Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-19
CHICAG0'S JUBILEE.
a Is LAUNCHED BRrrA.IANTLy IN
SPITE or HAD WEATHER.
PRESIDENT AND OTHERS SPEAK.
Archhtshop Ireland One of Those
Who Make Addresses-A Number OF
vcetinGs-Presidenti Luncheon
Jubilee BALL.
Jubilee Bali

CHICAGO. October lS-Eight thousand |
-.opic. packed within the walls Of the |
auditorium. witnessed the formal launch |
.,r of the Peace Jubilee to-day. IL re-
..,ir,d the uncorking OF six Walls OF elo-
.r.nce Co make the launching a distinct
success. and no vessel that ever slid down
fre ways was dumped into more damp
-.,s than the Peace Jubilee.
a heavy drizzle. that at times changed
.rt1 rain and then back into drizzle, was
CALLING: the streets were filled with pud-
dies of water and a cold wind blowing
az Lake Michigan made walking un-
pleasant. Notwithstanding all these OBJ
..e.es. however. the opening Of the
Jubilee proper was a distinct and bril-
liant success. As the President entered
.r. hall. his appearance was the signal
t.- IN outburst OF enthusiastic cheers,
that lasted for several minutes.
PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
with the President were Ex-Governor
Sc hard j. Oglesby, OF Illinois; Lafayette
civilians. whose guest the President
I been since his arrival in the city;
resident Harper. Of Chicago University.
I Thomas b. Bryan, OF Chicago. The
ladies' were IN a box adjoining that Of
... President In the first box at the left
.. The stage was General Miles, and in
... boxes next 20 him were various MEM
rs Of the diplomatic corps. Secretary
sc was in "a box in the second tier.
Immediately after the presidential
NY had taken their seats, tho Rev.
frank W. Gunsaulus. chaplain Of the
meeting offered prayer. Chairman Charles
TrI1X. on behalf Of the Jubilee Commit
..e.. then made a short opening address.
ind introduced Mr.. George r. Peck, as
i.e presiding officer.
AZ the conclusion Of his address Mr..
Peck introduced Mayor Harrison, who ex-
tended a formal welcome 10 the distn-
sIishcd party and the strangers who had
come 20 Chicago to attend the Jubilee
ceremonies.
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND.
Mr.. Peck then introduced Archbishop
ireland, OF ST. Paul, who received the
closest attention and was frequently com
PEELED 10 stop until the applause that
greeted his remarks had subsidized.
Judge Emory Speer Of Georgia, was
now introduced by Chairman Peck. who
fought against him during the civil war,
as zone OF the fighting rebels that were
led by Fighting Joe Wheeler" Judge
Specr spoke. I'm part as follows:
Mr.. President. Ladies, and Gentle
men.-A southern man, it is anticipated
to-day that 1 shall respond for the South.
The sunny land of my home is very dear
TO me- and / shall be very glad 10 share
the devotion OF Americans TO America,
but now it would appear to be superhuous'
NORTH AND SOUTH REUNITED.
Here in this great American city
where the people with pious hands gath
cred the ashes of the Confederate dead
here where with civic bounty they reared
the funeral marble to guard and TO i'm
mortalize the sacred trust; here before
numbers of that noble Grand Army OF
veterans whose comrades reverently at
tended on the pathway TO the tomb of the
pale, inanimate form Of Winnie DAVIS
the Daughter of the Confederacy anc
here before those who, with Sons OF Con
fedcrate Neterans-aye, and with con
federate veterans themstlVes-were ahgh
ed under the starry banner Of our uhlte1
country against the common foe-witi
facts then so eloquent. no tongue less
than divine could add one thought q
quicken the fancy OF stir the soul of tn
Union loving patriot. Let me then speak
not az a southern man, not as an eN
Confederate soldier but as a cluzen o
our reunited country. Let me thus spear
FOR other millions Of southern men whos
hearts are iuAamed with the same pa
triotism as that which anmates yours Of
the national triumph. the swift victory
and the glorious peace we celebrate 10
day"
THE PRESIDENT
As soon as Judge Speer had timshe
of ~ n
oNfcKinlevr' The President had ,urne
IN leave. but as the calls continued, !
returned. and coming TO the front Oh u
box. spoke as follows:
my FellOW-Citizens, have been ueel
~ moved by this great demonstration
have been deeply touched by the wore
~ patriotlsm that have been uttered l
these distinguished men so eloauen'ly
your presence 10 Is gratifying 10 us
know that this never ceased To be w
of humanity The last ship That WEI
aut of the harbor of Habana before w
ras declared was an American ship tn
had taken to the suffering people oil Cu'
the supplies furnished by Amerlc'
charity (Applause). and the first snip
sail into the harbOr of Santiago was
other American ship bearing FOOD sn
plies TO the suffering Cubans tAppldus'
And 1 am sure IL is the universal pray
az American citizens that justice al
humanity and civilization shall characte
lie the final settlement Of peace as IN
have distinguished the progress OF 1
war. (Applause)
CURRENTS OF DESTINY
My countrymen, the currents of dc
tiny flow through the hearts OF the pc
ple. who will check Them who Will
vert them: who will stop them? A
the lives Of men, planned and design
bv the Master Of men. will never be int
rupted by the American people
As the President retired there We
caus for Ex-Governor Oglesby, who ma
few remarks closing with call
three cheers for President Mekini'
which were given with will
The exercises were ended with the re
6ition of America" by Tie band, the a
dlence standing.
MILES ON THE COLORED TROOP
During the afternoon meetings we
held I'm various parts Of the city-one
tbe Columbia Theatre, which was
6resscd bv General Miles. General Hen
NJ Dufueld and Booker T. Nashingto
General Miles said: while the chiNai
~ the South and the yeomanry OF [
North Wed I'm their devotion TO the eau
OF their country. and IN their pride IN
Gag which floated over all. II Is Blo
ous fact that patriotism was not comm