Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1898-12-05

| VerSal applause. To those who gained
this complete triumph which establish
ed the ascendency of the United States
upon the land, as the fight off Santiago
had fixed our supremacy on the sea, the
earnest and lasting gratitude of the ma
tion has been expressed unsparingly.
OCCUPATION OF PUERTO RICO.
With the fall of Santiago the occu-
patton of Puerto Rico became the next
| strategic necessity. General Miles had
previously been assigned to organize an
expedition for that purpose. Fortu-
nately, he was already at Santiago.
where he had arrived on the11th of July.
with re-enforcements for General Shat
Ter S army. The campaign was prose-
cuted with great vigor, and on the 12th
OF August much of the island was in
our possession, and the acquisition of
the remainder was only a matter of a
short time.
LAST SCENE OF THE WAR.
The last scene of the war was enact
ed at Manila, it's starting place. On Au-
| gust 10, after eff assault upon the
works by land orces, in which the
| squadron assisted, the capital of the
Philippines surrendered unconditional
ly. TO General Merritt, his officers and
men, for their uncomplaining and de-
! voted services, for their gallantry in
| action. the nation is sincerely grateful.
| Their long voyage was made with sin
| sular success, and soldierly conduct Of
| the men, of whom many were without
| previous experience in military service,
deserves unmeasured praise. We lost
in both arms of the service, total of
l.6bo Killed and wounded, and in the en-
tire campaign, by land and sea, we did
not lose gum flag or transport ship,
and, with the exception of the crew of
the Merrimac, not a soldier or sailor
was taken prisoner by the Spaniards.
REWARD FOR NAVAL OFFICERS.
The president recommends that the
grade of admiral be temporarily reviv-
ed to be filled by those officers who es-
pecially distinguished themselves in the
war.
BRAVE MEN WE'RE NOT ACT
1VELY ENGAGED.
1T is fitting that I should bear testi-
mony to the patriotism and devotion of
that large portion of our army, which,
although eager to be ordered to posts of
greatest exposure, fortunately were not
required outside Of the United States.
They did their whole duty, and, like
their comrades at the front, have earn
ed the gratitude of the nation.
In this connection it is a pleasure for
me to mention in terms of the most cor
dial appreciation the timely and useful
work of the American National Red
Cross. In tracing these events we are
constantly reminded of our obligations
to the Divine Master for his watchful
care over us, and his safe guidance for
which the nation makes reverent ac-
acknowledgement and offers humble
prayer for a continuance of His favor"
GOVERNMENT FOR NEW POSSES
SlONS.
The president then refers to the over
lures for peace made by Spain and
quotes the protocol, which was present
ed as an ultimatum and accepted, de-
tails of the subsequent action in con-
necton with the evacuation of Puerto
Rico, Cuba and the negotiations for
peace, and SAYS: "I trust soon to be able
to lay q definite treaty of peace before
the senate with a review of the steps
relating to it's signature.
II do not discuss at this time the gov
ernment of the new possessions which
will come to us as a result of the war
with Spain. Such a discussion will be
appropriate after the treaty of peace
shall have been ratified. In the mean
time, and until congress has legislated
otherwise it will be my duty to con-
tinue the military government which
has existed since our occupation and
in life and property. and encoura pc
ment under a lust. benefcent rule soon
as we are in possession of Cuba, and the
Pacific islands. if will be necessary to
give aid and direction to this people to
form a government for themselves. This
should be undertaken at the earliest
moment consistent with safety and as
sured success. 1t is important that orr
relations with these people shall he Of
the most friendly character. and orr
commercial relations close and recipro-
cal. IT should he orr duty to assist in
every Droper way to build nm The waste
places on the island encoIrage indns-
try on the part of the peonle and assist
them to form a government which shall
be free and independent Tins realizing
the aspirations of the Cuban neonla
Spanish rule must be reDlaced nv a
lust. benevolent humane governuent
created by the people of cuba. capable
of performing all international ohlipa-
tions. and which shall encourage their
industry and prosperitv and good will
among all the inhabitants. whatever
NAV have been their rela tions in the
past. Neither revenge nor passion
should have a place in fbe new eovern-
ment. Until there is con,nlete tran-
quillity on the island and q state GOV
eminent is inangurated the military 6c-
cunation will he continued
FOREIGN RELATIONS
"With the exception of tbe r,,pture
with Snain the intercourse of the
JInited states with tha graat family of |
nations has been marked with cordi-
alitv. and the close of the eventf,1l war
finSs most Of tha iss,,as that necessariIv |
arise in comnlex relations with sover. |
eipn states adiusted and nresenting no
serious ohst y cies to a iust and honora-
hIa solrtion bv amicahIe apraement
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