The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-17
HARRISON IN ALABAMA.
EIS TRAIN LEAVES ATLANTA IN A
sTO2M o. CHEERS.

st allapoosa-Anniston aud Birm-
ingham Give Him En;husiast!c Re-
ceptions.
ATLANTA, GA, April 16.--The presiden-
tial party left here this morning Tor Bir-
mingham, Ala, BY way OF the Georgia
Pacific railroad, at O'clock. A great
crowd assembled at che station and loud
calls were made for a spesch from the Pres
iient, to which he responded briefly, thank.
ing the people Of Atlanta for the cordiaiity
Of their reception to him. Postmaster
General Wanamaker also spoke for a few
minutes. AS the train ran out of the city
tae Atlanta Artillery fired salute, and the
presidential special was on its way to
birmingham.
HARRIsON's SPEECH.
Following is the address made by the
President from the rear platform of the
train:
My FELLOW CITIzENs-I desire in parting
from you TO give public expression of my salts
faction and enjoyment in NV brief visit to At
lanta. | saw this city once under circumstances
of q very unfavorable character / did not
think would like it, although we we're making
a great effort to get it. Laughter.l am glad
after all these years to see the great prosperity
and Development that have come TO you.
think | am able to understand some of
the influences that are at the bottom of it
all, anu l am sure that look into the face of a
community that, whatever their differences
NAV have been, however they viewed the Ques-
tiou of the war when it was upon us, can have
hut one thought now as to what was best. We
can all say with the confederate soldier who
carried gun for what seemed to him to be
right, that the Lord knew better than
any of us what was best for
tne country and for the world You are
thankful for what he has wrought, and chiefly
for the emancipation it has opened up to the
diversified industries of these states that were
otherwise exclusively agricultural. and made it
possible for you not only to raise cotton, but to
spin aud weave it, and it has made Geor-
gia such state as it could not
have been under the old conditions
am sure we have many common purposes,
and as God shall giveus power to see the truth
and right let us do our duty, and while exacttag
all of our own rights let us bravely and genef-
Ously give every other man his equal rights be-
fore the law. LCheers. thank you
and hospitable. go from you
very grateful for your kindness; very full of
hope for your future l cannot wish more than
that the enterprlsiEg land owners who work in
grading and laying out the new additions saw
Yesterday will realize all their hopes. l am
very sure, if that is done, Atlanta viii not long
be rated the second city of the south. lCheers.
wANAMAKER's REMARKS.
When the President finished his remarks
calls for "Wanamaker" brought the Post
master General to the platform, where he
spoke as follows:
That man is unfortunate who is called on to
speak after the Presid ent, but at such moment
as this parting from a people who in a single
night show SO much of kindness and good
fellowship. it is not difficult to say at least
our grateful thanks for your most generous
welcome. OF all the objects in your city have
looked with most interest upon the house where
a great light had gone out, and felt again the
common sorrow in the absence Of Henry Grady,
man whose life and influence were larger
tHan Atlanta. The words he spoke and the
principles he stood for cannot be forgotten. If
We can but learn to know each other there will
be fewer differences than might be supposed.
By frequent intercourse and fair consideration
Of each other, we should rise to higher level of
happiness I wish we had come sooner and
could stay longer. LCheers-l
The references TO Mr.. Grady was loudly
cheered.
THE RUN TO BIRMINGHAM.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA, April 16.-The pres
idential party had delightful six-hour trip
over the Georgia Pacific road from Atlanta
10 this enterprising city. The train was in
charge of General Passenger Agent 8. H.
Hard wick, A. s. Thwett and Superinten-
dent W. B. Ryder The special en-
gine provided was completely covered with
flags and bunting and displayed in front a
large portrait Of the President. A salute
vas fired when the train reached Lithia
Springs, and the President was oheered by
a large crowd gathered at the station. He
bowed his acknowledgements, and was again
Similar scenes occurred at Waco
and other small towns along the route. The
President showed great interest in the cele-
brated red hills of Georgia, cotton planta-
tons, and evidences Of enterprise to be seen
On every side.
FLAGS AT EVERY STATION.
The feature of the run to Birmingham
was the prominent display of the American
colors at all the stations. A patriotic dis
play of flags was particularly noticed at
Iallapoosa, known in that region as "a
yankee city under a southern sun" because
so much New England capital is invested
there. Tallapoosa gave the President a
cordial reception. He was greeted with
the blowing of steam whistles, the
playing Of Hail to the chief" by
the local band aud the cheers Of the popu-
ana introduced him to the people. The
President stood on the rear platform of the
tram, and made a brief address.
THE PRESIDENTS THANKS.
The President spoke as follows:
MY FELLOw-C -CITIZENs-Thi large assemblage
ol people from this new and energetic city is
very pleasant, and thank you for the welcome
tuaI IL implies. All of these evidences of ex-
lending industry are extremely pleasing to me
as observe them; they furnish employment to
men; men; I they imply comfortable homes, contented
lainllles, safe social organization, and are the
rehSth OF the nation, of which you are part.
an glad 10 see these enterprises that
aIe taxing ores from the earth and
auapJing them to the uses of civilization have
not been started here unaccompanied by that
more important work of gathering the children
mo schools and instructing them, that they in
SSIeT turn may be useful men and women.
-APpiause am glad to greet these little ones
.lIs morning; 1t is a cheerful sight We are
9oon 70 lay down the work of life and the
.espohsloll.ties of citizenship; these mothers
al5 soon to quit the ever recurring and never
iSallng nan work of the home, and give it into new
s'aa0 these little ones be trained
r o,, mind, and taught fear of God
aa, ana benevolent regard for their fellow men, in
!. ueF that their lives and social relations may
We peaceful and happy. We are citizens Of one
,1uhtry, having one flag and one destiny. We
4 e starting upon new era of development and
a Yls this development is 10 keep pace and to
- - lhe promoting cause Of very perfect unifca-
'on OF our people. LCheers.l
PRINCIPLES OF THE GOVERNMENT.
we have government whose principles are
.o'y simple and very popular. The whole
eJry OF our institutions is that, pursuing
nyse election methods which we have pre-
.iioeu under the constitution. every man shall
5,. NeIcIse freely the right that the suffrage
q" ,g conhdes to him, and the majority,
,u31 II has expressed its will, shall |
~ Include the issue for US all. There is no |
Luer ,-aI foundation. This was the enduring base