The Newtown bee., 1900-06-08

must observe in our national life the law ,f self-preservAti0n. We have some- hing to preserve. and upon the preser- vation of what we have inherited from Dur fathers depends the possibility of healthy existence and healthy growth. The principles and institutions for which our fathers fought and suffered are . sacred legacy to be defended by every true hearted American citizen. Allhonor and support to every organization and in- which has for it's object the pres. ervation and uplifting of the American | Republic.
 Now we pause little to pay tribute | to the memory of our sleeping soldier boys. This Is time most sacred. We have come here tonight under peculiar circumstances, We are here to adore the almighty and all wise Father-the God of peace and the God of righteous war. We are here to preserve the memory of our departed heroes, to place fresh flowers of love, and gratitude and praise n'er their silent tombs. We are here to honor the old flag we love, and to renew, under God, our VOWS of loyalty to our God given, and God blessed institutions of light and liberty.
 Isay we have come here tonight uude peculiar circumstances, under circum- stances the like Of which have never been seen but once before. Not only do we recall the hardships and the battles of 8 war fought more than thirty years ago, not only do we think of the little oblong !, mounds which mark the last resting places of thousands of the brave boys of '61, not only do we see the hundreds and thousands of newly made graves where lie the recently deceased members of the Grand Army of the Republic, but we also see other graves, new graves, graves which mark the resting place of young soldiers, hundreds of them, some in this country, some in tropical Cuba, some in the far away Philippines. These graves mark the resting places of our last heroes. Some were slain in the tempest and heat of battle, and some fell prey to the dread disease of camp. And the end is not yet. Even while we speak the these words there are mothers and fathers, friends and loved ones who in sadness look at the vacant chair, or cast 6 longing, anxious glance across the dark sea to
 where the battle rages at the front. Even
 while we pause to think of the past, we
 can hear afar the bugle blast, the battle cry, and the roar of deadly guns. We
 believe in God, in the God of battles.
 We thank Him for the past and we trust
 Him for the future.
 THE WORLD HAS AWAKENED
 as from 8 long slumber to hear in
 ams zsment the mighty cry of the Ameri-
 can eagle. A power is before the world
 which represents firm maintenance of
 the principles of human brotherhood,
 human rights, and human freedom.
 There has come from the Western Hemi.
 sphere mighty voice saying, Tyranny
 and oppession, depart"
 Out of the smoke and confusion of war
 the "star spangled banner" comes waving
 iu triumph more glorious than ever be.
 fore. We are one nation, one Power for
 the right, the North and the South united
 Northerners and Southerners have been
 seen once more to fight side by side and to die under the bright folds of told , glory" United we stand for the right.
 i've gather where our soldiers sleep , In Springs departing hour,
 The memory ot the brave to keep,
 And strew their graves with flowers.
 One sleeps beneath the Northern pine, | Crowned with the vlctors wreath; } Another where the Southern vine
 Weeps OCT the dust beneath l But soft the azure skies surround, , And white the l1llies bloom,
 To deck the Iowly Southern mound Or wreath the Northern tomb. For he who rests beneath the palm , Strove in a hero's part;
 s Misguided may have been the arm, But valiant was the heart. Now but one foe their sons do brave
 One cause their bosom thrills.
 Look see one flag above them wave Upon the Cuban hills.
 o, gray haired heroes! ye who stand 3 Where once did paths divide, , Place ye the wreath with clasped hand I Your dead sleep side by side."