Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1902-01-31
TIE PEOPLES OVATION.

The demonstrations along the route Of
Rear Admiral Schley from Washington to
Chicago, eliminating In his mammoth re-
ception at the latter place, were Of the most
popular evidences Of applause this country
has ever witnessed, and which has rivaled
In enthusiasm and the splendor Of their
magnitude and majesty any recorded In
ancient or modern history. 1t was one vast
outpouring of the people In honor Of the
foremost naval hero of all times.
There is a moral power In such demon
stration which cannot be lost upon man
kind or de6ed by any aggregation Of indi
vidual power. The proudest triumphs of
war-the grandest displays Of a nations
power in mastering invincible armies and
sending out fleets-all the glory ever won
upon the worlds most renowned and blood
stained battle fields-all the achievements
Of the greatest captains in ancient or mod
ern times-all such glory as this must pale
before such an example OF love on the part
Of the people for one who had performed
his duty In obedience 10 the mandate OF his
government like man and as hero-one
who had no private purposes TO accomplish,
no party projects 10 build up, no enemies TO
punish-nothing to serve but his country
They, this multitude Of people, felt that with
his genius and courage In battle, the eagles
Of his country had ever been borne by him
in triumph. Themistocles earned imperish
able fame by the victory which he achieved
over the PersIans in the Bay Of Salamis, but
what thought these great gatherings Of peo-
pie was such victory compared with that
Of Schley at Santiago.
There was more than all this 10 these vast
demonstrations. IL was a striking rebuke
To the politicians, thrown up by the dark aud
turbid waters OF party, who have been and
still are throwing every obstacle In the way
of our National Legislature giving to this
brave and distinguished Rear Admiral Of
our Navy that promotion which was right
fully his, which he had carved out with his
own sword through the heat Of battle, and
those further honors which grateful peo-
Pile had not only expected, but which they
had, through their representatives, petit
toned.
The assemblages of the people, 10 greet
the hero Of Santiago, has a still further and
deeper signifcance-it is the first low nut
teTing Of the approaching storm Of indgna
ton from the whole people who intend TO
hn hranH # condemnation ha
"deep damnation" of the unjust findings Of
the Court OF lnquiry-hnding which were
rendered in obedience u orders given TO
the Bureau Rats, behind the desks OF the
Navy Department, who were jealous OF the
peerless victory OF Rear Admiral Schley-
the still uncrowned hero Of the age.
A young Frenchman called on Louis XIV
when that monarch had reached an adj
vanced age, and asked him 10 confer an ap.
pontmenL The monarch exclaimed i'm
patiently, "you shall never have II VIII lie
| live" VERY we'll, sire" replied the young
gentleman, 81 can afford TO wait" Admiral
Schley is still well and vigorous, and will
outlive those who are seeking to strip him of
his glory. The people are with him, and
his record and vindication will soon come.
Hannibal scaling the Alps with his victori.
Gus egions is sublimer object than the
Alps themselves Marius seated upon the
RUNS oi Carthage makes us forget the fall
al an empire IN contemplating the fortunes
OF u man. Washington crossing the Dala.
ware AT night, amid the crashing ice, fxes
our attention in the midst Of the dread mag
nihcence nj the winter scene, and the ring.
ing voice of the people OF the proudest and
greatest nation on earth shouting of the
fame OF Schey lastens our admiration on
the brightest page in American history.