelson A. Mile,. of the United
STATES army, Junior vice cUmmander-iu-chief
OF the Order of the Loyal Legion. and com.
mander OF the California Cummanuery,
Cloud applause) ain both pleased and
proud, to think of the great hunors he has
achieved IN the short space of a Quarter of d
century. His career serves as an illustrator
OF what CAN be done by an eueryefic
and PATRIOTIC man In his profession
Early in the War of the Rebellion. Without
any military training, he enlisted in yulun-
teer regiment. by his bravery aud abilities
ne rose from rank to rank. until he was ai,-
pointed AIDE 10 his distinguished brother Of
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the many hard batEes fou sht pf the Army of
the Potomac he tehaved So CALAMITY that he
was especially commented by his superior
oflcers In the terrible Battle of the Wilder
ness, when 1000 men Sacrificed their lives
IN defense of their country he
bore gallant part, aud received
wounds which nearly resulted fatally.
was called to higher place and wider field
At,the close OF the wal. he had won the posi-
ZION OF major general of volunteers which
later on was ranked as that of the regular
army OF the United States. When the soldiers
returned home he continued III the service of
his country. he was soon called upon to
conduct campaigns entirely different to those
IN IN winch ne had participated The braves of
Sitting buu were crushed by the energy of
the guest, VINO, with his troops. endured
the greatest hardshipS. Soon after
Chief Joseph began frontier
warfare which called for arduous and
severe fighting. lmlassabIe desert ard will
derneSs were crossed. towering mountains
were climbed in the pursuit of the fleeing
enemy; wherever they went the gallan; gen
erai followed, until at last he broke uD the
desperate bands who, menaced the western
country, aud made life secure for The
trontlersnan. lAppialse. The campaign
against Geronimo Was one of fatigue and
toll, hardship and danger, and though they
were proud To greet him that evening, they
could not conceive the great danger aud
fatigue he had undergone in the itlglorious
wars against the Indians. They were in
FIN lln had
enemy secret and cunling i'll his move
ments, who preferred tn. slaughter from
ambush and tortule his eaptlyes than to fight
nooly. want TO say there is nothing in the
history of the war SO pleasing that merted
deeds nave been we'll and nopiy rewarded.
We have in the regular army and navy many
distinguished officers who have received a
costly education at the military and naval
colleges. but the way is still open to the man
from humble walks of life. In the name of
the Minnesota commandery of The Loyal
Legion | welcome the distinguished
guest OF the evening. Loud Applausel
Like a True Soldier.
Maj. Gen. Miles, who was visibly af-
fected by, the tulnultuous applause
which greeted him.. replied:
Companions of the Minnesota Command
cry wish that Icouid respond in the elo-
quent terms of the last speaker to the Kind
sentiments he has expressed. l am over
whelmed at your greeting, for it is an honor
of when am unworthy. / most heartily
return thanks for your. Kind words l have
been connected with the Loyal Legion
i'll many r. states,e aud as the com
mander of the California comman6ery,
L greet you. We hear in that state the same
stories of heroism heard in this state and in
the East: we sing the same songs there OF
patriotism that you do here; we fought for
the great country which extends from the
Atlantic to the Pacific, from the lakes to the
gulf, which is now, and will ever be, under
the glorious flag of the stars and stripes
Applause We did more in the four years
of the war than had ever been done by any
and the principles of, liberty and equal
ity were firmly established. The in
fuence of this eountrys greatness ha-
been felt throughout the world. 1t has been
felt in South America, ana freed Mexico
from the grip OF the despot. lApplausel l
am glad to meet here tonight the representa-
tives of those brave regiments who went
from Minnesota during the war, and ] am
proud to see in your midst, looking hale and
hearty, that great PATRON and war governor,
Alexander Ramsey. Applause 1t was not
alone the soldier in the field who saved the
country. 1t was popular sentiment and
patriotism. When l think of the great
patriotic civilians who evolved ideas for help
ing to crush our rebellion, who placed
ships of war atoat which have revolution,
lied the world. am of the opinion that the.
work they did will never be realized. The
names Of men like Eaves, Ericsson and RAM
sey should live forever. [Applause.l Ref
erepce has been made tonight to military
colleges. A man must be true citizen to be
a good soldier. If he is devoted to his coun-
try he will do his duty as soldier, even il
he has not been educated in a military col
lege. The duty of soldier calls him every-I
where. and while we protect the settlers on
the frontier, we realize and rejoice that we
are adding strength and glory to this free
country. l thank you for your cordial well
come.
Loud applause greeted the close of
Gen. Miles speech. Calls were made
for speech from eX-Gov. Ramsey, who,
however, begged to be excused, as he
was not on the programme. d. r.
Noyes, president of the chamber of