New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-13

Of our conduct have given TO war. always nor
rhle touches of noble generosity. Christian SYM
pathy and charity. and examples OF human
grandeur which can never be lost to mankind.
Passion and bitterness formed no part or our
impelling motive. and 1t is gratifying to feel
that humanity triumphed at every step OF the
wars progress
HEROIC OFFICERS AND MEN
The heroes of Manila and Santiago and Porto
Rico have made immortal history. They are
worthy successors and descendants OF Washing
ton and Greene: of Paul Jones. Decatur ana
Hull. and of Grant. Sherman. Sheridan ana
Logan; of Farragut. Porter and Gushing. and Of
Lee Jackson and Iongstreet. New 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 accomplishing in death. The intelli-
gent 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 baptism OF foreign
fire Who will dim the spendor of their achleNe-
ments? Who Will withhold from them their
well-earned distinction? Who will intrude de-
traction at this time to belittle the manly spirit
of the American youth and impair the usefui-
ness of the American Navy? Who VIII einDar-
rass the Government by sowing seeds or ais
satisfaction among the brave men VINO stand
ready to serve and die IL need be for their coun-
try? Who will darken the counsels OF the Re
public in this hour requiring the united wisdom
Of all? Shall deny to ourselves what the
rest Of the world so freely and so justly accords
TO us? Tie men who endured In the snort Dut
decisive struggle its hardships its privations'
whether in the field or camp on ship or In siege.
and planned and achieved Its victories, VIII
never tolerate impeachment. either direct or IN
direct Of those who won a peace whose great
gain 10 civilization is yet unknown ana UNI
written. .
The faith OF a Christian nation recognizes the
hand Of Almighty God In the ordeal through
which we have passed Divine favor seemed
manifest everywhere. In fighting for human
ity's sake have been signally blessed we
did not seek war. To avoid 1t. II this could be
done in Justice and honor to the rights OF our
neighbOrs and ourselves, was our constant
prayer The war was no more invited by us
than were the questions which are laid at our
door by its results. Now. as then. we VIII DO
our duty The problems will not he solved IN
dav Patience will he required: patience COM
hined with sincerity Of purpose and unshaken
resolution TO do right. seeking only the highest
good Of the Nation and recognizing no other OBJ
legation. pursuing other path but that OF
duty.
Right action follows right purpose. We may
moi az all times be able 70 divine the future, the
yay NAV not always seem clear. but If our aims
are high and unsefsh. somehow and in some
WAY the right end will be reached. The genius
Of the Nation. its freedom. its wisdom, Its hu-
mainly IFS courage. its justice, favored by d.
vine providence. will make It equal to every
task and the master Of every emergency.
Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith fol- |
lowed the Presid .rt with a brief address com |
plmentinC the peopls of the West on their great |
exposition Then tho band played Yankee
Doodle" The Star Spangled Banner and |
Dixie" the crowd gave three hearty cheers for |
the President. and the party left the platform
for luncheon.