The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1898-12-17
PLEASES THE SOUTH.
President Mckinley Electrifies an
Audience at Atlanta.
He Gives Uttcrancc 40 Noble senti-
ment-A suggestion of Federal
Aid I'm Caring for Graves OF
Confederate Dead.

Confederate Dead.
Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 15.-President Nc
Kinley made memorable the first dag
of the Atlanta peace jubilee by nota-
bic utterance in his speech before the
joint session Of the Georgia Legislature
Wednesday afternoon. His reception
by the general assembly waSwarm and
hearty In the extreme and his speech
was punctuated with frequent out
bursts of cheering. II is admitted Oh
all sides that the address marked an
epoch in history and IL is on every lip.
Upon the presidents arrival at the
capitol he was greeted with a field
artillery salute and was at cnce es-
corted 10 Gov. Gamblers office. There
was a short informal reception there.
Upon its conclusion the president. fol-
lowed by members Of the cabinet. was
conducted TO the assembly chamber.
where he occupied the speaker chair,
with Gov. Gambler on his right When
President Dodson, OF the senate. called
the legislature TO order the galleries
were thronged with men and women.
Patriotic UttcraDce.
The speaker raped for silence and
introduced the president 10 the audi
ence after congratuating the state OF
Georgia upon the presence of their
distinguished guest. As the president
rose the audience applauded During
the course of his speech Mr.. Mckinley
referred often TO his notes and con-
stantly paused for the cheers 10 stop.
A scene OF intense enthusiasm followed
when. amid impressive silence, these
words fell from the lips OF the presi-
dent:
Every soldiers grave made during the
unfortunate civil war is n tribute 10 the
American valor. And while, when those
graves were made we differed widely about
the future OF the government. those diff
ferences were long ago settled by the
arbitrament OF arms-and the time has now
come In the evolution OF sentiment and
feeling under the providence OF God. when
IN the spirit OF fraternity we should share
with you in the care OF the graves OF the
confederate soldiers"
A Remarkable Scene.
wild cheer went up from every
throat in the typical southern audi
ence, cheer that echoed and reechoed
through the chamber until il was taken
up by the crowds outside. Old men
who fought for the south rose from
their seats and waved their hats. One
confederate veteran, now a venerable
legislator had pressed forward until
he was leaning against the speakers
desk. hanging on each word the presI
dent uttered. When reference was
made TO the confederate dead this Odd
man buried his head in his arms and
while the cheers rang ont cried like
little child.
OF all the many conciliatory speeches
which have been made since Grant
said: LET us have peace. nothing has
more deeply stirred a southern audi
ence than the simple words OF Presi.
dent Mckinley Wednesday afternoon.
A Reception.
The president held a private recep-
ton in the senate and afterward a pub
lie reception on the steps OF the
rotunda. Then hundreds OF southern
ers crushed and iostled each other IA
their anxiety To shake a northern pres
ident's hand. Many had come from
miles distant. and when. az 2:l5 D. m.
the president left the capitol, there
were still hundreds bitterly disappoint.
ed because they had not been able 10
make their way through the surging
throng 10 get second hold on his
hand.
Pretty ana Novel Parade.
The prettiest and most novel event
OF the days festivities occurred dur.
ing the afternoon. II was n floral Ia
rade in which all the prominent peo-
pie Of the city took part. and the first
OF It's kind ever given in the city. Car
riages Of every kind were in line and all
beautifully decorated in an elabora. e
manner The ladies OF the city wed
with one another in their efforts 20
present the most beautiful carriage,
and at the same time bid for the prize
offered 10y the committee having TIE
feature in charge. Decorations Of every
description were seen. from the rare
hot-house exotics 10 the hardy plants
which had no fear OF the cold
TIag-Bedecked school children.
The parade formed on Trinity ave
nue.. near Trinity church. and pro-
ceeded through the business portion
of the South side TO Peach Tree.
Passing out this beautiful street. which
was lined on both sides with thou
sands OF cheering school children, all
waving tiny flags. IL was indeed a
unique feature. The presiden. and hts
escort preceded the parade 60 the re-
/ viewing stand. at the corner OF Peacn
/ Tree and Ponce de Leon avenue. a.
each carriage passed the stand the
occupants saluted the president and
waved flags. 10 which the executive re.
sponded graciously
After the review the distinguished
guests returned 20 the Kimball and
spent the remainder OF the AFT
ernoon in resting.
Reception Mt Night.
A reception was given 20 the presi
dent and party at night by the Capita
City club. az their splendid house on