The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-03-02

silver service and a rare collection of
china
This as well as other cars have been
decorated with cut flowers, ported plants
and tropical exotics and every possible
convenience for the comfort of the par
ty is provided.
As the train pulled out from the sta
ton amid a salute of cannon fired by Mr..
John c. Deuber at Deuber Heights, it
was greeted by cheers from the assem-
bled multitude.
Capt. and Mrs. L. McwilHams. cous-
ms of Mrs. Mckinley, accompany them
to Washington.
In car No sos is Mother Mckinley.
with other relatives and friends of the
pFeSident-elect.
In other cars are many political and
personal friends Of Mr.. Mckinley.
McKINLEY'S FAREWELL
From the rear platform of the train
the major made the following address
to his friends at the station to bid him
farewell:
MY Neighbors and Friends and Fellow
Citizens:
"On the eve of departure to the seat
or government, soon to assume the du-
ties of an arduous responsibility as
great as can devolve on any mar, moth
ing could give me greater pleasure than
this farewell greeting-this evidence of
your friendship and sympathy, your
good will and, I am sure the prayers of
all the people with whom I have lived
so long and whose confidence and es-
TEEN are dearer to me than any other
earthly honors. To all of us the future
is sealed book; but if / can, by official
act or administration of utterance, in
any degree add to the prosperity of our
beloved country and the comfort and
well being of our splendid citizenship,
l will devote the best and most unset
fish efforts of my life The assumption
of the chief magistrate is of such grave
Importance that craftsmanship cannot
blind the judgment or accept any other
considerations, but for the public good
of all to every party and every section.
With this thought uppermost in my
mind, I reluctantly take leave of my
friends and my neighbors, cherishing
in my heart the sweetest memories and
the tenderest thoughts of my old home
my home now and, trust, my home
hereafter so long as live in public life.
[ thank you and bid you all good Bye
The presidential train passed ever the
Ohio state line and out of the old Nc
kinley district at $40.
The dense thrOngs at stations did not
decrease. The passengers were all we'll
settled in their places in the first half
hour and they began the discussion of
the evenings dOings. All the newspaper
men agreed that no such crowd of Can
tonians had ever been out before.
Don't forget the workingnnen, major"
cried one man, as the president elect
mounted the train. He bowed his ac-
acknowledgements. Those about him saw
that he was visibly affected, and as he
came from the train platform to greet
his wife after the Canton farewell, his
eyes were moist and voice tremulous
with emotion.
The Grand Army band played "Home,
Sweet Home as the train pulled out
of Canton, and this was still sounding
in touching refrain in Mrs. McKinley'S
ears as the major came to sit beside
her.
The first station. Louisville was but
seven miles away and the major STEP
ped out into the dark night on the rear
platform after DOMINIC a macintosh.
He waved his hat to the railroad track
and
EN- ROUTE.
The 100 miles to Pittsburg was an I'M
interrupted succession of ovations al
though the train had not stopped until
Pittsburg station at any point but at a
water tank At Alliance, railroad and
shop people cheered as Mr. MCKINLEY
again appeared on the platform and wav-
ed his hat as the train sped by.
ex-President Hayes. of the escort commit
tee stood by the major at some stations,
but at many stations he appeared alone,
springing quickly from his chair. ever
alert to return the compliment of the ova-
ton with his acknowledgements Beaver
Falls. New Brighton and Rochester are
grouped about Beaver, Senator Quays
home, and at these points acres of DeO1le
had gathered about the stations and as
the preSident-elect appeared. there were
whistles and other demonstrations The
dropped into the presidential car ana
shortly after Major McKiniey's pastor
Rev DR.. Manchester, and wife, called in
to say good night At 10 o'clock. Mr.. Nc
kinley said to the Associated Press re-
porter: i am feeling in such splendid
health tonight" and his appearance indi-
Gated it in every feature and motion
AS the train approached Pittsburg it
was greeted by crowds of people which
lined both sides of the track from the
bridge to the union station. The crowd
in and about the station has seldom if
ever before, been equaled. The drizzling
rain which fell during the short stop here
had no effect on the ardor of those gath
cred to greet the presidential party.
Just before the train left the major went
to the platform and made a short speech,
thanking the cheering crowd for the
greeting, but giving all the credit of the
reception to the wish of the people to
honor their country through its represent
tative
He said: my fellow citizens and be-
warmly for this cordial greeting. 1t is
only another means for expressing YOUR
love for the free Institutions of America
All the people want is what is best and
MODEST in government; all they want is
freest and wisest opportunity for individ-
ual advancement and national develop
ment. 1 am glad to be assured BY the
presence of such a great concourse of peo-
pie from this industrial center that I
shall discharge the duty devolved upon
me with your best wishes and support;
good Bye
Just at midnight the train again started
on its journey eastward.
Louisville After the BoodIers.
Louisville. KY, March 2-The Louis
vile grand jury has returned indict-
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