The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 24, 1901, Page 4

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1901 WITH A LITTLE SPADE OF HISTORIC BRONZE McKINLEY TURNS ‘ THE FIRST SOD OF GRASS AND EARTH WHERE THE MONUMENT IN HONOR OF THE BATTLE OF MANILA The President Breaks Ground in Union Square for the Monument in Honor of Dewey’s G LR S OR a few moments yesterday | afternoon the President apv‘ peared in Union square to at- tend the ceremonies of breaking | grouné for the monument to be | erected in honor of the navy and the men it has given to fame. The monument is that which has been provided by a committee of citizens who had in view the commemoration of the battle of Manila Bay. The necessary money was ratsed in this city, and of the designs submitted that of Robert Aitkin, tall shaft with appropriate emblems, was accepted The President came down town to tend a reception in Native Sons’ Hall, before entering he was driven to 1 square, where everything was in readi- r Within a few minutes he had been addressed by the Mayor and had replh"d.} a bronze spade had been handed to him | and he had turned over the sod that had | been cut from the gra Then Reuben H. Liloyd ran the flag to the top of the| staff, the President shook the hands of De Rome, who had cast the spade, and of Aitkin, who had designed the monument to be erected, and in another minute, amid the cheers of the crowd, he had en- tered his carriage and was whirled away. | The center plat in Union square ha been roped off in readiness for the cere mony, and before the President arrived t was surrounded by a big crowd of peo- ple. The President left his carriage at the curb o ost street and walked ithrough the crowd to the green under the flagstaff, and there he was met by Mayor Phelan, who lcst no time in addressing | him. The Mayor sald: President: On beh: ng the matter in charge, 1 have the h ¢ of the committee or of g you to break the ground in th 1 quare for the monument to be erected to American navy in commemoration of A al Dewey’s victory at Manila Bay. r to the memorable May 1, 1895, the peo- knowing the presence of feared that our and they the s city h fleet in the Pacific, coast might be ravaged, and gratefully regarded 4 vietory of Admiral Dewey at Manila ded by public subscription (o ment in honor of the event Reuben H. Liloyd, on behalf Park sioners of San Franc Jurisdiction over this ground, to and receive the tender of the monu- | will perform ruction upon | Mayor Phelan also read the following letter written 1o him by Admiral Dewey: WASHINGTON, May 14, 180L Dear Sir: I have received from your office vitation to be at the ground- which it is p commemc me th s > persons i he naval service who p ated in that bat- ie, to learn of this recogmition to be shown and I earnestly hope that it may be practicable, as intimated in the invita- tion, to have the additional honor of the President’s assistance at the ceremonies in nnection with the breaking of ground for the ument. Very truly yours, GEORGE DEWEY. | The President replied as follow: | well It affords me great pleasure as honor k the ground in San Francisco that is emorate the great victory of Manila Bey in honor of Admiral Dewey, his brother officers and the men behind the guns, whose achievements made history and added new fame to the American Bavy | yor Phelan then presented the little bronze spade and the President turned with it the sod of earth and grass that had been loosened for him. At once Mayor Phelan proposed three cheers for the President, which were given with a will, and the flag was raised. Louls de | Rome, who cast the spade and also did the casting of the Donahue fountain, | which the President admired greatly, and also Robert Aitkin, the designer of the monument, were presented to the Presi- dent, and for each he had a pleasant word. That ended the ceremonies. In presenting the spade to the President »r Phelan told how it had been cast ring the cceding two hours by Mr. de Rome 8 from the metal of the whistle of the Spanish warship Don Juan vessels sunk in s famous fight. stria, one of the Bay during Dew. ars this inscription bronze spade was cast by Louis de from the steam whistle of the Spanish » Don Juan de Austria and ‘'was used by William McKinley in_breaking the de Mant], A It b This Rome 4 in Union square, San Francisco, May 51, for the monument to the American n commemoration of Admiral Dewey's victory Manila Bay. The spade was given to the President. @it oo o i@ GREETS THE PIONEERS AND NATIVES| B [ are indebted for Cali- | who, on the battle- | victories that le et orfeeesfofoorfofo PRAVER PROVES | TS EFFICACY Restores Harmony After| Scene of Great Con- fusion. COLUMRBUS, May 23.—There was an in- cident in the National Mothers’ Congress | to-day which caused a decided sensation | and which was only ended by the dele- | gates indulging in a silent prayer, follow- | ed by the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer in concert. The affair arose during the ef- fort to organize an Ohio branch of the congress. Mrs. Theodore Birney, president of the | National Congress, delivered her annual | address, speaking on “The Duty of the Mother to the Child.” Mrs. Cora Brown | of Tiinois also made an address. When | the nominations were closed for or-| ganizer of the Ohio branch Mrs. E.