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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

Washington. Feb "a caucus OF Democratic
members Of the House has been called for Monday
evening. About forty members signed request
70 Chairman Richardson. OF the Caucus Committee.
TO call the meeting. No particular topic II des-
ignsted In the call but II In understood that the
purpose Is 10 determine what attitude shall be
taken as 10 the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
RoBERT P. poRYER'S MISSION To ErRoPE
LooKIHG AFTER LARGE AMERICAN PACKING
AND OH. INTERESTS.

Washington Feb 2j-It can be said on authority
that Robert +. Porter has no connection with the
United States Government on his present visit 10
Europe He s understood 10 be looking after the
interests Of some OF tho largest American packing
and Oh interests. making II his especial business
10 prevent obnoxious legislation wherever this can
be- done 10y tho presentation Of tho facts. and 10
this extent the Govern ent OF course is I'm hearty
sympathy with his ~. bus No does not represent
the United States Govcr1Tcut I'm reciprocity or
tariff negotiations with Germany.
ia regard to the progress Of those negotiations
state Douartronf on i"l- decline TO make any
statement FOR publication at this time. believing
that nrematurr public discussion of such com
uIicatod matters tends 90 defeat the Intentions Of
the governments interested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
Also a number Of promotions in the Army.

william r nay was born at Ravenna. Ohio. on
April - 1919 and came Of race OF lawyers MS
father. tho late chief Justice Luther Day having
been q prominent lawyer OF Ohio FOR many years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENI

ny et,cRrTARy DAY APPOINTED JUDGE
or THE WITH JUDICIAL. CIRCUIT
Washington. Feb. 2j.-Thc President sent inc ioi-
lowing nominations 20 the Senate to-day:
WILLIAM r. DAY II Ohio. u 10 United states 'T'ui'
Judge for the V1;h Judicial Circuit
JrHt NlAH j. MtkRT1Y surveyor ~ customs BOSTON
qrl ,'narlestl Avn District. Massachusetts,
sTurN,N pr aHCUAED ApD-alser n N"rchandise
in the r. sion and Charl'st,wn District. Massachu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26
CREATING THE GRADE or ADMIRAL.

DERED 49, THE HOUSE NAVAL. COMMITTEE
Washington. Feb 25-Thc Naval Committee 81
the House to-day directed a favorable report on
the Senate bill creating the grade Of Admiral in
tended for Roar-Admiral Dewey. The hill was re
Gently added as an amendment 20 the Naval Ap-
Uropriati0n bin but ~ some question raised
o. 10 this method Of procedure. the committee de
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

Yes, he's tough hoy. sent his sister Ave
pound box OF candy for a little valentine reminder
and let II go onymou,ly. and that young scorpion
Got on lot OF nonsense TO her about the poisoned
candy case. and she finally gave II to him to throw
on the ashpile."
What became OF it7''
We'll the boys been In the Doctors charge for
week"-tCleveand Plain Dealer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-26

a, some IN the Navy He regarded II as glorious
thing that Admiral Dewey had the presence OF Ih''u
70 cut the cable between him and Nashheton' anu
that II was fortunate for Dewey that he was III
nos,,iop to sever connection with Washington
Then too" said Mr. Allen. we have the coh'io-
versy over the two rear-admirals in the Navy
Whether the man who fought the battle resul'hs
I'm the destruction OF Cerveras feet ana won !"
shall have the iauros OF victory or whether ''eE
shall so to who was ten miles away seems
a subject of controversy by the Navy Department.
The American people. seventy millions OF honest
hearts and honest souls will always believe that
Schey was the hero OF that battle and won that
battle and am not detracting anything from the
service Of Admiral Sampson. who II he had been
there. would have acquitted himself nobly TINS
seems to be game Of battledore and shuttecock
and over In the Navy Department. they are she'd
ding more ink than blood"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
ROSTER & BIAL'S SECOND VAR
DENILLE COMPANY.

