New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-01
CALMLY AWAIT THE COURT OF NoUIRY's
VERDICT, HE SAYS.

Baltimore. Feb ga solemn requiem mass for
the repose Of the souls OF those who lost their
lives through the destruction Of the Maine In
Havana Harbor was celebrated at the Cathedra al
here this morning Cardinal Gibbons made an ad-
dress and read the service for the dead. A num-
Der OF naval and military officers were present in
Guiding those Of the militia and the Naval Reserve
Cardinal Gibbons spoke as follows
We do not fully realize how ardentiy we love our
country unit! some crisis occurs which awa unr
our devotion to her and arouses our admiration
and gratitude for those VINO nave a,ed IN ner
for we have assembled here this morning 10 assist
s. Brave ,ns ass d have t M
the post OF duty We are also called t9getnei 20 20
ympsihy for the bersaved relatives Of those faith
ful defenders OF their country wnola IN. Nauou
Army and Navy; / see representatives Of our ex-
ceent State Militia and OF our ~ rs. a,
home in our broad country feels the loss as per-
Too much praise cannot be bestowed on the Presi-
dert, the members of his Cabinet. and partcu-
larry on the Sesretay OF the Navy ana ms ase
for the calmness and tranquility. the sef-eontro,
sns the oTdea Which the
try has been passing in the last few days ii needed
s sny psn and ID sas G s6
and legislative bodies IS all the more commendaoe
In view OF the mischevous and incorporate utter
ances Of some sensational newspapers.
This Nation Is too brave too strong. too powerful
cipitate war. Let us remember that tho eyes OF
the world are upon US. whose judgment cannot
desp.se. and that will gain more applause and
credit for ourselves by calm elaboration and mas
teriy inactivity than by recourse to arms. "Thrics
Is he armed who hath his quarrel just.
hope and believe. for the honor OF humanity.
that the destruction OF the Maine caused by
accident, and In that case Spain cannot be re-
occasoned this fearful loss Of life in order
broil our Nation in war with his mother-country.
In that Spain should not be held responsible.
And even had fanatical Spanard perpetrated
this atrocious crime. there would be no necessity
for recourse to arbitrament of the sword. The
only circumstance that would warrant active hos
Titles would be the evidence that the Spanish Gov
eminent connived at the placing OF torpedoes or
explosives In the harbor Of Havana 10 destroy our
vessel But do not believe. and sane man can
believe that chivalrc nation would be guilty Of
such inhumanity.
An able commission has been appointed by the
Government to investigate the of the disas-
ter. Let us calmly and dispassonatey await the
result Of their verdict. and not anticipate their
Judgment One hing Is certan--this country knows
how in any emergency to defend her honor and
protect her interests. These brave men did not
die. indeed. the deck OF the ship with weapons
In their hands Nevertheless. we must regard them
as heroes and martyrs to their country for they
died at the post 10 which the call TO duty assigned
them. earnestly hope that tie day is not far
ton Of the services Of those brave and faithful
public servants by erecting TO their memory a suit
able monument. a monument which will not only
commemorate the dead but which will be an in
centive OF patriotism 70 the living by keeping be-
fore them the sentiments. well EXPRESSED bv the
Roman poet III Is sweet and honorable TO die for
ones country"