The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-29
HElRT|ESI WELCOME
70 THE VETERANS.


ley, who 10 here to honor and welcome
you. Your services in the Philippines
grew out Of war which was not waged
purpose OF assist.ss = downtrodden
people. The war was attended through
out by such humane action on the part
Of this country - to win the pra.De Of
the world. There - not q nation on the
globe that does not justify our action.
opain's oppression Of Cuba had in
sulled such . sentiment OF sympathy
into our minds that We could no longer
The result Of the war has left prob
lens with which we must deal in the
future. We must prefer to see the coun-
tries govern themselves, but We must
not forget that Ne are responsible to
the civilized world for their govern
ment. Any government that they might
devise which would guarantee protec-
ton to life, liberty and property would
gladly be sustained by Us. We desire
neither their revenue nor their terri
tory. but we will not shrink from our
mission. The flag planted In the Phil
ippines In the cause Of humanity must
be respected by all. As long ~ men
are against II, we will continue to send
men and money to me Islands l,. to SUD o
subdue that rebellion and uphold the
hands OF the president.
The reception began early this morning
ut New Brighton. Pa, where commit
lee Of prominent citizens welcomed thu
volunteers as soon as they crossed the
borders Of the state.
President McKinley's Address.
President Mckinley spoke as follows:
Gov. Stone and Fellow Citizens: am
glad to participate with the families.
friends and fellow citizens Of the Tenth
Pennsylvania volunteers In this glad
49, "a - w~lA .
not alone Of the people OF Pennsylvania.
but OF the whole nation. Your return
has been the signal for great demon
stration Of popular regard from your
landing in the Golden Gate OF the Pa
cific to your home coming. and here
greeting from joyous hearts which tell
better than words the estimate Of your
countrymen and their high apprecia-
ton OF the services you have rendered
the country. You made secure and per-
manent the victory OF Dewey. You
added new glory to American arms.
You and the brave commanders en-
gagged on other fields OF confisct have
enlarged the map Of the United States
and extended the Jurisdiction Of Ameri-
can liberty.
But while we share In the Joy that Is
ours. there remain with US softened and
haiiowed memories Of those who went
forth with you not found In your ranks
today. Your noble colonel. devoted to
respected by the superior officers. gave
his life to his country With many 9th
ers OF his comrades. The nation sor-
rows with the bereaved. The heroes
died for their country and there . no
nobler death.
volunteers Traly Patriotic.
Our troops represented the truth ana
conscience. the pure patriotism OF
their country. Whether In Cuba, Porto
Rico or the Philippines, or at home
ewaiting orders, they did their tlll
duty. and all sought the post Of great
est perl. They never fAltered The
Eighth army corps IN the Philippines
has made proud and exceptional rec
ord. Privileged to be mustered out In
April when the Publications OF tho
treaty OF peace were exchanged, they
did not claim the priv,lege--they de-
clined II. They voluntarily remained I'm
the service and declared their purpose
to stay until their places could be MI
ed by new levies, and longer X the gov
eminent needed their services, and they
understood It was not to be in camp
the battle line where exposure and
death confronted them and where both
have exacted their victims.
They did not stack arms. They did
not run away. They were not serving
the insurgents In the Philippines or
their sympath.zers at home. They had
no part or patience with the men. few
In number, happily. who would have re-
to!ced to have seen them lay down
their arms In the presence OF an enemy
Spanish rule, and who should have been
our firmest friends. They furnished an
example OF devotion and sacrifice which
will brighten the glorious record Of
American vaior. They have secured
not alone the gratitude of the govern
ment and the people. but for them
selves and their descendants an imper-
tshable destination. They may not full
ly appreciate, and the country may not,
the heroism OF Their conduct and It's TIM
portant support to the government
think ! do. and 80 I am here to ex-
press II.
Defense Of New Territory.
The mighty army OF volunteers and
regulars. numbering over 2J100e which
last year responded 10 the call Of the
government with an aiacrity without
precedent or parallel. by the terms os
their enlistment were TO be mustered out
with all Of the regulars above z7.oO
men when peace with Spain was ef-
fected. Peace brought us the Philip
pines by treaty cession from Spain.
The senate OF the United States rati-
fed the treaty. Every step taken was
In obedience to- the requirements Of leg
islation. ii became our territory and ID
ours as much as the Louisiana pur-
chase or Texas or Alaska A body OF
insurgents. In no sense representing
the sentiment OK the people OF the ia
lands. disputed our lawful authority.
and even before the ratification OF the
treaty by the American senate were at
lacking the very forces who fought for
and gave them their freedom.
This was the situat ton in April. fseo
the date OF the exchange OF the rafifica-
lions. with only roo regulars subject
To the unauestioned direction of the
executive. and they for the most pat
on duty In Cuba and Porto REQ or IN
yaiided at home after their severe
campaign IN the tropics Even had trey
been available IL would have required
month"; 10 transport them TO the Pail
ippines. Practically q new army had
20 be created. These loyal volunteers
In the Philippines said: We will stay
until the government can organize an
army nj home and transport them TO
the seat OF hostili.ies.'
Fearless In DO1ag Their Duty
They did stay. eheerfuIly. uncors-
plainsnriy. periodically They suffered
and sacrificed. they fought and fell.
they drove back and punished fre req
els who resisted Fedora! authority, ard
who with force attacked the sovereign
~ OF the United States IN It's newly
acquired territory. Without them ard
these We would have fssen practically
helpless on land cur nAg would have
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