The second of Roster &: Bints wand.
vile comaar!es VIII be al The Acode-
my of Muso Thursday and rrlda .
nights and Friday mptinee. Koster &.
iiiai nave long had the reputation in
the amusement world as the promoters
OF nTst class entertainments in thei,.
Sneciai business, and attractions bear
ing their name have for their nri,n >
ohlect pleasing the public At the head
81 ihis company Is Bessie Bonchill tbe
idoi OF the English vaudeville nnd
more lately OF the American. who viii
ne seen in her latest act. that is n mol
ody Of wit and Song gracefully cdrrind
out ny the charming little comedienne
Gus Williams IS member OF the or
Sanization. ana 10 regular theatre
Soers he needs no Introduction. for his
ever ready feutonic wit has made hin,
a star in the dramatic prafessinn and
a faNoritc throughout This coI,pfrv
Among tho other members are Seai,.
ana West. q widely known musical
,eam; Halherta Pryne niece Of Proc
ident Mcl<inleY. who is n highlx, cnl-
tnred singer Alfraceda. the sensa-
tionai eauilihr'at, who has made a ma
tional re.uia ton with her net. Harry
a;ii enry l%ramer, team or oxn,r,
.NHyc!c riders that have seasoned thoir
'nrn with great deal Of clean com
edN, and Arhum and Wagner. n funny
PAR az l1ulchmcn that make. a merry
M! hour for the audience.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01

-!Ser, Frederick Hartley, Mark ELLIS
worth Aubrey Beattie and c. ]. Gil
bert Miss Radcliffe, who viii ha the
ieadins lady. has acted in n like capa-
CITY Tor various companies of pror,.
nehce,-Sol Smith Russell the Boston
Theatre Stock, the Philadelphia Grand
onera House Stock. etc, and is an
.ac.tess OF wide experience. though
youth: Miss Radcliffe's mother is also
an actress of reputation, and has been
WIN charles Frohman's companies for
1t long time. She is known on the stage
as Marion Lester. Mr.. O'Neirs lead
ing IeaVS 'his season will again be
Ed. l.. Breese. who did such ,rood
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
iRahBLEroN WARD.

leg inning With this week, the ladies
~ ~ Fark Avenue Baptist Church
!" III hpio daily prayer meetings, pre-
PA &tory 70 tie coming OF Mr.. Marley.
the evangelist, who is now on his v;iv
II - t'U5s TOTT. v1TgTc m MS
Docn or q rest Since the Close of his
greet r.cstirSs in Paterson. ]. He
III reaches i'll New York to-day. Next
sunday he will commence his work
Wth the J'ark Avenue church.
Miss Mae Smith, who is spendin.. Tho
ChT.s mas and New Year holidays with
her sisters at No. 10 Cooke avenue
WI leave Wednesday morning for her
school in Princess Anne COUNT.
,. ! Me ieguiar monthiXsmeetins Of the
hhptist Young Peoples District Union
VIII te held at Sturgeon Memorial
Gh""oh 1t $50 o'clock this afternoon.
me election Of officers will lake place
AZ Spurgeon Memorial Baptis,
GhGrch Il II n. IN. to-day. Rev. L.. Il.
CHRISTIE Will preach the second of the
SER 5 OF sermons On Social Evils"
taking as his theme THE Dance and
me Dancers. Al night he will preach
on Final Perseverance,"
The u. Y. =. u. Of Spulgeon Me-
mo"isi Church Will have New Years
service & $50 oolcck to- morrow night.
Mrs. Il, r. Thomas, who was reported
sci. at her home on Friday, was much
improved yesterday.
owing to- the stormy weather last
night only q small audience attended
at Trinity N. r. Church. The exercises
bs&an-at 10 o'clock and continued urtiI
Ihldn!Ght-the dawn of the new year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
ATLsATiC CITY GARD

y universal feeling of sorrow is felt
throui hout the ward at the sad and
sIG0c" Geaih Of Mir. William Is. Fer
guson yesterday morning. Ne will be
gre ;.y missed in the community
y n alarm Of fire was phoned from
box So last night. which carried de-
:ariMent No. 3 To the corner OF Mo-
ran and ward avenues. caused by the
burning Of Al defective luc in frame
dwelling. No damage.
The time honcfed custom OF watch
ms ott the old Wear and the incoming
u the new year was Gppropriatcly oh,
served al IcKies Memorial Church las,
night. The meeting was n thoroughly
spiritual one. Many testimonials were
given and new resolutions made 10
honor Tie new year for Christ.
Rev. j.. Il. Dudley will preach the
second Of ;he series Of sermons on Tho
.arpble OF The Prodigal Son" Mt
Central Avenue Baptist Church to-
u ght. His theme Will be PLENTY of
Money-Gooa Times"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
The Week ofpra,cr.

