The Washington weekly post. (Washington, D.C.) 1878-1916, 1899-08-29

. .... ..4Ugiug, whistles ghu1king. !
az. waving and mighty cheers from /.
..-.-..- .C thousands Of tnroaJs. the 7.
s-... -.arf Pennsylvania volunteers /
nor. u.. ...med home to-day. after move |
,..r. r.ar s. gallant service In the PniI- |
.--.r-- The reception rendered tn Ie-
..--.r- soldiers Will always oe remember !
.H.....- e.,y as one Of the greatest ceu.- |
.--- -...rs of patriotism that has ev,r
..k.. place !n this country a fund Of
s... donated by the generous ci.izers Of
r..-a--a and The surrounding towns, per-
r--.a tho ,rmmntee who nal thu affair
-. .r.-rr r0 make lavish 9repartiioas for
,.. incoming. and nothing was eft
.-z.ra that would show the 'hgh lrg
~.-.r. how we'll their services for their
.r-.rg ID "a foreign land were aopct-
..-r. hr the residents ~ their native
s.r. The only thing lacking to make
...H.r .ne Of supreme happiness was tie
.r-.r.. ~ the brave and we'll beloved
r.r Uauklns. who led he Doys In ali Of
,r..- battles and shared n al % their
..g.rrG-. but who was Genic1 The PRIV
H.a. .f marching al their head when they
returned home 10 receive the piaudiI5 of
"a grateful people.
Tho reviewing stand OF President de
kinney and his staff Of Totabies in Sckcn-
-.r Park was "a magnificent work Of ART,
composed of silk plush and damasH, all
blended ta-tefully in the Colors OF The na-
uraa emblem.
Mi at New Brighton.
The reception to the Philippine heroes
larsn ar New Brighton, Pa. when a COM
u.ssa of prominent Pennsylvdnians well
,am,I them as soon as they had CROSSED
tths borders of the State.
The train came in three sections, ard
Immediately the soldiers had uIseInDdrked
The line Of march TO Schenley Park, where
me exercises were TO be held. Was taken
up.
Tuon reaching Schenley Park, the column
Was reviewed by President Mckinley,
after which he proceeded to the music
Uay.ion. where the exercises were held.
Seats had been provided for 5000 friends
and relatives Of the members Of the
Tenth" In front of the music pavilion,
but these were filled long before the eX-
srrlseS began, and thousands were unable
10 secure even standing room within hear
ing distance.
Gov. William A. Stone was then intro
51reI as chairman Of the meeting. and
delivered an address OF welcome in behalf
of the State.
At ,he conclusion OF Gov. Stones ad-
dress President Mckinley was introduced
and after the applause had ceased, spoke
as follows:
The Presidents Speseh.
cav stone and FeIlov-citizens: ar glad TO
rsr-frare With the families, friends. and fellow
..-7,ns Of the Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers n
tHfs glad reunion.
You have earned the plaudits not alone Of the
people ot Pennsylvania but % the whole nation
Your return has been the signal for great dem
oastgau1n Of popular regard from YOUR landing
90 the Golden Gale on the Pacific TO your home
coming and here Won md a warmth OF welcome and
greeting from joyous hearts which tell better
Than words the estimate Of your countTymen and
t--r high appreciation OF the services YOU have
i,al-rel the country. You made secure and per
rausut The victory Of Dewey. You added new glory
20 American arms. You and your brave comrades
engaged ou other fields OF conflict have enlarged
n map 0f the United states and extended the Ju-
Isti.ri0u Of American liberty.
But While We Stare In the jOy that is yours. there
remain with US softened and hslloNed memories Of
those uh, vent forth with you not found in your
ranks to-day. Your noble colonel devoted 10 mis-
ueB beloved by his command, and respected by
ts superior oricers. gave lis life to his country,
n.t5 many others OF his comrades. The nation sor-
rHE WIIl tns bertaVed These heroes died fer their
country. and there is no norler death.
ur Troops represented the courage and conscience,
~. purpose ana paTiojisn OF their country. Wheth-
C Boo cuba. Porto Rico. the Philippine at
home awaiting orders. they die their fun duty and
ell sought the post Of greatest peril. They fall
Tered The Eighth Army Corps in the PHILIPPINES
taE, made a Proud and exceptional record.
