The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-11-12

znitted to enjoy, and I should be wanting
in gratitude did I not appreciate the
sentiment expressed IN this cordial
greeting. 7 should be vain, indeed, to
ascribe it to myself, or for moment
accept it solely as a personal tribute
As an expression of appreciation Of the
gallant troops which I have the honor to
command, it is accepted in behalf OF the
living and for them thank you as well
for those whose lips are forever silent
and whose heroism and sacrifice now is
here remembered and revered.
1.-The wars of the past have had their
objects, their achievements and glorious
results. This last was in the interest OF
humanity. and in behalf of a heroic peo-
Cling against cruel atrocities, oppression
and the despotism Of a cruel monarchy
It has been most remarkable in many re-
spects. 1t has presented one series of
victories without a single disaster ora or a
States has not been lowered in a single
instance. Not a foot of ground has been
surrendered; not a soldier, gun or rifle has
been captured by the enemy. The Amert-
can soldiers and sailors have been true
to the principles and traditions of their
fathers and maintained the honor and
glory of the American arms. One great
blessing to the country in this brief but
bonds of fmperishabIe union all sections
of the United States, north, south, east
'.StilI more, it has given US a reason ana
to the mother country for the dignified
and powerful influence of the British en-
pire in the maintenance of our principles
and rights.
past has gone and the future opens the
doors to greater responsible ana
trust to greater progress and prosperity.
phere, up to a higher mesa, where we
Should take a stronger position than ever
Before occupied by our government and
people. We cannot longer cOnfine our
selves to the narrow limits that governed
US in the past. Much has been said OF
what has been the ruling policy of the
people. This much, I think, is, apparent
to all: That the grave responsibilities of
the nation are too great to pc contlnued
by personal, partisan or sectional inter
ests. Our interests are national in the
highest degree. They embrace Two heFnl-
spheres. They involve the welfare of a
hundred millions of the human race. We
are getting to that time when we will re-
quire not only the ablest men, but many
and administer the affairs of the nation.
I'm those impressive lines OF Holland we
God give US men. A time like this
demands strong minds, great hearts, true
faith and ready hands.
" Men whom the lust of office does not
Men whom the spells of office can
not buy.
" Men who have honor, men who viii
'sThe important and great questions
which had to be met and had to be deeid,
ed during the last few months have had
a, broadening influence upon the great
mass of our people. 1t has been uplifting
to every community and every phase of
society. 1t has turned the attention of
our people to the great power and re
and true interests as people and q ma
ton, not only at home, but through every
part of the globe We have been enabled
and I believe that we will be able to ex-
tend to them the hand of support and Sc
cure for them a full measure of justice
and enlightened government.
In behalf of the army and for myself,
I wish to return my most heartfelt thanks
for this most cordial greeting.