me c-,stom Of the Protestant
uhuiNnea n Norfolk 10 observe the first
week in the New Year as "A week of
lr*yer' VIII begin Monday.
UlLon services viii be held at the
FIRST Presbyterian Church on Monday,
tuesday and Wednesday at 4 u. m,
mnd at st. Paurs Episcopal Church
lhursday Friday and Saturday at the
same hour Mondays program will be
eiv-It:, confessicr ana supplicat!nn To
lMcsiIe, Rev. y. S. Lloyd, of st. L.uke's
Episcopal Church Speakers: Rev. l..
x. Christie, of Sturgeon Memorial
BAPTIST Church, and Rev. w Il. Smith.
If DiSotf'Cs' Church.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01

v9nlty. The packing houses of this
ufrket ship goods as far West as she
Mississippi river. South to the Gulf ana
t}r0ughout New England and the Mid
f. States. Norfolk oysters are un-
firpassed in keeping qualities and
Favor. The goods are shipped in cans
land in favorable weather reach thea
destination almost as fresh as when
|they came from the waters of the
chesapeake. The business is worth
about Ss,000.oGO annually. There is
Il prospect for a better season than the
last. and Should the weather be auspi-
cious the packers expect to make
money.
There are no better fishing grounds
on the Atlantic coast than those OF
Virginia. The catch was large last
year and the volume of business showed
satisfactory increase over the pre-
vious year. Goods found ready sale in
Northern markets.
The merchants of Norfolk are encour-
aged because in all departments OF
business the movement has been for
| ward, steady and reliable.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.
st. I.uke's, corner of Cranky and
Butte streets, Rev. A. S. Lloyd, rector
services at. IL n. m. and 1880 n. m.
Christ, corner F'reemason and Cuf.i-
berland streets. Rev. Carl E. Gram
mer. rector-Servlces Mt IL a. m. and
4 y. m.
st. Paul's. Church and Cove streets.
Rev. DR.. Il. D. Tucker, rcctor-Ser-
wees at IL a. m. and evening prayer
Mt O'clock
st. Peters. Brown avenue, Bramble-
ton. Rev. c. l.. Woodson. rector-Ser-
vices 1T II a. m. aud 1880 D. m.
Emanuel Chapel corner Calvert and
Wide streets, Rev. John II. Dickinson,
rector-Divine services at 1880 p. M.
". Andrews Chanel, corner OF Ann
and Mayesyille avenues Rev. John H
Dickinson, rector-Divine services every
Thursday night. Sunday school at
.. IN.
BAPTIST.
Park Avenue, corner of Highland
misunderstanding by the pastor
Rev. j. j. Hail. ID. D.. Mt II a. m. ana
I:ao p. III. Morning subject. "a New
Years Message" evening. THE Better
LAY Coming" Mrs. l.. =. Roberts will
sing solo at the morning service and
i'rof Ward a the evening. r. ]. An
deraon,. chorister.
Grace. corner Of Princess Anne ave.
nue. and Church Preaching by
the pastor, Rev. Lundy II. Wright, al
a ~. and $50 p. IN. Morning sub
Jet GET Up and Go Long" evening
Is the Young Man Safe first of a
series TO ycunS men.
freemason. corner of Bank and Free.
mason streets Preaching by the PAS
tor Rev. ~. II. Wharton, d. D.. ut /,
Il. m. and 1:31 - IN
First. corner of Frrenason and Gran
~ streets Preaching by the pastor
teH. w. Il. Hatcher, at II a. m. and
shurreon Memorial. Windsor avenue
jranblctcn-P Preaching by the pastor
Key. l.. Il. Christie, ut il a. m. and
$50 - m.
I.ambert's Point-preachinr bv the
pastor Rev. George w. Cox. at II a
M and 1850 y. m :"
Centrn1 Avenue. Atlantic civ
irenching by the pastor Rev. T. T.
''uo'ey' at IL a. IN. and 7:S0 y. m.
CATHOLIC.
81. Mary's, corner of Chanel an6
iioit streets Rev. John Dohertv mas.
tor--scrvices at Z. $50 ard II "a ~,
Nespers and hcnedlction at 4 y ~,
S"cred Heart Church. Rev IT. j. VIII.
son; !as!or-l.arly mass at 1850 n. n,
sigh mass at II n. m. Vespers and
Dehediction ut y. IN.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01

