The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-08-29
M'KlNLEY SPEAKS AGAIN.
"NO USELESS PARLEY, NO PAUSE"
IN THE Philippine CAMPLIaN.


Addressed to the Returning Tenth Penn
sylyanin ReEiment-Great Demonstration
In Pittsburg in Honor of the Regiment.
PtTTsBURG. Aug, 2s-Thousands OF citizens
OF northern Pennsylvania. Ohio and West Vir.
GINA turned out to-day to greet the returning
Tenth Pennsylvania Regiment from Manila
The line OF march in this city. four mi lies long.
was lined with cheering crowds. who divided
their plaudits between the HON coming voun-
teers and their comman d er- In chief. President
Mckinley who rode in a carriage at the head
OF the procession.
The regiment was scheduled to arrive in
Allegheny at $40 A. NJ In consequence early.
special trains on all the railroads leading into
Pittsburg overlooked with passengers. and the
suburban trains were packed. 1t was the
greatest crowd that has ever gathered in Pitts
burg. towns within a radius OF $50 miles
sending their quotas TO swell 1t. The
programme for the day was upset
by the delay in the arrival OF the
regiment. which travelled in three train
sections. Arrangements had been made to
give the soldiers breakfast at New Brighton.
but 1t was fully ] O'Clock before the regiment
sat down to the meal. which was served In
building that was transformed into dining
room 400 feet long One OF the com panes
much OF tho delay in arriving here was caused
by their unwillinRness to leave their homo
town to come to Pttshurg to parade. Spring
field rifles were supplied to the soldiers at Now
Brighton by tho State authorities.
At ] O'Clock the carriages containing the
President Gen. Merritt. Gen. Francis V.
Greene. Gov. Stone OF Pennsylvania. and Gov.
Atkinson OF West Virginia started over to
Allegheny. The President was driven down
Forbes street and Fifth avenue. and the thous-
ands waiting patiently for the parade had
chance to greet him. Cheers and applause
were heard along the whole route. The car
riage was driven close to the Fort Wayne sta
ton in Allegheny and there 1000 persons
greeted him.
The three trains bearing the Tenth Regi-
ment arrived between = and o'clock, and the
troops were quickly formed In line. NUM- Der
OF G. A. Il. posts led the column. preceding the
President, who. as Commander in Chief. drove
ahead of the volunteer regiments which
served in the war with Spain. The
First Regiment OF Philadelphia came
behind the President and was followed by the
Fourteenth and the Eighteenth and Battery r.
which served in Porto Rico. The Tenth came
last. By this arrangement the President and
the returning soldiers were separated by long
column OF troops so that the cheering meant
i
thusiasm that awaited the Tenth The roar
greeted the President as he appeared in sight
along the line died out before the Tenth came
into view.
Veterans OF the Civil War remarked on the
healthful appearance OF the men. whose faces
were OF tropical brown. but who walked with a
free swinging stride.
When tho colum reached the park there was
a repetition OF the scenes Of enthusiasm which
had been witnessed in the downtown district.
At the entrance to the conservatory grounds.
where the carriages with the President
and the Governors left the column
the escort to the President and the
police formed line to the right
and saluted. The President having taken his
place on the stand. the column moved forward
and passed in review.
After the Tenth had passed in review. the
President and Gov. Stone walked along the
front OF the line formed by the escort to a
m usic stand. officers and troops salutinG and
the bands playing THE Presidents March"
and Hail to the Chief"
Gov. Stone was introduced as chairman OF
the day and he and Gov Atkinson made
speeches welcoming the regiment on behalf OF
their States. The President followed with an
address welcoming the regiment on behalf OF
the Nation. He spoke as follows:
tON. stone ana my rellOw iltlIenS:-l am
glad to participate with the families. friends
and fellow citizens OF the Tenth Pennsylvania
Volunteers in this glad reunion. You have
earned the paudits not alone Of the people OF
Pennsylvania, but OF the whole nation. Your
return has been the signal for a great demon
stration Of popular regard from your landing
in the Golden Gate on the Pacific to your home
coming. and hero you find warmth OF well
come and greeting from Joyous hearts. which
tell better than words the estimate OF your
countrymen and their high appreciation OF the
services you have rendered the country You
made secure and permanent the victory OF
Dewey. You added new glory to American
arms. You and your brave comrades engaged
on other fields OF conflict have enlarged the
map OF the United States and extended the
jurisdiction OF American liberty.
But while we share in the Joy that ia yours
there remain with us softened and haowed
memories OF those who went forth with you.
not found 10 your ranks to-day. Your noble
Colonel, devoted to his men, beloved by his
command and respected by his superior officers
gave his life to his country with many others
OF his comrades The Nation sorrows with tho
bereaved These heroes died for their country
and there is no nober death.
Our troops represented the courage and
conscience. the purpose and patriotism OF
tho Philippines or at home awaiting orders.
they did their full duty. and all sought the
post OF greatest peril. They never fatered
The Eighth army corps in the Philippines
have made a proud and exceptional record.
Privileged to be mustered out In April. when
the Publications OF the treaty OF peace were
exchanged they did not claim the privilege
they declined 1t. They voluntarily remained
in the service and declared their purpose to
stay until their places could be filled by new
leves. and longer If the Government needed
them. Their ssrvice-and they underso God it
was not to be in camp or garrison, free from
danger. but on the battle line. whore expos
ure and death confronted them and where
both have eIActed their victims
They did not stack arms They did not run
away, They were not serving the insurgents
In the Philippines or their aympathizers at
home. They had no part or patience with the
men. few in number happily who would have
rejoiced to have seen them lay down their arms
In the presence OF an enemy whom they had
Just emancipatcd from Spanish rule and who
should have been our nrm0st friends Thev