2 | TEXT OF THE HEME To the Senate and House of Rep resentatives: Notwithstanding t added burdens rendered necessary by the war, our people rejoice In a very satisfactory and steadily increasing <V - .gree of prosperity, evidenced by tha largest volume of business ever record ed. Manufacture has been productive, agricultural pursuits have yielded abun dant returns, labor in all fields of in dustry Is better rewarded, revenue leg islation passed by the present Congress has increased the Treasury's receipts to the amount estimated by its authors, the finances of the Government have been successfully administered and its credit advances to the first rank, while its currency has been maintained at the world's highest standard. Military serv ice under a common flag and for a righteous cause has strengthened the national spirit and served to cement more closely than ever the fraternal bonds between every section of the country. In my last annual message very full consideration was given to the question Of the duty of the Government of the United States toward Spain and the Cuban insurrection as being by far the most important problem with which we were then called upon to deal. The con siderations then advanced, and the ex position of the views therein expressed, disclosed my sense of the extreme grav ity of the situation. Setting aside as logically unfounded or practically inad missible the recognition of the Cuban insurgents as belligerents, the recogni tion of the independence of Cuba, neu tral intervention to end the war by im posing a rational compromise between the contestants, intervention in favor of one or the other party, ami forcible an nexation of the island, 1 concluded it was honestly due to our friendly rela tions with Spain that she should be given a leasonable chance to realize her expectations of reform to which she had become iriovocably committed. Within a few weeks previously she had an nounced comprehensive plans which it was confidently asserted would be effi cacious to remedy the eviis so deeply affecting our own country, so injurious to the true interests of the mother e un itry as well us to those of Cuba, and so repugnant to the universal sentiment of humanity. The war continued on the old footing .without comprehensive plan, developing only the same spasmodic encounters, barren of strategic result, that hail marked the course of the earlier ten years' rebellion, as well as the present Insurrection from its start. No alterna tive save physical exhaustion of either I combatant, and therewithal the practi cal ruin ol the island, lay in sight, but how far distant no one could venture to ) conjecture. At this juncture, on the 15th of February last, oecuncd the de struction of the battleship Maine while rightfully lying in the harbor of Havana, on a mission of international courtesy and good will—a catastrophe the suspicious nature and horror of which stirred the nation's heart pro , foundiy. It is a striking evidence ot the poise and sturdy good sense distinguish ing our national character that this shocking blow, falling upon a generous people, already deeply touched by pre ceding events in Cuba, did not move them to an instant desperate resolve to tolerate no longer the existence of a condition of danger and disorder at our doors that made possible such a de d, by whomsoever wrought. Yet the instinct of justice prevailed and the nation anx ious awaited the result of the search ing investigation at once set on foot. The finding of the Naval Board of In quiry established that the origin of the explosion was external x>y a submarine mine, and only halted through lack of positive testimony to fix the responsi bility of its authorship. All these things carried conviction to the most thoughtful even before the finding of the Naval Court that a crisis in our relations with Spain and toward Cuba was at hand. So strong was this belief that it needed but a brief Executive suggestion to the Congress to receive immediate answer to the duty of mak ing instant provision for the positive and perhaps speedily probable emer gency of war, and the remarkable, al most unique, spectacle was presented of a unanimous vote of both houses on the 9th of March "appropriating $50,- 000,000 for the national defense, and for each and every purpose connected . therewith—to be expended at the dis cretion of the President." That this act of prevision came none too soon wus disclosed when the application of the fund was undertaken. Our coasts were practically undefended. Our navy need ed large provision for increased am munition and supplies, and even num bers, to cope with any sudden attack from the navy of Spain, which com prised modern vessels of the highest type of continental perfection. Our army also required enlargement of men and munitions. It is sufficient to say that the outbreak of war, when it did come, found our nation not pre pared to meet the conflict. Nor was the apprehension of coming strife confined to our own country. It was felt by the continental powers, which on April G, through their Ambassadors and En voys, addressed to the Executive an ex pression of hope that humanity and moderation might mark the course of this Government and people, and that further negotiations would lead to an agreement which, while secuiing the maintenance of peace, would afford all nec*hsary guarantees for the re-estab- Ushrncnt of order In Cuba. In resp nd ii*g to that representation I said I shared the hope the Envoys had ex pressed that peace might