The times., 1899-10-10

upon whom, in The future. win rest the re-
spOnsibilities Of government, have had the
unceasing and generous care of the State
and the nation. We expended in 1887 ana
1895 ia public education. open TO all, S202,
ll5.5sS; for secondary education, so, z44,-
6S3: and for higher education for the same
period. s2o, ,307. .902. The numbar OF pupils
enrolled in public schools in 1856 and 1897.
was l4652. 1872. or more than 20 per cent OF
our population. Is this not pillar OF
strength to the Republic?
Our national credit, often tried, has
been ever upheld. II has no superior and
no stain. The United States has never
repudiated a national obligation either TO
its creditors or TO humanity. 1t will not
nCw begin 10 do either. 1t never struck a
blow except for civilization, and never
struck its colors. Has the pyramid lost
any Of its strength? Has the Republic
lest any Of its virility? Has the self-goy-
crning principle been weakened? Is there
any present menace to our stability and
duration2 These questions bring but one
answer
Tic March of Freedom.
THE Republic is sturdier and stronger
than ever before Government by the peo-
nle has been advanced. Freedom under
the flag is more universal than when the
Union was formed Our steps have been
forward. not backward. From Plymouth
Rock TO the Philippines the grand trium-
phant march of human liberty has never
paused.
Fraternity and union are deeply en-
bedded in the hearts of the American peo-
pie. For half a century before the Civil
War disunion was the fear Of men of all
sections. That word has gone out Of the
American vocabulary. 1t is spoken now
only as historical memory. North, South,
East and West were never so welded to-
gether. and while they may differ about
internal policies they are all for the Union
and the maintenance of the integrity Of
the flag.
Has patriotism died out in the hearts
OF the people? Witness the 250000 men
springing TO arms ard in thirty days or
gauiZed into regiments for the Spanish
war. and 4 million mere ready to respond;
and the mere recent enlistment OF 10000
men with many other thousands anxious
to enlist, but whose services were not
needed. Has American heroism declined? +?
The shattered AID sinking fleets of the
Spanish navy at Manila and Santiago, the
charge of San Juan and Ell Caney, and the
intrepid valor and determination Of our
gallant troops in more than forty engage
ments in Luzon. attest the fact that the
American SC41iEI anu S1fl5i n1ft iO5l LOi1c
of the qualities which made our earlier
army and navy illustrious and invincible.
After che hundred and twenty three years
the pyramid stands mistaken. II has had
some severe shocks, but it remains immov-
able II has endured the storms Of war
oaly to be stronger. 1t stands frmer and
gives greater promise CT duration than
when the fathers made it the symbol OF
their faith.
May we not feel assured that if we do
our duty the Providence which favored
the undertakings of the Fathers and every
step CT cur progress since. will continue
his watchful care and guidance over us.
and that the hand that led US to orr pres
ent place viii not relax his grasp till we
have reached the glorious goal he has fixed
for US in the achievement of his end"
After Premier LauTier had responded for
Canada and Vice President MariscaI for
Mexico Secretary Long spoke for the
Navy. He paid a glowing tribute to the
Navy, ships and men, and its part in max
ing our history"