New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-23
THEN CANE CONGRESSMAN CUMMINGS.

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THEN CAME CONGRESSMAN CUMMINGS.
Amos J. Cummings Member Of Congress 'or NEW
York. was the next speaker. replying 10 the toast
OF The Navy" Mr.. Cummings began by a reter-
ence to the noble wreck lying in the harbor OF
Havana which was greeted with tremendous APP
plause. In the course OF his speech Mr.. Cummings
said:
From the days Of Samis down 10 the present
day the navy has always been vital factor IN ,ns
and Calls that gave Cipio Carthage and savea
Rome from Hannibal. II was The feet that pre-;
sented England with its magnificent empire OF
India. To Nelson even more than to Wellineton;
the Army. but the Army the Navy. tAp-
plause) Governed by these precedents and DC
OF offence, during my career in Congress l have
ever been the persistent advocate OF the increase
of tho American Navy. (Applause) But sr. have
roncads are failures. that our battleships are no
in view Of the disaster to the Maine
and OF the piercing q armor plate at indian Head
Oh no Mr.. Chairman, the only test which iron
clad vessels have ever hadIhe only crucial te Tbo
battle OF the Yalu evidently satisfactory test
10 the japanese FOR they have already spent mill
the navy Of the United States and other nations.
hs o asf e y wee no
with ironclad battle-ships serving the purpose for
hS they Ss
their war vessels in Philadelphia nor Scott build
But my mind rever,s to a week ago this night.
Dor at Havana beneath the twinkling stars as fine
ship as eyer entered any port on he face OF ne
us. there was dull roaring below the vessel. I'm
mediatey after this roaring there was explosion
air. What oowed9 Captain sgsbee came out Of
his cabin to find at his cabin door marine, his
saying "sir. / have the honor to report that the
ship is blown Up and is SINKING" applause And
than the deck OF that vessel az she was being en-
To-day was about to draw up bill authorizing
the President OF the United States 10 appoint this
orderly lieutenant OF marines Great applause)
luton from Congress. by and with the advice and
who viii very Willingly give his advice and con-
sent; Applause2 CThe speaker here referred to
In ending his speech Mr. Cummings said that n.
people Of the United States would hold the Admin
isration responsible for their honor. and the Ad-
minstra,on willing to be held: and. fur
Their. II II was found that the Maine was blown
up with the knowledge Of the Spanish authorities
the stars and Stripes would he waving Moro
Castle two weeks afterward Great applause fol-
lowed this statement and AT the suggestion OF the
chairman a toss, 10 the memory OF the dead
sailors was drunk in silence
DIR. MACARTHUR on PATRIOTISM
The Rev. DR.. Robert s. MacArthur in the course
OF an eloquent address on The Present Emphasis
OF American Patriotism" said:
We must emphasize tho importance NJ higher
standard Of political life along the whole line OF
sneer politics and politicians Doubtless there
are times when both thoroughly deserve tho sneer
American citizens to exat the standard OF public
service and 10 encourage hgh-minded. well-edu
politics a profession. 1t is an emincntly de-
srable profession Ne career is offered to young
duties which may be nofs Useful and honorabs
than political life, II is an utterly erroneous con-
kaG uha rnV1tur IA p+nrf
ctlzen TO accept, or even 10 seek, political office
al or academies, colleges and churches ought 10
stimulate young men thoroughly TO prepare them
selves for entering upon political careers. GAP
We can have Just as good a Government a.
Gnooss to haye When we put patriotism above
the country rather than for personal or party sue
cess, then we shall be able 10 realize our high
zens. The State Of Maine today exercises vast
power In National Government, largely because
in power until they have become masters Of their
several departments in the National Government
That state has long been the dominant State IN
the shaping Of American leglsatomsnd in the ere
alton and control OF international relations. Prob
ably the great State Of New-York with its vast
wealth, wonderful commercial achievements news
paper enterprise, and its many other kinds of rec
OF the influence possessed by the State OF Maine in
fsf of % s of ew the e
zens have said, amid the laundering buster or in
oh FOR few weeks % Of James B hHa q Today
the state OF Maine. IN fits knightly Boutelle, its
and its solid broad. versatile and masterful Reed,
still exercises its acknowledged authority and
merits Its honorable hegemony In the National
legislation of our beloved Republic.
Marvellous opportunities await tn. American Pc
public In the near future We ought TO extend
sympathy. tender. fraternal and patriotic. toward
Cuba, heroicay struggling to deliver herself from
the tyranny OF Spain, the brutal tyrant among the
Nations the Spain Of the Satanic Inquistion. the
to make the Hawaiia Islands. the paradise Of the
Pacific an American Territory. and in due time
another star in our beautiful flag. Thus shall
glorious Republic extend her benefcent sway from
the Atlantic TO the Pacific. and over these fair
Islands Of the Pacific, with tho consent Of their
people and our people. and with the richest bene-
dctions Of the God OF Nations and thus shall that
flag. without stain OF dshonor upon
stripe. wave over every sea and in every port
the messenger OF mercantile enterprise and the
herald Of civilization and religion; that flag whose
folds shall be tunefu in chanting the song OF tho
angels. the night the Christ born Glory to
God In the highest. and on earth peace. good will
toward men"
Homer Lee responded to the next toast. Bust
meas and Politics" ard HIS remarks were greeted
pIa