| M. Hatton, Mrs. Lydia Cora Brown, Mrs. | John Mulford, Mrs. James R. Hopley, | Mrs. Charles C. Pavey and Mrs. Stephen | R. Clark were named, but each declined, | with the excention of Mrs. Hatton. It soon appeared that there was opposition | to Mrs: Hatton, which was of & wercotal nature. Confusion reigned and there was | much excitement in the auditorium. Mrs, | Schaefer of Pennsylvania arose and said | ehe was ashamed of Ohio, and others fol- | lowed in the same line. The Ohio women | promptly defended themselves, and Mrs. Hatton, whose position was unhappy to a degree, suggested three minutes of silent | prayer, which was followed by the reci- | tation 'of the Lord’s Prayer in concert. | Mrs. Hatton resigned from' the contest and a truce was declared by the calling of an Ohio meeting to be held at the close | of the session. Electric Line’s New Officers. l SAN JOSE, May 23.—George L. Center | of San Francisco was to-night elected | president of the board of directors of the | Ban Jose and Banta Ciara Electric Rail- | way, vice J. H. Henry, resigned. A, F. Morrison of San Francisco was also given | 2 place on the board. The resignations | were C. M. Longan of San Jose and J. T. | Burke of Los Angeles. | Ci | ous applause as speak and frequent outbursts of cheers | not understand such a policy on the reat Victory. luded California, in passing through which, dr. President, you found its mountains stored with treasures “and its valleys lavish with fruis, a delight and a marvel, unequaled else- where on the face of the globe. We have with us here a portion of the pio- neers of 1849. In that year 75,000 or more ad- venturous youths came to the Golden West, | and among their first acts was the organization of a State and the attempt to secure admission to the Union. And have with us Native Sons and T California’s noblest products. The accomplishments and graces of the daughters and the character and ability’ of the sons at- test the character of the ploneer mothers and ploneer fathers. 'his’ assemblage of Veterans, tive Sons and Daughters is 1 have honored us to-day cnce. We are proud to have w executive of this republic, one aside from his high office, the confidence and eem of the entire nation. On behalf of these nizations I extend to you a cordial wel- we Pioneers and delighted that ith your pres- h us the chief who possesses, Speaks for Native Daughters. Judge Cotton then introduced Mrs. Gen- evieve Baker, grand vice president of the Native Daughters, who in a graceful speech presented to the President the al- bum of twel paintings of California scenery which is the offering of the Na- tive Daughters of the Golden West to the President. Coombs Is Elogquent. Congressman Frank L. Coombs was in- troduced to present a souvenir on behalf of the Native Sons, the Ploneers and the Mexican War Veterans. He spoke with eloquence, which aroused much enthusi- asm. His speech was as follows: The year 1846 was fraught with great events. In that year was begun the war in which the valor of American soldiers won and dedi- cated to freedom that vast territory of which lifornia was a part. In that year also the tars and Stripes, emblems of liberty, was first raised above a California stronghold and t movement begun which saved the empire » Pacific for a State of the American Union. It is in behalf of the Mexican war veterans, the California ploneers and their descendants, the Native Sons of the Golden West, that T have the honor to present to you, Mr. Presi- a gift emblematic of the Golden State, ving its wealth of resources and the ditions of its history. t is not alone, sl of the United ent ates that we have prepared this gift for you, but that we have discovered in you an appreciation of the romantic trad! tions and historic grandeur of those early da Accept it, then, from veterans and pione and native sons of a State most rich in tradi- tion and famed in story and song, and with | it our pledge of esteem and affection. Grand Welcome to McKinley. McKinley was received with thunder- he stepped forward to punctuated his sentences. He sald: Mr. President, M Fello itizens: I have been absent from the capital of the nation for now nearly four weeks, and dur- ing that period it seems to me that for the greater part of the time I have been either on historic ground or in the midst of sacred and historic memories. (Apprause.) I stood within_the walls of the old building in the city of New Orleans where that mighty transaction took place which transferred the vast territory of Louisiana from the flag of France to the flag of the United States. (Great applause.) 