The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-03-31
MNNLEY AT A RECEPTION.
sAvANNAHIANs MEET THE COVER
NOR AT THE COMMERCIAL CLUB.

men-The Party Taken over the
City in CarriaEes-They visit Bon.
adventure and Thunderbolt-Ths
CoIored Citizens-What He Has 10
sag Of His Trfp-It VIII No Doubt
Figure in Political History.
Gov. Mckinley was extended the hos
pitalities OF Savannah yesterday. and
within a short time he was shown almost
the entire city.
He was called on at the De Soto yes
terday morning al 1890 o'clock by the
mayor and aldermen In a body, and pleas
ant greetings were exchanged with each
introduction. About the same time he
received a committee from the Grand
Army of the Republic, consisting Of
Messrs. s. F. 3. Gillespie, T. i. Gleason.
a. E. sholes. VIM. Pease, c. c. Jones and
Joseph F. Emery.
Mrs Mckinley and Mrs. Osborne of the
party were taken in charge and entertain
ed by Mrs. P. ". Meldrim and Mrs. Will
liam Garrard. They were taken for a
drive around the city in the morning and
were shown the principal points OF in
terest
Gov. Mckinley, Gen. VIM. Osborne Of
Boston. Mr.. NJ. A. Hanna of Cleveland,
Mr. Jos. p. Smith, state librarian Of
Ohio, and Mr.. Falconer OF the Cincinnati
Enquirer, We're given carriage drive by
the mayor and aldermen. The party was
accompanied by Mayor Myers, Con-
sressmen Rufus L. Lester. Al
dermen Garrard Falligaut. Lamotte. Hud-
son, Watson and Gleason, Messrs. T. r.
Jahnson, N. J. Doyle. Edward Karow,
?. 4. Stovall and J. f. Lewis. The five
carriages with this party left the De
Soto about II O'Clock. After a drive
around the Park extension and down Bun
street the Central wharves were visited,
and the party was received courteously
by Capt. Askins on the Tallahassee, which
was in port.
The courtesies Of the cotton exchange
and board of trade were extended the
visitors by Presidents Gordon and Purse,
and the cotton exchange was visited.
From its veranda a view of the harbor
was obtained. After drive through Bon
adventure, the party went to Mrs Ban
mons at Thunderbolt, where an elegant
ISl tuiAEM WAS served. W nile AHiS WAS IN
progress Mayor Nelson entered and eX-
tended the courtesies of that thriving
town to the governor and his party.
When the party returned TO the city
Gov. Mckinley was handed a note from
Prof. r. r. Wright of the Georgia In
dustrial College stating that a delegation
of colored men desired TO meet him at the
First Bryan Baptist church at West
Broad and Waldburg streets. Arrange
anents for this meeting had been made by
Col J. H. Deveaux and r. W White,
who called on Gov Mckinley in the morn
ing, and obtained his acceptance of the
invitation.
1t was about o'clock when Gov. Me-
kinley, Gen. Osborne Mr.. Hanna and
Capt. Doyle arrived at the church, where
they found waiting about ffty well known
colored preachers, teachers, lawyers and
politicians Prof Wright was in charge
and introduced those who had gathered
TO meet the party The COVER
nor and those with him met the
coiored men most cordially. Prof
Wright introduced Rev. e. X
Love, who made the leading address,
speaking of the friendship and fidelity of
ais race to the party there represented.
Both he and Rev, ]. j. Durham, who fol-
lowed him, spoke of Gov Mckinley in the
highest terms, referring to him as an able
statesman. and as a strong presidential
ppSSlDiltly,
Gov, Mckinley was called on for a few
remarks, and though he desired to avoid
speaking ii was incumbent upon him under
the circumstances, TO say something. He
spoke pleasantly of the reception given
him, and said he agreed fully with the
sentiments expressed by the speakers.
ude made some references to the advance
ment Of the cOlored race, both In eduea.
ton and in a material way, and as he
went ont To his % hara x4rac a lastl
HuFrah for Mckinley" and a cheer for
the next President"
1t was about $50 o clock last night when
The party was taken to the Commercial
Club at Bull and Gordon streets, where
an Informal public reception was ten
hered the goVernoF and his party
After meeting and conversing pleasantly
with many of Savannahs we'll known
citizens, President Edward KaroW pro-
posed a toast to the clubs distinguished
guest, the governor of Ohio. In speaking
of II, he said that on such an occasion,
whatever political differences might exist
between the governor and those present,
ne was sure would make no difference
Everyone drank to the toast heartily.
Gov, Mckinley said:
Il could not forego this opportunity
MIR. President and gentlemen, to thank
you for this public reception, which your
club has so kindly rendered me. From
NNANb hAfN seen, ndd not your
president referred TO the fact, l would
mot have known that There were any diff
nerences here, political or otherwise. l
wish to thank the citizens OF Sa-
vannah and the members of the
Commercial Club for the hospitality and
courtesies they have so kindly extended
me, and now l propose a toast to the
Commercial Club
In response to calls Judge Falligant,
Col. Lester, Mayor Myers, Mr.. r. A. Sto-
vail and Others made few appropriate
remarks, and the evening was very pleas
antly and enjoyahly spent.
After the reception Gov. Mckinley and
his party went TO their private car, New
port" at the Plant system depot. They
left at midnight for Washington, from
where they will return directly to Ohio
GOV. Mckinley seemed much pleased
with what he saw of Savannah.
You have great city," he said, in
speaking Of it, and from what / have
seen you should have no lack Of pros
perity. ! am delighted with my recep-
ton here, and have every reason to be
grateful for the very pleasant manner in
which have been entertained"
What can you say of your trip?" he
was asked.