The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-08-13

Peace At Last.
This publication Of the official stale
ment Of the cOnten1s Of the protocol,
signed by Secretary of state Day and
the French Ambassador cambon, IN
spain's behalf, coupled with the prOcla-
rnation OF President Mckinley declaring
the suspension of an hosti1lties, placed
me public In possession OF the precise
terms for the basis of the treaty to be
prepared by the peace commission, and
notided ell the world of the practical
closing Of the span!sh-American war,
with the triumph OF the arms Of the
United States in a great cause for hui
r1anisy and the advancement Of clvIlLza-
ton on both sides of the globe.
It was a great day for the United
States and its army and navy when this
preliminary treaty was signed, great
day for the future Of lands where de-
generate and despoac government has
held sway, but sorrowful day for the
nation whose corrupt and brutal policies
toward It's subjects have brought forth
the fruit that wise men have predicted
for many years past. It was also a
greaz day for the cause Of civilization in
the world, and for the American stand
ard q civilization, which represents SO
much in the line of advancement for
human liberty. for industrial and COM
roencial 3eveiopment and progress,
II win necessarily be a considerable
time before the final act of the signing
OF the treaty OF peace Is accomplished.
There are a thousand details which will
can for wise statesmanship and dIpio-
macy to settle, in the arrangements for
the future government of the territory in
possession OF The United States, the
policies to be formulated and the plans
to be carried out. On the Joint pence
commission IS the task TO make treaty
which can meet the requirements, and
upon the administration, and the mill
tary ana naval authorities are tho re-
sponslbilltIes OF bringing about the new
order of things wherever the American
nag q % aoat as the result of the anal
treaty
The confidence OF the country in the
President, which he has won by his flrm
stand throughout the peace negotiations
80 far, WIN hold up his hands, and the
hands Of the men selected for the task
Of carrying out the programme. Ardu-
Gus and delicate as 10 the task before the
government. there Is a general feeling
that all viii be done in a way consistent
with our honor and integrity as Ma
tion with mighty destiny.
The history which is now to be made
will be watched with interest by all the
nations, with not altogether unselhsh
interest, hut there Is confidence In the
ultimate outcome. The respect already
gained by the United stales VIII count
much in whatever International complI-
cations may be involved from now on.
These are yet to develop and can be
then discussed. particularly as to the
Philippines, concerning which the sever
egt task Of all Is 70 test the men IN
whom rests the responsibility
In the meantime. all tho country'will
rejoice that peace has come. though
through the sacrifice Of human life and
the suRenngS Of heroes who counted NOT
the cost In going to the service of the
country. A great Nation, strong IN It's
patriotism, WIN bear tribune 20 those
who, In Humanity's name. have borne
the emblem Of Liberty to the uitermost
part Of the earth. and into death deal
ting climate in the great cause for which
they enlisted.
Tears for the dead and cheers for the
living. can but III express the feelings OF
me American people At this moment In
the dawn OF Peace the bitter must be
wlsh ths sWse. in tho hearts Of CRATE