1 stood on that sacred ground in the State of Texas where men fell for liberty and independence. And now to- day 1 am brought face to face with the veterans of the Mexican War, with the pioneers of C: and with their sons and daughtes (Great applause.) It is oud honor and privilege to me to pay respectful, aye, more, my affectionate homage to the brave men who snatched this territory and dedicated it to freedom for- ever. (G applause.) And it gives me a satisfaction which 1 cannot find words to express to meet the builders of the State, the ploneers of California, the adventurous vouths, ms your president has said, who Jenetrated this distant. region in the mem- orable year of '49, (Great applause.) God bless the veterans of the Mexican War and the ploneers of California_and their de- ndants forever more. (Continued great pplause. ) Liberty and Expansion. The American people never extend their territory that they do not extend liberty (Enthustastic appleause.) When you for niners came here you brought with you the epiric of 6. (Applause.) You brought with you the traditions, the character, the aspira- tions, the aims of the Government of the ited States and its people. (Applause.) e 1 would kave no other civilization but American cfvilization, and you would have no other flag than the glorious stars and stripes. (Great applause.) And you hardly got settled here in your quest for gol hardly got your tents pitched; you had not even reached pay dirt (laughter) when you ced talking about belng a State In e American Union. (Laughter and great applause.) And you were irrepressible. You held a convention in practically every min- ing camp in the territory (laughter and ap- plause) and made a constitution, and finally You came into the Union. You had mo terri. 1 experience to speak of. You Qid not propose to be taken in on probation or to be held in 2 territorial condition. (Laughter end great applause.) You were free and in- d you proposed to be associat- freest and most Independent world (applause), and proposed to be an equal State in an unegualed Union. (Continued applause.) You got what you wanted then, and you have had pretty much hing you wanted since. (Laughter plause.) Where nature has failed to vide for you you have done the rest (Laughter and applause.) r that you are President | T By £ SR nzArS — the richest, one of the most enterprising and one of the most generous people beneath the sun, (Great applause.) You have over- ‘whelmed me not only with these generous material gifts, which I shall carry with m as mementos of this most memorable occa- sion, but you and those who have spoken for you have overwhelmed me with the wealth of your welcome and the warmth of your hearts (applause) till I am prepared to belleve everything your chairman says (aughter and applause) not only about the Mexican veterans and the ploneers but of the native daughters. God bless you all! (Enthusiastic applause.) At the close of the speech the President was escorted up the main aisle to the en- trance and to his carriage and was driven back to the executive mansion. The souvenir presented by the organiza- tions represented in the receptions is a | paper weight in the form of a bear of solid gold on a base of California onyx, with an | inscribed gold plate. | @it ool ool it @ |UNION LEAGUE GREETS PRESIDENT, PR LA Continued from Page Two. — sissippl, thence to the Gulf, finally to the Pacific Ocean and its ultimate reach to the Orfent. The rlnf fmmortal and beau- tiful was revered in phrases that won from the guests and listeners prolonged evidences of approval. President Visibly Affected. The President was visibly affected by the captivating eloquence of General Barnes and the tender tributes of sympa- thy expressed in the words and the volce of the welcomirg speaker. As President McKinley arose to respond a great cheer from the audience of two hundred citizens attested the joy of the club. It was remarked that the President was slightly hoarse and spoke with some effort to control his voice. In speaking to his fellow memiers he said: Mr. ~ President, Gentlemen of the Union League Club: I 'have no words with which to make adequate response to the eloquent speech made in your behalf by General Barnes in giv- ing me greeting within the walls of this club. I heard the general twenty years ago in old Mechanics’ Hall in this city. He charmed me then. He has lost none of that moving elo- quence—he enchants me now. (Applause.) I have not spoken a partisan word for so many years that I have lost the tune and have no notes. (Laughter and applause.) Now none are for party, but all are for state, and whether we are Democrats or whether we are Repub- ACHINISTS CLAIIT TO BE GAINERS IN THE NUMBER OF NEW SETTLEMENTS President O "Connell of the National Association Says Smaller Con- cerns of San Francisco Are Ready to Grant Demands. ASHINGTON, May 23.