New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-18
THE PRESIDENT AN LII. D.
DEGREE CONFERRED BY THE UNlVER-
SITY OF CHICAGO.
THE CHIEF MAGISTRATE WEARS CAP AND
GOWN AND DOCTORS HOOD-sToRM IN
TERFEREs WITH CHIcAGos PEACE


passed in Chicago since the days of the Worlds
Fair in 1893 General Nelson A. Miles. accom-
panied by his wife and staff, was among the
first arrivals to-day. The party came in over
the Rock Island Railroad from Moline H.. and
remained on the special until after D
o'clock, when carriages were taken TO the Well
ington Hotel
Regrets were heard everywhere to-day when
1t became. known that General Joe Wheeler,
the ex-COnfederate hero Of Santiago, would not
attend the Jubilee. General Wheeler, who is
now in command Of the soldiers at Huntsville
Ala, autographed to the Reception Committee
that owing to prior engagements ne VIII not be
able to leave his command.
In the course Of the day rain set in and con-
tinued at intervals. The bicycle parade for to-
night was ordered postponed until Thursday
night because Of the inclement weather. TWO
of the jubilee arches, the Dewey. at state ana
Monroe SITS. and the LIST Regiments. at Mich
gan-ave. and Van Buren-st., were blown down
to-day by the high wind prevailing. The Mich
igan-ave. structure was badly broken ana VIII
have to he rebuilt The painted canvas depict
ing the adventures OF Colonel Turner'S men was
torn in a dozen places. The Dewey arch was
nearly COMPLETED Only the surmounting orna-
ments were to be put in place. When the arch
went down the laborers were at work on the
Rough Riders arch at state and Madison SITS,
and thus escaped being carried down with the
framework
PRESIDENT GOES TO THE UNIVERSITY.
President Mckinley rose at $ O'Clock after en-
toying a good nights rest He expressed him
self as feeling greatly refreshed from his rest or
yesterday and last night. after the fatigue or
his journey from Omaha and ST. Louis In the
rain the Presidents party escorted by party
Of distinguish ID citizens, arrived al the house
Of President W. r.. Harper Of the University
OF Chicago. this afternoon. The pouring ram
and the mud had no terrors. however. FOR the
hundreds # students who stood in crowds about
the house and chered the President as his car
riage came in sight and long after he had en-
tered President Harper's house. When Presl-
dent Mckinley appeared at window and bowed
his acknowledgements, the young patriots APP
parenty seemed to consider that they had ample
reward for their enthusiasm.
Among those who witnessed the comforting ~
the degree were Mrs. Mckinley. Thomas r.
Bryan Of the Peace Jubilee Committee score
tary Gage and Mrs Gage Secretary Bliss. Sec
rotary Wilson and Miss Wilson. John Addison
Porter. secretary to the President; Captain and
Mrs Lafayette McWiliams and Miss Mary Nc
Williams Miss Sara Duncan, a niece Of Presi-
vi
Of President Mckinley, and Thomas McWill-
Jams.
President Mckinley received from the t'tiver-
sitv authorities an academic cap and gown, the
bishop sleeves ard the decoration OF three cheV-
rons Of purpl. vc.'et indicating The rank Of the
dccrec conferred. The ceremony included also
the presentation of a Doctors hood. The degree
was conferred by the dean Of the University
who spoke as follows:
Inasmuch as the trustees Of the University OF
Chicago have judged it TO be reasonable ana
right tina; those who surprising other men III
native genius and in devotion TO II, nave carried
great undertakings in letters or science 10 d
successful issue. or in the administration or ar
fairs have rendered memorable services !, t'e
commonwealth should receive the NEED or nom
ors and distinctions. that they themselves NAY
have the praise which is their due ana thal lle
minds of the others may be reused To emulate
their virtues and to win like fame l. theiciote,
NOW prceent to you the Chief Magistrate OF the
United states. william Mckinney, VINO recently
in the severest trial failed at no point 10 serve
the interest Of the commonwealth Ana CON-
mend him to YOU as a man deserving OF the
highest honor that the University can beStow'
PRESIDENT HARPER CONFERS THE DEGREE.
DR.. William r. Harper, president Of the Uni
versity, followed. He said:
You. William Mckinley a man endowed with
all advantages 81 education and experience VINO
at a time q graVest crisis when the veal not
put in deepest peril and the path OF wisdom lay
dark before the people served each highest m
terest. and. by your wisdom ana your IuIcSisn''
out of confusion brought happy endinE' the
trustees Of the University Of Chicago on noml,
nation by the academic senate have admitted
TO the degree Of doctor Of laws. now lot tHe
first time given by them, and have granted ana
bestowed upon you all honors. rights, ana PRIV
ieges here or elsewhere appertalhinS 10 the
same. . ,.A
Of no o.
which in virtue of this degree, you nave the
right to wear. and with the diploma OF the NJ
versty, and may you increase IN WISDOM ana III
virtue and in days to come ms IN the past cher-
ish the Republic and defend htr
After the singing of America" Professor Al
bion W. Small delivered the address on behalf
OF the University Throughout it he was greeted
10y unbounded enthusiasm his remarks IN COM
mendation Of the Presidents course during the
troubles with Spain being received with re-
sounding cheers. In conclusion he addressed
President Mckinley directly as follows:
In expressing to you. sir. our respect. our graf
itude and our admiration. the members or the
University believe that We voice general Judg-
ment Of the citizens Il the Republic. You have
honOred while YOU have represented the Nation
by the careful pose. the cautious prudence the
courageous patience. the constant patriotism
with which you have discharged the peculiar
task Of your Administration. This official con
duct at once 50 typical and 50 exemplary mas
at the same time satisfied the citizens expecta-
lions OF the Executive and gratited our pride
and stimulated our ambition. You have led the
Nation upon triumphant march Of forbearing
peace and Of unfalteling war. At every step
your leadership has won loyal approval This
is lofty this is judicial, this IS honorable, this
il American.
We congratulate you. sir upon this secure re-
suit OF your official life. Your exercise Of the
Presidential prerogative has increased the pres
tige of the Chief Magistracy and exalted the
standards TO which it must henceforward con-
form This result Is both splendid National
achievement and glorious National ideal. This
nchlarennent and this ideal the University would