New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-12
THE TRIP WEST.
A SERIES OF RECEPTIONS ON THE WAY TO
THE MIssIssIPP1-GENERAL MILES
AND PARTY FOLLOWING

AND PARTY FOLLOWING
Clinton Iowa. Oct 1.-THE Presidents Jour
ney from Chicago to the Mississippi River to-
day was a sere3 Of receptions Since he was
elected Presiden, Mckinley has not until now
travelled west Of Chicago add the immense
crowds at the stations along the Northwestern
road showed the appreciation Of the people Of
the opportunity of greeting the Chief Magis
trate. The weather was perfect, the sun bright
after lest nights heavy rain. Even at the
smallest stations good-sized crowds were In walt
ing whose only hope of reward was the possbl-
ity Of a passing glance az the President the
train swept by.
The first stop was made at Dekalb. at 3.oo
o'clock and here the President spoke few
words in response 10 the crowds enthusiastic
welcome 1T was no part of the programme.
said he that ] should be welcomed by the peo-
pie of Dekalb at this hour Of the morning. but
appreciete your generous welcome and share
with YOU In congra tulations 10 our country and
TO YOUR Army and Navy for the successful issues
Of the last four months am sure there has
never been a time in our history when patriot
ism has been more marked or more universal
than II is today ard the same high purpose
which characterized the conduct Of the people In
war will influence and control them In the set
tlernent Of peace"
BRIEF SPEECH AT CLINTON.
Cedar Rapids Iowa. oct 11.-At Dixon and
! Sterling where brief stops were made, the
! crowds were so dense that hundreds could not
even obtain a glimpse Of the President. He
made no attempt talk at these points. but
occupied his time with shaking the hands OF
those who were close enough to the rear plat
form.
The largest crowd of the trip had gathered
at Clinton Here Senator Allison. Congress
man Curtis and Governor Shaw and stan
boarded the train. After the cheering OF the
people had subsidized, the President said: MY
fellow citizens l have no fitting words TO ex-
press my appreciation OF this splendid wei
come. We have gone from Industrial depres-
sion TO industrial activity. We have gone rom
labor seeking employment to employment SEEK
ing labor Applause) We have aoundant cur
rency and have an unsurpassed .N a a.
credit-better than IL has ever peeh NVi"'N ~
our history. -.,o,oe
I'VE have, too a good National conscience '
and we have the courage Of destiny. urea ai
plause) We have much 10 ne grdleIuL i0t TIE
the stirring events of the last six months ne
Army and Navy Of the United states nave WI U
not only praise but the admlrdt' ~ y, Ia
world (Cheers) our ACHE y'-ments on iaiu aI
sea are without parallel In the Worih ms -,
During all these trying MOI tbs the peopIe Vi III
United States have stood together as one nan
North and South have been unlted as tLey IT,
never before been united. People VINO ti,iiin
alike in a country like ours must act loee'nst
That is what have been dong receIitiy,,, w. ~
We want 70 continue to act together uhtli the
fruits of our war shall be embodied In solemn
and permanent settlements .u ,a
We want no differences al nome ui.' ,ha >
howe settled our differences abroad; Wnen tHa !
Is all done we can have our little oiieie"
among ourselves - rornou
The stor at Mount Vernon. the seat OF Nor hes
% hat
onlv time 10 saw Am very glad 10 me-, YOU
ali" The tumultuous cheering was indlcatlon
enough that the crowd was equaiiS eio ~ ~
'is M Pres,dent entered his car he remarked
10 senator Allison. That is the pest speeo"
have made yet
ENTHUsIAM AT CEDAR RAPIDS.
The gathering Of people at Cedar Rapids broke
the davis record for numbers and enthusiasm
and here for the first time the President lel' 'he
train and spoke from platform Ihe speech
was somewhat longer than the previous ones
and WAS received with evidences or the greatest
approval by the people
After stating that his journey was 70 heip ti'e
people of the Mississippi celebrate ,he
trumphs Of their skill and industry. ne saiu r,a
II is a fortunate situation that TINS people
while engaged in war never neglect the ihuus
tries Of peace And While the war was gums vi
ard we were engaged in arms against a foreisn
their progress and prosperity were IN no WIS
checked | go thither also that may ceIepi dte
with my fellow -COuntrymen or the west lhV
nropress of the war thus far madeline protoco
already signed and the suspension or hos,iiit'
lxith the hone that YOU and ] entertain that IN
the final settlements the treaty may ne oie
founded on right and justice ana IN the lhteIesl
OF humanity. applause THIS war, 'hat "as 49,
speedily closed through the valor ana lnUe-
piditv OF our soldiers. will bring 10 US, trust
blessings that are now beyond calculation.
1T will bring. also. burdens. but me A,ieiic
people never shirk respohs'DlinS az i,,iii1a :
unload a burden that carries forward CIV, e., 20
ton We accepted war for humanity we oa a.,
accept no terms Of peace when shali no, We ~
the interest Of humanity. That hosulitiea na !,
ceased unon terms so satisfactory 10 the PeopIo
Of the United states is cause TOT cons' a,a,E
ton and calls forth sentiments OF pious s,a,I
/ tude 10 Divine Providence for those 1aNol9
Witch He has manifested unto US. ana OF appIt-
citation OF the Army and Navy for their prlii'a,i
victories Such celebration cannot put ="
helpful II will encourage love OF country, ai n-
viii emphasize the noble Achievements vi ou'
! soldiers and sailors on land and sea.
TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS
"Uar has no glories except IT achieves them'
and mn achievements are worth having which
do not advance civilization and beneht man
| Kind While our victories in battle nave auueu
new honors to American valor. the real hohor ~
/ &c the substantial gain TO humanity Ou' 20
| the bitterness and woe deprivations ana SUI
! tnrinps and anxieties Of the last five months
In Aow benefits to the Nation which may pc
| more important than we can now rea'l%e. ~
| dc.elopment of the war has been more kia'iS
| DC and exalting than the complete nhihcht,oh
! ns the Nation. Sectional lines have been oDil.-
| Grated: party differences have been husheo ia