The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-10

fiuence toward peace. the outcome OF the
Porto Rican expedition was OF great con-
sequence, and generous commentator ~
due TO those who participated IN IL.
Fail of Manila.
The last scene OF the war was enacted at
Manila. its starting place. on August 10,
after a brief assault upon the works by the
land forces. IN which the squadron assisted
the capital surrendered uneonai,, ions my,
The casualties were comparatively rev.
BY this conquest of the Philippine islands,
virtually accomplished when the spanish
capacity for resistance was destroyed ~
Admiral Dewey's victory of the list or
May. was formally sealed. To Gen. Mer-
rift, his officers and men for their uncom-
planning and devoted services for their GAL
lantry In action, the nation Is sincerely
grateful. Their long voyage was made
with singular success, and the soldlerly
conduct OF the men. most OF whom We're
without previous experience IN the military
service, deserves unmeasured praise.
Our Losses.
The total casualties In killed and wounded
In the army during the war was as lolioMs'
Officers killed, 49, enlisted men killed, .9i;
total $50, officers wounded, ll3 enlisted
men wounded l46i; total, l,5U; or the
navy: Killed, II; wounded, 81. cied as result
OF wounds, ]; invalided from service, o.:
total 9l. IL will he observed that while our
navy was engaged In two great battles ana
IN numerous perilous Undertakings IN the
blockades and bombardment and more
than 10000 OF our troops were transported
TO distant lands and engaged IN ASSAULT
and siege and battle and many skirmishes
In unfamiliar territory, We lost IN Ooth
arms OF the service "A total OF .6tS killed ana
wounded: and In the entire campaign by
| land and sea we did not lose gun or a
| flag or a transport or ship. ana WIN the
| exception OF the crew OF the Merrimac' not
a soldier or sailor was taken prisoner.
Troops Return.
on August Z, 4G days from the date OF the
| landing OF Gen. Skaters army ~ Cuba.
/ ard n days from the surrender OF SantlasO,
! the United States troops commenced en-
| harkatlon for home and our entire force
was returned 10 the United States as early
/ "a August "a. They were absent from the
! United states only two months.
Tribute 10 Patriotism.
II IS fitting that / should bear testimony
| to the patriotism ana devotion OF thtil
! large portion OF our army which, although
| eager To be ordered 10 the post OF creates
| exposure, fortunately was not required out
| side OF the United States They did then
| whole duty. and like their comrades AZ IN
| front. have earned the gratitude or I'M
nation. In like manner, the officers an'
| men OF the army and % the navy who re
| manned IN their departments ana statiun
| OF tho navy, performing most importan
duties connected with the war. and who's
| requests for assignment IN the Held ana a
sea a was compelled TO refuse becauS'
their services were Indispensable here, ar
| entitled 10 the highest commentator.
IS my regret that there seems 20 be no pro
vision for their suitable recognition.
Work OF the Red Cross.
In this connection. Il IS a pleasure 70
me 20 mention in terms OF cordial appre
citation the timely and useful work Or IN
American National Red Cross. both In re
lief measures preparatory 10 the campaign
in sanitary assistance at several OF IN
camps OF assemblagc and later, under IN
able and experienced leadership OF IN
president OF the society. Miss Clara Bar
ton, on the fields of battle and IN the hos
pitfalls at the front In Cuba