The San Francisco call., 1898-07-03
TIE FLAG eND THE DAY.

n EPORTS of victory from Cuba add an in E creased ardor to the enthusiasm with which the
 N people will tomorrow celebrate the anniversary of our national independence It has long been known that the observance of the day would be ths year one of more than ordinary feryor All over the Union the preparations have been made on an eiao- crate scale and now that the public heart IS stirred with the glorious story of American valor displayed on. new battle-heds there can be no question that the day will be the occasion of demonstration ot loy atty and patriotism beyond all precedent
 San Francisco being at this time the mastering point of one of the great armies of the republic, and
 the port of departure of the expedition which IS to carry our flag to victory in the far off isles ot the Orient; will naturally be the scene ot one of the most brilliant and imposing displays of the celebra-
 on The troops encamped in the city will add to the magnitude of the grand parade and by their presence will make it something more than holiday process sion They will represent patriotism itself and not merely a symbol of it. They to advance the flag
 in battle well to cheer 1t along the street and as they march to the music of the bands will exemphfy the patriotism of war and the vaor which makes the flag respected all around the globe.
 E In the presence of these young men who have vol unteercdt go to whatever part of the earth the ser vice of their country requires them, even the most n l. different to patriotic feelings and sentiments will be StlTred to something O1 genuine OlIlSl flag that floats under the heavens could rally III so short a tine so large a number of men to volunteer in its service abroad Few indeed could have found so many to respond so quickly to repel an in vading army that threatened the home well as the flag A lofty national pride will therefore thrill the thousands that watch the volunteers they pass and the applause will ring out for them as loudly as tor the banner that floats above them.
 It will not be enough, however, for the people to show their patriotism by cheers and patriotic songs. All citizens should display the national coors from their homes and places of business The city should l. be radiant with banners. The red, white and blue should stream forth everywhere until the whole at mosphere seems frightened by their glory The streets along the line of march should be continuous decoration, as beautiful patriotic, and the scenic effects of the grand stage along which the procession moves should be worthy of the high sentiments and
 lofty aspirations the parade is to represent.
 l. On Decoration day General Barnes, with the felicity of true eoquence, addressed the Grand Army and the Volunteer Army as the army of memory" and the ''army of hope" Tomorrow to celebrate the nation of both these armies. It is to be old fashioned Fourth in fervor and memory but Fourth in aspiration and hope. Never before have we been so united as people. Never before has the grandeur of the destiny of the republic been fully ton tomorrow with earnest hearts It be some thing. more than festival celebrate past gores It is be dedication of the people the of liberty and independence, not only in our own land, but throughout the world.