The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-05-29

would become more desperate. while
to steal out into the open sea would
be the signal for a battle to victory or
defeat. Admiral Cevera's position was
very awkward and probably the most
trying in which any naval commander
had ever been placed
Then Admiral Schley told how the
Spanish fleet came sailing out OF the
bay in column order as the sun re-
vealed its dazzling splendor. The
American fleet was arrayed in semi
circle at the mouth of the bay, the
flagship Brooklyn being at the extreme
west, heading east The flagship.
said Admiral Schlev. gave the signal
to close in and engage the enemy The
projectileS were let loose in such a
manner that one who was there might
have been impressed with the thought
that he was in a swarm of bees or in
the busy end of saw mill"
Surrender of the Colon.
Referring to the surrender of the
Cristobal Colon, Admiral Schley graphi-
cally described how the American
sailors. begrimmed with powder and
smoke and half clad. pulled out for the
Spanish commanders sinking ship TO
receive his lowered flag. Every Ameri-
can seaman dipped oars as one man
with such precision that the Spanish
man-of- wars-men, enthused with the
splendid work of our men. gave vent
to three cheers for the United States
macy, a salutation that was readily re-
turned.
To Admiral Schley it seemed but a
just retributiOn that the CriStObal
Colon should be driven ashore and to
surrender on almost the very spot
where some thirty pears ago the Span
ish captured an American ship and
took the crew to Santiago, where they
were inhumanly treated and finally
executed
The humiliation of the Spanish feet
had convinced the European nations Of
the prowess of Americans on sea as
we'll as upon land. But" said the ad-
miral, "the greatest blessing to our
nation achieved by the glorious victory
on the morning of July last was that
it Drought peace and opened the way
for commerce between Cuba and all
nations, and vouchsafed the end Of
Spanish tyranny and oppression and
the dawn of a new era OF prosperity
and contentment."
General Manderson's Sentiments.
In responding to the toast our
Army" General Henderson expressed
qualification at having the opportunity
to hear of the achievements Of the
American navy from the lips of one
who had fought the fight and had added
glory to the flag of our country 1t IS
a pleasure he added, ''to listen to the
words of him who was not prompted u
take the credit of the victory to HIM
self. His achievements must serve as L
patriotic inspiration of the youth of our
country"
General Henderson paid a glowing
tribute to the gallantry, the prlvationS
and sufferings and the splendid work
of the army in stOrming San Juan hli.
n,laI,n. foo Il
then referred to the volunteer soldiers
from Utah. OF them he said their hero-
ism in the Philippines rivaled tie
achievements of the nations splendid
army and of their worthy ancestors
The Utah volunteers" he added, are
making a bright record on their page
in the history of this nation.
Speaking of the international peace
congress and the effort to bring about
a universal disarmament, General MAJ
derson expressed pride in learning that
the only tangible and effective PROPOSE
ton in the direction desired had come
from the representatives of the United
States In his opinion, the time VIII
come when enlightened nations will be
disposed to settle disputes by arbitra-
ton. but some troubles between nations
can never be settled without war as
long as man is combative. So long as
such a condition exists. ii oehooVsS
this country 10 maintain an army conn
mensurate with the necessities III pop
ulation, and navy to cope with other
powers and to protect our commerce
and coast cities.
The. general felt that this nation was
not unappreciative of the glorious work
done by Admiral Schley- To be
naval commander" he said. zone must
be a sailor. navigator. machlnlst,
an electrician. He must be cleaf-heitd-
ed and capable of thinking quickly ana
arriving at correct conclusions. HIS
heart must beat with the nations PRIDE
and honor, and he must be gentleman
who claims nothing for himself when
the credit belongs TO others for victories
Won"
General Henderson closed with re-
citing the couplet:
"Oh, Dewey was the morning on me ise
of May,
into Manila bay"
He EXPRESSED the wish that the n2-
tion had made Schley an admiral. in
stead of a rear admiral, in recognition
of his services, so that the poem might
he applicable to Admiral Schley and
Santiago bay
Senator Rawlins' Toast.
Toastmaster Goodwin happily intro
duced Senator Rawlins, who responded
TO s.Our Country" In his estimation
what people and individuals do and not
what they say counted for most Amer
lean patriotism, intelligence and power
is almost infinite, and the only ques-
ton is can the people be safely trusted
with their own power, but on this point
he had no fears. The strength of our
country, said the senator, rests in the
individuality of our men and women.
Our national honor and safety are Sc
cure in them always. The battles Will
be fought even if the commander IS
seven or thirty miles away
Senator Rawlins drew attention TO
the fact that years ago a distinguished
statesman had said the American flag
would never be planted south of a GER
tain point in Florida, but Admiral
Schley had broken the prophecy and