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The San Francisco call., 1899-07-15

and the crash of patriotic music poured
forth in an almost incessant stream by
brass band of extraordinary endurance.
In the arrangement of the feast. the
ladies Of the Red Cross did splendid work.
and throughout the evening they circu
lated among the boys, seeing to their
every want
The tables at the head of the Pavilion
had been reserved for the dignitaries, in
Guiding Governors Gage and Geer. The
committee sent a telegram of invitation
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THE OREGON. MASCOT
IN 4 BRAND NEW SUIT

building he eyed it suspiciously and SHE'D
to the other side of the street.
Last night Manuel appeared at the
Mechanics Institute attired in a new SUIT
of clothes presented to him by Ihe can
during the afternoon. When taken INTO
the American lines he wore the natlVe
costume and since has been att1red IN
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had been sent. he had received no invi-
tation from the committee other than the
notices he had seen in the newspapers.
Colonel Summers had about thousand
men at table, but. with the other invited
guests, including the members of the First
Volunteer Signal Corps. recruited In Cali
fornia, who returned from Manila with
the Oregon boys. there were fully l2oo
seated.
Major General Shafter was there, ac-
companied by his staff, and so was Briga-
dier General Warfield and staff.
After the soldier lads had appeased
their appetites Mr.. Dohrmann mounted
his chair and the band stopped playing
long enough for him to deliver short
but appropriate address of welcome to
the city's guests.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17
PRESIDENT MCKINLEY.

Mr.. Toastmaster and Gentlemen:
l have been deeply and profoundly
moved by this manifestation of your
good will and confidence and Impress
ed by the expression of good will from
the Governor of your great common
wealth as we'll as from the chief exec
utive OF the capital city of your state.
No one stands in this magnificent
presence. listening to the patriotic
strain from choir and band. without
knowing what this great audience
was thinking about. 1t was thinking
it is thinking. this moment, of country
(Applause) because they love it and
have faith in themselves and in its fu-
ture (Applause).
| thank the Governor of the common
wealth of Massachusetts. l thank the
mayor OF Boston for their warm and
generous words of welcome offered in
behalf of this people to me. and in your
presence. tonight. M+
The years go quickly. 1t seems not
so long but is in fact six years since
it was my honor to be guest of the
Home Market Club. Much has hap
pened in the intervening time. Issues
which were then engaging us
have been settled or put aside
for larger and more absorbing
ones Domestic conditions have i'm
proved and are generally satisfactory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17
SECRETARY LONG.

After speaking in jocular vein for Il
time Secretary Long devoted most of his
address to the question OF expansion. He
said in part:
1T is not a new thing in the history OF
the world for an enlightened and civiliz I'd
ma ton to deal with the less fortunate
islands of remote seas. A Christian ma
tlon should not lose heart at the oppor-
tunity of carrying its education, its in
duStries. 1t institutions and its untold
blessings to other less fortunate people.
For one, | Trust with all my heart thl,
the result of our new relations with the
acquffement of comforts. happiness and
benefa ctions of our civilizations: to edu-
cate them to their political elevation and
to help them 20 the establishment OF their
own self-government and their own free
existence. g
.Meantime. our association with them.
If that association mas by the force If
events become a trust upon us, may well
be accompanied with benefit to them and
benefit to us. There will be work IN 1t
for The phiianthropist. the scholar and
the humanitarian There will be Oppor-
tunities for the outlet of our own enter
prise and trade and commerce
'T'he imagination kindles as II recog-
nizes what those islands OF the east may
vet become. They are almost an unknown
land. We have not yet begun TO estimate
the variety and opulence of their material
wealth. their splendid forests, rich with
every variety OF wood IN alnfosi incalcu-
liable abun,ia..cc: their mines or ore of
every sort: their valleys teeming with
iuxuriant prodLc p.veness ana capable of
supplying the food of the world
''Wily doubt and repine. when the time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17

