The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-10-19

der Of the army which SO recently, by i .
successful campaign at Santiago, lowered
the standard of Spain which Tor 4OO years
has fioated on this continent, never again
to be raised here, But | wish you to
know that it is not to me, except in
very small degree, that this creolt IS DUE
1t Il due to the gallant army COM
manded. A better one never stood in
America This army of mine which was
perfect in discipline, magnificent shots,
thoroughly drilled, were deficient only in
that they had never been under IRE and
1t is to them that credit and your thanks
are due. 1t is to their herolsm, 1ndomi-
table will and pluck and strength tnat
the country is indebted for that victory,
for l tell you my old comrades, that
even after going through four years OF
war as l did in my youth, having been
with men who fought against us and
with some of the older men, who served
through the war of the rebellion, say
their unanimous voice was that Ameri-
can soldiers never suffered more or were
In campaign that SO severely tried them
rs did this"
The General then gave an interestin &
account of the campaign.
Secretary Wilson spoke next
The closing address of the meeting was
made by Major David 8. Rose of Mil
waukee.
A large crowd oomposed chiefly of
workingmsn gathered at the armory of
rbe second infantry where Samuel Com
pers was the principal speaker. He said
in mart: All honor to the brave and val
lent soldiers who by their tact Judgment
and herolsm, planned and executed the
war and brought victory to our arms in a
surprisingly brief period. Alas there are
some Americans, our money makers,
W hose only god is the almighty dollar,
6iUinA trinity je
dividend interest and proft-come to the
conclusion that If poor. suffering Cuba
can be handed over to their tender
mercies. their deviltry can hold full
sway. If we have interviewed in be-
half of Cuba and driven foreign
tyrant from her Shores we have
at least authority for our action by tn
what of the Porto Ricoans? They have
not asked for our intervention, they have
not pleaded for annexation. II we give
freedom to Cuba to which she is entitled,
| is there any justification for our enforced
conquest and annexation OF Porto Ricoi
Hawaii we have annexed irrespective oil
the wishes of her people who were not
asked whether 1T met WIN 1nelr approx
| al.
In the case of the Philippines we have
the question repeated only In much
more aggravated form. There is ever
now a strife going on among the nations
of the earth for the partition and occu
patton of other countries. Let us tak(
the Philippines and we will be amids'
the conflict.
AT the north side of Turner hall, ad-
dresses were made by Gen. A. r. Chaffet
and Postmaster General Smith. Aftsl
the conclusion Of the exercises at the Au-
ditorium the President was entertained
at luncheon at the Auditorium hotel b,
the peace jubilee committee, At the table
with the President were Thomas B. Bry
an. Richard j. Oglesby, John B. Payne,
and several ladies of the Presidential
party. The affair was informal. no speech
es being made At the close the Presiden
left for the residence of Capt. MoWilliams
where he rested until the departure fol
the jubilee ball at the Auditorium.
| In spite of the drizzle, a considerable
crowd gathered outside the hotel to watct
the President drive away and cheers Were
given as he was escorted to his carriage
Tonight the President attended the bal
given at the Auditorium In aid OF the
sick soldiers.