The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30

shall say that IT has not demonstrated be-
yond peradventure that the Supreme Being
has guided, guarded and protected us.
That flag that emblem which represents
the power and greatness OF this republic, was
first raised over the deck Of The Ranger.
by that immortal hero. John Paul Jones.
and since that time ii has doated unsullied
and proudly over ali American citizens:
Next week we will see thousands OF those
who went forth, gladly and willingly in de-
Tense Of that flag. They went down into the
valley OF death cheerfully. as becomes loyal
citizens. Thousands upon thousands remained
in that valley. They will only respond to
the last great roll CALL Therefore IL you
should chance to hear one Of the gray-haired
survivors telling how he individually saved
valor. Be gentle with him. Remember he
fought as II the salvation OF the nation actu-
ally depended upon his individual effort"
Under the leadership Of Professor
Congdon the school children then sang
Rally Round the Flag" after which
Congressman Kiefer delivered the ad-
dress of the occasion. Mr.. Kiefer
said:
The raising of the emblem OF our liberty.
freedom and national pride. at this time, Of
we raise the stars and stripes and cast its
folds skyward. SO that the winds OF the
heavens may playfully toy with 1t, and the
angels share with us the admiration for a
flag that floats over and protects nearly TO-
600. 900 free, happy and brave people Sec
ond, these colors are raised In honor OF the
men who, as an DISCRIMINATION, Will meet IN
convention in our city next week-men who,
more than thirty years ago-then young,
vigorous, patriotic and loyal-marched forth
under the folds of the stars and stripes to
save our beloved land from destruction and
shame, and to save the glorious banner from
dishonor. And as this flag never knew de-
feat. 1t sustained its worldwide reputation
as "Old Glory"
when the now great republic was born.
1t became necessary to select for 1t a proper
ensign-a flag under which all true Amer
leans could mass against foreign foes. Our
present beautiful flag was designed by
George Washington, the father of cur coun-
try, according to q resolution passed by the
continental congress, June IA, 1777. The res
olution read as follows:
:" Resolved. That the flag OF the United
States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and
white; that the Union be thirteen stars,
white, on blue field, representing new
constellation"
at was made by the fine handy work of
one Miss Betsy Ross, of Philadelphia, and
on June IA. TIT. was accepted, and, If re-
al battle as our flag the banks of the
Brandywine Sept. IL, 1777, 1t being the first
battle with the British after its adoption.
This glorious banner was first recognized by
the English on May 6, 1888. On that day
a British sloop of war fired seventeen guns
in honor and respect of the flag and COM
mander-in- chief of all the American forces,
in public, and officially, were the British
compelled to recognize the stars and stripes
as masters of the situation. From that day
until now the flag commanded respect and
obedience upon the seas and upon the land.
When upon the seas, when upon the land,
our stars and stripes are pointed to with
pride and admiration by every liberty-loving