Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1899-02-23

chanic's hall. Messrs. Long. Alger,
Bliss, Gage and Smith. of his cabinet
accompanied him, together with Con-
gresham Grosyenor, Of Ohio. The ar
rival OF the presidential train at ten
o'clock was the OCCASION of great out
burst of enthusiasm from the thou
sands Of citizens who lined the streets
on the line of the procession from the
station to the hotel. At the banquet
in the evening at Mechanics hall the
president spoke as follows:
The Presidents Address.
"Mr. Toastmaster and Gentlemen: The
years go quickly. 1t seems not so long, bur
IL is in fact six years since 1t was my honor
to be a guest of the Home Market club.
Much has happened in the intervening
time. Issues which were then engaging
us have been settled or put aside for larger
and more absorbing ones Domestic condi-
tons have improved. and are generally sat
isfactory. We have made progress In in
dustry, and have realized the prosperity
for which we have been striving. We have
taught us some lessons which will never
be unlearned. and which will be valuable
in guiding our future action. We have not
only been successful in our financial and
business affairs, but have been successful
IN war with foreign power. which added
chapter to American history.
Some Mighty Problems.
II do not know why in the year 1899 this
republic has placed before II mighty prob
lens which IL must face and meet They
have come and are here, and they could not
be kept away. Many who We're impatient
for the conflict a year ago, apparently
needless of it's larger results. were the first
to cry out against the far-reaching conse-
quences of their own act Those of us who
dreaded war most. and whose every effort
was directed TO prevent II, had fears OF
new and grave problems which might fol-
low its inauguration The evolution of
events, which no man could control has
brought these problems upon US. Certain II
is that they have not come through any
fault on our own part but as high obliga-
ton and we meet them with clear con-
science and unselfish purpose. and with
War of an Undivided Nation.
"war was declared in April 1898. with
practical unanimity by the congress and,
unity among the people. There had been
many who had tried TO avert it as, on the
have precipitated IL at an earlier date.
In it's prosecution and conclusion the great
tion believed they were nghting in Just
cause, and at home or on sea, or in the field
they had part in tho glorious triumphs It
was the war OF the undivided nation.
Every great act in it's progress from Manila
to Santiago. from Guam to Porto Rico. met
universal and hearty commendat The
protocol commanded the practically IMAM
imous approval OF the American people. 1t
was welcomed by every lover of peace be-
VIII Not Finch
"The Philippines. like Cuba and Porto
Rico were intrusted to our hands by the
war. and TO that great trust. under the
mar progress and civilization. we are COM
mitted. II Is a trust we have not sought;
The American people will hold up the hands
of their servants at home 10 whom they
commit Its execution. while Dewey and
Otis and the brave men whom they COM
mand will have the support OF the country
IN upholding our flag where IL now floats.
the symbol and assurance of liberty and
justice.
Must Not Go Rack to spain.
we hear no complaint OF the relation
created by the war between this govern
ment and the Islands OF cuba and Porto
Rico There are some. however. who re-
gard the Philippines as IN different rela
ton, but. whatever variety of views there
may be on this phase OF the question there
is universal agree ment that the Philippines
shall not be turned back to Spain. No true
American consents 10 that Even II I'M
willing TO accept them themselves. il would
have been weak evasion Of manly duty TO
require Spain 70 transfer them TO some
other power or powers. and thus shirk our
such a transfer IL could not have been
made without the most serious information
al complications
our only Desire.
"our concern was not for territory or
trade or empire, but for the people whose
interests ana destiny without our willing
IL.
this feeling that from the first day TO the
last not one word line went from the
eeutiye u N3snington 70 our military ana
naval commanders AZ Manila, or 70 our
peace commissioners az Paris that did not
pat as the sole purpose 10 be kept in mind
first after the success OF our arms and the
maintenance Of our own honor, The welfare
and happiness ana M rights 81 The inhab-
ItantS Of he Philippine stands
Consent Not Needed.
Did We need their consent TO perform
great act for humanity? We had Il in
every aspiration OF lhetr minds m every
hope ~ their hearts Was Il necessary TO
ask their consent To capture Manila the
capital of their stands Did We ask
their consent To itberate hem from Spanish
snNe reigntY or 70 enter Manila bay and
,ifd not ask these W. wtrr obfvine & high-
eT moral obligation which rested on us. and
which did nor require anvbody's consent
spain out Of the rrobIem.
'-Wv have now ended the war with Spain
The treaty has been ratified by more than
two-thlr1S of the senate OF she United
States ana Icy the Judgment OF niRe-teuths
of its people No nation was ever more for
tunatc i'm Mar or more hoaord BILE In neg0-
dations in peace. Spain is now eliminated
from The problem L remains "a ask what
W. shall 10 now I do not intrude upon the
duties OF SonSfeSs, or seek 70 anticipate or
foreStaN its action only say that the
treaty Of peace. hoRorNbly secured. having
been ratified by the United States and. As
W confidently expect. shortly 20 be ratified
In Spain cougress viii have the power
and / am SGre the purpose. 10 DO what Id
good mora4s IS right and Just and humane
FOR these peoples in distant seas
The People Must Decide
The future Of the Philippine islands is
now in the hands OF the American people
Inul the treaty was ratified OF rejected
the executive department OF this govern
ment could only preserve the peace and
protect life and property. That realty now
commits the free and eufranChised Fill
piuos to the guiding hand and the liberal
iEing influences. the generous SNmpathies
the uplifting education. not of their Amert-
can masters. but OF their Ane rican eman-