work in this company last year. and
previously With Mile. Rhea Frederirl.
Hartley viii play the leading Juvenile
roles, having filed the same posi- ton
- ~ 9t-rttTFrT 5 COM
pany. w. j. Dixon win assume fhe
u'i3'9 'ictef paris and Mark Ellsworth
VII alrect the stage. Mr.. O'NeilI is this
year making most elaborate revival
OF Monte Cristo," in which play he is
really TOO we'll known TO cali for COM
, ment. Matinee prices. %, 80 and n
cents Night. 80 80, rs cents and 81 90,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
$500 a,.n,rchi,.

The old year OF 1898 departed las,
hlsht IN a storm " wind and rain. and
the new year OF 1889 was uShered IN
mlG iealing bells. sh.eiking whistles
me popp'ng of iilc-crackers and the
music Of huEles. corneis. triangles ana
human ve'eeS. There was some dis.
cord in the sounds, but the storm aIdee
wohdertr.iy Ia harmoiiizing Them. IIaG
1t nol been for the unfavurabIe wealth
e the new year wonld have received
q great oNatinn
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
JAMES O'NEILL IN MONTE
CRISTO."

The personnel of James ONelli's
company. who appear at the Academy
OF Music Tomorrow. matinee and
night, ia Monte Crlsto," includes sew
cral well known members of his old
company, while the newcomers have
all done good work in other companies
OF prominence Those re-engagcd from
last-season are Kate Fletcher w. j.
Dixon, Ed. l.. Breese. Il. c.. LinCham,
Hugh cameron and Joseph Hawk
while the new members include Minnie
Radcliffe, Louise Collins, El'y1l
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
Perhaps Your Child
Suffers Like this One I
1T CAN BE CURED f!

about TWO YEARS AGO our little
boy 81 In bad hsalth. LuNiaoS appeared
IN HIS THROAT and We feared that he
Had SCROFuI.A. He had CHII.I.S and
k,sXER frequently and lost his appetite
Rhi2uCED VERY MUCH IN FLESH
HAD BAD BREATHING AT NIGHT
AFF'ECrED. and got so bad he had 10
NUT school took him to DIR. FIrey 10
IoNAMINE HIS EYES and was told
mat THE POOR EYESIIHT WAS
CAUSED by THE TROUBLE in THIS
NOSl2 AND THROAT. for which I
placed him under DR.. Firey's treatment
SIGHT IS BITTER. APPErITE FINE
10 more ch!ils and fever. and INSrtt 4 +;
OF LYING ABOUT THE HOUSE WITH
Dl III. TIRED LOOK, he Is bright
IN. III. MOORE
SIS W. Highland Ave
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
wiz Enter ,r,on,,,s uu,

Rev. j. II. Riddick, of North caro-
lima. assumes the pastoratc OF She en-
merton and Deep Creek Eantist
Churches to-day. Before AIR. Riddick
received and accepted The caE to these
churches Rev. Il. r. Dudley, of the
Central Avepue Hspust Church
iantic City. rre;sehed at G.lmerton
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
A Handsome snlenanr

The Virginian-Pi reportorial rooms
now have displayed one of the hand
soonest calendars ever seen in this port.
It is a work OF art, and the city editor
iinds 1t necessary to sit by it with n
gun handy to keep poachers off. IL l.;
a gift from Mr.. Henry l.. Addison, No,
70 Union street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
1890.

