The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-21

rays of the bright spring sun shone upon
the seven hills of Hannibal, Mo-, the presi-
dental special car arrived at that city in
the midst of noisy blowing of Whistles, the
shouts of thousands, the yelling of the
multitude and the music of the bands. The
president addressed the multitude briefly.
Leaving Hannibal at $50 they were greeted
at every subsequent station by enthusiastic
crowds.
AT LINCOLN S MONUMENT.
Following is the address of the president
at Lincoln's monument, Springfield, ILL.,:
Governor Fifer and Fellow Citizens-Dur-
ing this extended journey, in the course of
which we have swept from the Atlantic
coast to the Golden Gate and northward to
the limits of our territory, we have stood on
many spots of interest and looked upon
scenes that were full of historical associa-
tons and national interest and inspiration.
The interest of this journey eliminates to-
day, as we stand here for few moments
about the monument of Lincoln.
AS l passed through the Southern
states, and noticed those great centers of
busy industry which have been built since
the war, as 1 saw how the fires of the fur.
naces had been kindled where tt ere was
once solitude, could not then butthink
and say that it was the hand that now lies
beneath these stones that kindled and IN
spired all that we beheld. All these fires of
industry were lighted at the funeral pyre of
slavery. The PROCLAMATION of Abraham
Lincoln can be read on all those mountain
sides where freemen are now bending their
energies to the development of states that
had long been under the paralysis of
human slavery. l come today to
this copsecrated and sacred
spot, with heart filled with emotions of
gratitude that God, who wisely turned to-
wards our shores a body of God. fearing
and liberty-loving men to found this re-
public, did not fail to find for US in the
hour of our extremity one who was compe
tent to lead the hearts and sympathies and
hold up the courage of our people in the
time of our greatest national peril. The
| life of Abraham Lincoln teaches more us
| full lessons than any other character in
American history. Washington stands re
mote from us. We think of HIM as dignified
and reserved, but we think OF Lincoln as one
whose tender touch, children, The poor, all
classes of our people felt at their firesides
and loved. The love of our people is drawn
to him because he had such great heart,
such human heart. AS the perils and
hardships of his early life did not dull, but
broadened and enllvened his sympathies,
that sense of Justice, that love of human
liberty which dominated all his life is an
other characteristic that our people will
always love. You have been put in Ike p
ing of a most precious trust. Toward this
spot the feet of reverent patriots of years to
come will bend their way. | shall go from
this tomb impressed with new thoughts as
IL Loo. . Il.
great man 10 whose memory my soul bows
this morning. tApplause.)
When the president closed he was pre-
sented by GOVERNOR ifer. on behalf of the
citizens of Petersburg, ILL.,, with gold
headed cane made from Lincoln's Home
building at New Salem. Speeches were
made by Postmaster General Wanamaker
and Secretary Rusk, during which the pres,
ident and Governor Fifer proceeded to the
state house. where large crowd was col.
lected.
AT SPRINGFIELD.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, May 4.-Leaving Han.
nibal at 5 40 the party were greeted at every
| subsequent station by enthusiastic crowds
Short stops were made at Barry, Bayliss and
Griggsville, reaching JacKsonvil at 8
clock where the department school chill
| dren and hosts of citizens crowded around
the train. The president and party had all
ovation at Springfield, ILL.,, where a very
pleasant hour was spent, Their arrival was
heralded by the firing of a national salute
aud the cheering of an immense crowd.
Governor Filter, Mayor Lawrence, Senators
Cullom and Palmer, Representatives Hen
| derson and Springer, Collector John NJ
Clark of Chicago, ex-Gov. Oglesby and Col
Swain were among the first to greet the
visitors and bid them welcome to the CAPT
tai of the state. The party were escorted
| ,I,, do 49, Al.
| state capitol to Lincoln monument in Oak
Ridge cemetery where formal ceremonies
tJok place, Mayor Lawrence presided and
Gov. F1fer delivered an eloquent address of
welcome to which the president made fit
ting response.
HARRISON AT HIS OLD HOME.
TUscoLA, ILL.,, May 14.-The president
| and parry had most enthusiastic recep-
ton at Decatur, where they arrived at 4 80
o'clock and rema ned ten minutes. They
were met at the station by Mayor Chambers
and committee of citizens and escorted
to a stand near by where the president
made an address.
| AT MoHTEZUMA.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, May ID -. A large
delegation of Indiana friends met he presi
dental party at Montezuma and made
themselves hoarse cheering the president
He was overcome by the greeting, and for
the first time since he started from Wash
ington was unable to respond to the de-
mand for speech at any length. He soon
recovered, how ever, and extended cordial
welcome to the Indianapolis reception
committee, which then boarded the train.
The presidential train arrived in this
city promptly on schedule time-4 45
o'clock-this afternoon, and its approach
was heralded by salute fired by Battery
A, light artillery. Preparations for the
Presidents reception were magnificent in
every way, considering the limited length
of his stay. From every window and house
top on the principal downtown the stars
, and stripes were unfurled to the breeze and
large sized pictures of the President were
/ conspicuous everywhere. Especially was
this so along the line of March.
In Jackson Place, near Union Station,
the speakers stand was erected but the
rough hewn planks we're concealed from