The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-02-07
FOR FREEDOM AND THE FLAG.
SOLDIERS GREETED AT THE
OPERA-HOUSE.
Music, With Speeches Regarding
the Treaty, Patriotism and
Expansion.

There was a large and patriotic au-
dience at the Clunie Opera-house last
night for the purpose of receiving the
returned soldiers of Battery C-and the
evening was one Of music. speeches,
lcheering and song.
Frank Miller was Chairman of the
! meeting, and he made it a success by
urging a number of persons to make
short addresses. The Franz Orchestra
contributed largely to the success OF
the meeting by furnishing music, and
the ladies Of the G. A. R. and Relief
Corps We're delighted with the arrange
| ment that gave them the music, as
the orchestra contributed it's services
free of charge in face Of an offer to
play for pay.
The first speaker was Major Kyle,
Clerk of the Assembly, and his speech
was quite spirited. He thought the time
propitious for a patriotic demonstra-
ton, for the reason that the late war
stood as an exceptional epoch in his
tory. 1T was war by the great lib
erty-loving race he said, for the pur-
pose of extending the blessings of lib
erty to another race He said that
Dewey's feat stood alone in history,
for in a few hours he made a SUBJ
marine fleet of a Spanish fleet, with
out losing a man." He believed one
of the great results of the war was
the cementing of the blue and the gray
in one cause, under one flag, that OF
| America. He thought the same flag
would yet wave over millions who are
praying for it in the far East.
THE Star-Spangled Banner" was
rendered by the orchestra after this
1 L, l.
soldiers in the audience stood. Miss
Bonnie Waggoner recited poem, en-
titled America after which Senator
| Doty made an address that greatly
pleased the audience.
L believe the God of battles COM
manded our army in Cuba he said
because We We're fighting for the
principles OF human liberty. We were
simply holding the flag over the heads
of down-trodden race in a foreign
land. and a people fighting for the right
can never fail. This war has broken
down prejudice, and I believe that the
shades of Lee and Lincoln hover to-
gether over our soldier boys, cheering
them to fight in defense of the Stars
and Stripes"
| Assemblyman J. n. Miller followed in
a patriotic address, in which he said
that the principles of Government as
administered on American soil could
never fail where human beings love
! freedom. He welcomed the soldiers
home, and hoped that their lives would
be successful in the walks of peace.
| Mrs. Inez Hood Mrs. Jennie Hill,
| aided by H. L. Hill and j. w. Uran.
| favored the audience with a song, after
which Senator Charles Shortridge made
a brief though stirring speech. Among
other things he said:
| The treaty has been signed and
| fifty Americans have lost their lives
at Manila in the cause of liberty. They
died fighting for the flag, and the Sen
ate voted for ratifying the treaty. They
| favored McKinley's plans. and expan-
sion Is now settled as the policy of the
American Government
| Bart Burke of Santa Cruz spoke as an
old soldier, addressing those before him
as Comrades" He said he knew what
war meant, as he had been through it,
and he was proud to see so many brave
men who had offered their lives for
the flag. He seized a flag, waved IL.
and proposed cheers for every star and
stripe The audience arose and cheered
itself hoarse.
81 have a boy down at Manila fight
! ing for that same flag" he said. ''and
1 can only say in conclusion, God bless
him and all who fight for freedom"
Three cheers for the old veteran."
proposed member of Battery c, and
the house cheered without stint the
orchestra played popular air. and
flags were waved all over the house.
Captain Cooke spoke from his box
briefly, modestly-sayingt that his men
were ready to fight, though it was their
misfortune to be detailed to garrison
duty at Fort Candy a, place which they
called Cape Disappointment. He said
he reflected the sentiment of all when
he said that there was sorrow when
| the order to go to Manila was counter
manded. He thanked the audience for
the hearty reception rendered.
The meeting adjourned with great en-
thusiasm while the orchestra played
America"
Estate Of r. j. Watson.