The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-13

49, isS had Years ago been reduced TO
peace footing; we had only 5000 avail
able froODs when the war was ueclareu
huf the account which officers ana mel
gave of themselves on the battlehelds ma
never been surpassed Inc manhoou "d'
there, and everywhere
AN INvINCIBLE SPIRIT.
american patriotism was there, and its
resources were limitless The courageous
and invincible spirit of the people proVec
glorious and those who little more thar
a third of a century ago were DIVIDED ai1e
at war with each other We're again united
under the holy standard of liberty
Patriotism banished party feeling; hLty
millions of dollars for the national de
tense was appropriated without debate OF
division as a matter OF course, ana as
only mere indication Of our mighty re-
serve power.
But if this was true of the beginning OF
the war what shall We say OF II now,
with hostilities suspended and peace near
at hand as we ferVently hope! MatcnleSs
in its result; UneQualed in its complete
ness and the quick succession with winch
victory followed victory, attained earlier
than it was believed to be possible. so
comprehensive in its sweep that every
thoughtful man feels the weight OF re-
spcnsibility which has been so suddenly
thrust Upon US
And above all and beyond all. the valor
of the American army and the bravery of
the American navy and the majesty OF
the American name stand forth in I'M
sulled glory, while the humanity of our
purposes and the magnanlmity OF our
BILE touches of noble generosity, Chris
tian sympathy and charity, and examples
of human grandeur which can never be
lost to mankind. Passion and bitterness
form no part of our impelling motives,
and il is gratifying to feel that humanity
triumphed at every step Of the wars pro
HEROES OF THE WAR
The heroes of Manila and Santiago and
Puerto Rico have made immortal history.
They are worthy successors and descend
D., II
Jones Decatur and Hull, and of Grant,
Sherman. Sheridan and Logan, of Farra-
gut. Porter and Gushing and Of Lee, Jack
son and Longstreet.
New names stand out on the honor FOL
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 IN
DER the baptism Of foreign fire.
Who will dim the splendor of their
achievements? Who will withhold from
them their earned distinction? Who will
1ntrude detraction at this time to belittle
the manly spirit of the American youth
and impair the usefulness of the Amer
lean navy? Who will embarrass the gov
eminent by sowing seeds of disSatiSfac-
ton among the brave men who stand
ready to serve and die if need be for their
country? Who win darken the counsels
of the republic in this hour, requiring the
NlSuOin OF ali. Sndi We deny TO
ourselves what the rest of the world so
freely and so justly accords to US?
CANNOT BE IdPEACHED.
The men who endured in the short but
decisive struggle its hardships, its priva-
tons, whether in the field or camp on
ship or in the siege, and planned and
achieved its victories, will never tolerate
impeachment either direct or indirect, of
those VINO won peace whose great gain
TO civilization is yet unknown and the
a iZn he
hand OF Almighty God in the ordeal
through which the United States has
passed, Divine favor seemed manifest
everywhere.
In fighting for humanity's sake we have
been signally blessed. We did not seek
war. 70 avoid il, if this could be done in
justice and honor to the rights of our
neighbors and ourselves, was our con-
slant prayer.
The war was not more invited by us
than were the questions which are faid al
our door by its results.
Now. as then, we will do our duty. The
problems viii not be solved in a day. Pa
thence Will be required. patience COM
bined with sincerity of purpose and IN
shaken resolution TO do right. seeking
only the highest good of the nation and
recognizing no other obligation. pursuing
no other path but that of duty. Right
action follows right purpose.
We may not at all times be able to di-
vine the future, the way may not always
Seem clear, but if our aims are high and
unseifish; somehow and in some way the
right end will be reached. The genius of
the nation, its freedom. its humanity its
courage its Justice, favored by divine
proVidencc, will make ii equal to every
TASK and the master of every emergency.
SMITH EULOGIZES MKINLEY.
The inspiring conclusion of the pres
idents address was the signal for a
scene of wild reclamation. Bowling and
smiling to the crowd of enthusiastic
constituents, the president sat down
and gave way to Postmaster General
Charles Emory Smith, whose speech
came next on the programme Mr.
Smiths reception was almost as fatter-
ing as that given to the president He
spoke briefly along lines similar to
those followed by his chief, dwelling
particularly on the magnitude of the
exposition and the marvellous energy
and genius which the great west had
devoted to its contamination. He also
commended in strong terms the war
policy OF President Mckinley. and spoke
Of him as one of the greatest figures in
modern American history
With these stirring words, Mr.. Smith
concluded his address: There is no
true American who can be insensible
10 the new position of our republic
There is no true American who can be
unmindful of the happy circumstance
that ii comes under the presidency of
that masterful American statesman
who has been most conspicuously de-
voted 10 the upbuilding of our country
and who can be trusted to deal most
wisely with the new duties and oppor-
tunitieS before US.
We turn from the exceptional de-
mands of war to the higher mission of
peace. which is illustrated in the
Slories of this exposition, and we move
forward in that peaceful career with
new courage, and with a new outlook"
After the postmaster genral had
concluded, the surging throng of hu-
manity around the platform clamored
for more. Loud calls for General Miles.
Senators Allen and Thurston and Gov
ernor Holcomb were heard and thew
advanced in succession to the front of
the platform, and in response to the
deafening cheers OF the people bowed
and smiled their acknowledgements.
but did not make any remarks.
Then the Chinese minister. the Co
rean minister and Senior Quesada. the
Cuban commissioner, were brought for
ward in response to the demands of the
crowd. Patriotic selections by the band
closed the exercises on the platform.
PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.
After luncheon the president spent
some time in viewing the wonders of
the exposition, expressing surprise and
qualification at every turn. AT o'clock
Mr.. Mckinley entered the government
building and stood in the center of the |
great structure, while for 20 minutes
the public were permitted to file past
him.
Tie president was presented to the
public by President Wattles and to