Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-11

when the huge banner bearing the words
~. 3. Navy" appeared, the President
came in for another cheer, but this time
Secretary OF the Navy Tracy fully shared
the honors that were lavished by the ex.
sailors on their distinguished visitors, and
cheer after cheer went up for Secretary
Tracy. Senator ingalls,, too, was warmly
applauded.
One OF the amusing incidents Of the
parade occurred when an enthusiastic
Indiana veteran, who had evidently init
mately known the President, shouted out
from the line: Hello, Ben; how are you,
Benz" The President recognized the griz-
zled countenance that greeted him, called
the veteran by name, and, bowipg smilingly,
filled one heart with Joy.
As the New York soldiers passed they
loudly cheered General Tracy. In quick
succession the ex-soldiers from Michigan,
Massachusetts. Maryland, Minnesota, Ten
nessee, Kentucky, Missouri, New Hamp-
shire. New Jersey, Nebraska, Ohio, and
nearly ever other State in the Union went
by. until the end of the line passed at 1920.
In the rear came Michigan students from
the State Normal School. Emporia, and
other colleges, the Topeka High School and
ward schools, and the parochial schools.
CHILDREN TO THE FRONT.
The children bore flags, which they
waved enthusiastically as they passed in
front OF the President. Ten thousand
school children were in the line. Among
the old veterans the honors of the day were
gained by the former Illinois soldiers, who
furnished the largest contingent in the line
Of march. This honor was evidenced by the
presentation of a beautiful embroidered
banner provided especially for the occasion.
Lunch was taken at the Copeland House,
and following it the President received the
veterans of his old brigade and State and
officials and prominent citizens. To the fair
grounds the President, Secretary Tracy.
Governor Humphrey and Senator Ingalls,
proceeded in the first carriage, and were
followed in others BY the other members OF
his party, and distinguished citizens of
Kansas. The address of welcome at the fair
grounds, delivered by the Governor of Kan
sas, was very brief The President, in his
response, said: ~---
am sure there has been nothing seen to-day
that does not point in the direction of higher
individual. social State and national life. Who
can look upon this vast array of the soldiers
who fought to a victorious consummation the
War for the Union, without bowing his head
and his heart in greatful reverence? (Great
applausel.
WORDS FOR THE SOLDIERS.
No, fellow citizens, you will excuse me from
the attempt at further speech. [Cries of Go on.
Go on.1 beg you again to believe that am
grateful, so far as your presence here has
any personal reference to myself grateful as a
public officer for this evidence OF your love and
affection for the Constitution and the country
which we all love. [Great applause.l
think it is because your advantages are too
great. [Laughter.J A single year CT disap-
pointment in agricultural returns should not
make you despair of the future or tempt you to
unsafe expedient. Life is made up of averages,
and think yours will show good average
[Cr1es of ''Good," Good" and cheers.J
At the conclusion of the Presidents ad-
dress there were loud cries for Senator
Ingalls,, who throughout the whole day had
been quite as much the object Of popular
ovation as the President. Yielding to the
popular demands, the President pro-tempore
of the United States Senate spoke as fol-
lows:
R., Ladies and Gentlemen-Upon this occasion
Kansas has outdone herself. Applause
Whenever Kansas man is told that a thing
is impossible, he goes and does ii. Laughter
and applause.1 Had any one told IN advance
that spectacle like that which we see here TO-
day could have occurred he would have been
treated with doubt and derisiou. TAT this
point one corner of the speakers stand began
x
it, and President Harrison warned Senator
ingalls, that the stand was going. Women were
frightened and men rapidly vacated the stand
thus relieving the pressure.)
INGALLS, BREAKS PLATFORMS.
''This is the second PLATFORM" said Senator
Ingalls,, that have broken down since have
come home. Who will doubt that am a man
of weightf' Laughter and applause.1 He
continued:
AS said, Kansas is hospitable and it gives ME
great pleasure in her name and in her behalf
to welcome the President of the United States
of America and member or the Cabinet to
the confines of the "Great American Desert. !"
IGreat applause.1 Fellow citizens, there is,
am happy to say. in this greetieg and saluta-
tion to the Chief Magistrate Of the Union no
partisanship or class. We are here not as Re-
publicans not as Democrats but as citizens of
the United States, and citizens of the State of
Kansas. There is no State line in our greeting
ard salutation. There is no point of the compass
in our greeting and salutation. There is no North
and salutation? We greet him. as the foremost
citizen of this Republic and bid him hail and
farewell in his journey Eastward. [Great ap-
plausel
Ex-Governor Anthony and several other
gentlemen OF distinction addressed the vast
audience before the meeting adjourned.
The President and his party were driven
rapidly from the fair grounds to the special
train which pulled out promptly at
o'clock.
STOPS ALONG THE LINE.
The KansaslCity committee, composed of
representatives from the municipal govern
ment headed by Mayor Holmes, and from
the Commercial Club and other organiza-
tions, Joined the party at Topeka. Among
them were Major William Warner, Post
master Nofsinger, Collector Devot, .. s.
Marshal Tracy, W. A. Wilson, E. G.
Sattlev, NJ. F. Lawrence and j. s. Scott.
At Lecompton, brief stop was made, the
President bowling while the assembled
crowd cbeered. No further stops were made
until the train reached Lawrence. There
another large assemblage greeted the Presi-
dent and the school children added to the
welcome by profusion OF bouquets and the
briefly, and was as follows:
PARTING INCIDENTS.
The run from this point to Kansas City
was made very rapidly and without incl
dent. Under the escort of Hon. William
Mayor Holmes and other distin-
guished gentlemen and committees, the
Presidential party were driven around the
city and banqueted.
Before the conclusion of the banquet the
President retired to visit the residence of
his brother, whose home is in Kansas City.
He is a much younger man than the Presi-
dent, and, strange to say, is Democratic
politician. This evening, after his return
from the residence of his brother, the Presi-
dent was given a public reception at 8
o'clock, at the Kansas City Chamber of
Commerce. 1t was an enthusiastic occasion,
and thousands of people were present. Hon.
William Warner introduced the President,
who, amid cheers, made a short speech.
During the next hour the President was
to shake hands with the multi