The age-herald., 1898-08-23
WORK FOR THE PEACE JUBILEE CELEBRATION

Wheeler, whom everybody considers the greatest hero of the American army, has developed in this war, is, you know, one or our number, and Lieutenant Hobson IS the son of a confederate soldier. I'll guarantee that these two will not get a warmer re- ception in the entire country than they will from the veterans of Alabama
 ''Yes, we must give our heroes good old fashioned southern welcome,' said Robert J. Lowe. "I don't know of any state in the union that should give a more rousing celebration in honor of its soldiers. our Heroes have covered themselves with glory, and our volunteers, though they have not had chance to fight have pro- ven themselves an exceptionally fine regi- ment. I'll do all I can to make the cele- bration a success"
 "Oh, yes, we must have a celebration" said Alderman J. M. Meighan. Tt wou q be a shame for the citizens of Alabama, and espocially those of Birmingham, not to give this testimonial in honor of our boys, who have represented their state so well during this war every time they had the opportunity
 q think it is far better" said H. K. White, "to celebrate the victory of Ameri- can arms than it is to have our mardi eras celebrations. There Is no reason, lsosSever why we should not have both. It is almost solemn duty which devolves on the citizens of Birmingham to have a glorious celebration. We have shown the . having contributed 1,500 men to the United States volunteer army, and it is now our duty to show the world in a great peace celebration that Birmingham is the best place in the world to practice the arts of peace"
 q agree with The Age-Herald," said Alderman John T. Parker, that we should have our celebration as soon as is prac- tieable, and not wait for that peace com mission to finish its work. Let's have it in October. The people have money then, the weather is cool. and everybody is enthus- iastic. I have doubt that with Wheeler, Hobson and other heroes of the war, the celebration will prove a glorious success. I have never seen a better opportunity Tor advertising Birmingham"
 "Ofcourse, I'm in for anything that will advertise Birmingham" said Secretary Elect J. B. Gibson of the Commercial club, "and such a celebration as The Age-Herald suggests will certainly do it. Birmingham has cause for a celebration in October, not only over the splendid record our men have made in the war, but account of the prosperous times which are now booming every industry in the district Don't you think we have righteous cause for cele- brating?"
 'I don't know of any more imperative duty that Birmingham has just now" said E. K. Campbell. than that of having this celebration. l am sure Wheeler and Hob son will come and if Mckinley is in North Carolina about that time, as they say he will be, I've no doubt he can be persuaded to come. And with those three here. you couldn't hold Roosevelt in the north. We want to see the colonel of the Rough Riders and believe he will come. We must have this celebration in October, no matter whether the Paris commission has agreed on anything or not. In case they don't agree we will have to whip the Dons again. and then we can have a second peace cele- bration.'
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 "Even if other cities do have celebra- tions,' said Alex T. London, "that is all the reason why Birmingham should have a bigger one, and beat all of them. Not only will it be a natural expression of our enthusiastic patriotism, but l don't know [ of a better plan to advertise the Birming- ham district.'
 Anything to advertise Birmingham" said Michael Clifford, 'and the proposed peace celebration will do 1t about as effectually as anything I know. I believe thousands of visitors will come to Birmingham on this occasion"
 Its a great scheme" said Jack W. John Ston, "and it is the very best thing that Birmingham could do at this time. With Birmingham's auditorium and excellent hotel accomm odations, railroad facilities and central location, it as good as any place in the south for holding a celeration, and we should eclipse every other city that at tempts one."
 'The Commercial club and other organiza- tions should take hold of this pan," said M. V. Joseph, "as I hear they have done, for I don't of anything in Birmingham that should be more vitally interested. If we can get Mckinley, Wheeler, Hobson and Roosevelt here, won't that make a winning hand?"
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 urnn her sailors" said Robert Jemison, deserve a great big celebra tfon in their honor, even though they are not here to receive 1t. Blr- mingham Is pre-eminently the place to have it. and October the month. Even if all our boys are not here. I think they will be most worthily represented in General Wheeler and Lieutenant Hobson."
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 "It is an excellent idea" said Acting Mayor Pearce land I most heartily en- dorse the movement. It will prove great advertisement for the city and will in ev- cry way be conducive of good Not only do I endorse the movement. but will do all in my power to make it success
 "The suggestion is an excellent one said Alderman Mel Drennen, and the time is most opportune for grand peace celebration. do not think that any city in the south would give a more royal well come to President Mckinley than would Birmingham and if he decides to come  think the republicans will have hard time explaining to him why he did not car ry this district.
 Ruins N. Rhodes editor of the News en- dorses the movement. He was seen yester- day and said: "The Age-Herald's suggee- ton is an excellent one, and l as well as the News will render any assistance pos sible towards the success or the ceiepra- tion."
 ''I heartily indorse the Age-Herald's sug- gestion for a peace celebration said United States District Attorney William Vaughan. "It will be a grand patriotic demonstration of the people, and l would suggest that it be called the peace and prosperity celebration The glorious achievements of our army and navy which have carried the stars and tsripes across several seas and planted the banner of freedom in foreign langs, together with the prosperity and happiness of the people should be the cause of a grand celebra- ton. I believe that President Mckinley wo,Ild accept an invitation to be present.