The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1897-09-23
IN THE OLD BAY STATE
President MoKinley's Enthusiastic
Welcome to North Adams.
HIS TRIBUTE TO MASSACHUSETTS,

hatsMnke Good Citizons.
North Adams Mass, Sept. eat is
not often that North Adams and the
quiet towns of Berkshire Hills are fa-
vored with a fairer day than that
which was selected for the visit of the
nations chief executive and other dis
tinguished personages who are being
entertained by the youngest city of
the commonwealth and the neighboring
town of Adams. People were early
astir in anticipation Of the arrival of
the president and party. and the rail-
roads and electric cars brought thou
sands of eXcursionists eager to catch
a glimpse of the president
Many residences and nearly all the
mills in Adams were gaily decorated
in honor of the visitors. Plunkett's
mills, the largest in the country. were
decorated with bunting, and No. 8
mill, which Major Mckinley dedicated
in 1892, when he spoke to over 10000
people in one room, was literally COW
cred with flags and decorations.
As the presidents special train near
ed the depot, coming from Adams, tie
crush of people around the platform
was very great. Three rousing cheers
were given as the president stepped
from the platform of the car, and at
the same instant a salute of q guns
was given by a detachment of artillery
In position on the extreme top Of a high
hill near the station. The president
was greeted on the platform by Act
ing Mayor S. Proctor Thayer, who ex-
tended the welcome of the city, and
spoke words of greeting.
The party Immediately entered car
riages and were driven through the
principal streets. The president, Mrs
Mckinley Miss Mckinley, together
with Mr.. Plunkett were in the latter's
handsome four-in-hand. The presi-
Dental party were escorted by three
companies of militia. There was un-
bounded enthusiasm, and the presi-
dent was cheered at every point along
the route, Both he and Mrs. McKin-
ley responded to the cheers of the null
titudes, the president bowing his un-
covered head and Mrs. Mckinley wav-
ing handkerchief.
It was 3.15 before the fair grounds
were reached. All the buildings there
were beautifully decorated, and
special stand had been erected for the
use Of the party When the presidents
carriage entered the grounds there was
q tremendous cheer, and fully 10000
people welcomed the chief executive
of the nation. The president and cab
met officers for some moments stood
on the platform, howing and smiling,
After quiet had been restored Hon.
W. B. Plunkett as president of the
Hoosac Valley Agricultural association,
said few words in happy way, an
ppuncing the great honor done the city
and fair by the visit of the president.
He then introduced Lieutenant Gov-
ernor w. Murray Crane, who said'
"Mr President, ladies and gentle
men, we are honored by the presence
here today of a most distinguished Wis
itor, one whom you will all be glad to
see and to whom you will accord a
most hearty welcome. I realize that
you are anxious to hear from him,
and have the honor Of presenting to
you the president of the United States"
The applause that went up from the
crowd was deafening. 1t was the heart
lest reception given to a public man
in western Massachusetts for decade,
! 1t seemed Ave minutes before the presi-
dent was able to make himself heard,
as at every word uttered the crowd
would cheer, He spoke as follows;
my fellow citizens, I am more than
gratifed at the unexpected incident
OF my visit to the Berkshire Hills, be-
cause 1t gives me the pleasure and the
! opportunity of meeting the people of
Massachusetts, and expressing in their
presence my regard for them and their
state. A great state is a valued in
| heritanoe, all the more when sustain
ing its illustrious past. You have that
In as large a measure as any common
wealth of the American nation. No
state has a prouder history, no, state
commands greater respect or reverence
or affection, and none possesses more
priceless memories. Loving liberty and
enjoying It's blessed privileges your
selves, you have never been unmindful
Of others, and have greatly aided in Sc
curing 1t for those less fortunate than
yourselves. You have been a mighty
force in the upbuilding and progress
of the nation from it's beginning, and
your influence has been ever unfailing
for liberty and justice and peace among
men. The New England home is no
longer confined to New England. 1t
has been established in every part Of
the country, and wherever established
there goes out from II good thoughts
and deeds, good men and women, sup
porting our glorious political fabric and
advancing Justice among all men.
Wherever you are yoV contribute to
all good things in 'govel nment and all
things that exact and make good citi-
zens. God bless the American home
and the American people. Upon these
rest the safety and permanence and
virtue OF the republic which we love
so well. And our prayer is that our
Heavenly Father may ever have our
nation in his sacred keeping. 1 thank
you, and bid you good-by."
Immediately after the president
ceased Mr.. Crane introduced Hon. Rus.
sell A. Alger, secretary OF war, who
made a brief speech and was followed
by Hon. John d, Long, secretary OF
the navy. United States Senator Lodge
also spoke.
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