—Presi- dent O’Connell of the Ma- chinists’ Association, in sum- marizing the situation to- night, said: “The situation now shows that we are largely the gain- ers in the number of settlements made. The adjustments reported this afternoon show a gain in New England of 1500 in the number of men returned to work with the demands granted; of 500 or 600 in Ohio, and probably 1000 in Pennsyl- vania. About 1000 men struck to-day. There are some additions in Philadelphia and some in the Seaboard Air Line shops of Americus, Ga. Our policy is to dis- courage bringing out any more men than is absolutely necessary to effect the suc- cess of the movement.” O'Connell sald a strike of the machin- ists on the Seaboard Air Line would oc- cur to-morrow morning. He sald the strikers would number between 509 and 600. Advices to headquarters here indi- cate that at San Francisco many of the smaller concerns. are ready to grant the demands, but are not ready to sign the agreement. At Indlanapolis the American Bicycle Company is reported as agreeing to the demands, but refusing to sign the agreement. The same condition exists | at several other points, and the matter is being left to organizations to settle. O'Connell sald to-night that he could art of employers, but was not_disposed to haggle over a minor issue. He said that the organization of the men is sufficient to enforce their demands, and that the question of signature was comparatively trifiing. Agreements Are Signed. In this city every establishment employ- ing machinists signed agreements to-day, one of them, the Cahill Typewriter Com- pany, however, refusing to unionize their shop.. There are about 100 machinists in Washington outside of Government shops. In Boston, thirty-nine firms, employing 1650 men, have signed the agreement thus far, leaving 2500 men still engaged in the strike. The men are out in the American Bicycle Company’s shops at Hartford, Conn., Westerly, R. I, and Thomasville, Conn. The local combination of employ- ers at Bridgeport, Conn., has been broken by the agreement of the Capsule Machine Company there. Reports up to 5 o'clock to-night show the following additional agreements: Indianapolis, all the shops; Grand Rap- ids, two; Erle, Pa., the Erie City Iré’n Works and the Cleveland & Hendricks Machine Company; Pittsburg, a_half doz- en oil well supply concerns; Meadvill Pa., the Phoenix Iron Works. - oo ¢ ‘Will Shift Headquarters. The headquarters of the strike will be shifted Sunday to Toronto, where the convention of the Machinists’ Assoctation will open June 8. President Mulholland of the Allied Metal Trades Assoclation telegraphed from the headquarters of that association in Toledo to-day that he had issued orders to his men at various points to join the strike in those shops where the ‘employers are still holding out against the demands of the machinists. This is liable to add ma- terially to the force of the strikers. KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 23.—Employ- ing machinists to-day ignored an order of the State Board of Arbitration, members of the Metropolitan Club, representing the principal shops in Kansas City, refusing to recognize an order of the board to ap- pear before it and discuss the differences now pending between them and the strik- ing machinists. The Metropolitan Club contends that the law under which the board was appointed is unconstitutional and it has retained an attorney and will make a test case. sl S0 N Men and Girls Quit Work. NEW YORK, May 23.—At the Sprague Electric Works, near Newark, N. J., 600 men and a score of girls went out on the refusal of the company to meet the men’s demands. One Lundred men in the Gould- Eberhard works also quit work, though they belong to no union. One thousand men employed on the rapid transit tunnel went on strike to- day and about 3000 more will strike to- morrow. The strikers demand an increase of 30 cents a Jday. ————— Even a pie trust, it seems, by Jersey's experience, can become ungavory, O apparent gain has been made by elther side in the controversy be- tween the iron workers and the employers. Secretary Rosenberg of the Labor Council and Secre- tary Wisler, who represents the Interna- tlonal Association of Machinists, both stated last night that they had nothing “to give out.”” The strikers were orderly and as yet have received but little en- couragement from their former employ- ers. No additional shops were unionized dur- ing the day. Bishop Nichols, who a day Or {two ago went around among the men most affected by the strike, stated yes- terday that he had been asked to act as a mediator by the San Francisco Labor Council, but as yet had not made up his mind. His decision may be rendered at any time. On both sides considerable talk as to the gouible outcome of the strike is betni in- ulged iu, but so far no result has been reached. 'Nejther side will issue a state- ment, while both are awaiting results. The strike of the metal polishers and al- led trades is ilkely to be settled during the day on a similar basis to that of gthe carriage-working employes. The dem#nds will be conceded without regard to the union. gt Building Trades Not Involved. Officers of the Building Trades Council issued 'a statement to the public last night to the effect that no stoppage of the build- ing industry will be tolerated. This was brought out by statements which have been given circulation regarding the atti- tude of tne couneil in the matter of the present labor troubles. —_—————— General Peraza a Prisoner. CARACAS, Venezuela, Wednesday, May 22.