Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-09-22
SCENES AT THE REUNION.
Ovntions Accorded the Northern
Govcrnors-Lougxtrc Speaks.

GOEcrnOrs-LOut spt"HS'
ATLANTA, GA, September 2l.-The
scenes in the exposition auditorium at
the reunion OF the Blue and the Gray
this afternoon emphasize the statement
that the opening OF the exposition has
inaucurated q new era OF feeling.
The ovation received by the northern
Governors, especially that of Governor
Morton and Governor Mckinley, reached
n climax of enthusiasm seldom equalled.
Ii Is something unusual 10 see the Gov
errors of so many States on one plat
form, and stil more ssausual TO see such
an incident as the pinninS or me Con-
federate badge on General Fairchild by
Chairman Hemphill
Governor MortOn's speech was very
short, but his appearance was greeted
with tremendous denominations. Gov
ernor Mckinley was received in the same
manner, and made a splendid utterance'
thoroughly in harmony with the occa-
sion.
Victor Herbert, of Gimore's Band. ush-
cred I'm a dramatic scene by playing
a succession of airs, beginning win
"Sewanee River and passing in success
sion 10 Yankee Doodle" Dixie" Co
lumbia." and 1.-THE Star-Spangled Ban
ner."
Deafening cheers greeted Dixie" YAM
kee Doodle" and Columbia" and
when the inspiring strains Of 1.-THE star
Spangled Banner were heard, the great
audience arose as one man, waving
hanGkerchiefs. and cheering to the echo.
1t was at this juncture that Governor
Morton was introduced and received the
great ovation. The standard-bearer OF
Governor Morton's staff had planted the
New York flag on the stage, and he
waved IL as the Governor came for
ward. The flag brought forth new
burst of applause.
The first formalities OF the occasion
were brushed aside when Captain Evan
F. Howell, the veteran editor of the
Atlanta Constitution, arose to speak. He
IS an epigrammatic talker, and, with ring
ing voice and sharp. incisive utterance,
ne brought down the house with his wit,
saving: "These must be peace-times,
when so many Governors are present"
His speech was an eloquent tribute TO
the bravery Of the soldiers OF both armies,
and lacked the stereotyped phrases 50
common on such occa sioDs. He made the
very significant utterance that. as a
ye-holder, he would declare that but
for slavery the southern country would
long ago have been garden. This ut
terance he would have deemed disloyal
thirty years ago. Now he believed II
to be the truth.
CAPTAIN w. ID. Ellis, OF the Atlanta
bar. who followed Captain Howell. made
n short and eloquent speech on the same
line. He was followed by General j. r.
Lewis, a one-armed Federal veteran, who
now acts as secretary OF the exposition
company.
He spoke on behalf OF the Grand
Army in the South. and assured his
comrades OF the good will Of his people.
LONGSTREET.
General I.ongstreet was next introduced.
and made a short talk. likening the
bravery OF the soldiers OF the North and
the South TO that displayed In The Next
can war He received great ovation.
Then the incident In which the national
airs played a conspicuous part came.
When the audience had paid its tribute
In succession to ''Dixie," Yankee Doc
die" and Columbia" and had risen in
one grand ovation to the "Star-Spangled
Banner" Captain Hemphill. catching the
enthusiasm of the moment, introduced
Governor Morton in dramatic manner.
Then came the scene in which the New
York flag received its ovation.
Governor Mckinley followed. being
called forth by louu cfies, anu Responded
In a happy vein. His opening sentence
was: There is a unity In the hearts OF
the people than can never be broken"
He was cheered loudly at this and SINH
lar utterances throughout his speech. He
received an ovation when he said: THE
country needs a new baptism and the
best way 10 take 1t Is by immersion"
The audience was quite carried away
when he said: Americans never sun
rendered but to Americans"
At this General Longstreet sprang IA
his feet and waved his handkerchief.
which was the signal for renewed demon.
STATIONS by the audience.
The next speaker was General Fair.
child. representing Governor Upham. of
Wisconsin, who broke his leg two days
ago at Lookout Mountain. General FairY
child said that he had been In many
camp-fres Of the Grand Army Of he Re-
public. and had never heard In any of
them anything but goodwill for the boys
In gray.
He was received with applause. and at