New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-04

General Lswton died three minutes after he was
shot through the breast San Mateo He tried to
keep on his feet, but sank TO the ground, and was
caught by q member of his staff His last act was
20 Inquire OF Lieutenant Breckenridge, who had
Just been hss in the arm. how he felt and his last
words were, ST am shot" In connection with his
death. an erroneous impression seems exist 10
the effect that II was due 10 his reckessness. On
TIE contrary, General Lawtou was cautious and
prudent man. But those qualities may be com
htnsd with dash. determination and brillancy IN
action and II just this combination that made
nm the able general that he was General Lawton
&c expose himself but il simply because he
fsli that he could do his full duty otherwise
Ee was never satisfied TO see with other peoples
eyes and he coEfd not Tor himself unless he
took u e commanding position. Again. he always
Declared that general should be where his officers
would know where 10 find him without the slightest
aeay On this might hinge the fate of battle.
Il he occupied conspicuous position, they would
have 10 trouble in doing So In addition TO these
reasons. his position IN front always in
Eprstion 70 the men. the strength Of which cannot
be overestimated. for he able make his
troops do wonders and 10 keep up their spirits by
IFS indornttable courage When he had work
IN hand 10 Go. General Lawt4n did il with his
whole heart and mind, and il is doubtful if he
considered himself his personal safety for
minute. so absorbed was he in the success OF his
Undertaking And these very qualities which may
have conduced Il his DEATH also gave him MS
their billet in the rear well in the front ranks.
APPRECIATION IN LIFE
Death sometimes brings tardy admiration of
qualities which were not duly acknowledged during
life This was not so in the case Of General Law
tor among the people who Were connected with his
work came under the influence Of his PERSONAL
Try In the Philippines every American has felt a
quiet confidence in every expedition that had been
commanded by him, and words Of praise have been
heard on al sides When LawIon took the field
none expected anything but success and the best
management possible under difficult circumstances
AND the difficulties Of some Of the Generals cam
paigning cut here viii be appreciated better later
en- when the history Of il has been written.
General LaTfon's record has always been favora-
Day Known ard probably since his death the papers
81 home have given all the details many times to
INT pUDAc- ms qualities a great fighting man
@no leaGer are appreciated by the American people
me CENTER qualities which endeared him TO
MS friends and made his home one of the happtest
could not be quite realized exceDt bv those who
nave Known him He had an unfaiIing sense of
nuinor and was possessed Of personal kindness and
.sLHpalAy 70 z marked degree. He was absolutely
- 1" MS friends and true his word. He hated
u every klno- and saw clearly into the heart
q things He never wasted words and was in
,1iiseiy practical In his home he was q devoted
husband and father 0'eU
-1'1'h Is planning 10 go home as soon as
- lll-tls hsr arrangements TO do So A
Manila would
De exceedingly painful sh. ba.-e M I,-, -,
sic 1eels that The General yyouId have her
- - y ANXIOUS TO have The Generals own
- ga men from The 4th Cavalry accompany
r-s 1-'s- 1nese men have always been on
e1911 al tle gate Of the Tav-ror r.ss,54roo =,
MAMMA, and We're personally r1uci, 's+,.Ctz =, c..
--a"loI As one Of them exnrassa5 II ..r4a
'er came by here without havtny eor,a Ir,,5
@o'a 20 say. Doubtless this request If Mrs T.avy-
ION viii be granted
WELL BEHAVED sPANIARDs
saar,-. l4Sl ie" weeks many thousands of the
By re - WAC nave been kept in captivity
escap4s = go nave regained their liberty and
- . The American lines the C,overnrneo+
quickly transported 4ba,,, .. aFa-,,1a e.
~ 14aA or wherever they turned M 50 a
- e-l mas been added TO the population Of
parbetie ~ M lAe men first arrived they were
ana ba,4--s OBJECTS Almost all were in rags
- 'tf WIN DusEly bearda Some Of the faces
eli-a-elated haggard t,+ ltet,,a4 ~, NIL
e. nope The Spanish supply department here
frss IsiA our with brand new uniforms shoes
70 tb.s 'ats Blankets and underclothing Ada
bath and 4 shave and an entirely t,avy
7H appeared on the scene and tllronged the
$50 FeFelling IN taeir liberty though n, M W.,
~ -s = And, what is the remarkable feature
. "4Ste occurrence. each soldier received s55
rss.te- ot us pay 10 be turned over when he
9sain' hut not one Of ahese men was seen
g. Tie money il disorderly way Out Of the
s-oosano or six thousand who had nor bsa >
-. -ine Tor year and a half and never knew
= - vas going to happen to them from one day
not one has ended his day in the police
-. - nor has there been the slightest disorsar a.
.--uohleation. an approach to it In ,be str..1
bst. SEN IKE lot Of infinitely happy ard Wei
0enaVed scAooiboys anu wen
BAD AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS
80. spanish officers who have escape5 have
- uaear return 10 freedom with ma To- -
xs-e. al lie pEiVstes. Many of them had anx,o,,s
rsrs go families waiting for them in Manila, who
e'Aost In DESPAIR from long ws,ohtnv o..