The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-28

Grant deserved his renown In each of his
characters as Patriot. warrior and states
man" His family life was one of devo-
ton, tenderness and love, his great de-
sire and end after Appomattox was a re-
united nation.
Gen. Wheeler concluded by recalling
Grants remarkable prophecy.
AT some future day the nations of the
earth Will agree upon some sort of Con-
gress which shall take cognizauce of in
ternational questions of difficulty and
whose decisions win be as binding as the
decision of the Supreme Court is upon
us"
Whether this be prophecy" Gen.
Wheeler said. "at least it shows that his
finger was on the pulse of the age"
Schley's Response.
Rear Admiral Schley, replying to our
Navy" said: 1.-THE war history of our
navy is familiar to you all, and no words
l could add of its dash or daring in the
names of its great captains will live inn
perishaby in the affection OF our people
for whom they wrought and fought.
The names of Jones, Summers, Decatur
and Hall, of Stewart, of Perry and Nc
Donough and Farragut and Foote; of Por-
ter and Cushing and Bagley and Dewey
will last always and with increasing ad-
mration long after the living implements
which gave their lives expression !. shall
have fallen away into dust; their thrillinga
" heroic exploits will be read always with
heart beats and with reverentiel admira-
ton for their devotion TO the cause of the
republic Walk. .... sssl
Il do not recall in history that nation
ever before declared war upon another,
and the day following bloclkaded the enc
my's ports Such was the condition OF
readiness in our navy that this was posi-
| BILE in the late war. and the lesson II I'M
| presses ought not to be forgotten that war
90 be short, sharp and decisive, can only
be made so by preparation in time IF
peace so that when 1t must be- under
taken it can only end with honor and Dig
nifty to the nation. ~ Nf
II rejoice with you all in the prestige
that has come TO our cou&ry through the
valiant deeds of her sons, and no doubt
voice the sentiments of every one when
1 express the hope that peace and happl-
ness may abide always with our biessei
country" saefat- t-.
The. other speakers were Col Alexander
K. Mcclure, on "Patriotism,' and Gen
Willis j. Hulings, on Our Army"
Wants 10 Go to Manila.
During the afternoon Gen. Wheeler was
| asked if the report was true that he had
| DSGtl dSSiSiicNl ~ kllS NAiDAN "a "a
as ~ 49, 49,, 1850, e.
Il hope not" he replied, quickly Il
want to go to the Philippines. There are
several good fights left in me yet, and I
think l could serve my country to the
best advantage in active service in the
field. l have not given up hope of being
sent to Manila. Have you any news from
Lawton?"
The general was shown the head line IN
newspaper, and he chnckled when he
read that the Americans had Just gained
a Significant victory over the Filpinos.
Gen. Wheeler said that he had great faith
in the volunteers in service in the East.
An effort was made 70 get an expression
from Admiral Schley on Admiral Kautz' S
letter, but he simply waved the question
av ny with a smile and with gestures. sig
niicd that he did not care 10 open his
mouth while such subject was under
discussion. q esas t-
Gen. Wheeler was accompanied to Pitts
burg by his daughter. The distinguished
party will return to Washington to-gnor-
row. except Gen. Wheeler, who goes
| West. rrasgwn