The evening times., 1898-07-04
BIRTHDAY OF THE NATION
Americas One Hundred and
Twenty-seeond Anniversary.
GREAT NEWS AND GREAT NOISE
Enthusiasm Over the Tidings From
Santiago and MnnfIa-Washington
ferrous With GunpOwder-Pntri
Celebration by the Citizens.

Independence Day. 1898, was ushered in
with the magnificent news that the cam
paign at Santiago is practically ended,
with victory for the American Army.
Before the day was three hours old
great news came from Manila.
The first Army expedition has arrived.
The American flag floats over the La
drone Islands.
Hurrah for the Glorious Fourth,
Independence Day, 1898. is the second
greatest Fourth in the history of the
Republic.
Only the first Fourth was more inspir-
ing more important than this.
The first Independence Day ushered in
the great Republic. The second brings
the news that means freedom for Cuba
and for the Philippines.
The first Independence Day told of the
birth of the Republic.
One hundred and twenty two years after
Independence Day 1895 heralds the birth
of the new American policy-the birth of
the greater republic.
The spirit of &c is alive in '9S. But
there is a new spirit born of this war with
Spain.
America BTleNtS ttudN tHt uNtS ludi
the victory has cost. There is a subdued
feeling in the glow of its patriotism.
Every thought of the magnificent mean
ing of this day brings with it the thought
of the men who have laid down their lives
for their country.
The day was celebrated with appropri-
ate exercises on the Monument grounds.
under the joint auspices of the Sons of
the Revolution and the Sons of the
ID ~f f1,n tc&r tot nf
Columbia. Each reference to the deeds
of our gallant soldiers and sailors was
received with great applause. and ad-
ded to this was the inspiration of pa
triotic music and patriotic words.
The members of the two societies as
sembled at Lafayette Square at $50. and
having formed into line. headed by the
Marine Band, marched to the Monument
grounds. There an immense platform had
been erected on the north side of the
Monument. The platform was tastefully
decorated with the national colors. and
seated upon 1t were the invited guests.
the members Of the committee of ar
rangement, and the orator of the day,
the Hon. Thomas H. Tongue, of Oregon.
Among the distinguished guests was the
French ambassador, who on being pre-
sented to the audience by the presiding
officer, DR.. E. NJ. Gallaudet, arose and
expressed himself as much pleased in
being present to participate in the cele-
bration. The ambassador was received
by the assemblage standing, while the
band played the Marsellaise Hymn.
After prayer by the Rev. Randolph Nc
Kim, rector of the Church of the Epip-
hany, DIR. Gallaudet stated that 1t was
with much regret he was compelled to
announce the absence of Mr.. Robert En-
met Burke. who was to have addressed
the meeting.
Mr.. Barry Bulkley was then introduced
and in a clear voice read the Declaration
of Independence ~'"'
Hon. Thomas NJ. Tongue was then in
troduced and was received with great ap-
plause by the audience. In presenting the
speaker, DR.. Galluadet referred to him
as a representative."frem one of the Mid
die States" saying that when the immor-
tai Bulkley wrote the line, "the march of
empire is westward" he little thought
that the original colonies would expand
themselves to the Pacific Ocean.
On rising, Mr.. Tongue said: mo. nor did