New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-11

CELEBRATION OF THE VICTORY IN MANILA
IARBOR.

CELEBRATION or THE VICTORY IN MANILA
IIARBOR.
Rear-Adniral Deycy's brilliant victory at
Manila was celebrated ny the members of the Man
haitian cab last night. Martial music and
brilliant decorations were employed TO DO hoHoi
to the gallant admiral and his brave men
while the members Themselves were aroused TO the
greatest enthusiasm by the stirring "o'uS
from mon who we're qualified to voice the feel
ings and sentiments Of Their fellow czen". The
interior Of the club was turned into V"Titd-
bic bower Of color Dy means Of the iroiuse display
OF the Stars and Stripes made into al sorts OF
designs A. intervals during the evening '"ise
band stationed in the entrance ha sent the s''d
of patriotic vibrating to all parts OF the fse
clubhouse. Finally about three hundred OF mo
members At meeting held in the hillard-room'
passed with cheers again and again resolutions re-
jocing at the glorious achievement in the haroor OF
Manila and commenting Rear-Admiral Dewey ana
those whom he led for the inirrpdity 'hey us
played in defeating the Spanish feet
Judge Charles H. TruaX presided. AFTER the meet
Inc hal been called To order Douglas Taylor. Win
out comment. moved the adoption Of the following
resolution:
Resolved THAT as citizens Of this great ana
cratic club Of the country. We meet 10 rrJore 1Ne.
the brilliant and rnexanpied victory oi our ne 'est
once foremost among the great na'Hi iQM owes oa
must always be felt wherever human I:ofress
and tho liberty OF man.ind are at stake We haye
susl and deserved. so mat no feeling Of regret
can alloy the happiness which our triumph brings
he 62nk sto our nrG nT 10 the
fleet and whose intrepidiy and dash has com
nen g1 who so eaaniiy followed whore he led This
euh has CSpgS ress9n for rTj9fns took An
crectye part in winning the s6ea, HC c9E he a,
rected 10 transmit; 10 Admiral Dewey a copy. duly
engrossed. Of these resolutions.
jefferson " Levy seconded the adoption OF the
resolutions and then amid applause. James b
Eustis ex-Amhassador 10 France. spoke In their
support, In the course Of his address he salc
had hoped that by mcri;orious serv.ce | nai
the privilege Of beng considered on the roiired St
qualification The invitation OF the committee TO adj
dress YOU this evening, a. ! want'i. as an am t
lean citizen TO contribute my mite 70 ms pa I:o'
celebration. which is intended as iriNu'c 10 Con,
with such distinction and such pre-omreni si'ccs5
Cheers Two Years ago N Europe rean ie2~,
ma evpy Word Of WS i0' w"s an Speso Of
highest praise and admiration OF an American
who In that article assigned the rank Of beng
the highest living authority upon the question o'
naval battles and maritime supremacy. Few
he was asked what was his opinion OF inc battle
tinguished and unequaed authority. said that that
naval combat would 60 down in history as the
has been Endorsed by the highest naval au-
What constiuies naval hero FOR i, is that
country that has produced from tho time
OF Drake TO mis- cay. many distinguished nava!
You cannot estimate tho enhancement which
Dewey has brought to American prestige ana
American power on account Of my recent resi-
dence in Eu'ope know IN what estimation w. are
held by Europeans and European nations why.
gentlcn en- they believe that We are vast con-
greeation Of people. occupying Immense territory,
civilized. But Dewey has taught them this lesson,
that II We can slaughter pigs in times OF peace" We
slaughter our enemies with terrible earnest
nG,s IN war. loud cheers , -.
Without taxing your patience, We can look nj
other aspects Of this naval victory besides iis
physical exhibition From The foundation Of our
ablest OF statesmen whether the acquisition 81 ter
r.tory would be beneficial TO this country. But
Dewey has se'tled the question that "" have been
discussing for 10 years. He has conquered FOR
eisn territory. and ! an afraid that he has given
Uncle Sam a damn big appetite FOR that particular
article Of food. daughter and cheers
which would allude. Whom President McKinley
sent his message Congress. speaking In the
proper terms Of this marvellous victory. CON
gross Unanimously amended he law to promote
Dewey TO be n rear-adiniral Thos" proceedings
found a responsive como Of enthusiastic admira ion
in every American hreasi IN his lard Another
the appointment Of Fiizhugh Lee We arc poo
pie reunited In sentiment. was a Confederate
officer. and have been whipped many battle
epccfacle troops from Tho South. iroous from the
Ndr.h rushing 10 the front with equal ardor. and
thnv viii display equal courage uoon the battle
hope ana believe will be corou-v successful TO
our arms. Will rejoice in erecting monu-
ment TO the Northern ana southern soldiers now
he soldiers ~ the United States. with the i'm
mortal inscription written thereon Of Una fama.
una mOrs." loud che"rsD
Eloquent words Of patriotism were also heard
from j. Lindsay Gordon Ex-Governor Flower. T.
G. r. Grain and Major John Byrnc