The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-10-13


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for more than a generation the United
States sounded the cain to arms The
banners OF war were unfurled; the best
and bFaVest from evry section rospOnd-
ed; mighty army was enrolled; the
north and the south WED with each
other in patriotic devotion; science was
invoked to furnish its most elective
weapons; factories were rushed TO sup
ply equipments; the youth and the vet
eran Joined in freely Offering their SER
vices to the country; volunteers and
regulars and all the people rallied TO
the support Of the republic. There was
no break in the Hne: no halt in the
march; no fear in the heart; no resist
ance to the patriotic impulse at home;
no successful resistance to the patriotic
spirit OF the troops fighting in distant
waters or on foreign shores
What wonderful experience It has
been from the standpoint Of patriotism
and achievement! The storm broke SO
suddenly that 1t was here almost before
we realized 1t. Our navy was too small,
though forceful with Its modern equip
meftt and most fortunate in it, trained
officers and sailors. Our army had
years ago been reduced to peace foot
ing. We had onfy 1900 available troops
when the war was declared, but the ac-
count which officers and men gave OF
Themselves on the battlehelds has never
been surpassed The manhood was
there and everywhere. American pa
tr!otlsm was there, and Its resources
were iimltiess. The courageous and In
Vincible spirit Of the people proved glo-
rious. and those who Hide more than
a third of a century ago were divided
and at war with each other were again
united under the holy standard OF lib
erty. Patriotism banished party teei-
ing: fifty millions Of dollars for the ma
tlOnal defense was appropriated without
,dbate or division. as a matter OF course,
and as only mere indication OF our
mighty reserve power.
But II this is true of the beginning Of
the war, what shall we say OF 1t now,
with hostiAhes suspended and peace
near at hand. as we fervenbiy hope?
Matchless In Its resultsi unequalled in
It's completeness and the quick success
sion with which victory followed VIC
tory! Attained earlier than It was be-
lleVed 70 be possible. 50 comprehensive
In It's sweep that every thoughtful man
feels the weight OF responsibility which
has been so suddenly thrust upon US.
OF kuE AINlhEkehlA army A4AlA NAAN gAaNNAS
of the American navy and the majesty
OF the American name stand forth In
unsuH!ed glory, while the humanity Of
our purposes and the magnanimity Of
our conduct have given to war. always
horrible, touches Of noble generosity,
Christian sympathy and charity and eN-
amps Of human grandeur which can
never be lost to mankind. Passion and
bitterness formed no part OF our I'M
peRlng motive, and It 10 gratifying to
feel that humanity triumphed at every
step OF the wars progress.
The heroes Of Manila and Santiago
and Porto Rico have made important
history. They are worthy Successors
and descendants OF Washington and
Greene; OF Paul Jones, Decatur and
HUI. Of Grant, Sherman, Sheridan and
Logan; OF Farragut, Porter and Cush-
ing, and OF Lee, jackson and Long
street.
roll OF the nations great men, and with
them, unnamed, stand the heroes OF the
trenches and fOrecastle, invincible in
battle and uncompaining in death.
The Intelligent, loyal, indomitable sol,
der and. sailor and marine, regular and
volunteer, are entitled to equaa praise
as having done their whole duty,
whether at home or under the baptism
Of foreign FIRE.
Who via dim the spleudor Of their
achievements? Who will Withhold from
them their weh-earned distinction
Who Will intrude detractlOn at this
time to bellttie the manly spirit oil the
American youth and impair the useful.
ness OF the American navy? Who wiz
embarrass the government by sowing
seeds OF Dissatisfaction among the
brave men who stand ready to serve and
die, II need be, for their country? VINO
wills darken the councils OF the republic
in this hour, requiring the united WIS
dom OF all? Shall We deny 10 ourselves
what the rest OF the world go freely ana
"a ins,iy accords to ue? Tho men who
endured In the short, sharp but decis-
i've struggle It's haTdshps. It's priva-
lions whether in The Held or camp, on
ship or In me Aege, and planned and
achieved its Victories, VIII never toler-
nte impeachment, either direct or indl-
rect, OF those who won peace whose
great gain to civilization Is yet un-
known and yet unwrltten.
The faith OF a Christian nation rec
oRnizes the hand OF Almighty God In
ne ordeal through which we have pass
cal Divine favor seems manifest every
where In fighting for humanity We
have been slgnaMy 'biessed. We did
moi sock war. To avoid II, II this could
he done In Justice and honor to the
rightr OF our nelghbOrs and ourselves,
Vas our constant payer The war was
10 moro lrwlted By US than were the
questions which are laid at our door by
IA reFuits. Now az then, we VIII do
our duty. The problems VIII not be
solved in n day. Patience Wiz be re-
ouired; patience combined with SINGER
lty OF purpose and unshalten resolu-
lion 10 do right, seeking only the high
egt good OF the nation and recognizing
no other obligation, pursuing no other
Dash but that OF duty
Plight action follows right purpose.
we may not at all times be able to d.
vine me future, the way may not always
he clear, but II our aims are high and
unfelnsh, some how, In some way. the
riCht end will be reached. The genius
Of Inc ration, It's freedom, It's wisdom,
he bumnraty. lts courage, It's Justice,
favored by Divine Providence. VIII
make n equal to every task, and the
master OF every emergency
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