Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Editorial
October 21, 1904
Chariton Courier
Keytesville, Chariton County, Missouri
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes President Roosevelt for overlooking the long naval and army service of Admiral Dewey (50 years), Admiral Schley (45 years), and General Miles (over 40 years), while favoring himself, Leonard Wood, and General Corbin as the 'real heroes.'
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Roosevelt and the Heroes.
Admiral Dewey completed his fiftieth year of service in the navy recently and Roosevelt condescended to send White House conservatories. Admiral Schley has completed forty-five years of like service for his country without receiving any recognition at all from the President—didn't even get a bouquet. General Miles, after more than forty years of active service in the army, rising from the lowest to the highest rung of the ladder, was dismissed with the curt announcement of his retirement, coupled with the equally curt order, "General Miles will proceed to his home." The real heroes in Roosevelt's eyes are first, himself, and then Leonard Wood and General Corbin.
Admiral Dewey completed his fiftieth year of service in the navy recently and Roosevelt condescended to send White House conservatories. Admiral Schley has completed forty-five years of like service for his country without receiving any recognition at all from the President—didn't even get a bouquet. General Miles, after more than forty years of active service in the army, rising from the lowest to the highest rung of the ladder, was dismissed with the curt announcement of his retirement, coupled with the equally curt order, "General Miles will proceed to his home." The real heroes in Roosevelt's eyes are first, himself, and then Leonard Wood and General Corbin.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Roosevelt Criticism
Military Heroes
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Schley
General Miles
Leonard Wood
General Corbin
What entities or persons were involved?
Roosevelt
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Schley
General Miles
Leonard Wood
General Corbin
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of Roosevelt's Favoritism Toward Military Figures
Stance / Tone
Sarcastic Criticism
Key Figures
Roosevelt
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Schley
General Miles
Leonard Wood
General Corbin
Key Arguments
Roosevelt Sent Flowers To Dewey For 50 Years Service But Ignored Schley After 45 Years
General Miles Dismissed Curtly After Over 40 Years Service
Roosevelt Views Himself, Wood, And Corbin As True Heroes