Griggs courier., 1898-12-22

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assembly, Gov. JoknsAon, Chief Justice
Mcclellan and party of ladies. After !
ride through thsprincipal streets, whicl.
were abls1e With the national coiors,
the party arrived at the capitol and
Gov. Johnston. before introducing the
president to the large audience, said
that Alabama had nothing to take back
for what she did In 1861, but that she
was back In the union to stay and tina.
she welcomed the president Of the re-
united country to the historic spot
around the assemblage.
The PresiAent's Speech.
President Mckinley spoke in part a.
follows:
been given to me BY the citizens Of Ala
bama has deeply touched me, and In re-
turn Tor 1t cannot find language to ex-
press my gratitude and appreciation. To
be welcomed here In the city Of Montgom-
cry. the first capital Of the confederate
states. warmly and enthusiastically well
coined as the president Of common coun.
try. has filled and thrilled me with emo
ton. Once the capital Of the confederacy.
nov. nov the capital "a Of great and glorious
tndestructtble union. The governor says he
has nothing to take back We have moth
ing to take back for having kept you in the
union: we are glad you did not go out. and
applause)
| Alabama. like all the states of the
| union. north and south. has been loyal to
the flag and steadfastly devoted to the
American nation and to American honor.
There never has been in the history Of the
United States such a demonstration of pa
triotism from one end of this country to the
other as in the year just passing: and never
has American valor been more brilliantly
illustrated in the battle line on shore and
on the battleship at sea than by the SOL
diers and sailors Of the United States.
Everybody is talking Of Hobson, and Just
| ly SO. but want to thank Mother Hobson
| in this presence. Everybody IL talking
about Gen. Wheeler. one of the bravest Of
the brave. but speak want to Of that
sweet little daughter that followed him to
| Santiago (great applause) and ministered
! to the sick at Montauk (cheers). I have
spoken in many places and at many times
| Of the heroism Of the American army and
the American navy, but in our recent con-
htct the whole people were patriots. Two
hundred thousand men were called for,
and million rushed to get a place in the
ranks. Great applause) And millions
applause.l
ST thank you. my fellow citizens. for this
| generous warmth and wealth Of welcome
which you have given me to-day. and
shall go back to my duties at our great
capital feeling that we have a united coun-
| try that acknowledges allegiance to but
one authority. and will march forever
unitedly under one flag. the glorious old
stars and stripes" tremendous cheering
and applause.)
In Savannah.
Savannah, Ca, Dec. 19.-Presideut
Mckinley, on his entry into Savannah
at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning, was
welcomed with salute of 81 guns,
fred from brass cannon presented by
Gen. Washington to the Chatham
guards, Of Savannah, 10s years ago.
Ten thousand people were massed at
the front Of the De Soto hotel to greet
him, and against their determination
presidential party the Georgia hussars,
acting as escort, and the provost guard,
were as toy soldiers.
Three hundred persons were present
at the banquet table at night, and when
President Mckinley arose to respond
to the toast, "The United States" the
cheering was as enthusiastic as any
that has characterized his week Of tri-
umphs.
President on Nations Duty.
When the applause had subsidized the
president said:
''There is cause for congratulation that
with the grave problems before us growing
out of the war with Spain. we are free from
any 13r divisions fmo n.;at at home On .o o,,,. .
not be changed for at least four years, and
| whatever legislation may be had affecting
them during that period will be to improve
| and strengthen. not destroy them.
"The public mind can. therefore. repose
in reasonable security, while business will
proceed without apprehension Of serious
and sudden changes so distracting to the
commercial world and SO distracting to the
business man. All Of which is fortunate
| for the country. for every interest and
every section Of the country.
An Unexplored Field.
Neither prejudice nor passion, nor pre-
vious condition can embarrass the free ac-
tion and calm judgment Of the citizen. We
have entered upon new paths. We are
treading in an unexplored field which will
test our wisdom and craftsmanship.
"The chief consideration Is one Of duty:
our actions must be controlled by It, No
settlement is admissible which will not
preserve our honor and promote the best
| interests Of all concerned.
If. following the clear precepts Of duty,
territory falls to us. and the welfare of an
alien people require our guidance and pro-
lection, who will shrink from the respon-
sibility, grave though it may be-?
Can we leave those people who. by the
fortunes Of war and our own acts. are
helpless and without government to chaos
and anarchy. after we have destroyed the
only government they have had?
Duty II Apparent.
"After destroying their government 1t is
the duty Of the American government TO
provide for them a better one. Shall we
distrust ourselves. shall we proclaim to the
world our inability to give kindly govern
| ment to oppressed peoples. whose future,
by the victories Of war, is confided 10 u?
We may wish 1t were otherwise. but who
will question our duty now?
my felllow-cttizens, whatever covenants
duty has made for us in the year 1898 we
must keep"
Long Praises spain's Queen.
Speaking to the toast 1.-The Navy"
Secretary Long grew pathetic, and
made an almost impassioned appeal in
behalf of the queen of Spain. He re-
ferred tenderly to her mother love for
her son, her heart-burnings and anx-
ieties during the war, and the blighting