Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1898-12-09

GERS wounded, 113; enlisted men wound
led, 1,464; total, 1,577. OF the navy
there were killed II; wounded, 81, died
Of wounds, 1; invalided from service
6; total 81. It will be observed that
while our navy was engaged in two
great battles numerous perilious under.
takings in blockade and bombardment,
and moro than fifty thousand of oul
troops were transported to distant
lands and engaged in assault, siege and
battle and many skirmishes in un.
familiar territory, we lost in both
branches Of the service total of 1,66s
killed and wounded; and in the entire
campaign by land and sea, we did not
lose gun or q flag or transport or q
ship, and with the exception of the
crew Of the Merrimac, not soldier OF
sailor was taken prisoner"
The president bears testimony and
pays u fitting tribute to the patriot
ism and devotion Of that large portion
of our army, which although eager to
be ordered to the post of greatest ex-
posure was fortunately not required
outside of the United States They did
their whole duty and earned the graft
tude of the nation. The president then
says:
'.In tracing these events, we are con-
stantly 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-
knowledgement, and offers a. humble
prayer for the continuance Of his
favor"
The peace negotiations which follow
ed soon after the capitulation of San
tiago; the preparation and signing of
the protocol are discussed at length.
Referring to the work of the peace
commission in Paris the president says:
These negotiations have made hopeful
progress, so that trust to be able to
lay definite treaty before the senate
with a review of the steps leading to it's
signature.
FUTURE OF CUBA.
II do not discuss at this time the
government or tenure of the posses
slons which will come to us as re-
suit of tho war with Spain" He says
t'such discussion will be appropriate
after the treaty of peach shall be rati-
fed. In the meantime, until congress
has legislated otherwise, it will be my
duty to continue the military govern
ments which have existed since our
occupation and give to the people secu-
rity in life and property as encourage
ment under just and beneficint rule.
As soon as we are in possession of Cuba
and have pacified the island it will be
necessary to give aid and direction to
its people in a form of government for
themselves. This should be undertak-
en- at the earliest moment consistent
with safety and assured success It is
that our relations with this
people to be of the most friendly char
acter and our commercial relations
close and reciprocal It should be our
duty to assist in every proper way to
build up the waste places of the island
encourage the industry of the people,
assist them to form q government |
which shall be free and Independent,
thus realizing the best aspirations of |
the Cuban people. Spanish rule must |
be replaced by just, benevolent and
humane government created by the
people Of Cuba, capable of performing |
I'll international obligations and which |
shall encourage thrift, industry and
and promote peace and good
will among all the inhabitants what |