The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-12-14

cldert OF the war that the bravery o.
this little band Of heroes was cordially
appreciated by the Spanish admiral.
The campain of Santiago, resulting
in the investment and capture of thai
city is referred to as brilliant achieve
mens. a brief review is then present
ed Of the decisive naval combat Of the
war on July Sd, resulting in the com
plete destruction of Admiral Cervera
fleet Concerning it the president
says:
Where all so conspicuously distin
guished themselves from the comman
ders to the gunners and the unnamed
heroes in the boiler rooms, each and all
contributing toward the achievement OF
this astounding victory, for which
neither ancient nor modern history at.
fords parallel in the completeness OF
the event and the marvellous dispropor-
ton Of casualties. it would be lnvidl-
Gus to single out any for a specia!
honor
As to the success gained by the arms
of the United States in Cuba, the pres
ident says that the earnest, lasting
gratitude Of the nation is unsparlngly
due. Nor should we alone remember
the gallantry of the living. The dead
claim our tears, and our losses by bat
tie aHd by disease must cloud any ex-
ultation as the result and teach US the
awful cost of war, however rightful the
cause or signal the victory"
TOTAL CASUALTIES DURING THE WAR.
The total casualties in the army
during the war with Spain were:
Officers killed %, enlisted men
killed 257. total $50. Officers wounded
l13. enlisted men wounded l,464, total
1877.
Of the navy: Killed Il, wounded 81,
died as result Of wounds l. lnvalided
from service 6. Total 81.
In the entire campaign by land and
sea we did not lose gun or flag or a
transport or ship, and with the excep-
ton of the crew Of the Merrimac, not a
soldier or sailor was taken prisoner.
The president bears testimony and
pays fitting tribute ''to the patriotism
and devotion of that large portion Of
our army which. although eager to be
ordered to the post Of greatest expos
ure. fortunately was not required out
side of the United States" !" The Presi-
dent says: ''In tracing these events We
are constantly reminded Of our obliga-
tions 70 the Divine Master for His
watchful care over US, and His safe
guidance, for which the nation makes
reverent acknowledgement and offers
humble prayer for the continuance OF
His favors."
Referring to the work Of the peace
commission in Paris, the president
says:
"Their negotiations have made hope
full progress, so that I trust soon to be
able to lay definite treaty Of peace be-
fore the senate with a review Of the
steps leading to its signature.
Il do not discuss at this time the
government nor the future of the new
possessions which will come to us as
the result Of the war with Spain. Such
discussion will be appropriate after the
treaty of peace shall be ratified. In the
meantime and until the congress has
legislated otherwise, it will be my duty
to continue the military governments
which have existed since our occupa-
ton and give 20 the people security in
life and property and encouragement
under just and benefcent rule.
As to the future Of Cuba he says:
'.!As soon as We are in possession Of
Cuba and have paci6ed the island it will
be necessary to give aid and direction
to it's people to form government for
themselves. This should be under
taken at the earliest possible moment
consistent with safety and assured sue
cess"
The president says that with the one
exception Of the rupture with Spain,
the intercourse of the United States
with the great family Of nations during
the past year has been marked with cor
diality.
NIcARAGUAN CANAL REPORT IS READY.
The president expects that the Mica
raguan canal commission will shortly
be able to report finally. Il have not
hesitated to express my convictions,
says the president, that considerations
of expediency and international policy
as between the several governments in
terested in the construction and
control of an inter-oceanie canal
by this route require the mainten-
ance Of the status quo until the canal
commission shall have reported and the
United States congress shall have had
the opportunity to pass finally upon the
whole matter" He regarded, in
view Of our newly acquired interests in
the Pacific ocean, the construction Of
such maritime highway as now more
than ever indispensable.
Concerning the extraordinary events
transpiring in the Chinese empire, the
and its expenditures s6S9, ,S74, ,647,
president says that our position among
nations gives the equitable claim tc
consideration and friendly treatment in
this regard, and that it will be his ain
to subserve our large interests in the
Orient by all means appropriate to the
constant policy Of our government.
The president reports that the Ha.
waiian commission has fulfilled its mis-.
sion, and that its report will be laid be,
fore congress at an early day.
Referring to the proposal of the czal
Of Russia for general reduction Of the
great military establishments, the presi
dent says: His majesty was at once
informed Of the cordial sympathy o!
this government with the principle in
volved in his exalted proposal and ot
the readiness of the United States tt
take part in the conference.
Abiding to the financial affairs o.
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