The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-05-22
MAKING AND CANNON FIRING
,cs the Raising Of Flags in
,rlous Parts of the City.
kOAD MEN TAKE THE LEAD
Ling Their PatriOtism--Flngs
n ut the II. and Il. G. Shops
"a H, f.. and w. r. Yards.

v~terday afternoon YVES In meet
with the wave of National patriot
!, 90 warmly and enthusiastically
through every artery of the social
nieal life OF this city. Ii was wit
ard participated in by hundreds of
women and children and was an
n those By whom 1t was gotten up
credit to all who took part in it.
event opened with stirring music
ndered by Lewis military band, af-
IN the booming of cannon, fired by
No,,ston Light Artillery, woke the
ripg echoes OF the neighborhood and
IA to the people within a radius Of
that the festivities OF the occasion
nmenced.
A the defamation of the big gun still
aed In the ears CT the gathering,
shimpf manipulated the cord which
d the top of the l00-foot flagstaff
looked like a neatly arranged bundle
hting Schimpf, who was formerly in
bIted States navy and belonged to the
al the warship Baltimore, knew his
Ms and performed 1t with ease and
after which the band struck up an
se of all present.
Ibis juncture Hon. Norman G. Kittrcll
escorted to the speakers stand and
need to the assembly in brief but
pirate speech by Mr.. II. f. Fleming,
the welcome with which Judge Kit
was greeted he delivered a most elo-
speech, from which the following ex-
are taken:
Such scenes and ceremonies as
been witnessed here today and on
hl recent and similar occasions in this
ere most gratifying proof of the una
u and enthusiasm of sentiment con-
hg the National action in this great
Above us high in air will soon float
mbem OF the honor and glory of
nation. placed there in obedience TO
impulses OF patriotic hearts and By the
9Th of the brawny arms OF those who
fy and ennoble the cause of labor BY
It service in their chosen field of duty
uch action you make manifest 10 all
world that you feel that the banner
you belongs 10 men of no caste or
and that 1t is the property of no sec
but that it is the common and glo-
possession OF all the people of this
nation. 1t is now being carried tor
as the very oriflamme of battle by
and patriotic men into such a con-
rs the world never before saw.
war means far more than the mere
lsion Of Spain from Cuba and the indie
ence Of that fair isle. for 1t will not
effect that much to be desired con-
nation, but VIII result in the better
OF human conditions not only in other
but in our own. There are evils here
y need correction, and when people
been once aroused in behalf of the
pre- o. others, they will be the more
Y to respond to demands made upon
Z for the correction of evils at home,
which result "sweat-shops," idleness
munger, The spirit of justice and hui
Pv may long sleep, but. when once
fed, slumbers not again until it has
peht Its perfect work. Justice may
Ne with lcaden foot. but she strikes
an Iron hand" and when, with quick
sympathies and eoftened hearts and
|lded ideas, we turn again to the con
|a'ion OF domestic concerns and how
70 improve conditions at home. we Will |
4ulh Where lies the root OF that econ
disease which affects this republic,
We Will correct evils and suppress
anles here Of which millions are VIC
While the great mass of the people |
united In a common and glorious pur-
, regardless of sectional or political |
'ences, there are a conspicuous few |
IN authority and strongly seated IN
y who have displayed a degree of |
anu selfishnoss, and disregard of the |
esl and holiost interests of their fellow |
which has outraged the patriotic and |
N-ioVing people of America. | would |
y lar 40 violence TO the prophecies OF |
evasion as TO enter into discussion OF |
pohtlcs, for this is not the time or
,or such a discussion. but IL is a re-
sue TACT that the few who have pro
against the National action and
seu LOT peace at any price" were
WI! ohes who two years ago were
=. ,,ynsplcuous and persistent in un-
'soE announcing all those who diff
.. nun them and In endeavoring 10 Sc
We triumph of certain financial and
'l'c policies. 1t is these I'M
'a a,, boodlers who are responsible
'laitlohs which bring depression. pow
aau iuieness in their train and strike
~. ~ ueep at the interest of labor, and
a. Se public conscience quickened and
" the wants and woes of others
"e nave settled successfully the
u eontfoVersy--we will turn our at
: " ,hese evidences of fungus growth
,S S'uy polite. | pray you do not I'M
~ any metaphor | may use as sug-
T., lntimating resort to any but
- - methods, but tyranny and injus
H. none the less oppressive because
NM, which make them possible are
3 ,'v.e OF correction by the ballot ratn
4. y Tue Duilet. You may ask what
- 70 10 with the raising of a flag
rs,. ! mas its Just, proper and ger
M a nag, il it is to be a SYM
nd sns'i ia>-ire confidence, security.
~ PRIDE, must float over a country
>msre Is liberty OF action and en-
Inv "nere there exists that equality and
r va liberty that fair, honest
~ ehance for every man which is
ss'y TO the realization OF that ideal
III =. which the fathers dreamed and
sought TO found. and which il
rea,V 10 perpetuate There
No.. ahtagonism between capital and
-, on the contrary. each is essen
i e o'her. and the welfare of society
upon the existence OF conditions
,as ord profitable and honest invest
a. tne one and steady employment
A., "as.s Tor the other. When such
as exist, the employee Of today may
spioser Of tomorrow. and the day
!. =. Today may be the capitalist OF
pence, as has been often demon
! Mnen such conditions do not ex-
sno like this, which. in the devel-
:. us Resources and its opportuni-
"eh-rewarded labor. is yet in It's
,ns y and when we see strong men (
= as out of employment. some
y wrong somewhere and must he
=. ana made right. and the accom-