The evening times., 1898-11-21
623 18th St. NJ. w.

so brilliantly represents our country.
which has won such admiration from the
sailors that it i never hauled down un-
less to uncovered heads. How difficult TO
keep alive memory of your friends when
by duty compelled 10 be away from them
so long!
II cannot find words TO adequately tell
you how much l am moved by this grand
demonstration of esteem and affection. !
don't merit it all. All did was only as a
helper all the details must be performed
by assistants. The bravest always the
generous, and the loving are always the
dearest
War shortens life but it broadens it
and makes of us a nobler generous and
grander people We of the navy were ex-
posed TO the danger that you all might
enjoy peace and safety. We of the navy
were surprised al the CONSERVATION dis
played In various sections of this country.
We knew what the navy stood for; we
knew 1t was equal TO any occasion that
might arise and only wanted an oppor-
tunity 10 demonstrate Its ability. We de-
termined that when We met that Spanish
fleet there would not be enough of them
left TO fill a sardine box. Were we over
confident of our ability?
'On that memorable Sunday morning
when the Spanish fleet emerged from
fleet was discovered simultaneously by
our men and when they came they found
they were confronted by vigilant and
formidable foe. The fight was awful-a
terrible hurricane of shot and shell. Had
they had better gunners many of US
would not have been spared ! feel sure
that the American people are satisfied
that when Admiral Cervera came out
that morning we were cunning for peas
" GOT no u-aS
struck 296 times. set on fire by our shells
and went to beach. The Maria Teresa
was struck 16O times, set on fire and
beached. The Pluton went down with
every one on board from our shots. The
Furor. NiZcaya and Colon Cor a time es-
capped under running fire of 81 minutes.
The former was struck III times, during
which go men were killed and wounded
set on fire and destroyed. The others had
a similar fate. while we lost one killed
and TWO wounded and were struck twen-
ty-siX times by the enemy's shots.
The yalOr of our men, the skill of our
gunnerS and the excellence OF our ships
enabled us 10 destroy the enemy as we did
and maintain this nations dignity 81
complete was the Navy Department that
when war was declared one day every
port of the enemy's was closed the next.
Never before has history recorded such
remarkable fact I mention this 10 show
you that the navy is kept on war foot
| ing and always ready TO go to war at
moments notice
| The admiral concluded with an EXPIRES
| sion of his appreciation of the grand ova-
ton. He took his seat amid a tumult of
applause, when he was presented with
many bouquets of choice roses.
| Prof George Edward Smith sang a song
! composed by himself and set to music
! dedicated to the admiral. entitled Twas
Schley Who Won the Fight" The recep-
! ton began while the orchestra played
| national airs and Southern melodies The
/ admiral stood in the center of. the stage,
and for over two hours the people filed
| in on the right. grasped his hand and
passed on out of the building. Those who
were unable to gain access to the meet
| ing stood upon the outside and came in
as those within came out