Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-20
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Macon, Georgia.
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MlLLEDGEVILLE, GA, December 10
The presidential train stopped here. tho
former capital OF Georgia. on It's way TO
Augusta. An intensely enthusiastic
crowd was at the depot. and salutes were
fired by the local military. President Nc
Kinley addressed the crowd from the rear
platform Of ths train. saying:
ut is TO me n very great pleasure 20
greet the citizens OF Milledgevilte. the old
capital Of the State OF Georgia. In my
journey through your State l have been
received with real warmth of welcome.
and I assure you that IT Is appreciated
from the depth OF my heart / am glad
TO know that once more this country.
North and South all the people OF all
sections. are animated by one purpose.
one aim. one hope for common destiny.
under the dear old banner Of the tree. and
nothing gives me more satisfaction than
TO feel that as the President, called by ths
suffrages OF the people. | am permitted
To preside over a nation rich in glorious
memories OF glorious deeds. now united
in an unbroken and never-to- be- broken
union. / now have great pleasure in pre-
senting TO you General Wheeler"
General Wheeler was cordially cheered,
and spoke as follows:
WHEELER's REMARKS.
MY Fellow -Cit2ens-Tt seems hardly
proper. after this beautiful address from
the President of the United States, for
me to Jetain you for one moment with
any words Of mine. II gives me pleasure
which | cannot express to have had the
privilege by. invitation OF the President.
10 visit the South with him. l was SO glad
that the President accepted the earnest in
vitations from the various citizens ~ the
South To come among the people. 10 see
them face to face. 20 see the wonderful
development they are making. how they
are bringing their resources 20 the front,
and how they are develOXng their hidden
Resources in such "A way as Co add very
much 10 the wealth of our nation. | am
glad the President has brought with him
his Cabinet; | am glad he has brought
with him the distinguished commander OF
the American forces In Cuba. General
Shafter." CWlld applause)
General Shafter was warmly greeted and
cheered
THE PARTY AT MACON.
MACON. GA. December l9-The Presi-
dent and his party reached Macon prompt
ly on time and was received by the
largest crowd which has gathered In
Macon since the last visit OF Jefferson
Davis to this city. At the station was a
reception committee. consisting OF num-
Der OF the prominent citizens OF the town.
including United States Judge Emory
Spcor; Major j. +. Hanson. who is spoken
20 Coo tor .f-s1a
Interior Bliss: United d-states-Senator A.
o. Bacon. and Representative Charles
Bartlett, OF this congressional district.
Drawn UP in line In front OF the station
was the Bibb County Camp Of the Con-
federate Survivors Association, 40 strong.
and headed by Commander c. NJ. Wiley.
AS the President reached the old Confede-
rates he was halted by Colonel Wiley.
who addressed him as follows:
WELCOME FROM CONFEDERATEs
'Mr President.-As commander OF tho
Bibb County Veterans Association. and
Bibb County Camp. No. Al. we extend to
you and your party most generous.
hearty. and sincere welcome 10 our be-
loved city. You, sir, have endeared your
self TO the hearts OF all Confederate sol
diers, on account OF the noble sentim snts
expressed by you in regard TO our Con-
federate dead. l assure you that these
old. manned and iniirm veterans. who
have met here 20 do you honor to-day, ap-
preciate such words OF love and kindness,
and uttered, too. by the President OF this
great country. and by one who was
member OF the Union army. In tho sixties,
hope and pray, Mr. President, that God.
In His Infinite mercy, may so direct the
future legislation OF this country that
living Confederates Will be remembered.
This country and the Stars and Stripes
belong as much 10 the Confederate vote
rams as they do 20 the Grand Army OF
the Republic. The South proved it's loyalty
10 this great and grand old country when
the war was declared with Spain, and
now. henceforth and forever, she will be
found ready to take up arms 20 defend
our country and our flag.
mir. President, in behalf OF these noble
snd brave Confederate soldiers Of Bibb
county. Ca. l present TO you this parch.
ment. where is engrossed in letters Of gold
the beautiful sentiment expressed by you
in our capital city In regard. to our hon.
ored dead"
CONFEDERATE BADGE INCIDENT.
As the President was about 10 procse1.
DR. Roland b. Hall, another veteran, ad-
dressed him as follows:
MIR. Presid .nt.-In behalf OF our noble
dead, and as Confederate veterans. We are
here TO manifest cur appreciation OF the
noble and generous sentiment you have
recently uttered. DO Us the honor, sir,
10 accent and wear this badge OF Con-
federats veteran camp, which bears your
likeness, and words which should endesr
you 10 the heart OF every Confederate.
II do not know that II will he proper"
said the President. But you must said
Dr. Hall. and without further ceremony
the President marched ahead with Judge
Speer. The sight Of the ''onfedersts
badge on the Presidents coat. as he pass
ed through the lines OF veterans. called
forth vociferous cheers. and as long "a
ne was in sight they cheered him.
The President wore the tadge durinA
his stay In Macon
one OF General Wheeler's old cavalry
men pinned a badge 20 the lapel OF h!s
generals coat. and the doughty lis.
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