Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-10-22

not anticipated and could not haze been
| we'll foreseen.- We cannot avoid the
| serious questions which have heeY
brought home to us by the achievements
Of our arms on land and sea. We are
| bound in conscience to keep and perform
| the covenants which the war has sacred
| ly sealed with mankind. Accepting wal
| for humanity's sake, we must accept all
| obligations which the war in duty and
honor imposed upon us. The splendid
| victories we have achieved would be
our eternal shame and not our ever
lasting glory IL they led to the weaken
ing of our original lofty purpose, or to
the desertion of the immortal principles
| on. which the government was founded
and in accordance with whose ennobling
spirit it has ever since been faithfully
/ administered.
"The war with Spain was undertaken
not that the United States should in
crease its territory but that the oppres-
sion at our very doors should be stopped.
This noble sentiment must continue to
animate us, and we must give to the
world the full demonstration Of our
purpose. Duty determines destiny.
Destiny which results from duty per-
formed may bring anxiety and perils,
but never failure and dishOnor. Pur-
suing duty may not always lead by
smooth paths. Another course may
look easier and more attractive, but
pursuing duty for duty's sake Is always
sure and safe and honorable.
THE purpose of nation can alone
prevent degeneration. There must be
new life and purpose or there will be
weakness and decay. There must be
broadening Of thought as well as
broadening Of trade. Territorial expan-
sion Is not alone and always necessary
to national advancement. There must
be constant movement toward
higher and nobler civilization, a civil
ization that shall make it's conquests
without resort to war, and achieve its
greatest victories pursuing the arts of
peace. In our present situation duty
and duty alone should prescribe the
bounds of our responsibilities and the
scope Of our undertakings.
=
1.-THE final determination of our pur-
poses awaits the action of the eminent
men who are charged by the executive
with the making of the treaty of peace
and that of the senate of the United
States, which, by our constitution, must
ratify and confirm 1t. We all hope and
pray that the confirmation Of peace will
be as just and as humane as the con-
duct and cOnsummation of the war.
When the work Of the treaty makers is
done the work Of the lawmakers will
begin. The one will settle the extent
of our responsibilities: the other must
provide the legislation to meet them.
The army and navy have nobly and
herOically performed their part. May
God give the executive and congress
wisdom to perform their duty"
The presidents utterances were greet
ed with vociferous applause.
-
Clark Howell Of Atlanta elOquently
responded to the sentiment, Our Re-
united Country, North and South"
Mr.. Stevenson's address on 1.-The Pres
ident" was continuously interrupted by
applause.
Chairman Macveagh paid an eloquent
tribute to the American soldier as he
called upon the two men most prom
inent in the late war to reply to the
toast, "The Army" The toast was
drunk amid wild enthusiasm. cheer
after cheer ringing through the hall,
as General Miles rose to speak. Every
allusion to the deeds performed by the
American fighting men was greeted with
a vocal outburst and the waving Of nap
kins and handkerchiefs. General Shaf-
ter was also given an enthusiastic
greeting.
Havana, Oct. 20.-General Rodriguez,
before leaving for Santa Cruz to attend
the Cuban legislature. issued proc
lamation to his troops. 1t is known to
have been written by the Marquis Ger
vera. the Spanish military commander
at MarianaO, with whom Rodriguez Is
upon most intimate terms. The docu-
ment, which bears the earmarks of the
Spanish officer, is interesting as show
ing the change Of language and tone
Cuban commander is ready to adopt to-
day in speaking of his hated enemies
of yesterday. The proclamation runs
as follows:
Soldiers, during many consecutive
years you have shared with me the pain
ful alternatives Of formidable strug-
gle SUSTAINED In defence Of our legitl-
mate ideals against a powerful enemy,
having in their favor, as complement
of their personal heroism. the dazzling
military prestige of. the illustrious gen.
erai who today represents Spain In
Cuba.
II on every occasion I have admired
your valor in action, your generosity In
victory and your resignation in defeat,
no less have praised the subordination
and discipline which could serve as an
example to regular armies. Today.
when the welfare of our country de-
mands my leaving you for awhile, have
to make some observations and to give
some advice, which, though possibly
unnecessary owing to your loyalty and
abnegation, is always useful and ad-
vantageOus.
Remember we have consecrated every
effort and all our energy to create an
as free sovereign state in the concert |
of nations. Remember that we have |
raised and followed proud and STAIN |
less nag. Remember 1t is Imperative
that a nationality be constituted strong |
and vigorous IL the flag is to shine with !
all the splendor of glorious victory. To |
obtain that result will require exquisite |
prudence, special tact and delicate juds- |
ment.
London, Oct. 20.-The Madrid corre |
spondent of the Times says: Captain |
AunOn. the minister Of marine. has re-
ceived a despatch from Manila an
nouncing a naval engagement between |
the Americans and the rebels. in conse-
quence of Admiral Dewey forbldding
the latter 10 fly the rebel flag from their
ships. The despatch adds that there
were losses on both sides, but that the
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