The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-28
ARMY AND NAVY
HONOR GRANT.
Wheeler and SchIey the Guests of
Honor at Americas Club Dinner.
BOTH HEROES MAKE SPEECHES.
Rcar-Admirai Schicys Speech Was in
Response TO "Our Navy. and Gen,
Wheeler Responded 10 Grant,
Both were Eloquent Tributes

PITsBURG. PA. April &-Poltitics
gave way to patriotism at the annual
banquet at tho Americas Republic Club.
IN honor Of the birthday Of General
Grant. tonight. and instead OF the pres
ence Of such prominent Republicans
among tho speakers as Mckinley, Hafri-
son, Reed and sherman. the army and
navy had tho CALL and the guests OF
honor were General Joseph Wheeler and
Admiral Winfield Schley.
The dinner was held at the Hotel Shcut-
Icy. and IN many respects was the most
successful ever giyon by the club. Covers
were laid for 35J, and had there been
room. probably twice this number of
tickets would have been sold. Preceding
the dinner. the distinguished guests held
a reception. which lasted more than an
hour. and 30 was long after the time fixed
for the banquet when the guests filed into
the banquet hall 20 tho inspiring strains
OF the STARS and Stripes Hon. q. NJ
MCGEE was tho chairman at tho dinner
table and Clarence Burleigh, city attor-
ney. was POSTMASTER.
Major-General Wheeler responded 70 the
toast, Grant"
LBE AND GRANT.
In closing his remarks. General Wheel
or painted the personal character Of Cen
eral Grant whom he spoke OF as loyal
20 God. 10 country. to friends. 10 an
his undertakings" His determination
was unconQuorable. his spirit cOngenia
towards those whom he trusted. Two
names. said General Wheeler would go
down 10 ages yet. 20 come side by side.
Grant. the leader magnanimous IN vic
tory. Lee than whom no greater ever
survived defeat Grant deserved his re-
nown in each OF his characters as PA
triot warrior and statesman" His fam
fly life was one of devotion. tenderness
and love. his great desire and end after
Appomatox was a reunited nation.
General Wheeler concluded by recalling
Grants remarkable prophecy.
AT some future day, the nations Of tho
earth Will agree upon some sor. OF Con-
grcss which shall take coEnzanCe Of in
ternatiOnal questions of difficulty. and
whose decisions viii be as binding as the
decision Of the Supreme Court is upon
u.s."
Whether this be prophecy. General
Wheeler said. "at least it shows that his
finger was on the pulse OF the age
SCHLEY on OUR NAVY.
Rcar-Admiral Schley. replying to "Our
Navy. said.
1.-THE war history OF our navy Is
add Of fits dash or daring in the recent
struggle would seem necessary; the names
81 its great captains Will live imperishably
in the affection Of our people for whom
they wrought and fought
THE names of Jones and SOmers and
Decatur and HUH. and Perry and McDon-
ouRh. and Farragut and Foote. of Porter
and Gushing. and Bagiey and Dewey Will
last always. and with increasing admi-
ration long after the living implements
which gave their lives expression. shall
have fallen away into dust: their thrill
ingy heroic exploits Will be read always
with increasing heart beats and with
reverential admiration for their devotion
to the cause Of the republic.
A UNIQUE RECORD
VI DO not recall in history that q ma
ton ever before declared war upon am
other and tho day following blockadcd
the enemy'S ports Such was the cOndi-
ton Of readiness I'm our navy that this
was possible I'm tho late war, and the
lesson 10 impresses ought not 10 be for
gotten, that war. 10 be short. sharp and
decisive. can only be made so by prepara-
ton in times Of peace, so that when II
must be undertaken 10 can only end with
honor and dignity 20 the nation.
'I rejoice with YOU all in the prestige
that has come TO our country through
the valiant deeds of her sons. and no
doubt / voice the sentiments of every one
when ! express the hope that peace and
happiness may abide always with our
blessed country
The other speakers were Colonel Alex
ander IS. Mcclure on Patriotism" and
General Willis Innings on "Our Army
WHEELER WANTS TO FIGHT.
During the afternoon General Wheeler
was asked AZ the report was true that he
had been assigned 90 the Department of
Texas. II hope not" hc replied. 81 want
TO go TO the Philippines. There are sew
cral good fights left In me yet, and |
think / could serve my country 20 the
best advantage LOO active service i'm the
field. ] have not given up hope OF being
sent 10 Manila Have you any news from
LAYTON
The General was shown a heading i'm n
newspaper and chuckled when he read
that ihe Americans had just gained a sig
nal victory over the Filipinos. The Cen
eral said he had great faith in the vol
uutecrs 10 the East
An attempt was made 20 get an express
sion from Admiral Schley ON the Admiral
Eautz letter. but Inc simply waved the
question aside with a smile.
General Wheeler was accompanied 10
PlttsburC by his daughters The distn-
guished party viii return GO Washington
Tomorrow. except General Wheeler, who