Tam satisfied that the existence of a splendid galaxy of self-govern~ ing nations encircling the Pacific Ocean is no iridescent dream, but that, in that galaxy of free states, the Far Eastern Republic of China shall stand in its relation to the Continent of Asi the United States of America stands in its relation to the two great constituents of the Western world, and equality everywhere that time comes, and during all the turbulent and trying years that must intervene before its realization, may the memory of our hero, whose life and services we are this day comniemorating, cement and bind these two groat nations in closer bonds of loving sympathy and understanding. And when international difficulties and controversies ise in the Zuture, as they have in the past, may the al councils and deliberations of both nations: be tempered and illumined by those generous i: npalses and kindly feet. ings that the services of Generat Ward to Ching implanted in oer hearts so many years ago. eon falebad 0 pacer of Oth After the address of Judge
American marines fired a military salute over the About the year 1850, a movement. began in southern China of a semi-
After a picnic runch on the train religious and politico character, hai the large party returned to Sbonghaving for its purpose the overthrow of the then existing Manchu Dynasty, and establishing in its place the rule of the "Tai Ping
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