The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-20
THE TIMES: RICHMOND VA TUESDAY. DECEMBER 90 $685.

II Is also a pleasure to me TO be IN the
city where the gallant cavalry ouceF'
General joe Wheeler. was Dorm zap
plause) IL is pleasure Tor me 10 mec'
I'm this welcome the veterans oil the gray
those ex-Confederate soldiers (appanse),
and to feel that i'm common with the Net-
Grams OF the blue and all their felloW clu-
zens they are in heart touch with the
aims and PURPOSES OF this great repub-
lie. Applause) ..>.,...,.,,,.
A WONDERFUL COUNTRY.
what a wonderful country We have.
with what pride the contemplation OF It's
history fills US ALL When Washington
was here we had little over 100000 Of
people: we have 100000 to-day. We
have added vastly TO our territory; we
are to-day the largest manufacturing, the
largest agricultural nation OF the world
laDDlause). our commerce floats on
every sea and only day before yesterday
| saw that "A thOusansd tons or ships
plates had been landed In Glasgow. Scot
land and what is even more Significant
II was carried upon a ship bearing tho
American flag (applause). Ny fellow
citizens. congratulate you upon the
PROSPERITY of the country. / congratulate
Won upon the progress n has made IN
the last third OF a century, but / cOnerat
ulate YOU even more that as people you
are united and devoted to commercial en-
tornrise and more imbuet with the true
national spirit than We have been since
the formation Of the Federal Union zap
rlause). There are no divisions now. We
stood united I'm front OF a foreign foe. We
will stand united until every triumph OF
that war has been realized 'applause).
This my fellow citizens is a fitting con-
clusion Of a most remarkable trip J nave
made with my associates In the South.
Nothing could be more appropriate. only
as one star differs from another does TINS
reception differ from what has been nc
corded % ms ar every step.
A GLORIOUS TRIBUTE.
"AIl have been a glorious tribute 10
the patriotism Of the people and their
love of country. I leave this scene ot
gracious hospitality: this wonderful de-
monstratlOn of devOtedness 10 the Union
and the flag with memories that / VIII
carry with me so long as life lasts. Cap
plause) and IN this sentiment every one
associated with me, / am sure fully
shares. and 7 go back 10 my public duties
az Washington encouraged by your eX-
prcssions OF appreciation with the touch
of your warm and generous hearts which
"Ou have made me feel. applause. I
duties and responsibilities which await
me as the servant Of all the people feel
that I Will have your announcement.
your support I'm the performance OF those
duties and responsibilities TO the honor
OF my country and % the happiness and
well-being of an concerned. Applause)
OF have with me a number OF distin-
guished gentlemen Of my Cabient and n
number of the heroes Of the Spanish war,
all Of whom ] am sure Won will be very
glad 20 meet. and 7 give way that you
may see and greet them prolonged
applause and cheers.
General Wheeler General Shafter. Sec
rotary Alger. Secretary Gage. and Post
master-General Smith spoke briefly.
After the speaking the party were
driven 20 the Commercial Club. whore a
reception was rendered on behalf OF the
citizens, and a delightful repast was
served.
At 1880 the Journey 10 Washington was
resumed over tho Southern railway
AT COLUMBIA
COLUMBIA. y. g.. Dec 1q-The presi-
Dental train arrived an Columbia. where
the first secession convention was held.
ar 1910 J.. NJ. and for three quarters Of
ana hour remained here. \ considerable
crowd was at the Blanding-Street Sta
ton. General Cole and stan Mayor
Linscomb. and city Council. Colonel Alb
bott and other officers from Camp For
anice We're present and were presented
to the President and those accompany
ing him. The Second Tennessee Band
was present. and as the train rolled in
played an inspiring air. The prolonged
calls Of the people called forth the
President. who was introduced boy Mayor
Lipscomoe.
NOT OF THE PROGRAMME.
The President said that this stop was
not part Of his itinerary. but it was
am agreeable. though unexpected plea
sure BE was glad to meet the citizens
and glad 10 meet the soldiers encampcd
h.-e He then spoke briefly of ;he
greatness OF the American government
and Constitution and said, in conciu-
-iun that this was common country, as
evidenced an the opening off the recent
war. when North and South. East ana
West riyalied each other in their ei-
forts 90 prove their patriotism. HIS
closing sentence. Let us here -0lemnly
dedicate ourselves TO this great struc-
furI government" was succeeded 10y
dcIfanirg cheers and he retired after
introducing General Shafter. iie merely
thanked the people for their attention.
and said that Dee was glad To- meet
repre- cutative South Car0inians.
WHEELER AJ HOME.
when General joe Wheeler was intro
lYr.l th,re was greater demonstra-
zion than had got been displayed The
I4roer uule fighter said he was no
stranger in South Carolina and always
f-r 40 home when with South Caro-
Iiri4n- He was born ON the banks OF
,ro beautiful stream which separates
south Carolina from Georgia. From his
earliest youth he had been taught 10
reverence and 90 admire ~ 20 applaud
our great Marion: 10 reverence our Pal-
metto regiment which won such reno"h
before the walls Of the city OF Mexico,
to reverence our great Calhoun lie was
Glad of this occasion TO speak 10 the
people of Columbia.
mo other speakers were secretary
Gaze. who referred 90 the need of good
treasury. .Postmaster-General smith VINO
referred iu fine style TO the new loyalty
and patriotism and Secretary Aleer, VINO
retired 90 the many evidences that this
was ono country. with "a common cause.
AS the train pulled out the president
ana General Wheeler-thc one from the
North. the other from the South-srasped
th. hands of hundreds.