Omaha daily bee., 1906-06-17

IN native Presbyterian church It was
full Of Interested worshipers
New Years Nay Observance.
Monday. January l. isOs-we went early
this morning to the navy Young Mems
Christian association rooms. Being holt
day much Of the time was to be given
to athletic sports. Rain prevented any
athletic exercise during the day. The night
being clear a splendid and well-matched
base bali game was played The Inability
to carry out the athletic program during
the day afforded me rare opportunity TO
have q special meeting OF the best Chris
tian workers on volunteer Christian effort,
how to prepare for It and TO extend IT,
It made deep impression upon all pres
ent.
Tuesday, January 2-I spent the night
at the navy Young Mems Christian asso-
citation rooms, Cavite Went over to Ma
nila early in the morning, visited the City
association and met personally many OF
It's workers with the Army association
secretaries, l went in a fine government
conveyance, afforded us by General Corbln,
to Camp Mckinley. to the Army associa-
ton rooms in a large Memorial building
Afterwards I called upon Chaplain Hill
number OF army oficers including two
generals. We dined with Chaplain Hill
man and went again to the Army associa-
tion rooms, which were crowded with
United States soldiers. meeting had
been announced for me. spAke to at
least 800 soldiers, all OF whom afforded me
marked attention. l told them that had
spent several years IN the United States
army during the civil war and could gym
pathize with them in the temptations to
which they were exposed. In the name Of
their fathers and mothers I urged them
as / did the boys on the battieship Ore
gon. to be true to their country. to each
other to themselves. to their homes and
to their God. At the close OF the meeting
as suggested by the associa ton secretary,
all OF these soldiers fled by me, cordially
grasped my hand and thanked me for my
visit and address. Immediately 1 returned
to Manila, six or seven miles, and at
tended a lecture Of Mr.. w j. Bryan in
the opera house on THE Prince of Peace" ="
1t was a splendid address While differ
sharply with much of Mr.. Bryan's political
utterances, l could approve most heartily
all he said in his lecture. took occasion
to commend him for II and told him to
re~eat It as often as he could.
Address to Y. NJ. c. A.
Wednesday. January 8, Manila-I dined
with the board of directors OF the Young
Mems Christian association. Dr. Barrows
president Of the association, prepared the
way for my address in a most happy
manner and then introduced me to the
board. I gave them strong food to digest; /;
showed them their great opportunity and
responsibility. I urged them to do all they
could, and / would do for them all could.
They appointed committee to confer with
me at my request that 1 might get all the
important facts in the case and communi-
cate them most intelligently to the inter-
national committee in America and secure
at least the support of irst-class general
secretary for the Manila association. I am
able at this writing to say that the inter
national committee has agreed to send them
such secretary. also presented the
board the greetings had with me of the
worlds committee of the association. of
the International committee of North Amer
lea. of Sir George Williams, founder of the
association. of Lord Kinnaird Of Scotland.
John Wansmaker and others. In return
they voted me letter OF appreciation and
greetings to take with me. In the after-
noon met with and addressed the wo-
mans auxiliary OF the Manila associat ton.
which is made up of many of the best
women Of the city.
Thursday, January al tried today to nut
In some time sightseeing and succeeded
somewhat but could not get away from
the association folks. / spent more or less
time In conference with the Manila assoc,a-
ton secretaries. In the evening I attended
reception given me in behalf of the civ
association In the residence OF the acting
governor, Judge Ide. There was a good
attendance of representative men. Presi-
cent Barrows opened the formal part of the
reception with few we'll expressed ex-
pianatory remarks and then introduced me
spoke OF Manila as an important and
growing city OF Its young men. their pres
ent and future welfare, OF the Young Mems
Christian association as a necessity. and
emphasized it's Importance ana helpfulness
with convincing statistics What 1 had IN
say was we'll received.
Calls on CoPbin,
Friday January 6-With Captain Norton.
u 8, A., called upon Major General Cor
bin (since promoted to lieutenant general
OF the United States army, who received
me very cordially. ! told him how MANY
OF the American generals l had seen ana
met personally. commencing with Generals
wood and Scott and included Generals
GEant, Sherman, Sheridan, Thomas, Logan.
Howard. Burnside. etc. and / wanted to
meet him. He was quite communicative
Before 1 left him he told me that he had