The Forrest City times., 1898-12-09

towards the achievement OF this astound-
ing victory. for which neither ancient nor
modern history affords parallel in the
of the event. and the mar
velous disproportion OF casualties. IL
would be invidious to single out any ono
for special honor"
FOR OUR sHIPBUTLDERs.
In this connection the president SAYS:
Nor can we be unmindful OF the achieve
Tents OF our builders. mechanics and ar
tisans for their part I'm the construction
OF our warships."
TEARS FOR THE DEAD.
As to the success gained by the arms
of the United States in Cuba, the presi-
dent says that the earnest and lasting
gratitude of the nation is unsparingly
the gallantry of the living, the dead claim
our tears. and our losses by battle, and
result. and teach us the awful cost OF war
victory"
CASUALTIES DURING THE WAR
The total casualties in killed and
with Spain were: Officers killed, 81; en-
listed men killed, 2o7; total ESQ; officers
Iss Il3 b. enlisted men woynded. /, J.
wounded, 81; died result of wounds, 1;
invalided from service. 6; total, 81.
II will be observed that while our navy
numerous perilous undertakings in block
ade and bombardment, and more than
s., goo of our troops were transported to
distant lands. and were engaged In as
sauit and siege and battle and manv
sklrmishes In unfamiliar territory, we
lost In both arms of the service total of
l,6eS killed and wounded: and in the entire
campaign by land and sea we did not lose
gun, or flag. or a transport, or a ship,
and with the exception of the crew of the
Merrimac" not a soldier or sailor was
taken prisoner"
TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO COULD
NOT GO.
The president bears testimony and pays
hitting tribute Ito the patriotism and de-
votion of that large portion CT our army
which, although eager to be ordered to
the post of greatest exposure, fortunate
ly were not required outside of the United
States" They did their whole duty and
earned the gratitude of the nation. The
president then says: I'm tracing these
events we are constantly reminded of our
obligations to the Divine Master for His
watchtul care over us, and His safe
guidance. for which the nation makes
reverent accomplishment, and offers
humble prayer for the continuance of his
favors."
THE PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.
The peace negotiations. which followed
soon after the equalization of Santiago,
and the preparation and signing of the
protocol, are discussed at length. Refer
ring to the work of the peace commits
sioners at Paris, the president says:
These negotiations have made hopeful
progress, so that l trust soon to be able
to lay definite treaty before the senate.
with review of the steps leading to its
signature"
GOVERNMENT OF OUR NEW Pos
SESSIONS.
II do not discuss at this time the gov
eminent or tenure of the new possessions
which viii come to us as a result of the
war with Spain. Such discussion will be
appropriate after the treaty of peace
shall be ratified. In the meantime, and
until the congress has legislated other
wise, it will be my duty to continue the
RnVRrnmaptS wi hor axfc tad
since our occupation, and to give to the
people security in life and property and
encouragement under a just and benefi-
cent rule.
THE FUTURE OF CUBA.
AS soon as We are In possession of Cuba
and have pacified the island it will be
necessary to give aid and direction to its
people TO form government for them
earliest moment consistent with safety
and assured success. 1t is i'm
portant that our, relations with
this people shall be of the
most friendly character and our CONNER
cial relations close and reciprocal II
should be our duty to assist in every
Of the island, encourage the industry of
the people, and assist them to form a
government which hal, be free and in
dependent, thus realizing the best aspira-
lions of the Cuban people.
A HUMANE GOVERNMENT.
Spanish rule must be replaced by a
Just, benevolent and humane govern
ment, created by the people of Cuba
obligations, and which shall encourage
thrift, industry and prosperity, and pro-
mote peace and good will among all Of
the Inhabitants, whatever may have been
their relations in the past. Neither re-
venge nor passion should have a place in
the new government. Until there is
complete tranquility in the island and a
stable government inaugurated military
occupation will be continued"
FRIENDLY WITH ALL THE REST OF
THE WORLD.
The president says that with one ex-
ception of the rupture with Spain, the
the great family of nations during the
past year has been marked with cordiali-
". concerning negotiations with the Ar
gentine government, initiated with a view
to removing differences in cable rate
charges imposed upon messages passing
from and to the United States, the presi-
dent expresses his sincere hope for an in
ternational agreement whereby inter-
change of messages over connecting lines
may be regulated on fair basis of uni
formty, and adds: 1T would be strange
were the nations not in time brought 70
realize that modern civilization, which
owes so much OF its progress to the an
limitation of time by the electrical force,
demands that this all-important means OF
communication be a heritage of all peo-
pies. to be administered and regulated In
their common behalf"
A QUESTION WITH AUSTRIA-HUN-
GARY.
AS to the killing and wounding of strik-
Ing miners in Luzerne county Pa, which
aroused the solicitude of the Austro-Hun-
sarlan government, many of the miners
being subjects of that government the
president expects to reach a harmonious
understanding on the subject with Au-
stria-Hungary.
The hope Is expressed that the restric-
lions imposed by Belgium on the impor-
tation of American cattle will at an early
gay be relaxed, so as to admit live Amer
lean cattle under proper regulations
THE NICARAGUA CANAL,
The president expects that the Nicara-
qua canal commission will shortly be able
TO report finally. Il have not hesitated
to express my convictions, " says the pres
ldent, that considerations of expediency
and International policy as between The
several governments interested in the
construction and control of an inter-
oceanic canal by this route require the
maintenance of the status quo until the
canal commission shall have reported and
the United States congress shall have
had the opportunity to pass finally upon
the whole matter"
The president regards. in view of our
newly-acquired interests in the Pacific
ocean, the construction a. Such q mo 81