The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-10-19
A STIRRING ADDRESS.
President Mckinley Gives Utteranes
to Patriotic Sentiments
at Omaha.

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 13.-The trans
Mississippi peace jubilee was inaugu-
rated Wednesday in the presence of an
enormous crowd, enthusiastic almost TO
the point of riot. 1t is estimated that
100000 people filed the grounds. The
story of the day in brief includes q
grand march of the presidential party
to the grounds at ten o'clock, speeches
by President Wattles, of the exposition,
President Mckinley, Postmaster-Gen-
eral Smith, delightful luncheon Of
the most informal nature, couple Of
hours examination of the exhibits of
the various buildings, hand-shaking
reception for the president at the gov
ernment building, sham battle in
which 1000 Indians participated,
pyrotechnic display of wonderful pro-
portions, and the remainder Of the
evening devoted to the sights of the
midway, all of which the president de-
clared he enjoyed immensely.
The great interest of the day, of
course, centered in the address which
President Mckinley delivered on the
exposition grounds, and which evoked
almost continuous cheers from the vast
audience before him.
President McKinley's address was as
follows:
my greeting is not alone TO your city and
the state of Nebraska, but to the people Of
all the states of the Mississippi
group participating here. and cannot
withhold congratulations on the evidences
O.. their prosperity furnished by this great
exposition. II testimony were needed to
establish the fact that their pluck has not
deserted them, and that prosperity is again
with them, It Is found here. This picture
dispels all doubt.
"In an age Of expositions they have add
eC yet another magnificent example. The
historical celebrations at Philadelphia and
Chicago, and the splendid exhibits at New
Orleans, Atlanta and Nashville are now a
part Of the past, and yet in influence they
still live, and their benefcent results are
closely interviewer with our national devel-
opment. Similar rewards will honor the
authors and patrons Of the trans-Mississip-
pi exposition. Their contribution will marx
another epoch In the nations material ad-
vancement.
with an increasing love for our institu-
tions and an abiding faith in their stabil-
ity we have mado the triumphs Of our sys-
TEN Of government in the progress and the
prosperity Of our people an inspiration to
the whole human race. Confronted at this
moment by new and grave problems, we
must recognize that their solution will af-
feet not ourselves alone. but others Of the
family Of nations.
"It has been said by some one that the
normal condition OF nations is war. That
is not true of the United States. We never
enter upon war until every effort for peace
without 1t has been exhausted. Ours has
never been a military government. Peace,
with whose blessings We have been so
sngularly favored, Is the national desire
and the goal Of every American aspiration.
ION the 25th Of April, for the first time
| for more than generation, the United
States sounded the call to arms. The ban
ners of war were unfurled; the best and
bravest from every section responded, q
mighty army was enrolled; the north and
| the south We'd with each other In patriotic
devotion; volunteers and regulars and all
| the people rallied to the support Of the re-
public.
What wonderful experience It has been
| from the standpoint Of patriotism and
| achievement! The storm broke so sud-
| denly that 1t was here almost before we
| realized it. Our navy was too small,
| though forceful with its modern equipment
| and most fortunate In its trained officers
| and sailors. Our army had years ago been
/ reduced to a peace footing. We had only
| l9009 available troops when the war was
/ declared, but the account which officers
| and men gave of themselves on the battle
| elds has never been surpassed. The man.
| hood was there and everywhere. American
| patriotism was there and its resources were
| limitless. The courageous and invincible
spirit of the people proved glorious.
| 1.-THE heroes Of Manila, and Santiago and
i Puerto Rico have made immortal history.
They are worthy successors and de-
scendants Of Washington and Greene; OF
Paul Jones, Decatur and Hull, and OF
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan and Logan; OF
Farragut, Porter and Cushing. and Of Lee,
| jackson and Longstreet.
New names stand out on the honor roll
of the nations great men, and with them
unnamed stand the heroes Of the trenches
and the forecastle, invincible in battle and
uncomplaining in death. The intelligent,
loyal, lndomitable soldier and sailor and
| marine, regular and volunteer, are entitled
| to equal praise as having done their whole
duty, whether at home or under the bap-
| tisr Of foreign fire.
"Who will dim the splendor of their
achievements? Who will withhold from
them their well-earned distinction? Who
will intrude detracton at this time to be-
little the manly spirit Of the American
youth and impair the usefulness Of the
American navy? Who will embarrass the
government by sowing seeds OF dissa atisfac-
ton among the brave men who stand ready
to serve and die. II need be, for their coun-
try? Who will darken the counsels Of the
republic in this hour requiring the united
wisdom Of all? Shall we deny to ourselves
| what the rest of the world SO freely and sc
Justly accords to us? The men who en-.
dured in the short but decisive struggle its
hardships. its privations. whether In tht
field or camp. on ship or In the siege. and
planned and achieved Its victories, will
| never tolerate impeachment, either direct
o. indirect, Of those who won peace whose
| great gain to civilization Is yet unknown
| and unwritten.
''The faith Of Christian nation recog-
nizes the hand Of Almighty God in the or
deal through which we have passed
| Divine favor seemed manifest everywhere
| In fighting for humanity's sake we have
been signally blessed. We did not seel
war. To avoid 1t, II this could be done II
justice and honor to the rights Of oui
neighbors and ourselves, was our constant
prayer. The war was no more invited BY
us than were the questions which are la!t
al our door by its results. Now as then w
will do our duty. The problems will not bt
solved in day. Patience will be required
patience combined with sincerity of pur
pose and unshaken resolution to do right
seeking only the highest good OF the natior
and recognizing no other obligation, pur'
suing no other path but that OF duty.
Right action follows right purpose. W.
may not at all times be able to divine tn,
future, the way may not always seen
clear; but II our aims are high and unself
ish, somehow and In some way the rigk
end will be reached. The genius Of tn,
nation, Its freedom, its wisdom, its human,
lily. its courage, Its justice, favored BY
Divine Providence, will make 1t equal 4
every task and lAe master Of avery emar.