We have made progress in industry
and have realized the prosperity for
which we have been striving.
We had four long years of adversely
hich taught us some lessons which
will never be unlearned and which will
be valuable in guiding our future ac-
ton. We have not only been successful
in our financial and business affairs.
but have been successful in war with
foreign power which has added great
glory to the arms and new chapter to
American history.
I do not know why in the year 1899.
this republic has unexpectedly had
placed before it mighty problems
which it must face and meet. They
have come and are here and they could
not be kept away. Many who were
impatient for conflict. year ago. ap-
parently needless of its larger results
are the first to cry out against the far
reaching consequences os their own
. act. Those of us who dreaded war
most and whose every effort was di-
rected to prevent it. had fears of new
and grave problems which might fol-
low its inauguration
The evolution OF events which no
man eodld control has brought thcs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17
ONLY SKIRMISHES.
fi|ipinos Show Great Respect
for American Troops.
Whenever They Show Themselves They
Are Given a Warm Reception.
Buffalo Shells 4 Part-kias's Brigade Drives
on large Force.

Manila, Feb. 16.-(11.20 p. M).-Sincc
the American line reached the natural
defences of Manila no further advance
has been made. The American troops
are now in camp along the line and il,
many places they are temporarily en-
trenched. Occasional brushes take
place between small bodies Of the
enemy and our scouting parties, which
is the only excitement.
Troops X and l of the 4th Cavalry
encountered the enemy's scouts, yes
terday. near Paranque and exchanged
volleys with the rebels. Trooper Wilt
ner of X Troop was wounded in the
right arm.
TheUnited States armed transport
Buffalo, last night, fired four small
shells at the emmy, having discovered.
by the use of her search light, that the
rebels were mounting battery near
Paranque. The rebels did not reply but
withdrew their guns to Pananque.
3.35 P. MA large body of the enemy.
presumably accommodating, was dis
covered on the right of Brig. Gen.
Kings position, near San Pedro Ma
cati. this morning. =.
The entire brigade turned out. ana
after an exchange of volleys the rebels
retreated into the jungles and disap-
peared.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17

ton. Every great act in its progress,
from Manila to Santiago. from Guam
to Porto Rico, met universal and
hearty commendation. The protocol
commanded the practically unanimous
approval of the American people. 1t
was welcomed by every lover of peace
beneath the flag.
The Philippines. like Cuba and Porto
Rico, were intrusted to our hands by
the war. and to that great trust, under
the providence of God and i'm the name
of human progress and civilization. we
are committed. 1t is trust we have
not sought; it is a trust from which we
will not finch. The American people
will hold up the hands of their servants
at home to whom they commit its ex-
ecution, while Dewey and Otis and the
brave men whom they command will
have the support of the country in up
holding our flag where 1t now floats,
the symbol and assurance of liberty
and justice.
What nation was ever able to write
an accurate programme of the war
upon which it was entering, much less
decree in advance the scope of, its re-
suits? Congress can declare war, but a
higher power DEGREES it's bounds and
fixes it's relations and responsibilities.
The President can direct the movement
Of soldiers in the field and fleets upon
the sea. but he can not foresee the
close of such movements or prescribe
their limits. He can not anticipate or
avoid the consequences. but he must
meet them. No accurate map of ma
l>o tt.na an6
until the war is over, nor can the
measure of responsibility be fixed till
the, last gun is fired and the verdict
embodied in the stipuations of peace.
We hear no complaint of the rela-
tions created by the war between this
government and the islands of Cuba
and Porto Rico. There are some, how
ever. who regard the Philippines as in
q different relation: but whatever va
risty Of views there may BE- on this
phase Of the question. there is uni
v,rsal agree mey,e that she Philippines
sl.al not be turned back to Spain. No
true Amer lean consents to that. Even
If unwilling to accept Them ourselves.
Il would have been 4 weak evasion of
manly duty to .e0uire Spain to transfer
them TO some other power or powers
ard thus shick gu: own responsibility.
Even if We had had as we did nc!
have, the power to compel such 4
II lnsfar It could not have been made
without thu m5st serious interna tional
compile lsioLs. SKtl course could
lot be thought Of. and yet. had we re-
used II accept sl!a cession Of them we
should have had no power over them.
Won NJ their. pN-r, good
We Could tot discharge the RESPONSE
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17