Ir.ta-rd 90 be mustered out in April when the
r.u- -a-tuns 0t the treaty OF peace were exchanged
'... .s not ,laim the rriyiiege-they declined H.
... Voluntarily remained in the service and de-
.sr,i ra,T p.Uose % stay until their places could
ir leI hE new leyies. and longer. II The govern
H-t.I tAem. Their service-and they under
F..l H-aa. no, 70 be in camp or garrison free
'-- danger but on the battle line. where cE-
r..re and death confronted them and where both
ta'. s.ac,ed their victims.
The Nariok's Gratitude.
.... s.G not stack arms. They did not run away.
.... va-r NOT serving TIE insurgents In the Phil
..... .- their sympathizers at hone. They had No
i .- patience with the men. few in number hap
I s-. would have rej1iced TO have seen them lay
.... -H..- arms iu she presence Of enemy whom
.. ... .a-s ,mancipajed from Spanish rule and
N .-'..a have been our hrmest friends They fur
.... .H .sauIle OF devotion and sacrifice which
. -.'el the glorious record O! American gaIor.
.-e -... secured no, alone the gratitude OF the
.--f and the people but for themselves and
.a.Ir a" lNlfIlNldule uleAllflluD lAHs
't '.F appreciate, and the country may not
.. their conduct and its important SUP,
..r -.yernment. think / 20. and 80 an
cypress Il
..s amy Of volunteers and regulars hum
.- $4,000. Who last wear responded 10 the
." government with an alacrty withou,
.- parallel hy the terms OF their enlist
i' be mustered ,at with all % the -esu-
e. 600. Htcu peace with spain Vas sf.
if."U NFUugkf TfEffrrFras 49, .-..-.
UIrh Spain. The senate Of The United
.'... .a''s1 The treaty Every step taken was
be- rarr 10 the requirements o' the Constitution
' became .-r territory. md Is ours as much as fAr
...-.a purchase. or Texas or Alaska bod,
' -..rssafs iH no sense representing the seniI
"r f me people OF the islands disputed ogi
lawful authority and even before the ratification
.. ..r treaty ty - American Senate were attack
.. .a. very forces Who fought for and secured the
.--"rm
L-e a-s The situation IN April 1899 IL. date o.
'-. -r.asHEr ~ ratnCati0ns-Hith only q 900 reFu
.u r.hlr.l to the uuqurstioued direction o. III
i...afEr and they. Tor the most part on duty ID
,..a aHI Porto Rico or iuyalided al home ate
f| g. severe campaign lH the tropics. Even ha
'a-s Teen available % would have required month
.. Transport them Co he Philippines. Practically
army has 90 be- created. These Io,sl volun
rr.r 10 thc Philippines said we Will stuy mt
rrr government can organize army al home sn
transport b. 20 ths seat O. h0suuties."
Calls the Roll of Homer.
hey es stay chssrfully. unoomplainirsly, pstr
ssicsiiy. Thsy sansrsd and sacrificed they fesrl
snd felI usy drove back and punished The Feb,
.lo resisted FEDERAL authority ahd Who VITA for
ltasked the sovereignty 0i the United States In 81
n~vIy-arguifed territory. Witaout thrm then az
there 4oaid have been practically AelsIsss q
laad or faE would lsy. hae irs frat stain az
tbs American name its BRIT iEagmiuY. Ths brfIiisl
victories ~ fae army ard navy On the bay a.
e.IF o. Manila uoud have bssn won in vain %
Obligation o. civilization vsait have remsin'
ts-bsrarl.F unuerfGrurd chaos ~olid hsye rrixu~
a. whatever Eog-Tnreht there sss vouid hs'
ben tg fhs Niil 0f ore msH and not by the 20
wLmrlJ Who refused % sound The retreat! vi
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