Happy and most prosperous New
Year. We wish our customers and
friends. During this year we promise
our best efforts TO please those VINO
may favor us with their patronage.
we are now filing up the holes In
Xmas
Our shop is better equipped for jew
cry repairs than ever before. and all
work entrusted to us shall have
prompt attention.
Mr. George II. Norwood, so well
known in this city as an expert watch
in charge OF the watch repairing de-
partment. We claim To be better pre-
pared to do all kinds OF fine chronom-
ieter ana complicated watch work than
any mouse South of New York.
TIE GALE JEWELRY co.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
.nrccxs Gomez.

10 those who parseverc. If Won tole
Hoods Serslpai-iia faithfully and ner-
S.stcnty. According TO directions. you may
idereEd upon a cure when cure l.. pos
s.b.c.
H00D'S PILl,S arc easy to tse easy
TO ne. Cure indigestion sick head
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
DIVINE SERVICE, TO- DAY,

The Methodist, Presbyterian, Chris
tian. Lutheran, Church of Christ and
the Christian Scientist publish their
hours OF Sunday services in Saturdays
issue.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
DEATHS AND FUNG RAILS
MRS. LOUISA d. BYRNEs.

The obseQuics of Mrs. Louisa d.
Byrnes, Wife of Surgeon j. C. Byrnes
of the United States Navy. was held
from the residence, 10. 10i York street,
at IL O'Clock yesterday i.9orning, in the
presence of large mEiage. The
impressive service OF the Protestant
Episcopal Church was conducted by
Rev. DR. c. Il. Grammer, of Christ =.
Il. Church. and Bishop a. NJ. Randolph.
Of the Southern Diocese of Virginia.
There was Il profuson of beautiful
floral tributes. The remains were laid
to rest in Elmwood cemetery. Follow
ing were the all-bearers: Messrs. Il.
y: Cooke r. y. Dobie, d. S. Burwel,
w. II. Doyle, DIR. George II. Rose,
Lieutenant Hugo Osterhaus. Lieuten-
ant Quimby and Lieutenant Niles, of
the United States Navy.
MIR. CHARLES EVANS.
Mr.. Charles a. Evans died in this
city yesterday at - o'clock m. of pneu-
monia, aged 40 years. Three brothers
survive him, Messrs. John, Frank and
Louis Evans. The funeral will be held
from the residence OF his brother, Mr..
Frank Evans. on Wood street, at 3
O'clock this afternoon.
MIR. VIM. l.. ROBERTS.
The funeral of MIR. William l.. Rob
erts. whose death was noted in these
columes yesterday, was held from the
family residence, on Maple avenue,
Brambleton Ward, at 2;30 o'clock yes
terday afternoon. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Il. B. McCluer,
of Park Avenue Church. and the re-
mains inferred In Elmwood cemetery,
the following gentlemen acting as
pall-bearers: w. Fl. Henley. D. e. Will
liams. A. ]. Grant, r. L. Harrell, Geo.
Il. Warren, L. o. Moore
ho nm af To-,
took place from his residence. MapIe
avenue. Brambleton, Saturday after
noon at 2:30 o'clock and was conducted
by Rev. Mr.. McCluer. the interment
being in Elmwood Cemetery. The pail
bearers We're: w. II. Henlye. d. o.
Williams. a. ]. Grant. r. l.. Harrell
George 7. Warren and J.. o. Moore.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01

III glasses prescribed by DR.. Week
guaranteed. Examinations free. $40
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01

Norfoik has enjoyed VALUABLE lum.
Der trade with the West Indies for
more than nifty years, and with the
control Of Cuba and Porto Rico by the
United States Government. the business
lis expected to develop rapidly
OYSTERS AND FISH.
This Industry employs about SO, 000
people IN Eastern Virginia, and not less
than 5000 IN the city of Norfolk ana
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
BUSINESS OF THE PORT
Trade for the Year is Satisfactory
and Encouraging.
Banking, Post omcc Receipts, Eca,
Estate sales. Exports ana Imports,
shipping, Coal Receipts, COTTON
Trnhe, Lumber Manufactures.