problems upon us. Certain 1t is that
they have not come through any fault
on our own part, but as high obliga-
ton. and we meet them with clear con-
science and unselfish purpose, and with
good heart resolve to undertake their
solution.
War was declared in April, 1898. with
practical unanimity by the Congress
and. once upon us. was sustained by
like unanimity among the people.
There had been many who had tried to
avert it, as on the other hand, there
were many who would have precipi-
tated it at an early date. In its pros
ecution and conclusion the great ma
jority of our countrymen of every see
ton believed they We're fighting in
just cause. and at home or at sea or in
the field they had part in it's glorious
triumphs.
1t was the war of an undivided ma
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17
station to the hotel. Light Battery A
stationed on the common gave the

station to the hotel. Light Battery A
stationed on the common gave the
Presidential party a salute of q guns.
The crowning event of the day, and
in fact the principal feature of the
Presidents visit to Boston was the
banquet rendered to him by the Home
Market Club at Mechanics hall. 1t was
the largest banquet ever arranged in
this country, the exact number of per-
sons who were served being 1914. Be-
sides these there We're fully $500 spec
tators in the balconies.
The fortunate holders of tickets De-
gan to arrive as early as $50 P. NJ, IN
order to be present at the reception 10
the President and his cabinet. The
Presidential party left Hotel Touralhe
under cavalry escort at 4.2O and pro-
ceeded through an immense cheering
crowd, direct to Mechanics hall.
The reception was held in Paul Re-
we're hall. and for over three-quartefs
of an hour President Mckinley and the
other distinguished guests stood IN
line and were introduced to and shook
hands with fully $500 persons.
The receiving party stood as follows,
under large canopy: Hon. w. b.
Plunkett, president of the Home Mar
ket Club; President Mckinley, Gov.
Wolcott. Sec. Gage. Sec. Alger. POST
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17

Gov. Wolcott said in part: 'In the name
of the government of the commonwealth
of Massachusetts and on behalf Of all he.
people. irrespective of the differences o!
political opinion. | extend a cordial well
come, strong and sincere as are the love
and loyalty Of men of New England birth
to President Mckinley, and to the distin-
guished gentlemen who have accompanied
aim hither, and who have been chosen ia
aid him in bearing the mighty burden OF
official responsibility.
"Snce the days of the wise and patient
and tender Lincoln. that burden mas not
been greater than at the present tlme.
You have borne it. Mr.. President. In such
manner as to add strong feeling OF per-
sonal confidence and affection to the re-
spcct felt by all loyal Americans for the
occupant of the high Office which you
hold.
"You have had the happiness to wit,
ness. as | trust. the final extinction o'
the diving embers of sectionalism, and 20
behold all parts of our common country
wing with one another in patriot1c 10Y
aity to the nations flag. 1t is because
we see in you. sir. man OF high per-
sonal character and humane impulse, OF
conscientious desire to perform wisely
and we'll the great duty entrusted to you.
and of devoted loyalty to me country you
serve. that we pay to YOU. tonSht. the
tribute of respect and honor and accotI
you the welcome of heart and mana ana
voice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17
WHY PAY
Away Your Good Money Expert
menting?
Perhaps You Have Spent Small For.
time for Medicines.
Many People Have Without OBJ
tanning Relief.
Such People Have Never Tried vinol,
Wine Of Cod Liver Oil.
As a Tonic and Flesh Creator, it
is Surprisingly Successful.
vinol Is Superseding Beef, Wine, Iron,
and Cod Liver Oil In oil
Other Forms.
So Sure are We Of its Great Me-
dicinal Value, We Are Pre-
pared to Guarantee It.
II You Buy vinol, and II Does Net Help
You, Bring the Empty Bottle Back
And We will Return Your Money.
Mrs. Rose Hawthorne LathrOp, The
Great Philanthropist Of New York,
Endorses Our Judgment.
vinol Is Superseding Beef, Wine, Iron,
and Cod Liver Oil In oil
Other Forms.
So Sure are We Of its Great Me-
dicinal Value, We Are Pre-
pared to Guarantee It.
II You Buy vinol, and II Does Net Help
You, Bring the Empty Bottle Back
And We will Return Your Money.


