The evening times., 1899-02-06
MONDAY. FEBRUARY G, 1899
4 superb Victory.

The American is 10 be pitied who can
not share in the general eXultauon over
the superb courage of the American SOL
diers who were killed or wounded, or who
came through a gallant action unhurt, at
Manila.
our heroic sons were there TO preserve
10 freedom a territory that had been wrest-
ed from tyrant hands, when they were
assailed by a larger number of followers
OF a self-appointed dictator, whose aim Is
the mastery Of the unwilling races of the
Philippines in his own selfish interest. and,
il is believed. for the advantage Of a for
eign power.
Never has an American soldier faced
death in a higher cause-not even when
be fought for the freedom of our own colo
nies or for the preservation of the integ-
rity Of the Union. Never were men de-
serving of higher honors than those who
successfully resisted the hordes of mis-
guided Tagals.
There are men in the United States Sen
ate. supposed TO hold in their hearts an
abiding sense of responsibility for the
honor Of our flag. who are not in q posi-
AiOA 10 lGJbiNt ONtA AHlS Il AS-Al'Ai "a -hiAAoA4
can valor Starting. as one of the Demo-
cratic leaders declares, solely for the pur-
pose of placing on Republican shoulders the
responsibility for the Peace Treaty-as
though any party should not be proud TO
claim the honor of such termination of
a glorious war-those of the minority who
persist in their opposition have lent en-
couragement TO the enemy.
No Senator who did not recognize the
duty OF supporting the Peace Treaty can
share in the rejoicing over our army 5
achievement. There is no doubt that the
majority of the people hold these minority
Senators 10 blame for the American blood
that has once more stained the earth at
Manila How they will be characterized
viii depend on the record that is sent out
in the Senate news of today.
1t is inspiriting to know that the masses
OF the people, Democrats no less than Re
publicans. are at once furious at the in
sane attempt to drive our army from Ma
Mia and proud of this latest display of the
splendid qualities of the American soldier
volunteer and regular.
Every feature of the action on the part of
our soldiers was such as TO cause every
loyal soul to exult. They were alert and
defeated the scheme TO surprise and cap
turc the outposts, and when the time cam"
for charge into mass of the enemy il
was made with the same dash that marked
The charge at FL Caney and up San Juan
height.
The Tagals have had their wholesome
lesson. They have ached for it, invited it,
and it will do them good They have done
their best to irritate the Americans and
lure them into an overt act, but the pa
thence and forbearance of our troops were
proof against all insults. They acquired
The belief that our soldiers would not fight
that they were raw troops, less used 10
war than themselves, and would quickly
succumb TO a savage attack. They also be-
lieved that the Hoar sentiment in this
country. exaggerated by the dictator's spy.
Agoncillo. would prevent anything more
than simple resistance. Now that the cour-
age and power of the American soldier
have been established, the situation will
clear up. The timid citizens, constituting
a majority. even among the Tagals. who
have submitted to Aguinaldo's rule through
fear. viii now emerge through the smoke
of battle as the advocates of American
supremacy.