be preserved In a manner to terminate the chronic condition of disturbance in Cuba, so in jurious and menacing to our im.:\iais and tranquillity as well as shocking to our sentiments of humanity; and while appreciating the humanitarian and dis interested character of the communica tion they had made on behalf of the Powers, I stated the confidence of this Government, for its part, that equal ap preciation would be shown for its own interest and unselfish endeavors to ful fill a duty to humanity by ending a sit uation the Indefinite prolongation of which had become insufferable. Grieved and disappointed at this barren out come of my sincere endeavor to reach a practicable solution, 1 found it my duty to remit the whole question to the Con gress. In the message of April 11, 1898, I announced that with this last over ture in the direction of Immediate peace in Cuba, and its disappointing reception by Spain, the effort of the Executive was brought to an end. In view of all this, the Congress was asked to authorize and empower the President to take measures to secure a •full and final termination of hostilities between Spain and the people of Cuba and to secure In the island the estab lishment of a stable government, ca pable of maintaining order and observ ing Its international obligations, Insur ing peace and tranquillity, and the se curity of Its citizens as well as our own, and for the accomplishment of these ends to use the military and naval forces of the United States as might b* necessary; with added authority to continue generous relief to the starving people of Cuba. The response of Congress, after nina days of earnest discussion, during which the almost unanimous sentiment ol your body was developed on evt ry point save as to the expediency of coupling the proposed action with a forma! recognition of the republic of Cuba as the true lawful Government,of that island—a proposition which failed of adoption—the Congress, after confer ence, on the 19th of April, by a vote of •12 to 35 in the Senate, and 311 to 6 in the House of Representatives, passed the memorable joint resolution. This resolution was approved by the Execu tive on the next day, April 20. A copy was at once Communicated to the Sj un- Ish Minister at this capital, who forth with announced that his continuance in Washingti n had thereby become impos sible, and asked for his passports, which were given him. lie thereupon withdrew from Washington, leaving the protection of Spanish interests in the United States to the French Ambassa dor and the Austria-Hungarian Minis tor. Simultaneously with its communi cation to the Spanish Ministet here General Woodford, the American Minis ter at Math id, was telegraphed con firmation of the text >r the Joint reso lution and directed to communicate with the Government of Spain, with the formal demand that it at once relin quish its authority and government in the Island of Cuba and withdraw its forces therefrom, coupling this demand with announcement of the intentions of this Government as to tne future of the island, in conformity with the fourth clause of the resolution, and giving Spain until noon of April 23 to comply. That demand, although, as above shown, officially made known to the Spanish Envoy here, was not delivered at Mad rid. On April 22 I proclaimed a blockade of the north coast of Cuba, Including ports on said coast between Cardenas and Bahia Honda and the port of Cien fuegos in the south coast of Cuba, and on the 23rd lr.6t. I called for volunteers to execute the purpose of the resolu tion. Due notification <f the existence of war as aforesaid was given April 25 by telegraph to all other governments with which the United States maintain relations, In order that their neutrality might be assured during the war. it is not among the least gratifying inci dents of the struggle that the obliga tions of neutrality were impartially discharged by all, often under delicate and difficult circumstances. our country thus, after an interval of half a ivniury of peace with all na tions, found itself engaged in deadly conliict with a foreign enemy. Every nerve v. 1 as sfain d to meet the omerg ency; the response to the initial call for 125,000 volunteers was instant and com plete, as was also the result of the second call of May 25 for 75,000 addi tional volunteers. The ranks of the regular army wore increased to the limit provided by the act of April 20, 1898. The enlisted force of the navy on the 15th day of August, when it reacln d its maximum, numbered 24.123 men and ap prentices. (hie hundred and three ves sels were added to the navy bv pur chase one was presented to the Gov ernment, one leased and tin? f >ur ves sels t t..