e of their
stronghold. A race of men who have been able to make such a fight,
and who have turned this wilderness into a garden, have many
qualities which if guided right will make them and their posterity
valuable citizens. None can doubt who have seen what they have
accomplished without the aid which civilized people enjoy. Let no
word or act be brought home to the American soldier that discredits
or disparages these Moros. Let it be the unremitting effort of every
officer and soldier to assist and elevate them, a sacred duty which
is devolved upon the Army, an added burden which must be borne; and
every American relies upon our troops to execute this sacred trust.
So far there has been no act of wanton despoilment, injury or
insult; let none ever be charged to an American soldier. Our flag is
an emblem of freedom and honor, and it remains with you that it
shall become such an emblem to the Moros, and ever so remain.

(Sgd.) GEORGE W. DAVIS,
Brigadier General, U. S. A.,
Commanding Seventh Separate Brigade.

FIFTH.

HEADQUARTERS LAKE LANAO EXPEDITION,
CAMP VICARS (Mind.), P. I., May 7, 1902.

Announcement:

The commanding officer appreciates the gallantry of his regiment.
The encounter of the 19th, 20th, and 21st of April, ending in the
capture of Fort Pualos, and on May 2d in the capture of nine
fortified positions and the final overcoming of a most desperate
enemy, in a thoroughly equipped fortification known as Fort
Pandapatan, where our losses were far greater than those of an
ordinary battle, is the initial event in the history of the
Regiment, and has set a high standard of valor and courage which
will never be lowered as long as the 27th Infantry exists. He also
desires to express his high appreciation of the gallantry and
devotion to duty of the 25th Battery of Field Artillery, and desires
that they consider the foregoing remarks concerning his regiment
apply equally to them.

(Sgd.) F. D. BALDWIN,
Colonel, Comd'g 27th Infantry.

SERMON ON "COURAGE."

Following is a copy of the admirable sermon preached by Chaplain George
D. Rice o