Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1899-10-03


acy of American sea power and trans
ferred to the United States the empire
Of the islands Of the Pacific Later, by
your display Of large powers of admin
istration, by your poise and prudence,
and by your great discretion, not only
in act, but also in word, which is al
most more important, you proved your
self the great representative citizen of
the United States, as we'll as now its
great naval hero.
Yet, many of your grateful country
men feel that, in time to come, it may
be your still greater honor that you
struck the first blow, under the provi-
dence of God, in the enfranchisement of
those beautiful islands which make a
great empire Of the sea; in relieving
them from the bondage of oppression of
the centuries and putting them on. the
way, under the protecting shield of
your country's guidance, to take place
in the civilization, arts. industries, lib
critics and all good things of the most
tenlightened and happy nations of the
world, so that general tons hence your
name shall be to them a household
word, enshrined in their history and
their hearts.
Clouds and darkness may linger
about them now, but the shining out
i come is as sure as the rising sun. Pass
ling the trbulations and difficulties of
1.-THE present moment, they Will in due
ltime surely give way to the dawn of a
glorious new day--a day not of any
mere selfish imperial domination of one
lpeople over another. but an imperial
moral and physical growth and expan-
sion of all peoples, whatsoever their
race or color. who have come under the
shelter of the broad shield of the United
States of America
Long then dwelt on the high RESPONSE
bilities thus devolved on the con
science, wisdom and courage of this ma
ton In presenting the sword he ex-
pressed the hope that it might remain
sheathed in peace.
AS Long concluded he passed the
| sword to Mckinley. The latter rose
and faced the admiral. Dewey was vis-
bly, affected when the president said:
admiral Dewey, from your entrance
| in the harbor of New York with your
gallant crew and valiant ship. the dem
onstrations which have everywhere
greeted you reveal the public esteem o.
| your heroic action and the fullness OF
| the love in which you are held by your
country. The voice of the nation is
lifted in praise and gratitude for the
/ distinguished and memorable services
| you have rendered the country and al
the people give you affectionate vel
leone, in which I join with all my heart
Your victory has exalted American val
or and extended American authority
1 There was no flaw in your victory
4 there viii be no faltering in your main
tanning it. 1t gives me extreme pleas
ure and great honor, in behalf Of al
! the people, to hand you this sword, the
/ gift of the nation. voted by the con-
| sress of the United States
| The president handed the admiral the
sword with a deep bow and there was d
roar of applause as Dewey received it
! Admiral Dewey said:
II thank You, Mr.. President, for this
i great honor you have conferred upon
1 me- ] thank congress for what it has
! done. | thank the secretary of thu
navy for his gracious words. thank
my countrymen for this beautiful gift
4 which shall be an heirloom in my fam
i lily forever, as evidence that republics
are not ungrateful, and l thank You
Mr.. Chairman, and gentlemen OF the
! committee, for the gracious. cordial
kindly welcome You have given me te
i my home"
Cardinal Gibbons pronounced tbs
benediction. A broad path was cleared
across the plaza and Dewey stood W
beside the president to review the par
ade. At its conclusion he was escorted
back to the residence of Mrs. Mclean
i After Dewey left the stand there were
loud calls for Schley. He stepped to {
vacant stand and bowed repeatedly.