New-York tribune., 1899-02-14

We are obtaining "A clearer vision OF a great Amer-
We look back over the past to wonder and re-
yolce az the settlement OF the reconstruction PROB
! coming out OF a civil We look Mt the events
plete that the Union and Confederate, Federal and
/ rehel, are emulous only Ms 10 which shall more
for the Nation which reconstructed Itself out OF the
| ruins Of civil strife will successfully solve the
problems Of the expansion of its territory and tho
extension OF its power.
DR.. DUFFIELD RESPONDS.
DR.. Depew then said that ne had received a
| dispatch from Congressman Robert G. Cousins
who to respond to the toast Of Abraham
Lincoln" in which ne said that he blizzard
bound in Washington. This. Mr.. Depew said
was because Mr.. Cousins not on the direct
line Of the NewYork Central He introduced
the Rev. Or. Howard DufFeld as a man who was
always ready for any emergency.
Dr. Dufield said that It must not be thought
that canon of the Church was necessarily
rapid-fire gun. He recalled the condition Of the
country at the time Of Lincolns election TO the
| Presidency and delivered eloquent eulogy
OF the martyred President that his listeners were
stirred to such a tumult Of enthusiasm that they
leaped IN their feet and applauded him again
and again
Dr. Dufield told g. story OF delegation who
visited Lincoln az the darkest hour OF the civil
| War to beg him to bring the conflict TO close.
Lincoln told the delegation that they reminded
him OF a time when he was working for farmer
and one night the farmer came 10 his room ana
told him 70 get up. the world was coming 10
an end. He looked out Of the window and sa"
many meteors falling. and at first he was fright
ened. But at last he saw behind the faIllhs
stars. the old north star and the dipper that he
,,fv,c, pa1t- o.
armament, and he concluded that the world was
not coming to an end just yet Just at present
DE- Dufield ADDED. apprehension had hold Of
the minds Of many people, and much doubt
about the future OF this country was expressed;
but the star Of hope was still shining above
those distant Islands and an era Of freedom was
dawnlng for them The conclusion Of Dr. Duff
fields speech was marked by great applause.
GENERAL MILES on THE ARMY.
When Maior-General Miles arose to answer
to the toast Of The Army there was wild
outbreak Of cheering and applause that lasted
fully a minute His address was often punctu-
ated with long applause. He said
On this the anniversary OF the birth Of the great
e1ator, the wise and sagac!ous Executive and the
pre-emnent statesman. X IS emIn-n-Iy A-.At5 'iet 'iet
reference should &c made 10 tAat part o. !4s 80.
which has been so e!OQuently described, haihey,
his early struggles and immeasurao-e services a. q
citizen q politician. an orator ana d salesman.
And IS the c-oWnng years o, his lie "er- tinI
the turmoil OF the dark clouds tAat stSe.oPTt o. G
country IN the most sansunary s,r4Ss'e ot a,
wars as he was storm GENRE OF tnat 41.s atIT atT
DESPERATE struggle for The enlhte OF ctlI
liberty ard LIBERAL government, as re S.Cor ,
he I'M OF The Sap Of State when !, was Weinlsh en-
fury OK the battling armies any ce.eotaon 90 - -
Anniversary would be incomplete WITHOUT Soih' l--,
ererce to that part Of MS lie passed III tAe pe''oo
We are asked to speak concerning the army Of
tbo- toast w,Jaout referring 20 him who STOOD first
In wa as We'll as IN peace IN the near u .a -
co .5o no5u.y OF character sterling integrity
and devotion 70 the service Q: ms county, 49,. -
Ss5 TSte ee5Mdeayortd M 70 follow his preceps and example
70 maintain the pT.ncpes % bono' one 10 hW95red
years me Ars s.ood S bstween lnnocence and purity
on on The % other 1t has stood between the light o.
y9an %pd the Sonns5 a9s H6 5epra2y
T. has b.azed the way for the pioneer the minsF
and AZ the home-bulder Il has maze lfe and prop
erty peace and order law and f5 n. -
unsurpassed wealth and the mmeastfao.e anu M l u1i
developed riches and resources o. i.a country "''-
NTfe' r5e history Of the Army sor q hundred years
has been one OF honor. character and glory Us us
Achievements have not been those OF ts sPo,S ,ba
and 9PpTe5s2F 3f ?S S Na6n + has ve encourage
mont hope and confidence 10 tne 5is ~
enlightened and the opPresseq, ne q i'' iir <9r
those who have been making nero, nero .,rs7 80 n'a
years against one Of me po|eF-1s I1s I cr,oi Or
rresslon with which they We're aitic.ed nave oeeI
Tespono.eio 10 ny NJ tbe army aided nv the gallant
Vavv has fastened 20 the red fields ot var mere
~ ~ Joid,~f,,rv as /. would march 70 festival rs
history in It's recent comoa,s aga, ti,e y ss~' 49,
sunnlied with modern appliances .1i--''l-55 l-5
weapons machine guns snoHei,s9 IY.-,ord,rar,.
for'itude and achievement. In all ne ~
hon cTl1 ID
ground surrendered gun or color or pe!Inl.eu ~
enemy 20 capture prisoner. sucH 4 h'S'o'9 90 -"
paraIeleo n ~ ,te sodSr Of the great Republic
-, .ooSe he a true citizen inspired by a full con-
GSt 4eses Of r. the grandeur and purify and purposes
- 49, irefi.utions and the blessings Whlcn tlsy
youchsate 10 al" dar SI Whether he be serving his
country behind the guns ,or me ue.Sl- -t
nanVe S.i S.ia.ic cline The highest type of hero!sa.
e. Jorc as the great heart Of The people maintain
and and I9fTi9 @ s S Arm and Navy defend its rights and
honor and honesty IN every Par OF ao nT 6e ArmT r
sa sns q sagecuard and 0ulwark of their liberties
ADMIRAL SCHLEY FOR THE NAVY
Rear-Admiral schley got greeting that
r,us+ have warmed his heart for It was AT
least as enthusiastic as that accorded the head
~ the Army. OF course his toast was Ihe
Navv." and the diners could not do enough 10
ebov their APPRECIATION OF his sentiments ana
their admiration FOR himself. He said.
The duties OF the Navy 70 the country "hlch
s,s,sire u are Of a two-fold nature ana re4Als 20
bofh peace and During times OF pea .gg,,ttns ttn
Tayv is that arm OF the public service MIi1Ta a-
,rorts the way across the trackess deep ahc MAPS
n,t The dangers Of far-ofr that the peaceful
ar9osas Of commerce may i0uoW lAe 81. t-toJ
a. a. 10 ,,arkets oS the world; exchange the varied
Commodities 90 OF commerce. II has penetrated me IHe
bcar- ~ ne tropics or has pushed us W@l 4'.o
H srozer fastneeses OF the North and SoutA 10
And new routes for trade Il has carried ne en- IN
Guence OF your power and the adEanl4stS %. sOIs ~
t1,u,jootion 10 the hermit and secluded empires o.
he Eastern Hemisphere. and has brought mem them.
t.. - ,oucb with the benehcent advantages OF our
as.sTn civilization with its rule Of confidence ana
rs love OF law. FOR the laws sake raInet tilan i
.ro,, fear OF the laws punishment IL slAhds
ara ON the outer frontier Of the world often IN
65esriIentiai climates exposed 10 nolsome alsease
~ ,e~formance OF duties that are outside the
ia ,,rc ho observation and therefore 70 some extent
hevoud the public sympathy. -, ..