The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-10-09
MET HIS OLD COMRADES.
puuNION OF THE PRESIDENTS
OLD BRIGADE AT GALHSBURG.

thousands of Old Soldiers of Other
commands in Attendance-Met by
an Escort of Distinguished Gales
bure Citizens-The Procession Re-
Waved - The President Addresses
the Veterans
GA1EsBURG, ILL.,, Oct. S.-President
Harrison rose early this morning, but was
rot early enough to escape the thousands
of eager persons who had assembled around
MS hotel in that city, struggling for sight
Of their distinguished visitors. The Presi-
dent was deaf to all entreaty that he remain
longer in the city. and stoutly maintained
his intention of devoting the entire day to
his soldier friends at Galesburg. He agreed
onlv to address briefly the immense crowd
tbat had assembled at the depot to witness
bis departure.
At7o'clock a band serenaded the President.
and few minutes later the mayor and city
council. accompanied by G. A r. posts and
= company of the Illinois National Guard,
auneared to escort the President to the
train The march was triumphant one,
snd all persons turned out to do homage to
the chief executive. At the depot over
S0O0 people we're assembled, and the Presi-
dent. bel. 2 introduced by Mayor Starke,
smoke as follows:
ENJOYED HIS TRIP.
Nv fellow citizens, it is not possible that
should introduce this morning any serious
theme have greatly enjoyed this trip through
my own state and yours, sisters In loyalty and
in sacrifice for the union, sisters also in pros
per h. and honor. [Applause.l l find myself
simply saying thank you, but with an increas-
anything could add to the
solemn sense of responsibility which
ny official oath places UPON me
nwoud be these evidences of your friendliness.
The great mass of people of this country are
byal loving dutiful citizens, ready to support
every faithful officer in the discharge of his
duty and to applaud every honest effort for
their good. 1t is 8 source Of great strength to
know this and this morning, not less from this
bright sunshine and this crisp Illinois air than
from these kindly faces draw inspiration to do
what can, the very best can, to promote the
good of the people Of the United States. Ap-
pause l go to-day TO meet with some com
Tades Of your state who stood with me in the
army Of the great union for the defense of
he flag Applause | beg, nov. TO
and this company Of the national
guards aud all these friends, and you, Mr.
Mayor and gentlemen Of the reception commit
tee, for this kindly greeting, and to say that
have had great satisfaction in knowing that the
people of this community are very prosperous
/ May that prosperity increase until every citi-
zen even the humbest, share it. May peace,
social order and the blessings of God abide in
every home, is my parting wish for you. Loud
4 cheers
PRESENTED WITH A BOUQUET.
At the conclusion of the Presidents ad-
dress Elsie Leslie Lyde, the child actress of
Little Lord Fauntelroy" fame, presented
the President a beautiful bouquet on behalf
Of the e. A. r. post aud citizens Of Peoria.
The President expressed bis thaaks by kiss
ing the little lady, and, amid the cheers Of
the crowd the train pulled out from Gales
burg
At Peoria the presidential party was met
by delegation from Galesburg on special
train. Maj. II. II. Clay of the One Hun
lred and Second Illinois regiment. Judge
a. A. Smith and Fl. M. Sissio q
sdltors of Galesburg papers and railroad
officials composed the party. The Presi-
cents tram from this point was in charge
Oh +. z Rice, superintendent of the Chi
cago, Burlington and Quincy to Galesburg.
The train was pulled by an engine in charge
O an engineer who was a member of the
Preslde t's old brigade. This knight of the
.hrottle was Frank Hilton, former men,
Oer OF the One Hundred and Second Illinois.
HARRISON AS AN ENGINEER.
Near Galesburg the President, after ac-
cordlng reception to old veterans aboard
81 lhe tram. went forward with Secretary
tracy and greeted Engineer Hilton as an
III old friend. On the invitation of the latter
the PRESIDENT and Secretary Tracy mounted
The glne and rode in the cab with the
engineer for a few miles. To the
81 yielded the responsibility of pulling the
whistle for stations aud crossings
ana the tiremen considerably turned over
Ihe bell rope to Secretary Tracy. Both
gentlemen performed their respective duties
Well and so vigorously that the citizens
Oh Knox county would have thought sew
erai trains were speeding through their
inldst' and that every crossing was OBJ
SOiuc-ed by obstinate herds of live stock.
THE EVENT OF THE DAY.
Inc principal event of the day was the
Eeunion at Galesburg of the First brigade.
nlrd division, Twentieth army corps. the
orlner command of Harrison. The occa-
on was a gathering not only of old vet
10 ai1S B VINO We're formerly associated with
In resident, but Of grand army men from
IN u secaons OF the west. Excursions from
oo tne principal cities within radius OF
w mics added to the assemblage. and
was estimated that the audience which
'eeIe1 yea the PRESIDENT was not less than25. 600
Az tne depot the presidential party was
o. ny the mayor, council and an army of
IaI, ans ana escorted to hotel, where In
T. uours reception, distinguished citizens
h. 10 VI eh0 SIdLo anu west greeted
~ resident. The decorations throughout
20 ciIy were profuse and elaborate,
REVIEWED THE PROCESSION.
ao9ut II o'clock the President was es-
o ateu 70 the reviewing stand and the vet
gus OF the Twentieth army corps. $500
loo children of Central Illinois
~ thousands of citizens passed
"a me party on the reviewing
raO ruu included the President, Secretary
oU @cYb l.. .Ad1t, Gen. Vance, representing
Nv. FlIer, Gen. Miles Of the regular
my, M T. Secretary of State Pierson and q
noer of others.
Ser sp the parade the party repaired to
NJ pedkers stand in front of the court
' "here Mayor Stevens made an ad-
nd. W welcome. The President re-
Nsu briefly. To the cid veter-
a, assembled he extended the
mar E Of comradeship. The presence Of
gsd:y pay oI the former members of his old
bnt aua 70 army corps was pleasure to
1a1 DuS Ihe absence of those who had
bn,N bv,eu thelr last muster roll, gone to their
H1le' Hn' mingled sadness with that pleas
d ne AZ hoped these annual reunions
con- continue for many years. and that
rnI.aes aues here assembled would survive
years to attend them. [Cbeers.
M POSSIBLE NOWHERE ELSE.
1i9s rde more | have thought of it.n said the
jon ~ 1he more sure l am of the con.
- at Vuat nowhere on the face of the