The record-union., 1899-04-11

ilization. So, if we do our duty Alright
in the Philippines, we will add to that
national renown which is the highest
and finest part of national life; will
greatly benefit the people of the Philip
pine islands; and, above all, We will
play our part well in the great work
of uplifting mankind. But to do this
work, keep ever in mind that we must
show in a very high degree the quail
ties of courage, of honesty and of good
judgment. Resistance must be stamped
out. The first and all-important work
to be done is to establish the supremacy
of our flag We must put down armed
resistance before we can accomplish
anything else, and there should be no
parleying, no faltering in dealing with
our foe As for those in our own coun-
try who encourage the foe, we can af-
ford contemptuously to disregard them
but it must be remembered that their
utterances are saved from being trea-
sonable, merely from the fact that they
are despicable.
When once we have put down armed
resistance, when once our rule is ac
knowledged, them an even more difficult
task will begin, for then we must see
to it that the islands are administered
with absolute honesty and with good
judgment. If we let the public service
of the islands be turned into the prey
of the spoils politician, we shall have
begun to tread the path which Spain
trod to her own destruction. We must
send out there only good and able men.
chosen for their fitness, and not be-
cause of their partisan service, and
these men must not only administer i'm
partial justice to the natives and serve
their own Government with honesty
and fidelity, but must show the utmost
tact and firmness. remembering that
with such people as those with whom
we are to- deal weakness is the greatest
of crimes, and next to weakness comes
lack of consideration for their princi-
pies and prejudices
Il preach to you, then, my country
men, that our country calls not for the
life of ease, but for the life of Strenu-
GUS endeavor The twentieth century
looms before us big with the fate Of
many nations. If we stand idly by; if
we seek merely swollen, slothful ease,
and ignoble peace; if we shrink from
the hard contests where men must win
at hazard of their lives and at the risk
and stronger peoples will pass US by
and will win for themselves the doni-
nation of the world. Let US. therefore,
boldly face the life of strife, resolute
to do our duty we'll and manfully; reso-
lutte to uphold Righteousness by deed
and by word; resolute to be both honest
and brave, to serve high ideals. yet to
use practical methods. Above all, let US
shrink from no strife. moral or physical,
within or without the nation, provided
we are certain that the strife is justi-
fed; for it is only through strife,
through hard and dangerous endeavor.
that we shall ultimately win the soal
of true national greatness
Before Governor Roosevelt delivered
his address, General John C. Black of
Chicago spoke on Grant" and eulo-
gized the great commander in a warm
and happy manner. His remarks were
greeted with much applause.
Congressman Evan Settle of Ken
lucky followed with an address on
Lee The applause which had greet
ed the remarks of General Black found
it's counterpart in the cheers that met
the Kentuckian's praise of the great
Southern leader.
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia
closed the addresses, relating to the
Civil War by an address on "The
Union" His remarks were met with
the greatest applause, and his sentiment
tha. the flag that flew over the men
that followed Grant now flew alike for
those who marched with Lee, and
would continue to fly for both, called
forth cheers of approval. rA =.
At the conclusion of the banquet Gov
ernor Roosevelt spent a short time in
his hotel, and was then driven to the
Michigan Central depot, where he took
the train for Ann. Arbor, where he is
to address the students of the Michigan
University tomorrow.