II seems almost wicked to think OF the
amount OF money people having only limited
means spend for medicine, hoping to be re-
stored to health.
There are thousands Of worthless remc-
dies continually being put on the market.
Neither we nor the public know the con-
tents Of many of the patent medicines and
the secret nostrums which are continually
being sold.
About Einol we can tell . different story.
We know all about Vinol. We know il
is a bona ide discovery in the science OF
medicine. We know it !. highly endorsed
by prominent doctors, nurses. and chemists.
Mrs. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, so well
known for her nnselfish charitable work
among the poor OF New York. writes i" The
stories ! could tell of changed aspect and
strength instead OF weakness, after a course
of Vinol, would sound like good tidings to
invalids. Delicate women thrive on il.
Vinol will restore the appetite, and infuse
new life in cases of consumptive women
and children. | have given Vinol in many
cases among the destitute sick with great
success, where cod liver oil has been tried
and was found impractical because il could
not be borne by the stomach
II YOU have any DOUBTS about Vinol call
ON us. We will prove to you conclusively
how delicious il really is. We are not ask
ing You to take any chances in trying it
for If it does not help you. you are nothing
out, for we will refund your money
BOWDITCH. WEBSTER & CO,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17
55th CONGRESS-.
Spain's $4,000, 1000 Stricken
from Sundry Civil Bill.
Ruled Out Of Order and Decision Sus-
tained by the House.
Friends Of Nicaragua Canal RaIIyins ieI
Final Contest. To-day.

Washington, Feb. 1.-two sensation
al and unexpected things happened in
the House, today. during the consid-
Grafton of the sundry civil bill. The
paragraph carrying the appropriation
OF 10000 900 for payment to Spain un-
der the terms Of the peace treaty was
stricken out under a point of order
made by Mr. Wheeler. Kentucky. DEM
ocrat. who declared that he opposed
the appropriation on principle and
would resort to any technicality to de-
feat H.
The point of order was debated for
hours. its determination hinging upon
the question of whether the ratification
of the treaty by the Senate and its
signing by the President vitaliZed 1t
without the action OF the Spanish
Cortes. Warrant of law is necessary
to make the Appropriation in order.
Hopkins, Rep. HIS. in the chair. sus-
tained the point of order against it and
upon an appeal his decision was sus-
tanned. l39 to Sc Cannon then at
tempted to have the appropriation in
serted by unanimous consent. but
Wheeler again objected.
Mr. Cannon that a way would be found
within the rules to make the appro-
priation before adjournment of Con-
gress.
After the sundry civil bill had been
completed and reported to the House,
Hepburn of Iowa. moved TO recommit
ii with instructions to report il back
with the Nicaragua canal bill incorpo-
rated in it. This was an expected
movement The motion was declared
out of order by the Speaker. whereupon
Hepburn appealed. and Payne of New
York. moved to table the appeal.
The vote upon the latter motion re-
suited 81 ayes to 81 nays. AS no quo
rum was developed. the friends of the
canal bill managed to carry an ad-
journment until tomorrow. This gives
them time to marshal their forces for
the final encounter. tomorrow. when
the vote will again be taken
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17

