The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-10-11

In consideration Of all our traditions
and our present vantagc-ground as ma
ton. let us cherish strong American
spirit. Not proscripuve or prejudiced.
hut a characteristic Americanism in both
the native and the naturalized citizen.
Our country is not isolated from other
nations. but it is indeed differentiated
from them boy IFS form, its policy, its
people and probable destiny l. was nor
born great and had no greatness thrust
upon il: bat il has achie' ed "A greatness
that is not European. nor Oriental, but
purely American The blood Of al Euro
poan tribes has been pouring into our
national body, and we have feared the
DEVELOPMENT OF foreign traits. but the
predominamcc Of the American spirit Will
secure the American character. The laws.
the institutions. the IDEAS and even the
language. OF this country will be dlstlnc-
lively American. = peculiar people,
hearing in character. manners and Views
the impress Of strong American indivi-
duality has risen. aul VIII reign In this
country from sea t0 sea. The type is not
in process OF formation; Il is already
formed and the development cannot be
arrested The typical American has un-
bounded faith IN the wisaom OF his coun-
try 20 devise is own policy IN IT'S power
10 execute its own viii. and in rs good
ness TO preserve the liberties OF !ts poo
pie.
NV Southern Comrades: When the
victorious veterans Of the Northern arm
jos formed their great association ! was
charmed by the modcsty with which they
adopted the title OF the Grand Army OF
the Republic. for ! supposed they felt
that a people could Ire grander IN defeat
than i'm triumph. and therefore left the
survivors Of the Southern side the pri-
vii e 10 be called the Grander Army or
the Republic, But when both armies
are found uaited as they now are IN the
fellowship Of the American spirit and
emulating each other IN eulogy OF the
American soldier. they present a sublime
spectacle while passing IN review before
the American people and win for them
selves the right to be called the Grand
est Army OF the RepubIe, feel sure.
therefore. by this fraternal regard for
each others valor. patriotism. and con-
victions. you will not be asked 10 strike
no more the resonant tuneful chords
Of memory in proud recall or marches,
bivouacs and battles where the columns
in gray added new martial glory to
American chivalry. Your battle banner.
rtrilIed Of all CORY significance and mean
Ing only the memory OF comradeship
in arms. although lduloht Ac. Will Htdi .
that bejewel the red cross. signifies the
lustre shed upon the whole American
name by the intrepid courage OF the
brave young Southcrners who bore X
aloft through storms OF fire. That en-
blem need not be furlcd, FOR il has no
honorable foe who demands It's disgrace;
shows no stain upon its builet-rlyen folds.
means no fight. frightens no nan or
sense. and only inspires the Southern
patriot TO love- follow. and defend the
Star-Spangled Banner OF his country.
Ny Southern Countrymen, your fathers
gave our nation much OF It's territorial
greatness: they evolved into chrystalnzed
beauty the elements OF human liberty
under constitutional safeguards tney
bore their part in the material upnit OF
this land to the present crest; they shed
their warm. rich blood freely In all wars
for your country's sake. and therefore,
by all well-acknowledge reasons, ana
rights. your voice will be potent IN the
councils OF your countrymen and your
influence felt IN the future achievements
OF the American people
May God speed you on your pa'rio'ic
way. my native South May our wnoie
Country trust you. my noble southern