The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-04
BATTLE OF SANTIAGO.
Day Was Observed at a Large Number Of
Number Of Places.
VESSELS or THE NAVY WERE DECORATED
Postmaster General smith ma Maj or
General Wheeler Were the
Orators at omaha.

Omaha, Neb.. July 3.-"San,iago Day
was celebrated at the Greater American
exposition. The guests OF honor for the
occasion were Postmaster General Emory
Smith and Major General Joseph Wheeler.
They were both given an enthusiastic re-
ception by the large crowds In attendance.
the former members OF the Second and
Third Nebraska regiments present being
particularly enthusiastic in greeting Gen
eral Wheeler.
President Miller of the exposition intro
duced Mr.. Smith. who said In part; This
trouble in the Philippines would not have
come II the action of the government had
been left unhampered and unembarrassed.
lis victory in the war with Spain stands
unequaled. II was as successful in making
peace as in waging war. Had the treaty
been promptly and unanimously ratified as
II ought to have been there would have
been no conflict. Tho manifestation OF OPP
position In the senate melted and em-
boldened opposition In the Philippines and
the contest Of nearly two months al Wash
lngton created q new and unnecessary
contest around Manila.
When that contest came the govern
ment had but one course and but one duty
II was under obligation to suppress the
insurrection of the Tagals In Luz II just
as much as 1t would he to suppress the
revolt OF an American Indian tribe We
have no war with the Filipipos. Our con
Alct Is only with the single tribe of
Tagals, which, because of encouragement
from some of our own people and because
Of misunderstanding of the real American
purpose has broken out In instruction.
Where Is the fault, If fault there be2
met only did the opposition and delay
in the ratification of the treaty encourage
the insurrection, but the emasculated
army bill crippled the power OF suppress
sing II. The president was compelled at
the same time to face the revolt and face
a practical reconstruction OF the army,
Under the statutes, when the treaty OF
peace with Spain was ratified not only was
every volunteer wanting to be discharged,
but every regular above 1880 was re-
CURED to be mustered out.
But with that noble and chivalrous
spirit which has ever distinguished the
American soldier they declared that they
would hold their post on the lighting line
until the government made their place |
good with other true fighters.
1.-The foresight and care of the president |
permitted this to be done without any |
detrlment. He directed Immediately on |
tHt Hdssdse OIL tue Dill anu On iut du-
journment of congress that tn, work OF |
should be carefully undertaken. |
the recruits enrolled have numbered more |
han 10000 men, so that now when maAy
loyal and earnest people without having |
what has been going on are
asking that volunteers may be called out |
% crush the insurrection, they awake to
ind that the army has been quietly recon
;tructed and that instead of being Obliged |
n roi ee nj raw "a
government Is ablo to give General Otis
rom 10000 to 10000 Of the best trained |
md most effective soldiers In the world. |
With such force OF such quality at his
command, when the rainy season is over
md the fighting can be resumed, the
arnest desire of the country for short.
harp and decisive campaign will be fully
General Henderson introduced General
Wheeler. who spoke briefly of the events
It Santiago and Endorsed the attitude of
he administration In the Philippines