—Celestine Peraza and his followers have been taken prisoners near Ciudad Bolivar. —l PROMINENT, REPUBLICANS' POR- TRAITS. Pages of them in the Wasp's Presidential souvenir number. On sale at all news stands, 2 cents. i BREAKING GROUND FOR THE MONUMENT IN HONOR OF DEW- EY’'S GREAT VICTORY. L] our little differences among ourselves, we may have differing policies as to administration and legislation, but I observe that whenever a crisis comes in the life of the nation party lines are obliterated and all stand for patriotism. (Great applause.) We never had in all our history such an exhibition of unfaltering de- votjon to country from men of all parties as we have had in the past four years. The great parties represented In the two branches of Congress just before the war with Spain voted without a’dissenting voice o place in my hands $50,000,000, without restraint or direction, to be expended In my discretion for the national de- fense. (Anflnuu,) And all through that strug- gle men of all partles supported our armlies in the fleld. After all we have more agree- ments In this country than we have differ- ences. (Laughter applause.) The differ- ences are ephemeral; the agreements are eter- nal, and the greatest agreement is that we are a nation. (Great applause.) We are no longer a mere confederacy of States, where one or more can go out of the Union at will. We are one indissoluble Union, made so in the clash of war when Abraham Lincoln led us. His old Secretary, Mr. Hay (great applause), who was beside Lincoln during the icur years of the great Civil War, sustaining him, has been by my side in the past four years sustaining me. (Great applause.) I am glad to know that I am a member of this club. (Applause.) The fact is I belong to all the Republican clubs. (Laughter and ap- plause.) As I have never had an opportunity to make ‘acknowledgment for the honor of membership in your club I want to thank you now and express the great pleasure it has given me to meet you all. (Enthusfastic applause.) Calls for Hay. At the conclasion of the President’s re- marks there were frequent calls for Sec- retary Hay. Responding to the demand the Secretary of State said: 1 belleve, gentlemen of the club, that the President has some sixteen engagements to-day (laughter), and that therefore there is no time now for me to do more than thank you from 3 You are one of | down the valley of the Ohio to the Mis- | jjcans we are ail for the flag. We may have | the bottom of my heart for this kindly and feorfofoonfofeforfofote . B e Y e i e e e e e e R Sl GOVERNOR NASH IN ILL HEALTH Unable to Attend the Elks’ Reception at Denver. DENVER, May 23.—After a drive about this city and a reception at the State House during the forenoon Governor Nash and about 100 people from Ohio who are accompanying him on his Western trip Wwere banqueted here this afternoon by the Buckeye Club of Denver. Colonel W. Neil Dennison, president of the club and son ot “the war Governor of Ohlo,” was toastmaster. Governor Orman weicomed the visitors to Colorado and Mayor ‘Wright welcomed them to Denver. Sen- ator Thomas M. Patterson_made quite a stirring address on “Ohlo Men,” and re- ferred to the good offices of President Mec- Kinley in visiting the South and West, | After Colonel Dennison welcomed the vis- itors on the part of the Buckeye Ciub of Denver Governor Nash responded at length on the pride of Ohio In her sons who had become residents of other States, He sald the old State felt as keen an in- terest in them as parents do in their chil- dren who marry and go to other homes. Rev. George W. Collier, who was a chap- lain in President McKinley's brigade, and others from Ohlo responded to toasts. Governor Nash rested on the arm of Gov- ernor Orman during the reception at the State House and held to a chair_during his address in the afternoon. He re- malned seated while receiving visitors g‘lltee_l!irt‘hetgunftheo; tag\d ‘was unable this 0in; atten e recepti Elks o the Ohio visitors. He i afteciog with dizziness, which is expected to pass away in a few days. At the banquet Gov- ernor Nash accompanied Mrs. Patterson and the Misses Deshler were accompanied by Governor Orman and Mayor Wright, Wwho complimgnted these ladies most highly in their addresses. The Ohio dele- gatlon left to-night for Omaha. Wagon Crushed a Boy’s Head. FRESNO, May 28.