The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-11-04
PRESIDENT IN PITTSBURG.
MAYOR Ar'KINLEY GREETED III
THOUSANDS IN THAT r

spent q busy day hero. From the time ho ar
rived this morning events crowded thick upon
him. There were o parade, during which he was
cheored by thousands; q luncheon, a meeting
ut which he listened to speeches and made ono
himself, q dinner and o concert. All this formed
the second celebration of Founders Day. 10 com.
memorate the erection OF the Carnegie Library,
Art Gallery and Museum. A Presidential sa'
Lutte Of twenty one guns announced tho arrival
at the Union Station of tho Presidents special
train from Canton. Twenty thousand people
packed about the station checred the President
40 he got into the waiting carriage. Escorted
by mounted policemen. the Fourteenth and
Eighteenth regiments Of tho State militia, tho
Naval Reserve battalion. and a battery of artil-
lery, the carriage containing the President was
driven along Liberty street and up Fifth avenue.
Other carriages contained Gov. Hastings, Mayor
Ford. Senator Burrows Of Michigan, and others.
The route Of march was decorated with flags
and bunting and packed with people, who
cheered the President enthusiastically along
the hve-mlle limo Of parade.
The troops did not go all the way, and the
President reviewed them as they counter
marched back to town. At this place the Prosi-
dent laughed heartily al q hay dealer stepped to
the door OF his store holding q sheaf Of wheat
placarded with the words:
"These are Mckinley times and here's tho
dollar wheat"
Tho President was then driven to the house of
the Chairman Of tho Board OF Trustees of the
Carnegie Library and luncheon was served.
Mrs. Mckinley had been driven from the rail-
road station to the house OF Robert Pitcairn.
where she was met by 200 ladies. The Carnegie
Music Hall was crowded, and tho President was
enthusiastically received as he stepped on tho
stage. Congressman John Dalzell made the ad-
dress OF welcome. Col. Samuel Harden Church,
author OF the Life of Oliver Cromwell" read
the report of tho trustees. The President spoke
as follows:
ut is q great pleasure for me now, as always.
To visit Pittsburg, one of the great cities Of q
commonwealth closely in touch with my native
State Of Ohio and its near %neighbor, In. whose
borders have 80 frequently and cordially been
know one another Well and exempiiiy, as per.
fectly as can be found anywhere in the Union,
change OF ideas and products winch form the
very essence and glory OF the american n syst
come, as has often been the case, to discuss
economic questions, but rather as an interested
9 fSss rre, to a watn sssoa IN person nna s aaa i1ss'i n,d 10
possible by the muniicence Of one OF your best
known citizens and the generous neigh 1fSGs
have conferred upon the municipality OF Pitts.
burg the proud I'D Pr Of ,b being ri n9t esnt mot
Of the country, but hereafter to rank as one Of
;he great literary, art, musical and educational
"But more than this and infinitely better,
what has been done here and all that still re-
to accomplish In perfectlng this noble library
and its allied branches of culture and enjoy
but tho too often neglected. many, mot for a
favored class, but for the people ana az OF me
art. who believe in progress, whose sspirations
are upward are here WELCOME and viii md
pursuit in response to the founders inscription
that his donation is and shall to free to the
aFor such was this temple reared, magnif-
cent in its proportions and OF classic beauty,
U %,tn 10 a p lSssa eit sSapi ln fSe o Sad W 1oSIRda sr the N sSS;
and it will confer increasing, and lnestlma5ie
blessings not only upon this city and upon th is
all the years to come; 1t isa monument to the
i sns sSsy Advice tST whi @h,d shif I % st.S Is ls savt,s With lshnS Soa
and which l would have you-always remember
FOR this splendid monument for the welfare
of the people, richercand more varied In It's
treasuresfto mankind thar. we can now conceive,
all Of its departments of activity gathered to-
gether under one roof and conducted by a sim
gle, united, enthusiastic management, open to
every student or citizen thirstlng for knowi-
edge, 1t is not too much to say that every man,
woman. and child in this community l. already
freely y. ofits Blessings and Benefits. The city it
great municipalities, has done wisely even
from the standpoint of self.interest in adopting
istence, so that every citizen, from the hum
blest to the most exalted, has a stake In It's per-
The free man cannot be long an ignorant
man; The aspiration for kn9wledRe I Is ne cor,
eu~itureenot feigned or ~proud-oomes goodness
of heart, refinement Of manners, generosity OF
i%ggu ISs 9 ths : ebar aSsise OF 81 e cbarity G to ali.
Library study, musical instruction, the cult,
walton Of art, and the serious contemplation oil
the wonders of nature in rare museum collec'
tions are a source'of delight and instruction to
patrons and visitors, and they help TO make a
impregnable bulwark for law and order.
,''one of the most gratifying OF me assurances
day is that the intentions OF its promoters are
already being, realized beyond their highest ex
since. the work was begun. yet the people O
Pittsburg have again and again demonstrated
esns t ana are are ju MGffSk t the i faith and purpose
Of those who 6estSwed 1T 6y making nHG TINS d fea
have been possible in so short a time. Europe
iibraries, rich GALLERIES. wonderful museums
and historical collections, Of imposing grandeur
IN iaa an ample lp sr tinnneiai en DOWN It. Many o
these contain priceless treasures OK the Gge!
whose loss o, the world ooH aSo Eg Sers re spriesed i nri
But none OF them had such an advanced be
ginning as this. It is ever to Iae T e9In enf
that we must turn with amazement and In
oreasing pride to- witness the most rapid ant
deveiopment Of material resources. but in tn
comparative advancement and appreciate OF
VI III Huo drlo.
'Be not content with what you have or are
Continue the enterprise with the enthusiasm witt
which you have begun IT. BE trne TO the best idea
OF this great undertaking. Pc not forget IL
ty. yourselves. and your children. Let 1t b
an object q special honor and concern 4
your city. You have my congratulations upoi
the result OF your labors and my best wishes 70
the continuance of their success; l am glad 7
be here today. have enjoyed meeting WIZ
In any enterprise which exalts our country
men. which inspires them to higher endeavor,
and affords them greater opportunity for cul
ture and advancement. Every movement 70
the edifcation and uplifting OF the, people IL,
factor in human destiny and a mighty force 4
our civilization. May the favor of God &C
company this and all such undertakings"
A letter from Andrew Carnegie, now II
Europe, was read, and the President announce
the following award of prizes for paintings mad
. by the international art jury; Gold medal, frs
prize. j.. J. shannon, London; gold medal, ,econ
prize. Fred Paul, London; gold medal, thir
prize, John Almler. New York. Honorable meI