- International Navigation Company—the St. Paul, St. Louis, New York and Paris—were chartered. In ad dition to these the revenue cutters an l lighthouse tenders were turned over to the Navy Department and became tem porarily a part of the auxiliary navy. The auxiliary navy was created under the authority of Congress and was offi cered and manned by the naval militia of the several States. This organiza tion patrolled the coast and performed the duty of a second line of defense. The Signal Corps was promptly or ganized and performed service of the most difficult and important character. Its operations during the war covered the electrical connection of all coast fortifications, the establishment of tele phonic and telegraphic facilities for the camps at Manila, Santiago and in Porto Rico. The national defense fund of $50,000,- 000 was expended in large part by the army anil navy, and the objects for which it was used are fully shown in the report of the several secretaries. It was a most timely appropriation, en abling the government to strengthen its defenses and make preparations greatly needed In case of war. This fund being inadequate to the require ments of equipment and for the con duct of the war, the patriotism of the Congress provided the means in the war revenue act of June 13 by author izing a 3 per cent, popular loan not to exceed $400,000,000 and by levying addi tional imposts and taxes. Of the au thorized loan, $200,000,000 were offered and promptly taken, the subscriptions so far exceeding the call as to cover it many times over, while, preference be ing given to the smaller bids, no sing'e allotment exceeded $5,000. This was a most encouraging and slgniticant re sult, showing the vast resources of the nation and the determination of the people to uphold their country's honor. • : is not within the province of this message to narrate the history of the extraordinary war that followed the Spanish declaration of April 21, but a brief recital of its more salient features is appropriate. The first encounter of the war i:- point of date took place April 27, \.<ien a detachment of the blockading squadron made a reconnais ance in force at Matanzas, shelled the harbor forts, and demolished several new works in construction. The next engagement was destined to mark a memorable epoch in maritime warfare. The Pacific fleet, under Com modore George Dewey, hud lain for some weeks at .Hong Kong. Upon the colonial proclamation of neutrality be ing issued and the customary twenty four hours' notice being given it ie paired to Mb a Hay, near iiong Kong, whence it proceeded to the Philippine Islai*l* under telegraphed orders to cap ture or destroy the formidable Spanish fleet then assembled at Manila. Not a life was lost on our ships, the wounded only numbering seven, while not a ves sel was materially injured. For this gallant achievement the Congress, upon my recommendation, fitly be.-towed upon the actors preferment anil sub stantial reward. The effect of this remarkable victory upon the spirit of our people and upon the fortunes of the war was instant. A prestige of invincibility thereby at tached to our arms, which continued throughout the struggle. Meanwhile the Spanish naval prepar ations had been pushed with great vigor. A powerful squadron under Ad miral Cervera, which had assembled at the Cape Verde Islands before the out break of hostilities, had crossed the ocean, and by its ei ratio movements in the Caribbean Sea delayed our military plans, while baffling the pursuit, of our lleets. Not until Admiral Cervc-ra took refuge In the harbor of Santiago de Cuba, about May 19, was it practicable to plan a systematic naval and military attack upon the Antifflan possessions of Spain. Several demonstrations oc curred on the coasts of Cuba and. Porto Rico in preparation for the larger event; On May 13 the North Atlan tic squadron shelled San Juan de Porto Rico. On May 30 Commodore Schley's squadron bombarded the forts guarding the mouth of Santiago Har bor. Neither attack had any material result. It was evident that well ordered land operations were indispensable to achieve a decisive advantage. On June 10, under a heavy protecting fire, a landing of 600 marines from the Ore gon, Marblehead and Yankee was ef fected In Guantanamo Bay, where it THE COLUMBIAN, BLOOMSBURG, PA. had been determined to establish a naval station. This important and es sential port was taken front the enemy after severe fighting by tlie marines, who were i ii• ii i-1 organized force of the United States to land in Cuba. The position so won was held despite desperate attempts to dislodge our forces. By June 16 additional forces were landed and strongly intren led. On June 22 the advance of the invading army under Major General Port*r landed :\t Daiquiri, about 15 miles -at of Rnntli go. in in "IR *i •• • under great difficulties, but with mar velous dispatch. On June 23 the move ment against Santiago was begun, on the 24th ult. the flist engagement took place, in which the First and Tenia Cavalry anl the First United States Volunteer Cavalry, General Young's brigade of General Wheeler's division, participated, losing heavily. By night fall. however, ground within five miles of Santiago was won. The advantage was steadily increased. On July 1 a se vere battle took place, our forces gain ing the outworks of Santiago; on t!% 2d El Caney and San Juan were taken after a desperate charge, and the in vestment of the city was completed. The navy operated by shelling the town and the coast forts. On the day following this brilliant achievement of our land forces the 3d of July occurred the decisive naval combat of the war. The Spanish fleet, attempting to leave the harbor, was met by the American squadron under command of Commo dore Sampson. In less than three hours all the Span ish ships were destroyed, the two tor pedo boats being sunk and the Maria Teresa, Almirante Oquendo, Vizeaya and Cristobal Colon driven ashore. The Spanish Admiral and over 1.300 men were taken prisoners, while the enemy's loss of life was deplorably large, some GOO perishing. On our side but one man was killed, on the Brook lyn, arid one man seriously wounded. Although our ships were repeatedly struck not one was seriously injured. Where all so conspicuously distin guished themselves, from the com manders