—Johnny Webber, the six-year-old son of a widow, while play- Ing on a loaded dray this afternoon fell off and his head was crushed by one of the wheels, He died in less than an hour. BAY WILL BE ERECTED Pleasant Little Breakfast in Home of Irving M. Scott of the Before Events Day. HE President filched a few min- utes from his busy morning yes- terday to drive to the home of Irving M. Scott at 507 Harrison street, where he took breakfast with Mr. Scott and a number of friends. The breakfast was strictly private and a most enjoyable af- fair. The President, relleved of the worry over the fllness of Mrs. McKinley, was in the best of spirits, and in the congenial company around the table he enjoyed a pleasant half hour, leaving with regret that he could remain no longer. It was 9 o’clock when the President left the Scott home on Laguna and Clay streets and drove to the Scott home on Harrison street. Waiting to receive him were Mr. and Mrs. Irving M. Scott, Sec- retary of State John Hay and Mrs. H;‘y. Dr. and Mrs. Reginald Knight Smith, . and Mrs. Charles A. oore, Willlam Keith, Miss Barber, Miss Caro Crockett and Lawrence 1. Scott. There was a wait of a few minutes while the guests chatted in the parlor and then all were escorted to the dining room, where a dainty little breakfast was ready to be served. It was a hurried meal, for the President’s day was to be a busy one, but still there was time for a sociable talk over the coffee cups. After the breakfast the guests were shown the art treasures of the Scott home, and then the Presi- dent was driven back to the house on the hill just in time to take up the first of the functions which the day brought with it. @ limiieldeiiniefeiep deieiefel il @ cordial reception. We cannot all of us dweil on those serene heights of non-partisanship where the President walks with such dignity and wisdom, and so for myseif I can say that I feel nowhere in the world so happy 2s in a Republican club. (Applanse.) 1 am glad to be with you here to-day and to congratulate you upon’the splendid work which the Repub- licans of California have done in many hours of storm and stress since you became a State and since the Republican party was founded. (Great applause.) Escapes the Handshakers. The president of the club announced that the President of the United States having other engagements to meet should be privileged to take his departure. A rush was made by members to grasp the hand of the President as he was step- ping from the wtform, but the clever- ness of Private retary Cortelyou, Chief Sullivan and others of the President's party of escort checked the handshaking movement. The orchestra rendered “The Star-Spangled Banner” as the assemblage dlssolved. Many members of the leagus lingered to talk of the affair, and the sen timent was expressed that the receptior would be recorded as one of the greatest events in the history of the league. AN EVENING WITH OLD COMRADES Continued From First Page. leading from the stage. Irving M Scott came also. Private Secretary Cortelyou and E. A, Hitchcock, Secretary of the In- terlor, were with the President. Barnes Presents McKinley. In presenting Comrade McKinley to_the Povisional Post bearing his name Post Commander W. H. L. Barnes made a speech of glowing eloquence, which evoked many demonstrations of enthusi asm. He spoke of Comrade McKinley's career as soldier, legislator and of states- man in the zenith of his glory as President of the United States. Tributes were pald in eloquent language to the bravery and indomitable courage displayed by Ameri- cans in battles on land and sea. An inci- dent of the famous charge at Mission Ridge was described by reference to the recorded fact that General Grant was | about to censure the commander of a di- vision for advancing his troops beyond the point designated, but was told that when the word forward was given all — could not check the column. Triumphs of the American navy in the far away purple sea were depicted in glowing words. He pictured to the as-| sembled veterans the scenes of 1861, when Comrade McKinley as a boy went to the front at the call of President Lincoln for men to preserve the Union. He dwelt upon the prosperity, the national unity and the civilizing prestige of the natlon to-day, and closed a burst of masterly eloquence with a quotation from Daniel Webster's famous speech, exacting the sentiment of “liberty and union now and forever, one and inseparable.” | The fervid eloquence and tender pathos | of the speaker charmed the illustrious | guest of the evening. At the close of the | speech the President gave the orator a | cordial grasp of the hand. A mighty shout of applause went up when Comrade McKinley arose to speak. | The President said: Compliments Barnes. My Comrades of the Grand Army of the Republic—It would have been more pleas- ing to me and I am sure quite as satisfac- tory to you if we had been permitted to sit | during the evening under the spell of the thrilling eloquence of General Barnes. (Ap- plause.) No ome can tell the story of the .war or move our heurts as ke. No one can paint the valor and the sacrifices of the men who fought from 181 to 1865 and re- fiile as he can the giorious mission of the ag. Fhe Grand Army of the Republic has had | | visional Pest was established ha a great career and has written tmmortal history. You and your assoclates who answered the call of Abraham Lincoin accomplished great deeds for hum: You made