master General Smith, Sec. Long, Sec.
Bliss, Congressman Grosvenor and
Lieut.. Gov. w. Murray Crane.
The reception committee who con-
Quoted and introduced the various per-
sons to the President and his party,
were under Charles N. Hutchins of
Worcester, chairman. The reception
hall was prettiy decorated with flags
together with ferns and potted plants.
There was no decay and the line was
kept constantly moving.
At 6 o'clock, after the President had
rested for a few moments, the bugie
sounded, announcing that the banquet
was ready to be served. and the inn
mense company marched into the hall,
to music by Stewards Band.
The sight disclosed as the guests took
their seats at the various tables was
almost beyond description. The APP
parently endless number of tables each
decorated with flowers and dainty dish
es. No pains had been spared to make
this the finest piece of decorative art
that the city has seen for many years.
The Presidents table was conspicu-
Gus by the immense bouquets of
American Beauty roses and pinks
upon 1t, together with two large lamps
with pink shades 1T was draped with
smilaX, over red, white and blue bunt-
ing.
over the speakers Platform We're
large pictures of Thomas b. Reed and
President Harrison, and between them
the banner of the Home Market Club
under which both Presidents Harrison
and Mckinley were nominated at the
national conventions. Upon the bal
cony opposite was a picture of Admiral
Dewey with appropriate notices.
The menus were handsome affairs
At the Presidents plate was a beauti-
full satin bound menu, with an elab-
crate hand painted cover. Those for
the guests were similar. though not
SO expensive.
President Mckinley sat at the front
Of the platform and those at his table
were as follows:
Judge Francis G. Lowell; .. Bishop
Mallilieu: 3, VIM. T.. Castle: 4, Post
master Henry A. Thomas; 5. Mayor
Josiah Quincy; 6. Sec. John D. Long;
Z. Sec. Russell a. Alger: 8. Gov. Rog-
er Wolcott: 3, Hon. VIM. Il. Plunkett;
10, the President: II. Sec. Lyman
Gage; T.: Postmaster General Charles
Emory Smith; Is. Cornelius N. Bliss.
IA. Collector Lyman: Is, Gov. Frank w.
Rollins Of New Hampshire; 16 Hon.
w. Murray Crane: Il, Hon. VIM. l..
strong: Is. Hon. George A. Marden.
The Invocation was pronounced by
Bishop Maliilieu. There was great en-
thusiasm when the dinner had been
concluded and some of the tables re-
moved 10 make room for chairs. II
was several moments before Presiden,
f'unkett could make himself heard
above the tumultuous applause which
greeted him as he arose formally te
open the postprandal exercises
When. at length. he could be heard. he
said:
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17
IN the SENATE.
The Army Reorganization Bill Reported West
Point Biil Passed.

Washington. Feb. l6.-The army re-
organization bill was reported to the Sem
ate today, and Mr.. Hawley, Conn. chair
man of the military affairs committee,
gave notice that he would love to pro-
ceed to its consideration at the earliest
possible time.
The naval personnel bill was taken up
and read. but no effort was made 10 con-
slider it,
The military academy appropria ton bill
was passed.
The post office appropriation bill was
considered but not finally disposed of. A
spirited debate occurred over the amend
ments of the Senate sommittee providing
for an appropriation to secure fast mail!
service between New York and Washing
ton and Atlanta and New Orleans. The
amendments were retained.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-02-17

II was the beginning of new cnapter
In the development Of our national IRE
the thrusting upon us OF new RESPONSE
bilities and duties that must be met, uu-
ties and responsibilities that can neitner
be resolved nor explained away.
We should be willing to leave the de-
tails of this great and sacred trust 70 me ~,
Congress that assumes 1t. and to inc uii-
firing philanthropy and broad PATRIOTISM
of our most wise and Christian Chief
Magistrate -, ....,,
unity and prosperity so mark the onWar9
march of this nation, that here IN the oid
Bay state the Home Market Ciup, strv.
ing for the upbulding Of the % ihdnstyri ntesyrrit y
in North, South, East and Wes., snou,n .,.
entertain fresh from the welcoming na.us Nv.
and hearts Of our fellow citizens oa ran,h. ahe
lie: and we regard this occasion. mere IN
this historic clly of Ibis grand OLD cos!s.
monwealth. as an omen 81 ,uns'lu"s unity
As VIC love the North. 50 do we love the
South, one country and one flag beloved
BY all The material progress and devel,
advances of the South. have aroused our
admiration, no less than has the sturdy
growth of the North and East. The truth
IS upon us, we are a progressive people.
past, the greatest in our history.
Stretching i'm all points of the compass
are the advance strides of higher civil
liZatIOH, more euuuTIuS NATURAL ne. Il
livelier spirit of Americanism. a better
love of liberty, of land and of home. than
ever before in our country's existence.
and these have taken root and borne
fruit under the benellcent policies Of the
administration of William Mckinley.
Well may the American people be con-
graduated on their standing among the
nations Of the world at the dawn of the
Goth century. for never were promises bet
ter than tins government of the people,
for the people ana by the people. shall
not perish from the EARTH