The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-09-03

the new pFcSlQenI OF the NaC1OQal So
ciety Army of the Philippines, in his
address at the camp fire at the Peo-
pies church last night, declared the
soldier from the East was coward
and not to be compared with the soldier
from the West.
1T was the soldier from the Western
states who did the fighting in the Phil
ippines, said Gen. King. while the
soldiers from the West We're fighting
and making history for their country
| the soldiers from the Eastern states
were crying to go back home. They
grumbled about their rations and were
not content to eat from anything but
china dishes, while their comrades
from the states farther West We're
looking for an opportunity to fight and
were content with the food furnished
them.
''The soldiers from the East were the
best on earth-on parade-but when it
came to fighting they We're not to be
compared with the Western boys.
Much has been said about the lack of
discipline among the Western soldiers,
but every one in the army knows that
they were by far the best fighters this
country sent to the Philippines
Gen. Kings tribute to the Western
voluteer soldier was received with ap-
plauSe by the large audience which at
tended the camp fire and final meeting
of the Philippine veterans at the Peo-
pies church last night.
The meeting was presided over by
Brig. Gen. c. McC. Reeve, of Minneap-
oils, president of the Minnesota So
| ciety Army of the Philippines The
music was furnished by the Minnesota
J State band. and after an invocation by
Rev. James Mailley, chaplain, of the
national society. and the singing of
The Boys of the Old Brigade" by the
N cd nf
made by Gov. Van SAINT
The governor paid glowing tribute
| to the volunteer soldier of America.
The war in the Philippines did more
than furnish liberty to a downtrodden
race, said Gov. Van SAINT. at united
the North and the South and wiped out
all unpleasant reeollections of The
Civil war, in which brother fought
brother and father fought. son.. 1t
showed that the Americans are the
greatest fighting nation on earth. and
tnat we need not fear the combined
forces of the world.
Gen. irving Hale, the retiring presi-
dent of the National Society Army of
the philippines, made one of the princi-
pal talks of the evening, in which he
mighty complimented the Thirteenth
Minnesota. Gen. Hale said, in part:
Tribute to the Thirteenth.
On pehaf of the National Society.
Army of the Philippines, L heartily thank
you, and all the people of these elites for
your warm hospitality, and the Speakers
VINO nave addressed us for their cordial
welcome and kind expressions
We congratulate you on the high char
acter and effective work of your splendid
regiment. the. Thirteenth Minnesota, both
III IN tne philippines and also at Council
BUTTS, where, at our last meeting their
NUMBERS, appearance and enthusiasm car
rled everything before them for the next
CONVENTION. In this contest we admirs-s
the hl1al harmony of ST. Paul and Min
neapolls, resulting in the selection of yC:lr
capital, though perhaps not metropolis.
t h the meeting; but Minneapolis has not
enjoyment In fact. regarding these two
beautiful cities, we feel on this occas SION
like the darkey who wanted to get mar
rneu. ana asked his master to get him
marriage license; but through misun-
oerstandlng of the conditions, the
wrong girls name was inserted. On
Ilnding that another correct license would
cost a dollar the ardent bridegroom re-
marked, after a brief consideration
wen, let her stand. 1 low thar amt a
| t 4olIars wuth o difference tween those
Comrades of the Army of the Philip
pines, we have assembled for our fourth
annual reunion. The society, aided by the
! hard, efficient work of Secretary Schultz
| is rapidly growing in individual member,
snip, and more important, in the organ
1za alton Of numerous local camps.
AlAo SOCfelye Is sIOuQQ6Q on INST :
nuhanely Waged, with honest administra-
tlon and a glorious result to all con-
cerhed, In the most unique experience in
| the history of the nation"
! The war with Spain and its SEQUEL the
Phllipplne fnsurrection, was not much of a
war nor productive of any great amount
OF glory. In fact the recommendation
| from the board of awards for brevet hon
! orS have been laid on the table through
legal technicality because action was post
| poned until the war was over. when the
recommendations could be thoroughly in
Vestigated. The recipients of these recon-
mendations therefore feel very much like
those pack-mules in the expedition
,,ia ugh Death Valley in Califor-
Phoenix the army humorist. The cap
! tain in submitting his report recited the
terrible hardships of the journey, which
almost caused the humiliation of the
party. and extolled the splendid endurance
! of the pack-mules. who practically saved
the lives of the expedition, and he there
| fore respectfully recommended that these
mules be made brevet horses. But the
| recommendation having been made after
| the march was finished. 1t was Illegal and
| those noble animals remained and died as
| plain ordinary mules.
Investigation has proven that the i'm
proprietieS committed in the Philippines
We're remarkably few under the provoca-
! ton, and that the army. in the face of
maddening hardships and difficulties, and
eXaSperating treachery and savagery has
conducted a war so humane in general
| foreign nations and even the Filipinos
| themselves. The developments have also
] established that this country has followed
/ the only possible course with decency to
ourselves. European inhabitants of the
| Islands and the masses of the Filipino peo-
| pie. and that the results have been and
| will continue to be beneficent Whether
| or not the constitution technically follows
| the flag. that flag. wherever it floats, has
| brought and always will bring humanity
| justice. civilization and good government"
Gen. MetcaIf Speaks.
! Gen. Wilder S. Metcalf, of Kansas.
the successor of Gen. Funston also
made short talk. in which he praised
the work of the Minnesota boys in the
Philippines. Gen. Metcalf appeared in
| citizens attire, for which he apologize
| ed.
II am poor speaker" said Gen.
Metcalf. and I would rather disgrace
| myself in civilians clothing than in.
the army uniform. Some of the speak
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