The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-12-22
STEVENSON IN ATLANTA.
TICE-PRESIDENT GIVEN A
GRIND OVATION.
Screeching of whistles, Ringing OF Bells
and Booming OF Cannon Mark His
ArrivaI-The Programme.

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 2i.-Vice-Presi-
dent-elect Stevenson and his party
reached the city at noon, coming by the
Georgia Pacific from Admission. The ar
rival of the party was heralded in At
lanta by the screeching Of factory whistles
all along the lire Of the road, by the ring
ing Of bells and the booming Of cannon.
Mr.. Stevenson was in the city few
months ago as a private citizen, and
this reception to-day was quite different
from the former one.
The crowd at the Union Passenger depot
was so dense that 1t was a reminder OF
the arrival of Mr.. Cleveland when he
visited this city as President, and was
given the grandest ovation Atlanta ever
saw. The crowd to-day and the ovation
was despite the cold weather second
only to that Of Mr.. Cleveland's reception.
BY request of Mr. Stevenson. Mr.. Howell
Joined the party at Admission last night.
To-day committees of the city council,
the Young Mems Democratic League ana
the Commercial Club went out as far as
Ansdell TO meet the party and give them
welcome. The Kimball House Is right at
the Union Passenger depot, but the crowd
they reached their destination. The hotel
corridors were crowded with good
Georgans anxious to catch glimpse 10
the man to whom is attributed the
greater part of the Democratic cyclone
in the West, and who will occupy the
second position in the Government Tor the
next four years.
The programme for this afternoon in
cluded a drive over the city, ana to-hisht
the formal dedication Of the Commerclai
Club occurred. the exercises being pre-
ceded by an elegant reception at the ciuD
rooms. Tomorrow there will be round
OF eaiety-a breakfast by the Young Mems
Democratic League, luncheons ana re-
ceptions and great public reception al
the Executive Mansion at night.
Atlanta is giving heartiest welcome TO
Vice President elect Stevenson and the
gentlemen and ladies Of his party, who
reached the city shortly after l o'clock
to-day. Their special train was an hour
and a half late In leaving Anniston. The
party consisted Of Nice-President-elect
Stevenson, Judge w. G.. Ewing Of Chicago
James L. Ewing Of Bloomington law
partner OF General Stevenson, J. ID. LII
lard Of Bloomington, J. c. Stevenson,
a prominent merchant Of Bloomington
and a brother of General Stevenson, Geo.
D.
owen Scott Of the Bloomington district
The ladies are:
Mrs. Adlai L. Stevenson, Miss Mary
Stevenson, Miss Julia Stevenson, Miss
Letitia Stevenson, Miss Julia Scott, Miss
Letitia Scott, Mrs. w. G.. Ewing, Mrs.
J. L. Ewing and Mrs. John Lillard. The
ride from Anniston is a pleasant one, and
was enjoyed by all the members or the
party. The Georgia Pacific runs through
a rather picturesque country in Eastern
Alabama and Western Georgia. Al An
stell they were met by delegations from
the city council, the Young Mems Demo-
cratic League and the Commercial CUB
These gentlemen were introduced by Ed
tor--e clark Howell, who was one Of the
prominent guests at the Admission BAN
ouet. and who came over with the party.
The run into Atlanta was quickly made.
Mr.. Stevenson refuses to discuss poll
tics. but in talking with one OF the gentle
men in the party concerning the South
and the administration, he said: las TO
what the incoming administration Will
be | refer you to the distinguished gentle
man who has a country home at BuZ-
yards Bay. He has more reliable ln1or-
nation on that subject than have. There
is not a shadow OF a doubt in my mind,
he continued, but that the South VIII
be more prosperous under the coming
administration than it ever was before.
Tho South and the North know each
other better and the era Of distrust Will
be wiped away. Clevelands administra-
ton will bring a more prosperous time
10 the South, for then she Will have noth-
inc 10 fear from hasty and unwise legis-
lation. The era Of Force bill legislation
has passed away and the country IS In
n better fix than 1t ever was so FAR as a
brotherly feeling is concerned
The approach Of the train was Sig
nailed by the shreking Of engine and fac
tory whistles along the line OF the road.
At Union depot a crowd, estimated AT
between three and four thousand, mad
congreeated, and there was heartily
cheer when the train came In sight. AS
il drew into the depot the screeching IN
creased When the last coach stopped
across Pryor street and Vice-President-
elect stevenson came out upon the rear
nlatform. the multitude sent up three
rouslng cheers. Alr. Stevenson raised his
hat. After the way had been cleared by
a squad Of police. Mr.. Stevenson, with
bis arm upon that of Or. Spaulding, tol-
lowed by his party and escort, disem-
harked and walked through the north
entrance of the depot to the Pryor-street
entrance, where carriages awaited theIh'
When the crowd caught sight Of them he
vas again loudly cheered. He occupied
n carriage together with Mrs. Stevenson
and his youngst daughter. Miss Letitia.
The entire party were driven around to
the ladies' entrance of the Kimball House.
After lunch the members Of the party
we're driven over the city. They were
shown Fort Walker and other old toru-
Gcations. and were driven TO the Pleq-
mont Club. A little later the young Ia
dies were taken on Captain X. D. Lowry
.oda a merry party at the