The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-06

On these steps an Did soldier. who
served during the late war in defense
OF the flag. said to me: This is but
a repetition Of what I witnessed in
1851. Looking over this vast concourse
OF people, IL seems to me l see the
same men and women and children
that Joined to wish US God speed when
we were being mustered into service.
There can be no doubt. thank God. that
it is the same old flag. Old Glory
was i'm evidence then. II is now
Il have always contended that the
state militia. more popularity called the
National Guard. is a very important
arm of the state government. have
no patience with that spirit which be-
Titles and undertakes IL. To-day in
every N of the IS states OF our union
the National Guards are very much in
evidence. The people all over this
broad land are being made to- see to-
day that they have no been paying for
a useless branch of the government in
e~quipping and maintaining the Nation
al Guard.
Officers and members of the Mon
tana National Guard. I think I have a
right TO say that l know you have never
failed to respond to the call of duty.
Many years ago ! learned to have re-
spect for you and faith in you. I
stand before you to-day to assure you
hhAs yooh hooiS iIiCIus dlio oNC
ones have faith in you. We know you
will give a good account of yourselves.
You enter to-day upon new condi-
tions-conditions that will make his
tory and. no doubt, change the &
ply of the world. 1t nay be. in the
circumstance of war. that the soldier
boys from Montana will carry our flag
to triumphs now undreamed of inc
do wondrous service in shaping the
conclusions of the great contest now
being waged for human liberty and
the rights of men. To the brave men
before me, men I'm whose bosoms the
fire of patriotism burns, all things are
possible in the fortunes of war. That
devotion to the flag which leads you
to surrender the Injuries of home. the
tender caresses of loved ones, the hopes
of to-day. the aspirations of tomorrow
will plant within your hearts loyal res
olutions to win victory as the price of
the sacrifice o make.
The conduct and results of the war
will be uppermost in the thoughts Of
American homes, and more intense the
interest, of course, In the homes from
whence have gone loved ones in defense
OF the nations honor and flag.
Our government. having announced
to the nations Of the world what it's
policy would be. now proposes to make
its word good without fear or favor,
and your members here to-day.
equipped for war, emphasize your 10y
atty to the call of the government.
mo man can tell where this wal will
end. 1t may be farther reaching in its
results than any one can now think
but that the outcome will count for
humanity no one doubts.
Let the pessimist who has been pre-
dieting the downfall of our government
because of corruption and its conse-
auent undermining Of patriotism. hide
his head at the reassuring and glorious
spectacle of the united country prompt
ly responding at the bugle's call to
arms. 1t u be gratifying to every
American to find that the broadcast and
purest statesmen of the old world APP
prove OF our course in dealing with
Spain in this matter. The great heart
of our people has settled down in the
conviction that this war is a righteous
one.
From every home. from every pulpit.
from the altar OF every heart there
will ascend earnest and devout prayer
to the God Of nations that He may have
in His keeping every man who. upon
land and sea. is serving in defense of
the nations honor. 1t shall not de-
tract one whit from the honor and
glory of the regular army and ANY to
say the nations prayers will follow
from a fuller heart. perhaps. those who
have left homes and loved ones. in re-
Spouse to this. the first call of our pres
dent.
How A scene like this must thrill
these old battIc-scarred veterans. who
know from experience what war is.
Wal Is. indeed, a terrible thing. but I
want you to feel that you are engaged
in a most righteous war.
Butte Is Proud.
Butte is proud of the soldiers she
contributes to the common defense. In
every flashing eye We sec the fire tina
onver patriotic purposes into heroes
and kindles incense on the affairs of
american loyalty. In responding to the
call for volunteers you have won the
admiration of your fellows. shown to
the world that patriotic blood flows in
your veins n called down upon your
heads the blessings of every man who
loves the flag of our union and the
grand principles typifed by hat glo-
rious emblem Of the free.
You are entering upon a career that
must bring to the cause you represent
the harves of conquest and the glory
of success. Since the splendid victory
at Manila last Sunday doubt cannot
rest upon the throne Of Intelligence.
The shades of defeat already creep
along the decaying walls of the Span
ish strongholds. n the mildew of the
ages has settled upon the imperial
throne of the young Alfonso. Blu I
want to remind you that hardship may
be the price of victory. and upon you
and others must fall the burdens Of
conflict and he credits of success.
II need not tell you. for this grand
demonstration tells you In most elo-
quent terms, that the best wishes of
every man, woman and child who
breathes the pure ozone of our noun
tain homes go with you, and our pray
ers shall daily ascend to the God of
your fathers and mothers that He will
preserve you and equip you for every
known duty.
My final word is: The blessings of
Almighty God be upon you"
An unfortunate occurrence marred
the effect of Governor Richards splen-
did address. The mines on the hills
had been notified when the procession
began to move. and as the speaker got
well into his subject they began blow
ing their whistles. The din was terri
bic. and drowned the governors voice
To all except those Immediately in front
OF him. The occurrence could not be
helped. but il was unfortunate il should