The herald., 1898-10-13

patr1otic impulse at home; no successfu
resistance to the patriotic spirit OF tnt
troops dghting IN distant waters or on
foreign shore.
'sWhat q wonderful experience 1t has
been from the standpoint Of patriotism anc
achievement! The storm broke so sudden
ly that 1t was here almost before we rear
iced It. Our navy was too small, tnous.
forceful with its modern equipment ano
most fortunate in its trained officers anc
sailors Our army had years ago been re-
duced to q peace footing. We had only
1900 available troops when the war was
declared, but the account which o1Hcers
and men gave of themselves on the pattie-
fields has never been surpassed Inc man
hood was there and everywhere. Amer
lean patriotism was there ana its resoIi1es &c
were limitless. The courageous anu IN
vincible spirit of the people proved gior-
ious, and those who little more tnan a
third of a century ago were dlVlueu anu
at war with each other were again uhileu
under the holy standard or liberty. fa-
triotism banished party feeling; nity MIL
lions of dollars for the immediate national
defense was appropriated without debate
or division, as q matter of course, ana as
only a mere indication of our mighty re-
serve power.
"But If this was true of the beginning Of
the war, what shall We say or II noW' Win
hostilities suspended and peace near AT
So
its results, unequaled in its completeness
and the quick succession with which VIC
tory followed victory, attained earlier than
1t was believed possible; so comprehen-
sive in its sweep that every thcughtful man
feels the weight of responsibility Whlcn
has been so suddenly thrust upon U.S. Ana
above us all, and beyond all, the Valor OF
the American army and the bravery OF the
American navy and the majesty OF the
NO
glory. while the humanity Of our purposes
and magnanimity of our conduct have
given to war, always horrible, tctches OF
noble generosity, Christian sympathy ana
charity and examples of human grandeur
which can never be lost to mankind. Pas-
sion and bitterness formed no part of our
impelling motive, and 1t is gratifying to
feel that humanity triumphed at every
step of the wars progress.
"The heroes of Manila and Santiago and
Porto Rico have made immortal history.
They are worthy successors and descend
ants of Washington, and Greene, and OF
Paul Jones, Decatur and Hull, and OF
Grant, Sherman, Sheridan and Logan. Of
Farragut, Porter and Gushing, and of Lee,
jackson and Longstreet.
Now 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
unccmpiaining in death. The intelligent,
loyal, indomitable 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-
tism of foreign fire.
''Who will dim the splendor of their
achievements? Who will Withhold from
their earned distinction? Who will in
trude at this time to belittle the manly
spirit of American youth in impairing the
usefulness of the American Navy?
"Who will embarrass the government by
sowing seeds of dissatisfaction among the
brave men who stand ready to serve and
die, If need be, for their country? 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 so justly
accords to us? The men who endured in
the short but decisive struggle and shared
in the hardships and privations, whether
in the field. or camp, Or Ship or in the
siege, and planned and achieved its VIC
tories. will never tolerate impea chment,
either direct or indirect, of those who won
a peace whose great gain to civilization Is
yet unknown, and the faith of Christian
nation recognizes the hand of Almighty
God in the ordeal through which the
United States has passed. Divine favor
seemed manifest everywhere.
"In fighting for hurnanity's sake We have
been signally blessed We did not seek
war To avoid it, if this could be done in
Justice and honor to the rights of our
neighbors and ourselves, was our constant
prayer. The war was not more Invited by
us than were the questions which are laid
at our door by its results. Now, as then.
we will do our duty. The problems will
not be solved in day. Patience will be
required, patience combined with sincerity
of purpose and unshaken resolution to do
right, seeking only the highest good of the
nation and recognizing no other obiga-
ton, pursuing no other path but that of
duty. Right action follows right purpose.
We may not at all times be able to divine
the future, the way may not always seem
clear, but II our aims are high and unset
fish, somehow and in some way the right
end will be reached. The genius of the
nation, its freedom, its humanity, its
its justice, favored by Divine
Providence, will make it equal to every
task and the master of every emergency"
An inspiring conclusion of the presidents
address was the signal for scene of wild
exclamation. Bowing and smiling to the
crowds of enthusiastic constituents. the
president sat down and gave way to Post
master General Smith, whose speech came
next on the program. Mr.. Smiths recep-
ton was almost as flattering as that given
lines similar to those followed by his chief.
Other Speakers
After Mr.. Smith had concluded. the surg
ing throng of humanity around the plat
form clamored for more Loud calls for
Gen. Miles. Senators Allen and Th1lrston
and Governor Holcomb were heard and
they advanced In succession TO the front of
the platform and In response to the deaf
ering cheers Of the people smiled and
bowed their acknowle dgements but did not
meke any remarks.
Then the Chinese minister, the Korean
minister and Senior Quesada the Cuban
emissary were brought forward IN response
to the demands of the crowd. Patriotic
selections by the band closed the exercises
on the platform.
Saw the Sights
After luncheon the president spent some
time in viewing the wonders of the exposi-
tion, expressing surprise and qualification
entered the government building and stood
In the center of the great structure, while
for twenty minutes the public was permit
ted to file past him.
The president was presented to the peo-
pie by President Wattles and to each one
he gave handshake and pleasant word
A number of women tainted during the
reception, but the best possible order was
maintained and no accidents of conse-
quence resulted.
short rest was taken in the upper gal
lery of the mines and mining building,
where a quiet reception had been arranged
for the president by the lady commissioner
of the exposition. Between files of Ne
braska regulars and volunteers, the party
was then driven to the Indian colony.
where the president viewed with much in
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