The record-union., 1899-08-29


ditions. For weeks subjected to the
insults and duplicity of the insurgent
leaders, they preserved the status quo,
remembering that they were under an
order from their Government to sacred
ly observe the terms of the protocol in
letter and spirit and avoid all conflict
except in defense pending the negotia-
tions Of the treaty of peace. They
were not the aggressors. They did not
begin hostilities against the insurgents
pending the ratification of the treaty
of peace in the Senate. great as was
their justification, because their orders
from Washington forbade it. / take
all the responsibility for that direction.
Otis only executed the orders of his
Government and the soldiers, under
great provocation to strike back,
obeyed. Until the treaty was ratified
we had no other title to defend, no au-
thority beyond that to maintain. Spain
was still in possession of the remainder
of the archipelago. Spain had sued
for peace. The truce and treaty were
not concluded.
''The first blow was struck by the in
surgents. Our kindness was recipro-
Gated with cruelty. our mercy with a
Mauser. The flag of truce was invoked
only to be dishonored. Our soldiers
were shot down when ministering to
wounded Filipinos. Our humanity was
interpreted as weakness, our forbear-
ance as coWardice. They aSSa1led our
sovereignty and there will be no use
less parley-no pause until the 1nsur-
rection is suppressed and American au-
thority is acknowledged and estab-
lished. The misguided followers in
rebellion have only our charity and
pity. AS to the cruel leaders who have
needlessly sacrificed the lives of thou
sands of their people. at the cost OF
some of our best blood for the graft
ffcation of their own ambitious designs,
I will leave to others the ungracious
task of justification and eulogy.
Every one of the noble men, regu-
lars and volunteers. soldiers and sea-
men, who thus signally served their
country in it's extremity deserves. the
special recognition of Congress, and it
will be to me an unfeigned pleasure to
recommend for each of them a special
medal of honor. While we give you
hail and greeting from over1owing
who remain and those who have gone
forward to take your places, and those
other men who have so promptly volun-
teered, crowding each other to go to the
front to carry forward to successful
completion the work you SO nobly be-
gan. Our prayers go with them, and
more men and munitions if required for
the speedy suppression of the rebellion,
the establishment of peace and tran
guilty and a Government under the
undisputed sovereignty of the United
States, a Government which will do
justice to all and at once encourage the
best efforts and aspirations of these
distant people and the highest develop
ment of the rich and fertile lands.
THE Government to which you gave
your loyalty welcomes you to your
homes With no blot or stain upon
your record, the story of your unselfsh
services to country and to civilization
will be to men who take your places at
the front and on the firing line and to
future generations. an example of pa
triotism and an inspiration to duty"
The Presidents speech was received
with tumultuous applause, especially
every reference to the gallant Tenth.
When the speaker enumerated the sew
eral regiments entitled to special hon
ors, the boys of the Tenth took a hand
in the cheering. AS each regiment was
mentioned the soldiers showed their de-
light in prolonged applause. The Twen-
tieth Kansas regiment Colonel Fun
ston'S regimenO, came in for an ova-
tion. When the Nebraska regiment
was mentioned the boys could with
difficulty be stopped; but the Utah
Battery's name literally set the men
wild. Cheer after cheer went up, and
the regiment in chorus gave the Phil
ippine yell several times. The Utah
Battery and the Tenth Regiment were
chums in the Philippines and several
times the Utah men shelled the jungles,
driving the insurgents back while the
Tenth slept after battle.
Congressman John Dalzell followed in
an eloquent address. and on behalf of
the citizens of Western Pennsylvania
presented each of the commissioned
officers with a sword. the Chaplain
loving cup and every man in the regi-
ment beautiful medal. The presents
We're received by Colonel Barnett on
behalf of the officers and men.
General Wesley Merritt was then in
troduced and made an address on be-
half Of the army.
After benediction by Rev. DR.. A. H
Lucas, the regiment was marched to
the Park race track. where a sump-
tuous repast was served and then they
We're finally dismissed.
The volunteers who were expected in
Pittsburg at $50 o'clock this morning
were delayed on the road nearly five
hours and did not reach New Brighton
Pa, until after / o'clock. A commit
tee of Pennsylvanians met them there
and welcomed the Tenth to the State
The trains stopped at New Brighton
for breakfast and at l o'clock started
for Pittsburg. President Mckinley was
notified of the delay. and did not leave
the residence of Mr. Pitcairn until
nearly / o'clock. when he took his
place in the parade. An immense crowd
has thronged the streets since early
morning, and much disappointment
was felt at the long delay.