The Portland daily press., 1898-04-22

Chamberlain, was given an ovation by
MS comrades, and when silence had re-
seered' ne said: II confess to you ali
that in the words of Shakespeare: MY
ohoughts run before me- / forget the
past and look to the present.
Inls Is great moment in our lives.
"hen look into tbs faces of those of you
whom know, I feel lifted up and
strengthened in spirit. You have writ
zen part OF q noble record by services
IN the past. do not know how many of
you VIII be at the front this time when
the assembly is called, but know that
inc young men of our land will take. up
the flag from where YOU left it and carry
IL on 10 victory. think that was one of
1ne nrst to express the opinion that the
olsaster to the Maine was done as an
ACT OF deep design. saw in that event
inc nand OF hateful enemy, and the
results have since justified me in believ-
ing this. I believe that was an act of
war; and we should have been Justified
IN declaring war at once. What glori-
Gus spectacle it was, however, when
our people held their patience and waited
Tor the report of the court
II believe the President has exempl1-
fed every virtue OF Christianity in try
ing to avert war, which, however terrible,
will be brief.
Our Representatives in Congress dur
Ing these trying hours have served us
with honor Hon. Thomas B. Reed, that
magnificent man, has done much by
standing before bowling mob and hold
ing them in check. This was due to his
self reliance. (Applause.) He has been
unselflsh, however, and has laid aside
personal feelings and has supported the
President and has labored for the good
OF the country.
for ones country, for its life and integ-
rlty, but we are now called upon to take
step in advance. A country stands for
something in the history Of man. We are
called upon as whole to lend helping
hand, to stand for the rights Of man !
hood and womanhood. You may we'll
see how it is that I am saddened when
l look to the future, and now look into
your faces and contemplate the anguish
and sorrow this struggle will bring to
many of our homes.
1--WE are q people standing for our
country and not for ourselves as individ-
uals. The way things have gone on in
Cuba is enough to declare war. believe
there is Providence governing present
events. It..was providential that Fitz-
hugh Lee should be placed in his posit-
ion. Today North and South we are in
the plan of Providence as one people. 1t
may be that in his plan another sacrifice
is to be asked to bring the North and
South together, heart to heart and hand
to hand. E3
II feel gratif tn 1T England, a coun-
try that did not support us as she should
have done in the civil war, is today with
US and will pledge her help in the cause
of humanity
The General concluded his remarks by
expressing the desire, if possible, to go to
the froDt IN command of division
from New England.
Gen. c. p. Mattocks then moved that
the thanks of the assembly be extended
to the secretary of the commonwealth of
Virginia for the sentiment expressed in
his letter, and assure him that if the time
comes. Maine will join hands with
Virginia in planting the American flag
on MORO CASTLE
The motion was seconded by Gen.
Chamberlain and passed by unanimous
vote.
The closing speakers were Col. A. M.
Soule, representing the Maine Division,
S. of ". and Rev. Samuel Worcester Of
this city.