The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1899-10-12

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Our national credit, often tried. has
been ever upheld 1t has no stain. The
United States has never repudiated ma
tional obligation. either to its creditors or
to humanity 1t will not now begin TO do
either. 1t never struck a blow except
for civilization, and it never struck its
colors.
Republic Stronger Than Ever.
HAS the pyramid lost any of its strength?
Has the republic lost any of its viril-
ity? Is there any present menace to
our stability and duration? These ques-
lions bring but one answer. The republic
is sturdier and stronger than ever before.
Government by the people has been adj
vanced Freedom under our flag is more
universal than when the union was formed.
Our steps have been forward not back
ward Fror. plymouth Rock to the Phil
ippines the grand, triumphal march of hui
man liberty has never paused.
Fraternity and union are deeply i'm
bedded in the hearts of the American peo-
pie For half century before the civil
war disunon was the fear OF men Of all Sec
tons. That word has gone out of the
American vocabulary. 1t is spoken now
only as historical memory. North, south,
east and west were never so welded to-
gether. While they may differ about in
ternal policies, they are all for the union
and maintenance of the integrity Of the
flag.
HAS patriotism died out In the hearts
Of our people? Witness the $50 900 men
spring ing to arms, and in 30 days organized
into regiments for the Spanish war, and a
million more ready to respond; and the
more recent enlistment of 10000 men, with
many other thousands anxious to enlist
but whose services are not needed. Has
American heroism declined? The shattered
and sinking fleets of the Spanish navy at
Manila, Santiago, the charge of San Juan
and FL Caney, and the intrepid valor and
determination of our gallant troops in more
than 40 engagements In Luzon, attest the
fact that the American soldier and sailor
have lost none of the qualities which made
our earlier army and navy illustrious and
invincible
Pyramid stands UnslaI en-.
after 1913 years the pyramid stands un-
shaken. 1t has endured some severe shocks
but Il remains immovable. 1t has endured
the storms of war, only to be stronger.
1t stands firmer and gives greater promise
of duration than when the fathers made II
the symbol of their faith. May we not feel
assured that If we do our duty, the Provi-
dence which has favored the undertakings
of our fathers and every step of our prog
gress since will continue His watchful care
that led US to our present place will not re-
lax His grasp till we have reached the
glorious goal He has fixed for us in achieve
ment of His end"
Cnnada's Premier.
Following the address of the presi-
dent, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, of Canada
was announced to speak on THE Do
minion." The greeting which was ac-
corded the premier of Canada as he rose
to his feet was hearty in the extreme.
Cheer after cheer rang through the hail.
men rose to their feet and waved their
napkins frantically. Sir Wilfrid said,
in part:
"Sir: l am proud to say, in the presence
of the chief executive of the United States
that 1t is the belief of the Canadian govern
fort to better our relations, and make the
government of President Mckinley and the
present government of Canada, with the
assent of Great Britain, so to work together
as 10 remove all causes of dissension be-
tween us. Though we have many little
chickering's, l speak my whole mind, and
believe | speak the mind of all you gentle
men. when l say that after all, when we go
down to the bottom of our hearts, we will
find there is between us a genuine affec-
ton. There are no two nations to-day on
the face of the globe so united as Great
Britain and the United States Of America.
Between your country and my country rela-
tons have reached that degree of dignity,
respect and affection that even the word
war is never to be mentioned in British
assembly or in the American assembly.
The word is not to be pronounced, not to
even be predicted Can we not hope that
If ever the banners of England and the
banners of the United States are again to
meet on the battlefield they shall meet en-
twined together in defense of some holy
cause, in defense of holy Justice, for the
defense of the oppressed. for the enfran-
chisement Of the downtrodden and for the
advancement OF liberty. progress and civil
ization?"
The Vice President of Mexico.
The welcome extended to Sir Wilfrid
Laurier was repeated when the next
speaker, Vice President Mariscal of
Mexico, rose. He spoke as follows, an
swering to the toast THE Republic of
Mexico"
i rise principally to thank you very cor
daily for the toast proposed and drunk in
honor of Mexico and its president. Yet on
such an occasion as this, when you com
memorate the wonderful resurrection of
this phoenix city, and when the presence
of the first magistrate of the nation gives
this banquet the greatest solemnity, | be-
lieve / should venture some few brief re-
marks in order to express the feelings of
President DiaZ and the Mexican govern
ment towards the United States. Our for
eign policy consists solely and simply in
culdvating the most friendly intercourse
win all the nations of the world and real
intimacy with the United States Provi-
dence has made us neighbors. Our common
interest requires for us to keep intimate
friends. IL is not only vicinity that binds
us together: we have adopted your insti-
buttons; we have shaped our political being
after your model and the very symbol of
our nationality is almost Identical with
yours-both are the famous bird of Jove,
and the eagle. May these two giles soar
forever, dying along parallel lines-Amer-
lean guiding, Mexican following-always en-
ged by the examples of her elder sis
ter"
Labor Day in Chicago.
Chicago. Oct. 11.-Honored by the
presence of the president of the United
States, veterans of the Army of the Ten
nessee met together in Memorial hail.
surrounded their distinguished COM
rade and cheered him and his admins
tration until doubt of their belief in his
wisdom was dispelled in n choruS of