New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-11-12

saving that when he appeared upon the
soil Of Cuba the heart of every officer and SOL
der upon that soil was cheered. and that when
ne sailed for Cuba everybody knew that sa'ety
and courage and wisdom went with him. what
Of that last and boodless Porto Rican cam
paign: He was sent TO conquer and was re-
ceived with open arms as delverer instead OF
a conoueror He had to send for vast supply
OF American flags instead Of for more ammuni-
ton and troops" Great cheerng)
In conclusion Mr.. Choate called on the guests
70 drink the health of General Miles. which was
done standing and amid cheers that did not
cease entirely until after two or three OF Cen
eral Mless old comrades had called for three
more"
THE RECEPTION TO THE GUEST
When General Miles himself arose pande-
rnonium broke loose again. His address was
frequently interrupted with applause ana one
OF the greatest demonstrations OF the evening
occurred NJ his reference to the friendly feeling
now existing between this country and Ehsiahu
At that reference every guest arose ana cheereu
and shouted until il seemed that the walls
shook When the racket had subsided some
body called for cheers for Captain Paget OF the
British Army. and they would not be SATISFIED
until he had risen and bowed his appreciation
General Miles spoke as follows:
Joyfu,y dear is the h1meward track.
II We are but ~ welcome back
Such generous reception has been extended 10
me tonight as few permitted TO enjoy ana
should be wanting in gratitude did not appreciate
the sentiment expressed in this cordial greeting
/ should be vain, indeed to ascribe 1t 10 myself Vi
for a moment accept il solely as personal iIlI
ute. As an expression Of appreciation OF ule s"t
liant troops which have The honor to command y
Is accepted in behalf OF the living and ior men n
eyer silent and whose heroisn and sacrince
know are here remembered and reverea g.. ,
This reception IS TO me doubiy efa.il!latb' o' Of
am delighted TO return once more TO the shores OF
the great Republic and also TO be wecomeu ~ ,l'
men of the great Empire State and those assOcileu
Mn Vnr has seemnd ike home TO me Passing
down broadway In 1861 al the age OF twenty one d
lieutenant in i regiment from my native Stale
eight months later was honoreo py ,n't Vim ga,
commission lieutenant colonel IN one OF the NV
York regiments From that time, dutnS the great
civil War | was largely Identified with New-N 0rk
troops. commanding reg ment a bVs@ue anu ~
one time thirty-two regiments from the STATE oi
Nev-York MANY Of my comrades in the field were
from New-York many Of my strongest trlends are
New workers and 1 am honored tonight by such
a greeting a. woGd make the heart OF any sOidlef
proud.
WAR IN THE INTEREST OF HUMANITY.
The wars Of the past have had their objects their
achievements and glorious results. The last war
was one In the interest of humanity and In Dehall
OF a heroic people who for many years have been
the despotsm Of decaying monarchy. 1t has
been most remarkable in many respects. 1t has
presented one series of-vctorts without sing
disaster or single defeat the nag OF the oIl'cu
States has not been lowered in single instance,
No foot OF ErC@4d has been sea rar%Ted M the
enemy The Arnerican soldiers and sailors nave
fathers and maintained the honor and glory OF
American arms one Of the great blessings to me
20 armlv mite in bonds Of imperishable union all
sections Of The United States-North. South. East
onportunity 10 appreciate our obligation to the
mother country for the dignied and powerful m
OF our principles and rights. ri 800. his
gone and the future opens the door 10 greater re,
sponsibii,ies and. trust TO greater progress ana
prosperity.
GRAVE RESPONSIBILITIES
We are ascending to a clearer atmosphere. up to n
higher level where We should take a stronger
posj;ion than ever before occupied by our Govern
nent and people We longer confne our
selves TO the narrow limits that governed us as
people in the past Much has been said OF what
has been the ruling policy OF the past rms muCh
think is apparent 10 al. that the grave tesponsii
mated hv personal partisan or sectional interests.
our interests are National in the highest degree
rbsv enhrace two hemspheres They involve the
Welfare 81 \ hundred millions Of the human race.
moi only the ablcsi men but many Of them. in
every departmcnt 10 protect and administer the
Holland we might eXcaim:
Strong minds great hearts true farm ana ready names
Men whom the spells II office canno, buy.
Men who possess Cpnicn ms and VIII.
Men who have honor: men who Will not lie
The important and great questions that had 10
be met and that have been decided during the last
Few months have had a broadening influence upon
lifting to every community and every phase OF
society II mas turned me attcni}9m OF our peIpe
public and institutions. and true interests as "a
people and Nation, not only at home. out
~ az globe
been enabled TO give freedom to mlIlions OF ne
oppressed and Seeeg n D wS T and g secure
ened government In behalf OF the Army and for
myself wish to return my most heartfelt thanks
Cor this most cordial greeting
Rear-Admral Henry Erben retired, was the
next speaker. He responded to the toast The
Navy" He told many "reminiscences OF ms own
naval experience. and closed by saying There
are no better fellows on earth than the Ameri-
ran sailors"
GOVERNOR WOLCOTT's TRIBUTE.
Roger Wolcott Governor of Massachusetts,
vas next introduced by the POSTMASTER he was
warmly applauded when he said
I'VE have reversed the ordinary rules Of Great
Britain where II is usual for heroes TO find their
last resting place in Westminster. We in Massa-
chusetts say that at least one American hero
instead OF being buried at Westminster was
born there That hero is the one TO whom this
dinner is being given tonight. He was born at
Westminster. Mass. and we of that state are
proud Of II"
Governor Wolcott then spoke at length Of the
work OF General Miles and of the soldiers. both
Regulars and volunteers.
Captain Alfred Paset. of the British Army,
who was with the American troops during the
war was next called upon. Captain Paget said
that il waz difficult for him. an officer OF the
British Army, 10 speak now at this critical
period and that all that he felt that he could do
was TO repeat the sentiment which Lord Sails
bury recently expressed toward the United
States.
In closing he said:
Il am proud to be here as a representative OF
England and ] shall always have fond re-
membrance Of the American soldier and sailor.