Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1898-10-22
CHICAGO'S JUBILEE.
An Immense Procession Marches
Past President Mckinley.
A GREAT BANQUET GIVEN At NIGHT.
mr. Mckinley Responds TO the Tosst Of
"Our Country"-osns. Miles and shaf.
Ter for "rhe Army" and Capt
kigsbee for .rhs Navy"

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which has been witnessed by so many
people. The crowds In the streets
were larger than those which wit
messed the great parade at the time OF
the dedication OF the worlds fair
buildings, almost exactley six years
ago There were more stands and
larger stands erected for sightseers
than have ever been seen here
before. All were filled to the utmost
and the number Of people that
filed the streets was such as has
never been seen in this city before.
Throughout the entire march past the
stand, which lasted trifle over three
hours, about 80. 900 men being In line,
the president remained standing, nor
did he take q seat until after the
platoon OF police. which formed the
protecting line for the rear OF the pa
rnde, had passed down the boulevard.
The jubilee festivities were shifted
last night to the interior OF the Audi
torium, and the scene enacted within
the great hall was the most brilliant,
beautiful and successful OF them all
1t was the great national peace jubilee
banquet rendered to the president of
the United States and distinguished
guests by the citizens Of Chicago.
At ten o'clock, the preliminary por-
ton of the banquet having been dis
posed OF, a rap from the gavel Of Chair
man Macveagh claimed the attention
Of the guests. Mr.. Macveagh, who Is
always most happy in his Introductory
remarks, introduced President Nc
kinley, announcing that he would re-
ply to the toast, "0ur Country" 1t
was several minutes before the cheer
ing had subsidized sufficiently to allow
the presidents voice to be heard, and
when he was afforded an opportunity
he made the following address, his ut
terances being greeted with most vo-
ciferous applause;
II affords me qualification to meet the people
OF the city OF Chicago aud 70 participate with
them In this patriotic celebration Upon the
suspension OF hostilities OF foreign war. the
first In our history for over half century.
we have met In spirit OF psacs profoundly
grateful for the glorious advancement already
nation to realiz, IN equally glorious fulfill
ment With no feeling Of exultation, but with
profound thankfulness, We contemplate the
events Of the past I'VE months The war has
put on the nation grave re responsibilities. Their
extent was not anticipated, and could not have
been well foreseen. We cannot escape the
obligations OF victory. We cannot avoid the
serious questions which have been brought
home to Us by the achievements OF our arms on
land and sea
The war with Spain was undertaken not
that the United States should increase It's ter
ritory. but that oppression ut our very doors
should be stopped. This noble sentiment must
continue to animate US. and we must give TO
the world ths fullest demonstration OF the sin
certify Of our purpose. Duty determines des-
tiny. Destiny which results from duty per-
formed may bring anxiety and perils, but never
failure and dishonor. Pursuing duty may rot
always lead By smooth paths Another course
may look easier and more attractive, but pur-
suing duty for dutys sake Is always sure and
safe and honorable.
The progress Of nation CON alone prevent
degeneration. There must DO new life and
purpose ur there will be weakness and decay.
There must be broadening OF thought as well
as broadening o, trad. Territorial expansion
Is not alone and always necessary 70 national
Advancement There must be s0pnstant move
ment toward higher and nobler civilization,
O civilization that shall make Its conQuests
without resort 10 war and achieve Its greatest
victories pursuing the arts Of peace In our
present situation, duty and duty alone should
prescribe the bound Try Of our responsibilities
and the scope Of ourundertakings
The final determination Of our purposes
awaits the action OF the eminent men who are
charged by the executive with the making Of
a.. - as.A hat RNN hA Na s.Nl
the United States, which. by our constitution, |
must ratify and confirm It We oil hope and |
pray that the confirmation OF peace will be rs
Just and humane rs the conduct and consumma- |
ton OF the war When the work OF the treaty |
makers is done the work OF the lawmakers |
will begin. The one will settle the extent OF |
our responsibilities; the other must provide |
the legislation 20 meet them. The army and |
navy have nobly and herolcally performed their |
part May God give the executive and con- |
gress wisdom to perform theirs
1.-THE President" was the next toast |
on the programme, and to that ex-Vice |
President Stevenson replied. Mr.. Ste
venson's address was constantly inter
rupted by applause.
1.-THE Army" was drunk amid wild |
enthusiasm, cheer after cheer ringing |
the hall as Gen. Miles rose
TO speak OF the glorious deeds of the
American regulars and volunteers.
The welcome extended TO Gen. Shat.
ter, who followed the address Of Gen.
Miles with another on the same sub
ject, was greeted with no less acclaim
than that accorded TO his superior in
rank.
1.-THE Navy" was the next toast, and
Capt Charles D. Sigsbee responded,
his address being greeted with great
applause.
international Arbitration, was the
next and President Angel, Of Michi-
gan university, was its advocate.
The glories of "0ur Future" was
dilated upon by Secretary Lyman ].
Gage. Samuel Gompers followed Mr.
Gage. The last regular speaker Of the
evennig was President Northup Of the
Of Minnesota.
Immediately after the conclusion of
the banquet President Mckinley was
driven TO the residence Of Lafayette
where he spent what was
left OF the night To-day he addressed
\ gathering OF railroad men In the
armory OF the First infantry and to-
night he will leave for Washington.
AmerIcA's Greatest Bsliding.
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