The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-04
WALSH GROWS ELOQUENT.
The Augusta Delegation Calls on the
President.


Wanted in Order That He May Help
the South by Telling of Its Re-
sources - Representatives Turner
and Crisp Second the Invitation.
Washington, Nov 3.-Promptly at l0;30
this morning President Cleveland re-
ceived the delegation, now in the city,
from Augusta, who came here to invite
! the President and Mrs. Cleveland and
the members of cabinet to attend the
Augusta exposition and state fair, which
will be open from Nov. IA until Dec, IA.
The entire delegation was out, and in ad-
dition was reinforced by Speaker Crisp
| and Representatives Turner, Cabaniss,
Tate and Black, of Georgia; and Brawley,
Shell and Latlmer, of South Carolina;
John H. Inman, of New York; Gen.
Evans, of Georgia, and Secretary Hoke
Smith, and others who are interested in
having the President accept the invi-
tation.
Hon. Patrick Walsh, Of the Augusta
Chronicle, made the principal speech, and
was supplemented by brief talks from
Speaker Crisp and Representative Tur-
ner. The President listened attentively
and interestedly to what the speakers had
to say
MR.. wALsHs SPEECH.
In the course of his remarks Mr. Walsh
said that the delegation represented, in
part, the states of Georgia and South
Carolina, and had come to Washington TO
invite the President and Mrs Cleveland
to the exposition. "Our exposition will"
said Mr. Walsh, "be to the several states
in the south what the worlds
fair at Chicago was to the ma
ton. The south needs capital for
the development of her unrivalled
resources. There is no locality in our
country so rich in possibilities for manu-
featuring development as the south. We
have an abundance of raw material and
our natural advantages are very great,
In coal, iron, timber, cotton, and in our
water power and climatic advantages
there is no section which presents su-
perior attractions or inducements for set
Element and investments,
WHAT THE EXPOSITION WILL SHOW.
''This exposition will show the varied
products of field, forest mine and factory,
and we are earnestly desirous of secur-
ing your presence in order that you may
be enabled TO make deliverance to the
whole country which will be productive
| of lasting benefits to the south. Our peo-
pie are exceedingly anxious for you TO ac-
| cept the invitation, and as evidence Of
this the general assembly of Georgia
| yesterday passed a resolution inviting
| you and the members of the cabinet to at
| tend our exposition and state fair. If you
are not prepared, Mr.. President, TO
| answer affirmatively to-day, we earnestly
request that you will take our invitation
under consideration and if possible com
| ply with our request"
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
When Mr. Walsh had concluded the
President expressed his appreciation of
| the invitation and said he was much
obliged for it. He reminded the delega-
| tion, however, that at this time he was a
very busy man. Every President usually
| required month or two to prepare his
message to congress, and his would have
| to be ready by Dec. g. He recalled that
the delegation had said that the exposi-
tion would be open from Nov. Ia TO
| Dec IA, and said that he was not pre-
pared to say what he would do, but that
| he would gladly take the invitation under
! consideration.
TURNER AND CRISP SPEAK.
After Mr.. Cleveland had finished speak
| ing Representative Turner addressed a
! few words to the President, urging him
earnestly to accept the invitation, and his
| efforts were ably seconded by Speaker
Crisp in a few well chosen words. 1t was
suggested that if the President could not
make a stay of more tLan day, he might
| be able to make hurried trip to the fair
and be absent from Washington for only
As hours.
INCLINED TO COME.
The Presidents manner towards his
visitors Indicated to them that he was in
cined to accede to their wishes if the
public business would permit, which,
however, was very uncertain. He glad
| dened their hearts by telling them that
he was biased in their favor.
The delegation then withdrew to the
corridors and dispersed They hope for
| favorable action by the President, and
believe that if he finds il possible to COM
| ply with their request he will do so
between Dec, Z, after congress has met,
and the close of the exposition.
MR.. TURNER'S BON MOT.
| During his speech, Mr.. Turner said:
| eve have gotten a good deal out of the
government and now we want the Presi-
| dent himself"
''That is about the easiest thing to
gel, " replied President Cleveland, and
after a good laugh and q hearty hand
shaking, the delegation withdrew.
Secretary Hoke Smith, later, had an
interview with the President and stated
that he believed Mr. Cleveland would ac-
cept. The last Of the delegation to leave
| the room was Mai. Branch. Those who
stood nearest say that the genial major
stepped up. and grasping the Presidents
! hand said: ''Well, Grover, l am glad you
won your fight any how" Maj. Branch
denies it, but some say they distinctly
heard Mr.. Cleveland say Tom, appre-
ciate your kindness"