The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-03-22
A RO AL WELCOME
TO GENERAL MILES.
He Talked of Honesty of Purpose in
Times of Peace and War.
Our Soldiers.

employer was Ns best friend. ard that
he would take a fatherly interest in
his welfare. Simplicity Of life, economy
OF expenditures and a sterling. un-
swerving integrity were OF daily prac-
tice and constant adherence. I have
never ceased to respect the kind ad-
monitions. the excellent words OF coun-
sci. the commendable example given by
the head of the house I'm which spent
some years OF my early life in the city
of Boston. We were advised that in all
of our relations with men, frank hon
esty OF purpose, kindness and civil!ty.
were principles never to be forgotten.
and they are principles that are bene-
fcial in every sphere OF life.
''As the political affairs of the nation
became more serious. and the great
questions finally resulted i'm civil war.
we believed it a duty to give our best
efforts to the service Of our country. IL
was my good fortune to be a member
OF that great body OF patriots that re-
sponded 10 their country's call In 1851
and TO take an active part from that
time TO the close OF the great drama.
"No one who has not experienced the
duties and responsibilities of the camp.
the hardships OF the campaign. the ter
tible scenes Of the battle. can appreciate,
much less describe them. The recollec-
tions OF disaster, misfortune and de-
feat before an exultant foe. the witness
ing OF acts OF splendid heroism, fortitude
and sacrifice consciousness of success
fairly won, the glorious exultation OF
victory. the sublime realization of the
cessation OF hostilities. the triumph OF
just and righteous cause. produced
emotions enjoyed only by the soldier
engaged in the service OF our govern
ment and in maintaining the honor and
perpetuity of a country we all love and
revere.
'The army OF the United States has It's
Inspirations from one Of the loftiest
characters in history. In fact the cause
that kindled the most heroic emotions
In the breasts OF patriots made its first
positive demonstration in this vicinity,
and called our fathers from their farms.
forests and industries TO the fields OF
Lexington. Concord and Bunker Hill.
This is indeed hallowed ground.
1T was near this spot that John
Hancock lived, Warren fell. and where
Washington first assumed command OF
the colonial army. From that time TO
this Washington's influence. example
and principles have been the chart,
compass and beacon light To the Amer
lean army for more than hundred
years.
I'm our last war with a foreign coun-
try Massachusetts, was found we'll
equipped and in complete readiness. like
the minute men of Revolutionary days.
he Of hA t,I rsntl
Massachusetts in Cuba. and OF many
OF her soldiers and sailors in the far
distant Occident. was only equalled by
the action OF their brothers I'm the Orient.
"I noticed a very interesting picture
on the 2lst OF last July, when the good
battleship Massachusetts, turned its
prov to the east in the waters OF the
West Indies. That majestic vessel was
commanded by a gallant admiral from
this commonwealth, was followed by n
cruiser freighted with that splendid reg
iment, the Sixth Massachusetts. which
in it's turn was followed closely by the
Gloucester and q fleet of transports.
carrying light and liberty TO the west.
TO plant our flag in a country which had
been occupied for hundreds OF years by
Spanish power.
we may well expect that ii will ever
be thus: that In every enterprise requir-
ing skill. for.itude and patriotism. Mas
sachusetts will hold a conspicuous place
i'm the interest of progress and the well
fare OF mankind.
"As a son of Massachusetts. believe
that the same principles OF truth, in
tegrity. independence and patriotism
that have prevailed in this grand COM
monwealth for centuries will continue
and be perpetuated in every sphere of
life, be il civil, political or commercial"
The speaking closed with a few re-
marks by Winslow Warren on the SOL
dier OF sc.
Following the banquet there was
short reception.