to the gunners and the un named heroes in the boiler rooms, each and all contributing toward the achievement of this astounding vic tory. for which neither ancient nor modern history affords a parallel in the completeness of the event and the mar velous disproportion of casualties, it would be invidious to single out any for especial honor. Deserved promotion has tewarded the more conspicuous actors. The ration's gratitude Is due to all of these brave men, who by their skill and devotion in a few short hours crushed the sea power of Spain .and wrought a triumph whose decisiveness can scarcely he measured. Nor can we le unmindful of the achievements of our builders, mechanics and artisans for their skiff in the construction of our warships. The capitulation of Kan ? tiago followed. The city was closely besieged by land, while the entrance J of our ships into the harbor cut off all • relief on that side. After a truce to j allow of the removal of non-combatants protracted negotiations continued from j July 3 t' July 15, when, under menace of immediate assault, the preliminaries I of surrender were agreed upon. On the | 17th General Shatter occupied the city. The capitulation embraced the entire eastern end of Cuba. I The individual valor of officers and soldiers wus never more strikingly ! shown than in the several engagements • leading to the surrender of Santiago, while the prompt movements and suc cessive victories won instant and uni versal applause. To those who gained this complete triumph, which estab lished the ascendency *of the United States upon land as the fight off San tiago had fixed our supremacy on the seas, the earnest and lasting gratitude of the nation is unsparingly due. Nor should we alone remember the gallantry of the living; the dead claim our tears, and our losses by battle and disease must cloud any exultation in the result and teach us to weigh the awful cost of war, however rightful the cause or sig • nal the victory. With the fall of San tiago. the occupation <f Porto Rico b - came the next strategic necessity. Gen eral Miles had previously been assigned I to organize the expedition for that pur -1 pose. Fortunately he was already at Santiago, where he had arrived on the lith of July with reinforcements for General Shatter's army. On July 27 he entered Ponce, one f the most lmpor ! tant ports in the island, from which he thereafter directed operations for the capture of the island With the excep tion of encounters with the enemy at Guyama, Hormagueros, Coamo and Yauco, and an attack on a force landed at Cape San Juan, there was no serious resistance. As a potent influence to ward peace the outcome of the Porto Rican expedition was of great conse quence, and generous commendation Is due to those who participated in it. The last scene of the war was enacted at Manila, its starting place. On Aug. 15, after a brisk assault upon the works by the land forces, in which the squad ron assisted, the capital surrendered unconditionally. The casualties were comparatively few. By this tiie con quest of the Philippine Islands, vir tually accomplished when the Spanish capacity for resistance was destroyed by Admiral Dewey's victory of the Ist of May, was formally sealed. The total casualties in killed and wounded in the army during the war with SptAn were: Officers killed, 28; en listed men killed, 257; total, 260; officers wounded, 113; enlisted men wounded. 1,464; total, 1,557. Of the navy; Killed, 17; wounded, G7; died as result of wounds, 1; invalided from service, G; total. 91. It will be observed that while our navy was engaged in two great battles and in numerous perilous undertakings in blockade and bombardment, and more than 50,000 of our troops were transported to distant lands and were engaged in assault and siege and battle, and many skirmishes in unfamiliar ter ritory, we lost ip both arms of the ser vice a total of I.GGS killed and wounded; and in the entire campaign, by land and sea, we did not lose a gun or a flag or a transport or a ship, and with the ex ception of the crew of the Merrimac, not a soldier or sailor was taken pris oner. On Aug. 7, forty-six days from the dale of the landing of General Shatter's army in Cuba, and twenty one days from the surrender of San tiago, the United States troops com menced embarkation for home, and our entire force was returned to the United States as early as Aug. 24. They were absent from the United States only two months. It is fitting that 1 should bear testimony to the patriotism and devo tion of that large portion of our army which, although eager to be ordered i< the pest of greatest exposure, fortun ately was not required outside of the United States. They did their whole duty, and, like their comrades at the front, have earned the gratitude of ♦he nation. In this connection it is a pleas ure for me to mention in terms of cor dial appreciation the timely and useful work of the American National Red Cross, both in relief measures prepara tory to the campaigns. In sanitary as sistance at several of the camps of as semblage, and, later, under the able aih.l experienced leadership or the president of the society, Miss Clara Barton, on the fields of battle and In the hospitals at the front In Cuba. In tracing these events we are constantly reminded of our obligations to the Divine Master for His watchful care over us and His guidance, for which the nation makes CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX. 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