The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-10-12

TbSCue' AHu never III the AlSLoly Oh the world, did men respond more quick ly or nobly to the call of a gallant chieftain, Rich and poor old and young, men from every section and of every name, rallied to that call, Euro pean nations looked on with wonder and surprise. We had been regarded as a peace-loving people, and 1t was supposed that we would be as deaf to the cries of suffering humanity as they had shown themselves to be. Our great resources were known and talked of, but the United States was not looked on as a fighting nation. For God and suffering humanity was the battle cry
 "The conflict raging fierce and strong was soon over. A proud and arrogant nation was humbled by the loss of vast possessions, and our own country had demonstrated to the world that, al- though peaceful people, we were the friends of humanity and from this time on would be a factor among the nations of the earth.
 "The results have been all that the most patriotic could wish for, and have placed upon us as a nation grave re- responsibilities. These responsibilities we cannot shirk. In the sight of God we are charged to lead these people whom He has seen proper to give us, from their forests of ignorance and vice to the bright land of civilization and Christianity. It Is our duty to take care of them until they can show their ability to care for themselves. We should not only inculcate in their minds the proper respect for government and self-control, but preserve their hearts for the reception of the highest order of civilization and Christianity Of which we are possessed. Under the guidance of Almighty God we have a duty to perform, for which we will be held to strict accountability. With an unbounded faith in the integrity and wisdom of our government, and the pa triotism of the American people, we be- lieve that it will be demonstrated to the world that we are equal to the task, and that generations yet unborn will rise and call us blessed, and chant our praises for the stand we have taken against tyranny and oppression and in behalf of the distressed and oppressed of the earth.'
 The grand master stated that war rants had been issued for new grand communicates in Oklahoma, Indian ter ritory, and the District of Columbia, He said in conclusion:
 ''The best, the purest, the noblest men in our country acknowledge fealty to this grand body, and practiced the ,,%,, lum. Our beautiful banners occupy the loftiest heights, borne and upheld by loyal and loving hands. The great truths we teach, founded as they are on the Word of God, as eXenplified in the life of His blessed son, have taken deep root in the hearts of men, and will continue to grow and spread until they shall penetrate the darkest spots of the earth. Mankind shall be lifted up from the thraldom of darkness and selfish ness and all the baser instincts of his nature, and occupy the proud position he should as the living image of the God who made him. Then shall be the fruition of our hopes, then will the mis- sion of our order be fulfilled, then will the reign of Emanual, the Prince fo ' 0ooe' 'he VT oAu C"P'e'ili ol oui eeANS' 1 ton, be perfect and everlasting
 The report of the grand treasurer, H. Wales Lines, showed receipts of $26,791 and disbursements of $9,727. The net cash resources are $421
 The report of the grand recorder, William H. Mayo, contained much sta- tistical information. The gains since the last conclave have been: Knight ed, 6,995; affiliated, 973; reinstated 4O6; total, 8,374. The losses have been: Died, 1,65S; dimitted, 1,7S9; suspended, unknightly conduct, 64; suspended for non-payment of dues, 2,060; expelled, 67; total, 5,63S. The net gain was 2,73s. The following table gives the number of commanderies and the membership of each state: