The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-11-04
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY WAS MADE
MUCH OF IN THE METROPOLIS
OBJ OHIO.
DELIVERED 4 AON-PART|SAA SPEECH
a snort Address Before the Cincin-
natl Commercial Cuba Musi-
Gale Was rendered Mrs. Nc
kfnley-Much Enthusiasm.

on4ueI u Tue commercial club was
over. He received ovations at Xenia
and along the Little Miami valley be-
fore reaching this city.
When the presidential party left the |
tram at Terrence roads there was n null |
tltude of suburbanites to greet them, and |
the, ovation was continued to Walnut |
Hill, where kirscheim, the Schmidlap |
mansion, is located. Then followed the |
oovations en- route into the city and pub |
lie receptions by the chamber of COM
merce and the Young Mems Business
ciuD in the, afternoon. From these
down town" receptions the presidential
party was driven back to Kirscheim
mansion to attend, late in the afternoon,
the musicale given by Mrs. Schmidlap
Ill honor OF Mrs. Mckinley.
Mrs. Mckinley remained seated
throughout the program, and the rccep-
ton which followed. She looked very
beautiful in her gown of heavy satin
brocade, pale blue in color. The bodice
was swathed in point lace. which extend
ed in falls over the sleeves. Superb SOL
itaires glittered in her ears and some
pearls and diamonds glittered among her
llaces., Little children lowered about
ner chair constantly and were her most
devoted admirers. The group made a
charming picture.
The guests included the most promi-
nent ladies in Cincinnati.
Inc purpose of the presidential visit
was accomplished, when tonight the
promise given year ago, was fulfilled
by the president in becoming the guest
of the Cincinnati Commercial club mt
their annual dinner. The function was
exclusive, though the thirty mem
Ders OF the club were REINFORCED by fifty
TWO guests. The elegant club rooms of
the Queen city club have rarely been
seen in gayer dress than tonight. The
stairways were well nigh hidden by palms
| and plants, and the dining room was bril-
| liant with the national cOlors, under the
| soft glare of hundreds of bright lights.
AT the plate of each guest was a triangu-
lar box containing miniature loving
| cup, gold lined, bearing on the surface
the engraved monogram of the club the
date, and the legend:
! President Mckinley, guest of honor"
The table for the guest of honor ex-
tended across one side of the room and
i've other tables extended from it at
right angles. The arrangement gave to
all good view of the guest of honor.
The toast list began with an address by
the president of the club Following
this was the toast Our Guests"
"Ihey love their land because it is their
| own,
And scorn to give aught other reason
why;
Would shake hands with king upon II
throne,
And think it kindness to his majesty
To this, President Mckinley re-
sponded
Following this was ''The Commercial
Club; Its Past and Future" responded
to by NJ. E. Ingall. "The Executive and
the iegislative; response by Hon. ,Jud
SON Harmon. Party Government the
Nations Safety responses by Hon
john w. Warrington. ''The Legislature
ana the JUDICIARY response by Hon
William III. Taft.
| Lucen Wolsen, president of the club
began oratoriCal exercises with a brief
reference to the object and ACCOMPLISH
| ments of the club and closed by introduc
| ing the president as guest entitled tc
! the respect of every man. no matter of
what party. as the representative of the
| highest ideal of American citizenship As
PRESIDENT Mckinley arose to respond ia
| the address of Mr.. Wolsen the scene was
enl1venng. The guests arose and
| cheered, and in every way gave expres-
sion TO- their pleasurn in having as their
guest the president of the United States
IL was some moments before the prtsi-
dent could proceed. When ouiet was
restored. President Mckinley spoke as
lOllDWS.
Members of the Commercial Cinb and
quests: Appreciat ting the purposes OF
the Commercial club, | consider myself
fortunate to be its guest tonight with
the privilege of meeting old and valued
TRENDS. whose support and Conscience
nave encouraged me and still encourage
me in the performance Of public duty
Cincinnati has for NE tho p,easantest
associations and memories, and | NAV
he pardoned If ! have feeling of home
coming as L sf'nd IN the presence of
the chief city Of the state where | was
born. receiving your warm welcome and
knowing it is sincere. This is even
more than gratifying to me because it
is represented by men of all parties and
creeds, united IN common aim and
most worthy one-that of promoting
good government and disseminating
those ideas which will best insure to the
honor and prosperity of the country. We
gain by intelligent discussion of these
questions carried on in an organization
like yor's, not from a standpoint of
pr rtisarship but of good citizenship.
WF1t will make our country strong
est and best? What will make its citi-
zens present most useful and effective
in government? These are INQUIRIES
ever pressing for answer with every
thoughtful man. What will arouse pub.
nc ana private conscience to the lust
'pprecia ton of our civic obligations. is
he vital creed of your organization and
the most deep concern to us ALL Nothing
makes more for the government than
intelligent and virtuous citizenship 1t |
Is the foundation of governmental sue |
'ess and is essential to the highest des- |
.iny of the republic. 1t should be start |
ID in the homes and be taught in the |
schools. 1t should have the inspiration
If example in public and private sta
ions. The public officer should illus
rate 1t in his own and show it in the
of his public duty.
"One great element In the strength of
my government Is the patriotism of its
'eople, their love for its institutions,
heir pride for its name and achieve
nents. This element finds a field for ex-
optional development in the United
'tates. We have everything to inspire
God citizenship because we have equal
nd responsible citizenship.
Responsible citizenship comes from
he participation in the conduct of the
overnment and 1t imposes equal respon-
ibility on every citizen. If we would
uicken and increase appreciation of 1
his responsibility and every citizen was
lade to feel it's weight and Importance,
would go far toward improving our