The times., 1899-10-04

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known seas. pierced boundless forests,
subdued savage foes. and wrought the
harsh features of the wilderness into
the smiling face of this fair land.
Our colonial Infancy. our provin-
cial youth. our struggling manhood
we're fostered and protected by the
wisdom and the courage Of great men
Their blood gave US independence
abroad and freedom at home. We
have Kithstood foreign war and do
lnestic malice chiefly through them To
sbem II is due that but yesterday we
stood united. although isolated na-
tion and sent forth TO the world a
challenge in the name of humanity.
TX was your signal good fortune that
made YOU the challenger But IL was
altogether your own great qualities
that made the challenge good, that won
the fight, that maintained the victory,
that put our flag so high in the East
ern sky that all could see it, that made
the whole world know and say that
our nation is a citizen OF the world,
come TO play mans part, and demand
a mans power and honor. Ii is these
great qualities of yours that the ma
tion formally recognizes today
Happy you, who hear with your Own
ears what too often only the children
of the great listen to. May you live
your countrs's good, made greater by
your deeds. Again welcome to your
own true home. this city OF the nation
The Admiral shook hands with the
speaker at The close of his remarks and
warmly thanked him for the kindly senti-
ments expressed
Secretary Longs Speech.
Secretary Long came forward, and ad-
dressing Admiral Dewey, said:
NY Dear Admiral, let me read a few
extracts from our official correspand-
ence. covering less than a fortnight's
time, and now known the world over:
Washington, April "a, 1875.
Dewey, Hongkcng:
War has co1nmeneed between the United
States and Spain. Proceed at once 10 Phil
ippine Islands Begin operations at once, par
ricularly against the Spanish feet. You must
capture vessels or destroy Use utmost en-
desvo1s Long
Manila, May !, 1888.
Secretary Of the Navy, Washington:
The squadron arrived 81 Manila at day
break tiis morning Immediately engaged en-
emF and destroyed the following vessels:
The squadron Is uniniured. Few men slightly
wounded DEWEY
Manila, May 4.
Secretary of the Navy. Washington:
i have taken possession q the naval station,
Philippine Islands control bay completely
and can take city any time. The squadron in
excellent health and spirits ] assisting
and protecting Spanish sick and wounded
DEWEY.
Washington. May :. Is9s.
Dewey:
Tie President, IN the name Of the American
people, thanks Eeu ard your offceTs and men
Tor your splendid achievement and oyerwhelm-
ing virturg- In recognition, he has appointed
yea acting rear admiral and viii recommend
% rI itr
dation for further promotion. LONG.
In these few words, what a volume
Of history: what g record of swift,
high, heroic discharge Of duty. You
went; you sew. ycu conquered. II
seems bHt yesterday that the Republic,
full OF anxiety strained its listening
ear TO catch the first word from those
distant islands Of the sea- Il came
flashing over the wires that May
morning as the sun bursts through the
clouds. and llled every heart with the
Illumination Of its good cheer In the
tNinhing OF an eye your name was on
every lip; the blessing of every Ameri-
can was on your head; and your coun-
try stTode instantly forward a mighti-
er power among the nations Of the
world As We welcome you back there
comes back also the vivid picture OF
and with ali its swift succeeding tri-
umph and glory.
Lei me now read the act Of Con-
gress in pursuance Of which We are
here:
Resolved b. the Senate zBd House Of Repre-
scHtatiVes CT the United States OF America III
congress assembled, That the Secretary q
the Navy be. and he hereby is. authorized 10
fresels sword Of honor TO Commodore
arrH
bronze medals, commemorzring the battle
OF Manila Bag. and 70 distribute such medals
70 the officers and men 0f the ships Of the
Asiaiie squadron Of the United States. under
command OF Commodore George Dewey on Nay
J. ls9s, and that, 10 enable the Secretary
70 carry out this resolution the sum Of
slO.vS0, o. a much thereof as may be neces
sAry, Is hereby appropriated out Of any
money II the Treasury not otherwise appro-
priated.
Approved June 8. 1885
II was by this solemn enactment. ap-
proved by the President, that the peo-
pie OF the United States made provis-
ion for putting in material form one
expression OF their appreciation Of your
yaloT as an officer Of their Navy, and of
your great achievements as their rep
reBentative In opening the door to
new era in the civilization Of the
world The victory at Manila Bay gave
YOU rank with the most distinguished
naval heroes Of ali times. Nor was
your merit most IN the brilliant VIC
tory which you achieved in q battle
fought with the utmost gallantry and
skin, wsged without error. and crown
ed with overwhelming success Ii was
Etfll more IN the nerve with which you
sailed from Hongkong TO Manila Har-
Dor; in the spirit of your position OF
attack; I'm your high commanding con-
hdence as a leader who had weighed
every risk and prepared for every
emergency. and who also had that un-
faltering determination TO win and
that utter freedom from the thought
or possibility of sTeryiDg from his
purpose which are the very assurance
Of victory
no captain ever faced a more crucial
test than when that morning, bearing
the fate and honor OF your country in
your HANDS. thousands Of miles from
home, with every foreign port In the
world shut TO you, nothing between you
and annihilation but The thin sheeting
OF your ships, your cannon, and your
devoted officers and men, YOU moved
upon the enemy's batteries on shore
and on sea with unfiinching faith and
nerve. and before the sun was half way
up the heavens had Eilenced the guns
OF foe. sunk the hostile fleet, demon
Etrated the supremacy OF the American
sea power, and transferred TO the
United States an empire CT the islands
OF the Pacific. Later. By your display
OF large powers OF administration. by
your poise and prudence. and by your
great discretion. not only in act. but
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