this Government a nation. You vindicated the principies of government by the people and mads the declaration of dependence, which for nearly three quartera of a century had been only a promise, a glorious fuifiilment. You established the fact that free government was not a fall- ure or an experiment, but had demonstra its fitness to be numbered among the gT nations of the world. You made Mbert universal. You put the constitution of t United States where it never had been be fore, and where, under God. it shall stand forever, with civil and political equality to every citizen beneath the flag. (Great ap plause.) And, my comrades, what noble manhood made up that splendid army! We are in the habit of saying that mustered for the preservation of the Union was the best blood of the republic, and it is true We had from every State and Territory of the Union the brightest and the best, the old and the young and those in middle life: those who gave up everything—home, fam ily, comfort, wealth, great careers in civil Jife—all were given up that they might save for themselves and their children the freest Government ‘on earth. Men of Ability. Mr, Lincoln said in 1362 that there was not a regiment in the service that did not have in it men capeable of being Cabinet Ministers, of being members of the Su- preme Court of the United States, and of filling the office of chief executive. And the Grand Army of the Republic has the exceptional distinction of furn: its ranks five men to serve as the United States. (Great applause.) They served with you, fought with you, suffered with you, and with you shared in the tri- umphs of the war. Not_only, my comrades, did we bave a splendid army, but when the war was over the army constituted a loyal citizenship. There is fiot a man who served In the Civil War that was not a better citizen when he came home (applause), and ever since the surrender he has been engaged in uphold- ing the Government that he heiped to save. (Applause.) There is another thing the Grand Army of the Republic has donme. It contributed from its own firesides for the (Great applause.) A good Spanish _war. many of the veterans went in themselves, but if they did not go, their sons did. (Applause and cries of "'Good.”") And I want to tell you. the boy who lives 1o a family over which a Grand Army man presides is sure to be an American patrigt. (Applause.) And those boys went and fought our battles in Cuba, in Porto Rico, in the Philippines and in China and did honor to_their country and to every old soldler of the war of 186l (Applause.) Was there ever more manly behavior on the part of an army than was shown by ours in those distant islands and later in China? When the word came that our Ambassadors and Ministers and those of all the powers were in siege and were being attacked and the Government was unable to protect them, and when it was sald, and in many quarters belleved, that the lives of every one of them had been taken, it was an American officer who said ‘“We will go to Peking with the men we have got, and wait no longer for rein- forecements.” ~ (Applause.) The Day Was Saved. And all the great powers went and the day was saved, and It was given to & young American lad to scale the walls of Peking. (Great applause.) And I don’t know but he belonged to California. (Laughter.) The State has pretty much everything. (Con- tinued laughter.) But, my countrymen, we are not a military people. We don't like war. We like p ice and we have been pur- sulng peace, with a little war thrown in (aughter and applause), for while we were fighting the battles over in the Philippines. our great captains of industry, our great manufacturers and our producers were in the city of Paris at the great international exposition making more exhibits than any other nmation except France and recetving more prizes for their skill than were awarded to any other power. (Applause.) That is one of the victories of peace that we are glad to record. We only go to war to make peace. (Applause.) We never went to war with any other design. We never went to war with an ignoble purpose. And we never fought battles that were not for liberty and ecivilization and _humanity (great applause), and I trust we never wili we carry the natlonal conscience with us wherever we §o. (Applause.) We respect property. (Applause.) And we show the highest humanity. It was that gallant captain, Robley Evans (applause), who told the boys to stop firing, that 'men were drowning. to get out and pick them up and hundreds there were brought in safety to_his ships. (Applause.) Now, my comrades, I am sure you will excuse me from saying anything more than to thank you for the privilege you ha siven me of meeting you here to-night and telling you how much good it does me to look into your faces again, to feel your hearts still ‘throb with patriotism, and to say to you that the most interesting years, whose memories will longest be cherished. are those from 1861 to 1365. 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