The year Just passed has been one of
the most prosperous in thu history OF
this port. 1. has been a period OF large
real estate transactions and business
activity.
The merchants report that 'sS was a
good year, and shows an Increase in
all the various lines of trade.
Norfolk travelling men have gone into
new fields and have successfully met
the prices of larger markets of the
North. East and West.
The stetistician of the Beard of Trade
has kept accurate records OF sales ami
shipments, and when his reports are
completed it will be found that no city
ON the Atlantic coast with anything
like" the same population. has made
more substantial gains.
BANKING.
The total clearings from the Norfolk
Banking Association will reach $4,000.
600. balances about $500, 600: surplus
and profits for the year-eNelusive OF
the month of December, were 12.7So.
The deposits will amount 10 consider
ably over $6o00,00o; loans about $4,000,
000
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01

The next best index TO the financial
condition of the people and their bust
ness activity is the postoiiice receipts.
The Nirginian Pilot is informed that
the postofice receipts this year Will
reach at least Sl0o o00 large gains over
90
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-01-01
ENpORTs AND IMPORTs.

During the year the We
entered this port from fc
numbered 1871, cleared $40.
mage of vessels cleared,
tonnage of vessels that e
05S
OF the vessels engaged II
wise trade 2.020 entered Il
1885 cleared.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-03

mos que Ell psgo del profesorado debera
hacerse por las municipalidades, d I'm
de que estas, teniendo en- cuenta las con.
dlciones indispensables Que Sc necesitan
hoy para ell descmpefio del magisterio,
|tenga ell derecho de nombrarlo siempre,
|evitando asf que resulten designados
por ell poder central, maestros que no
sean aptos nj gratcs q los pueblos a
las corporaciones; dAndole, como sera
regular, preferencias al magisterio puer-
TO 'riqueno.
La medida es buena, 10 repetimos;
perO como esta auOrmalliad econ0mlea
debe cesar al regularse la vida de la
Isla, en- todas sus faces, los Ayunta-
mientos organizaran sus presupuestos y
entouces Sc sabra & ciencia cierta y con
caracter estable, 81 en- ell porvenir debe
ra la Instruction correr por cuenta de
los pueblos 6 por cuenta del Estado.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1899-04-03

porque en- tiempos terribles,
cuando en- defender la libertad so
bre esta TERRA habia immense pell-
gro, defendio valerosamente la IL
bertad.
Porque sacrifice, para clio, goces
de familia, tranquilidad, fortuna.
Porque, cumpliendo ell deber, pu-
SO una vez y otra, abnegadamente,
su vida EN- riesgo.
Yporque, combatiente vencedor-
he aqui ell nefando y espantoso cri-
men-logro por sus merecimlentos
y por el amor de su pueblo, elevar-
Sc por encima de todos.
iPodian perdonarle los que, GUAM
do la Libertad hizo su advenimien-
to-. triunfadora y radiante, acudie-
ron heroscanaente proclamarse de-
fensores de ellaa iPodian perdonarle
los que la negaban aver porque la
veian humillada, y sintiendola We
mir hoy con su aureola de diosa caen
de rodillas y lie entonan himnos!
i.Podian perdonarle heroes de tan
invicta grandeza ell haber quedado
vencedor? sPodian pordonarle ell nc
haber logrado ellos para 81 el ga
lard0n one en- recompensa d su he
roico esfuerzo, creian mercer todos
y cada uno2 SPueden perdonarle, ,adD
hoy, Ell que viva y respire Ell aire de
la libertad y disfrute del amor de
su pueblo?
impossible.
Por ESQ, aunque la necesldad,
aunque ell deseo de paz sean IN
mensos; aunque todos los hios de
csta terra quisieran tenderse unos
a otros los brazos con amor, la in
sidia, el odio, la calumnia alevosa,
mantienen viva Ia Hama de los mu-
tuos enconos. y unos cuantos Sc
res sin conciencia Sc encarnIzan ra-
biosamente en- agitar la opinion,
aoui como en- Norte-America -.
contra un hombre :.
iPor. que tanto encarnlzamlento?
iPor que tanto tenor?
Porque ese hombre es.....un hom-
bre.
Y porque detras de ese hombre,
esta un pueblo.