The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-12-06

paign was prosecuted with great vigor.
and by the 18th Of Auguest most Of the
island was In our possession. and the
acquisition of the remainder was only
a matter of a short time. AT most OF
the points in the island our troops were
entirely welcomed. Pr~otestations OF 10y
atty to the flag and gratitude for release
from Spanish rule met our commanders
at every stage. AS a potent influence
toward peace, the outcome OF the Porto
Rican expedition is due to those who
participated In IL.
The Fall Of Manila.
The last scene OF the wal was en-
acted at Manila, its starting place. On
Aug. Is. after a brief assault upon the
works by the land forces, in when Ire
squadron assisted. the capital surren-
dered Internationally. The casualties
were comparatively few. BY this the
conquest of the Philippine islands. viz
tually accomplished when the Spanish
capacity for resistance was destroyed
by Admiral Dewey's victory OF the ISL
OF May, was formally completed. 10
General Merritt. his officers and men.
for their accomplishing and devoted
services. for their galiantry in action,
the nation is sincerely grateful. Their
long voyage was made with singuia
success and the soldierly OF
the men, OF whom many were without
previous experience in the military ser
vice, deserves unmeasured praise.
The Killed and Wounded.
The total casualties in killed and
wounded in the army during the war
was as follows: officers killed. %; en-
listed men killed. 257: total. $50. ON
GERS wounded. 113; enlisted men wound
ed. 1.464: total, 1,511. OF the navy,
killed. II: wounded. 81; died as result
of wounds. /; invaded from service
6; total 81.
II will be observed that while our navy
was engaged in two great battles and
in numerous p~erilous undertakings III
the blockade and bombardments, ana
more than 10000 Of our troops were
transported to distant and and en-
gagged in assault and siege and battle
and many skirmishes in unfamiliar ter
ritory, we lost in both arms of the ser
vice a total Of 1,66S killed and wound
ed. and i'm the entire mpai Dy
land and sea We did not lose a gun, or
a flag. or a transport, or a mp, ana
with the exception OF the crew OF tie
Merrimac. not a soldier or sailor was
taken prisoner.
on Aug. Z, 46 lays from the date or
landing of General Skaters army In
cuba and q days from the surrender
OF Santiago, the United states troops
commenced embarkation for home ana
our entire force was returned 10 tne
United States as early as Aus. "a:
They were absent from the Uniteu
States only two months.
IL ia fitting that / should bear testi-
mony to the patriotism and devotion
of that large portion OF our army,
which, although eager to be ordered 10
the post of greater exposure, fortunate
Iv was not required outside OF the
United States. They did their whole
duty. and, like their comrades at the
front. have earned the gratitude OF the
-. T. m l,La Vnannpr the OfnCCrS
and men of the army and of the navy
who remained in their departments
and stations of the navy. performing
most important duties connected with
the war. and whose eques Tor as
nme in the field and at sea | was
compelled to refuse because their ser
vices were indispensable here, are en-
titled to the highest commentator. 1t
Is nv regret that there seems to be no
provision for their suitable recognition
The Red Cross.
I'm this connection IL is a pleasure FOR
me TO mention in terms of cordial APP
probation the timely and useful work
of the American National Red Cross'
both i'm relief measures preparatory 10
the campaigns. in sanitary ASSISTANCE
at several of the camps or assemDlaee
and later. under the able and expert
enced leadership of the president or
the society. Miss Clara Barton, on the
fields of battle and in the hospitals at
the front in Cuba. Working IN con-
junction with the government author
|. tiles and under their sanction ana APP
proyal. and with the enthusiastic CO
operation of many patriotic women and
societies in the ariou states. the Red
cross has fully maintained its already
: high reputation for intense earnestness
| and ability to exercise the nome pur-
noses OF its organization. thus JUSTIFY
q. inc the confidence and support which
/ ~ has received at the hands or the
d. American people. To the members
i. officers of this society and all who aid
ed them in their philanthropic work
the sincere and lasting gratitude OF the
T soldiers and the puplc Is que anu II
? freely accorded.
In tracing these events we are con-
stantly reminded Of our obligations 10
: the Divine Master for His watchful
I care over us and His safe guidance.
E for which the nation makes reverent
: acknowledgment and offers humble
e PRAYER for the continuance Of His ia
vor.
, The Peace Overtures.
! The humiliation Of Admiral Cerve-
{ ra's fleet, followed by the capituiation
n of Santiago, having brought 10 the
o Spanish government a realizing sense
I of the hopelessness OF continuing a
s struggle now becoming wholly une-
o DUAL, il made o~vertures of peacc
through the French ambassador, who,
q with the assent OF his government.
I had acted as the friendly representa-
v tive OF Spain's interests during the
g war. on July 26 NJ. Cambon presented
y a communication signed by the Duke
r of Almodovar, the Spanish minister OF
state. inviting the United states 10
state terms upon which 1t would be
: willing to make peace. On July 80.
o by a communication addressed to the
r Duke OF Almodovar and handed by n.
Cambon the terms of this government
were announced substantially in the
protocol. afterwards signed. On Aug.
10 the Spanish reply. dated Aug. Z, was
handed by NJ. Cambon to the secre-
d tary of state. 1t accepted uncondi-
tionally the terms imposed as to Cuba.