The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-08-25
M'KIEAEY IS
AT BUFFALO |
The President Banqueted by Comrades
Of the Grand Army.
HIS SPEECH TO The VETERANS
The Patriotism That Inspires Americans II
Defense Of Their Nations Honor.
The Presidents Tribute to the
Soldiers Of the South.


all that could be wished for. The Grand |
Army has turned out more men than
ever before attended a national en-
campment, and this Is true also of
the ex-Prlsoners Of War association, |
the Naval Veterans and the woman's
Auxiliary bodies From early morn
ing till late at night Main street held
a continuous procession of posts. Scores
of them brought bands, and few, in
deed, had no music. The features of
the day were the arrival of President
Mckinley, accompanied by Secretary
Alger and Governor Black, of New
York. the banquet to the president last
evening and the parade of the Naval
Veterans and ex-Prisoners of War in
the morning. During the day there
were more than 30 corps, brigade, regi~
mental and company reunions. The
Naval Veterans, ex-Prisoners of War,
Ladies Of the G. A. r. and the Asso-
citation of Nurses held their conven-
tions, and there were many receptions
given by and to the ladies of the aux
iliary associations. A trip on the lake,
participated In by about 1000 ladies,
was one of the pleasantest of the many
entertainments. Last evening there
were a number Of campfres for the
men, and receptions and musical en-
tertainments for the ladies'.
At the request of the citizens Of Buff
falo President Mckinley consented to
ride at the head of the line in the G..
A. r. parade today as far as the re-
viewing stand. There he will take the
seat previously assigned to him and
review the veterans as they pass by.
The president will occupy a carriage
with General Rogers, of Buffalo, and
will be escorted by Commander-in-
Chief Clarkson and his staff
From the moment that the special
train that bore the president and his
retinue to the city arrived until he re-
tired last night there was one glorious
and spontaneous demonstration, and
President Mckinley said that he had
never before half appreciated the
warmth of sentiment among the vet
erans. From the depot to the Niagara
hotel, a distance of two miles, the
streets were lined with people, and at
the hotel, In front of which there is a
great square, the police and soldiers
from the nearby barracks, even with
the reinforcement of extras, had diff
cult work to keep the multitude in line.
Even when, with Mrs. Mckinley and
| Governor Black, the president had en-
tered the hotel and vanished from
sight there followed after him the
cheers of the people until he was
obliged to come to the balcony, where,
after some sort Of order had been re-
| stored, he said:
II come to greet you and to thank
you at the same time for your gem
erOus welcome. The Grand Army of
the Republic seems to be on foot today,
but not carrying arms. Those were
long since laid aside, and the Grand
Army of the Republic is today dedi-
Gated to peace and the Union forever.
am glad to be in the city of Buffalo
with my comrades of 81 and '65 and
my comrades now. I thank you all, and
bid you good afternoon"
Shortly after s o'clock Columbia post
dressed in handsome fatigue coats and
white duck trousers, arrived at the
| hotel and acted as escort to the presi-
| dent to the Ellicott building, where
| the post entertained the president at
| a banquet.
! AS the president passed from the ho-
| tel to the banquet hall the police had
| to literally drive a way through for
| the carriages, and the Ellicott cor
ridors were so densely packed that the
! president had to be lifted through by
| policemen. In the reception room Of
the club he met prominent citizens of
| Buffalo, and then little later he en-
! tered the great banquet hail as the
| guest OF honor Of Columbia post, of
/ Chicago, with 500 other distinguished
guests and soldiers.
| When an elaborate menu had been
! discussed to the satisfaction of the
! guests the toastmaster called for Gov
ernor Frank s. Black, who extended a
welcome, for Columbia post, to Presi-
dent Mckinley.
At o'clock Senator Mark A. Hanna,
who had just arrived in the city came
into the banquet hall. His entry was
noted by applause at the further end
Of the hall and as the proceedings
paused President Mckinley rose from
his seat and moved along the han to
meet him. There was a shout Of APP
plause az the two men clasped hands
and this presidents left hand went VI
on Mr.. Hanna's shoulder, Both took
their seats amid applause Mr.. Hanna
had to hold a levee. Closely following
MI A1dllld > EAlAl alANN A. W ele dAlAAbuAANNA
that the president, desiring to hear
Archbishop Ireland and other speak
ers, had decided to make a brief visit
to some Of the camphres and then re-
turn. He left, accompanied by Com
mander-in- Chief Clarkson.
The POSTMASTER then announced the
next toast, THE City of Buffalo Wei
comes the Grand Army" Mayor Jew
EFT responded.
While Mr.. Jewett was speaking the
! president returned, and for a few min
utes pandemonium reigned supreme
Somebody yelled Wheat 103 silver 40, .
a cry that was taken up and repeated
? again and again.
When Mr.. Jewett had finished his ad
+ dress President Mckinley was intro
, duced, and for fully FIVE minutes 4
seemed as though the roof would hav
TO fall or the side walls bulge with tn
roars Of applause and greeting, Thel
the president said, very slowly an,
T. distinctly:
s Il wish 1 might frame fitting word
I 10 make suitable response to the NOR
Q than gracious welcome which you hav
accorded me, / come With no studio