The Portland daily press., 1898-05-31

who have gone to the front in the present
war. ~
After Chandlsr's band had rendered a
medley of popular airs that set the blood
tingling and brought color to the cheeks
of the old soldiers, Rev. Lewis Malvern
was introduced. He began his address in
his characteristic happy manner, compli-
menting the participants in the days pro-
ceedings. He then said in part:
War is dreadful thing; yet, as thun-
der and lightning are essential to clear
the phyrical atmosphere, so the thunder
of the cannon and lightning flash of the
sabre may be necessary to clear the ma
tional and moral atmosphere.
Our revolutionary fathers had indeed
a real grievance against the mother
country, and because Of it enthusi-
asm and bravery were inspired for the
creation of a nation. However, when
we consider the great modern wars with
In the memory of most of us here this
evening, the causes seem trivial, which
good of the world at large. The Indian
mutiny or Sepoy rebelIion-one of the
most cruel and heart)ess of wars, COM
menced in an insignificant affair, If not
actually causing the war. proved to be
the fuse that created the conflict. The
army had used cartridge of which they
had 10 bite off a bit of paper before ram
ming 1T down the barrel. They now re-
ceived one smeared with the fat of the
hog and the COW. The one hateful to the
Mohammedan, the other the sacred ami
NAL of the Hindu. Thus they thought it
was ''thought-out PLAN to degrade
the one. and make the other lose caste for
which both were willing to fight. The
Crimean war was brought about by the
4 &,ox %bD n Y
churches for the Holy Sepulchre, etc.
The Sultan had but little sympathy
with either side. But out of it came
the drawing in of other nations and a
terrible conflict.
The Franco-Prussian war of 1870 was
caused by the unnecessary Interference of
two powerful nations, France and Prus-
STA, as to who should be King of Spain,
and the downfall sof the Second En-
pire was sad indeed, and out of it came
the German Empire,
1t came again to us to prove that when
we go to war we do SO for good and
The battle cry of 1861 to 1866, was Liber-
ty and Union.
Bless your dear hearts, you fought for
this and gained the browning Victory
for our nation. No one can rob YOU Of
the honor, nor us Of the blessings Won
gave to thsse United States.
Now again are we before the world in
almost the same role, but not FOR our
selves; not for territory, indemnity or
glory. but for the sake of humanity and
suppression of tyrants.
This is something new in national his
tory, may we keep true to the principles
on which we started out, and prove to
the world there is something better than
territory, gold or glory; the conscious
ness Of trying to prove the brotherhood
of man and nations.
All nations of whom we have been
speaking have had their civil military
and naval heroes. But the heroic age has
not passed away. You think of WASH
ington and our revolutionary fathers; also
of a Wellington, Butcher, Nelson, Rag
Ian, Outrain; also of Napoleon and vii
liam, III. You think of Grant, Sheridan,
Sherman, Hooker and others. But we
have din our navy and army men Just
as wise, just as efficient, just as brave
and heroic. LibE
Dewey. Sampson Schley, Sicard Bagley
of Yorktown, Sebastapool Sedan an /
Appomattox just as surely today our
men will have their Yorktown and
Appomattox. Yes, commencing with
Manila.
The men of from 1861 to 1866 fought
with the same spirit as the fathers OF
1775, and the men of '9S will fight with
the same spirit as their fathers did in
1861. Let US honor the men of '6l to
'65, who have handed to us this great
country. We can never forget their 10y
atty, for truly, while other nations were
not with Us in the war they were seri-
ously affected by 1T so that the effect of
your work is not only national, but inter
national.
should like to say few words to
the ladies present. Your influence is
Lot only domestic, social religious, but
national, We hear just now great deal
about Mr.. Chamberlain's speech at
Birmingham. England, for a closer rela-
ourselves. All / have to suggest is he
married an American lady who, if she
is anything, viii always be teacher.
/ have no doubt but what to her teach
ing and inspiration we are indebted for
that speech.
The singing of America" by the chill
dren and audience concluded the days
observance.