The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-28

outraged DO not Wish 10 De 0lueiSloOO
that high class standing is either essen
tial or that it is all that is required 10
make good commander; the contrary Is
| true.
General Francis A Walker. in speech
| delivered in Bosom July 9, 1891. in speak
ing Of the display of intellect and char
acter by graduates of the military acad-
envy, used these words: I said of intel
| lect and character; for it is character,
even more than intellect, which enables
the commander to bear the tremendous
care, responsibilities and burdens Of his
| Office"
In dosing his remarks General Wheeler
painted the personal character of Cen
eral Grant, whom he spoke Of as loyal
TO God, to country, TO friends, TO an his
undertakings His determination was IN
| conquerable. his spirit congenial toward
those whom he trusted. Two names, said
General Wheeler, would go down TO ages
yet to come side by side: Grant, the
| leader masnaninnous- in victory; Lee
whom no greater ever survived defeat.
Grant deserved his renown in each of his
characters as patriot, warrior and states
man His family life was one of devotion,
tenderness and love, his great desire and
end after Appomatox was a reunited ma
ton"
General Wheeler concluded by recalling
Grants remarkable prophecy: "At some
future day, the nations of the earth will
agree upon some sort of congress which
shall take cognzance of International
questions of difficulty and whose decisions
will be as binding as the decision of the
supreme court is upon u.s.
Whether this be prophecy" General
Wheeler said, "at least 1t shows that his
finger was on the pulse of the age"
Rear Admiral Schley, replying 10 Our
Navy" said:
"Mr. President and Gentlemen Of the
American Club:-This beautiful city is
closely connected with our navy, as it is
here that so much of the material of our
new ships isproduced. It is no wonder
that such general interest is felt by your
people and that such widespread iufor-
nation IS met here in matters that relate
to our navy. Fresh as we are from a war
IN which such wonderful results have
been achieved through the instrumentaIi-
ties originating about you, I can under
stand the desire of the good people Of
Pittsburg to know something Of the per-
sons who helped to bring about the re-
suits in which so many Of YOUR skilled
artisans have had their share. The war
history Of our navy Is familiar to you all,
and no words I could add of its dash or
daring in the recent struggle would seem
necessary. The names of its great cap
tains will live imperishably in the affec-
tons Of our people for whom they wrought
and fought. The names f Jones and Som
ers and Decatur and Hull, of Stewart and
Perry and McDonough and Farragut and
Foote; Of Porter and Cushing and Bagley
and Dewey will last always and with in
creaSlng admiration dong after the imp'e-
ments which gave their lives expression
shall have fallen away into dust: their
thrilling exploits win be read ALWAYS with
increasing heartbeats and with reverential
admiration for their devotion to the cause
of the republic. The legacy of their work
means wider scope TO the duties of citi-
zenshiD and the honor Of their glory gives
deeper inspiration TO that patriotic devo-
ton to name and to kindred which begets
the note of confidence underlying the
solid structure Of this blessed republic of
ours. Over and beyond all else in their
lives was that conservation to duty in
their cOuntrY's service that set its tri-
umphs and its glory beyond all risks or
exposure to themselves and thrilled their
hearts and nerved their arms for the
battle. The war through which the ma
ton has just passed has shown that her
sons have been faithful to their inherited
ha For
fare of our people are secure in their
keeping. Let us hope that the peace it
accomplished may be lasting and that the
two nations may under Gods providence
march forward in undisturbed amity and
friendship for the future.
Il do not recall in history that a nation
ever before declared war upon another
and the day following blockaded the enc !
my's ports Such was the condition Of /
readiness in our navy that this was pos |
sibe in the late war, and the lesson it !
impresses ought not to be forgotten-that |
war, to be short, sharp and decisive. can !
only be made so by preparation in times |
of peace. so that when 1t must be under |
taken it can only end with honor and /
dignity to the nation. I rejoice with you /
nation through the valiant deeds of her
sons, and no doubt voice the sentiments 1
OF everyone when I express the hope that /
peace and happiness may abide always /
with our Blessed country
The other speakers were Colonel Alex |
ander X. Mcclure, on Patriotism" and /
General Willis Rulings. on our Army"
Admiral Schley and General Wheeler ar
rived from Washington shortly after |
O'Clock this morning and the day was |
spent iISvisiting the armor plate works Of /
Carnegie at Homestead and the Firth /
Stirring projectile plant Later a public 1
reception was held at the American club
house. when an opportunity was given
several thousand Pittsburgers to shake
hands with the heroes Of Santiago and
San Juan.
During the afternoon General Wheeler
was asked II the report was true that he
had been assigned 20 the Department Of
Texas. Z hope not" he replied quickly.
Il want to go to the Philippines. There
are several good fights left in ne vet
and 1 think J could serve my country 70
the best advantage in active service in
the field I have not given up hope OF
being sent "a Manila"
General Wheeler was accompanied 70
PittSburg by his daughters. The DIS
tirguished party VIII return to Washing
ton tomorrow, except General Wheeler
who goes west.