The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1890-10-11
IN FREESOIL KANSAS.

IApplause1 A community in which every
man, black or white, rich or poor can vote
once and have that vote honestly counted.
Applause and cheers. Fellow citizens,
there is, am happy to say, in this greet
ing and salutation to the chief magistrate
of the union no partisansbip. We are
here not AS Republicans, not as Democrats,
but as citizens of the United States and
citizens of the state of Kansas. There is
no state line in our glowing salutation.
There is no north, no south, no east, no
west, in our greeting and salutation. We
greet him as the foremost citizen of the
Republic and bid him hail and farewell
on his journey eastward" lGreat ap-
plause.
Ex-Governor Anthony and several other
gentlemen of distinction addressed the
vast audience before the meeting ad-
Journed.
The president and his party were driven
rapidly from the fair ground to the special
train which pulled out promptly at
O'Clock. The Kansas City committees
composed of representatives from the
municipal government, headed by Mayor
Holmes, and from the commercial club and
other organizations, joined the party at
Among them were Major William Warner,
Postmaster NpftZinger. Collector Devel,
United States Marshal Tracy, and others.
At Lecompton a brief stop was made,
and the president bowed, and was cheered
loudly by the large crowd assembled. No
further stop was made until the tram
reached Lawrence There another large
assemblage greeted the president, and the
school children added to the welcome by
profusion Of bouquets and the waving OF
flags. The presidents speech was brief
and was as follows:
A TALK AT LAWRENCE.
"My friends-I am sure you are kind,
a nd ba frrna f.q n n
is not to ask me TO attempt to speak again
so recently, after attempting at Topeka 10
talk to ali the rest of the people in Kansas
laughter who are not here. sup
posed when the train pulled into
this city that the entire citizenship |
of the state was inthe immense crowd con |
gregated at Topeka today. My voice was
so strained in attempting to speak there |
that / will only say to you that it gives me |
great pleasure to see you and TO speak TO /
you even for a moment at this hOspltable 4
town. AL the inspiration connected with |
the story Of the early history Of Kansas |
clusters around the city Of Lawrence. I 4
am sure you will find in that story inspira- |
tion and suggestion that will keep the |
cause of liberty ever near your hearts. "
The run from this point to Kansas City |
was made rapidly and without incident, /
the presidential train arriving there at |
5:45 ?. N.
Under the escort Of the Hon. Will |
lam Warner, Mayor Holmes, and other |
distinguished gentlemen Of the committee,
the president and his party were driven
around the city somewhat, and finally (
taken to the Coates house, where a mag
nficent banquet was rendered the presi-
dent, Secretary Tracy, the presi- /
dents brother, John :. Harrison,
and the remainder Of the presidential |
On, ~ no Of aa
Mayor. Holmes and the left the Hon. Will /
lam Warner Before the conclusion of the
banquet, the president retired to the resi-
dence of his brother, whose home is in !
Kansas City. He is a much younger man
than the president and, strange to say, is
a Democrat. In taking his leave Le spoke
as follows:
Gentlemen-I am sorry to cause even
this temporary interruption by leaving the
banquet, but l am sure you will all
appreciate the desire have to spend a few
minutes under my brothers roof in
your city, and Will, therefore, excuse
me. Let me say that l very much
appreciate the friendly and hospilable
spirit Of The business men Of Kansas City,
TO whom am indebted for this banquet
and reception. 1t has never been my pleas
ure before TO visit your city, but 1t has
been well advertised and nave heard of
it frequently. Laughter and applausel
30 lar as i could tell 10y the ulm light OF I
the evening in riding through the city, it
realizes fully my expectations in growth
and prosperity. Let me say in conclusion
that ! hope all your dreams for Kansas
City may be realized Great applausei.
This evening, after his return from the
residence of his brother, the president was
given "a reception at 3 o'clock at the Kan
sas City Chamber of Commerce It, was
an enthusiastic occasion, and thousands
Of people were present. Hon. William
Warner introduced the president, who
rpoke as follows:
My fellow citizens-I will not attempt to
Iay more than thatI am very grateful to
yOur kindness for this genuine Kansas
City welcome. Laughter The arrange
lnents which have been made and which
are intended to give me an opportunity to
meet some of YOU personally, and the
early hour at which we are to take the
train tor st. Louis, makes it inappropriate
shat ! should attempt to speak to you at
any length. i thank you again for your
Kindness and will now submit myself 10
euch arrangements rs the committee have
made to spend the little time / have to
spend with you
1t was indeed a submission to a saCri-
flee; for during the next hour the president
was compelled to shake hands with the
multitude until he was completely ex-
lausted, and then not half tha people had
gained the honor they sought At 10
o'clock this evening the president and his
party left for 81 Louis. where they will
arrive tomorrow morning and spend the
lay.