The National tribune., 1897-03-25
EDTTOR's CHAT.
WORKERS


Glory be protected by q National law against
,esecration of any and every sort. But the
qualification is still greater when that position
s reaffrmed by no less supreme authority
han that of the Grand Army of the Republic
ITSELF
Under no circumstances. no matter what the
motive. should it be permitted TO use the Stars
and Stripes to advance any cause or candidate,
private or public, merccnary or patriotic, by
printing thereon name or picture. or attaching
to the same any emblem, color, or symbol
whatsoever, whereby the single sentiment OF
National unity and glory is abridged or lost
sight of for a single moment.
1t is only by keering Old Glory unbound
unspotted. and unfettered. displaying us 10
red and white stripes symbolic OF Uhioh
formed and its 40 stars symbolic OF Union
perpetusted that it will draw unto Itself All
the loyalty aud love of every man, woman ana
child in all our broad land.
No standard, however holy. can be EMPLOYED
in advertising cause or candidate without los
ing something of its hold on the popular heart.
To illustrate take the case of a 1. N. I. A.
parade held some years since IN western
city At the head of the parade was beauti.
full banner with The words Come to jesus
while OH the other side, as it was turned around
Jacob Il. Rice" meaning The President
The Grand Army declaration referred to
comes i'm the following resolution offered IN the
Minnesota Encampment, GAR, by Past De
nartment Commander John Day Smith and
unanimously passed:
Pesolred That the Grand Army OF the Repubhc,
Department Of Minnesota. deFrecaies ana con-
DEANS tic dissertation of The American fas-the
Stars aud Siripcs-by political parties printing
thereon political notices or stamping on .he
3xeresscs OF candidates for office. or by otherwise
uisfyuring it. for political or other purposes
This resolution was ordered sent to the Min
nesota Senators and Representatives In the
United States Congress, asking them to use
their en6eayors to secure National protection
to Old Glory.
And now let as all take heart of hope. know
ing we are on the right track and In fnli sy M
pathy with the men who know how important
il is to keen the flag for which they fought the
Banner Of Beauty and Glory" both now and
forever.
FLAGS FOR TWO PRESIDENTS.
The Rh;nelander School, New York City. of
which Mrs. Margaret p. Pascal is the Principal,
is one of the schools under the auspices OF the
Gkildren's Aid Society, located Mt $50 East
Eighty-eighlh street. and one of the first to
introduce the Gag salute originated by Coi.
George Z. Batch and to prosper through ats
patriotic eudeavors.
dergarten. or srb-primaries, and develop real
industrial pursuits among the children Their
latest work was to make two 6ags, exactly
alike which were sent by Mrs Pascal to " ash
ington the lst of March. one for President
and Mrs Cleveland, the other for President and
Mrs Mckinley.
The Gags were consigned to Gen. Bird W.
Spencer, of New Jersey. who had prominent
part in the inaugural ceremonies, and through
MIN reached their destination and are greatly
appreciated by the recipients Both Mrs. Gere-
land and Mrs. Mckinley are devoted to little
children. and much interested in the work OF
their hands
The Gags sent are III % inches in size.
They are made of heavy gros-graiB silk, aud
all the sewing done by baud. The As stars are
in solid embroidery.
The stats are made Of black walnut taken
from rail secured for the purpose from Lin
coins farm at Harristown. lad.
The Gags were made by little girls ranging
from 10 ii years Of age and of several differ
cht Dationalities The stats were made by
boys of the same age. etc. in their carpentry
class.
On each staff is a brass plate, with this in
scription: Flag and staff made by pupils OF
the Rhinelander School. of New York City.
Presented by them on March A. 1897, to foue)
President and Ms Grover Cleveland: % the
other, President and Mrs. William Mekin.
ley"
VIVA CHA. VIVA!
by Kate Bromide SilerDood.)
Through grim Cabanss' gates NJ dawn
The brave Colonas comes.
Around the priests and troops are drava,
Ahead the Spanish drains;
The Spaniard mob with tiger cry
Are fierce his blood TO draw,
syi-a Cubs" he makes reply,
Viva Cuba. viva."
they drag him 20 the crimson field.
Where frenzy counts her satB,
Aud Ciiris,'s dear cross is made to WELD
The topping shields of Spaio;
They sneer and jeer aud curve and swear,
Ten thousand tongues oerawe-
A ecfesm triumphant rends the aig.
Viva Cnba. Viva"
They turn his face unto the wall,
To die sise coward's de%fb,
The mob tiiai Numbered out the call
Look do~n with bated breath:
They thrust Him. bleeding. TO his knees,
The troops take elm. they draw,
He tmras, and as lis good soul fees
lie Shouts: Viva Cuba."
What boots 1t cohorts of an asr.
When men babes aud dumb
To seek to hold in pconage
The soss 10 manhood come.
The hamor ceussiug ttrongh the blood.
Flames even in hearts OF neaasss mood.
Viva Cuba Nsval
Viva Cuba Viva. Viva.
Coioma. NOD an vain
You stood on bloody Cabanas
To mock the hosdes OF Spain,
Aud not in vain shall freedom call,
Fer heavens eternal law
Shall make ali thrones aud tyrants TALL,
Viva Cuba Viva.
'col. Antonio Lopez coloma. shot ia
grounds of Los Cabanas. outside Fort Cabana
Havana.
FLAGS FOR DIXEY.
Virginia Boys and Girls Happy I'm the Pos
session of Old Glory.
Thus far the Loyal Home Workers have sen
three Gags TO brighten tue hearts Of .'Youn
America" in Culpeper County, Va. The las