The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-12
M'NNLEY VISITS OMAHA
He Makes q Few Remarks at
Stations Along the Route.
BIG CROWDS GREET HIM
The Nebraska Metropolis Goreeously
Decorated and Illuminated IN Honor
OF Her Distinguished Guest-A
Magnificent Parade.

Chicago, Oct. 11.-McKlnley and his
cabinet passed through the outskirts of
the city this morning. en- route to oma-
Ia. There was nc demonstration.
Clinton. Iowa. Oct. 1.-THE presi-
dents journey from Chicago to the Mis-
sissippi river to-day was a constant
ovation. The first stop was made at
DeKalb at 9:05. and here the president
spoke a few words In respons to the
crowds enthusiastic welcome.
1T vas nc part OF the programme
aid Mr.. Mckinley. i should De
welcomed by the people of DeKalb at
this our Of the morning. but / appre-
ciate you generous welcome. and a
with you In congratulations to u
country and to our army and navy for
the successful issues OF the last four
months. l I'm sure there has never been
a time In ou history when patriotism
has been more marked or more univer-
sal than IL is to-day. and the same high
purpose which characterized the con-
duct OF the people in war will influence
and control them in the settlement of
peace"
At Clinton. Iowa, the president spoke
as follows: MY fellow citizens: I
have no fitting words to express my ap-
probation OF this splendid welcome.
We nave gone from industrial depres-
don to Industrial activity. We have
gone from labor seeking employment
to employment seeking labor. We have
abundant. unquestionable currency the
world over, and we have an unsur-
passed national credit. better than 1t
has ever been before In our history.
w have. too. a good national con-
science and we have the courage of des-
tiny. (Great a%pplause). We have much
to be grateful for In the stirring events
OF the past six months. The army and
navy OF the United States Ia won not
only u praise. but the admiration of
the world. (Cheers). Our achievements
on and and sea are without parallel
In the worlds history. During all these
trying months the people OF the United
States have stood together as one man,
the North n South have been united
as they have never been before united.
People who think alike In a country
like ours must act together. Thai 10
what we nave been doing recently and
we want to continue together until the
fruits Of our wars shall be embodied In
solemn and permanent settlements. We
want no differences at home until W.
ave settled our differences abroad.
When that Is all done we can have our
little differences among ourselves"
At Dewitt, a small town, the presi-
dent was greeted by another large gath
ering. He said: II cannot be indiffer-
ent to the very generous greeting that
has been given me since ! a v entered
your great state. At every point your
people have made me feel entirely AT
home. Indeed. there is M part OF this
glorious country where every citizen
may not feel at home. and / regret 20
leave you at this very interesting mo-
ment."
AT his point the train pulled out, but
not before three large punches of flow
ers had been thrown at the president.
The stop at o Vernon. the seat
of Cornell university. was so brief that
the president had only time to say: II
am very glad to meet o all" Tu-
cheering was an indication
that the chowd was equally glad.
AS Mr.. Mckinley entered his car he
to Senator Allison: That
was the best speech I have made yet"
The gathering OF people at Cedar
Rapids broke the days record for num-
beers and enthusiasm. The presidents
speech here was somewhat longer thar
the previous ones. and 1t vas received
with evidence Of the greatest approval
by the people.
Omaha, Oct. 11.-President Mckinley
and the other members OF the presi-
party from Washington were
on their arrival in Omaha by
largest crowd that has ever lined
the streets of the city. For several
before the train reached the de-
pot, the sidewalks along the streets
over which the president was to pass.
were densely packed by citizens OF
and visitors from all parts of
the country.
The presidential reception committee,
composed Of prominent Omaha citizens
and their wives, were at the depot.
member OF the committee with
his wife was given one particular guest
to escort to the proper place In the line
Of carriages. which was I'm waiting. and
they performed the tasks allotted to
them without a hitch. As soon as all
were seated the procession started. I'M
escort OF the equestrian club of
South Omaha, for the city hall.
Along the whole line. the crowds or
kept up a continuous ovation.
The buildings were gorgeously decorat-
ed with red, white and blue. and the
Ak-Sar-Ben colors. red. yellow and
green. n numerous pictures OF the
president appeared in the windows of
stores n Offices. The streets were also
strung with lines OF incandescent lights
nj every street n making the
whole line of march as light as day.
At the city hall the party alighted
and the visitors were assigned to seats
Pm a temporary platform. from which
they reviewed a magnificent parade Of
10 floats.
The floats were the same which had
part during last week in the Ak
Sar-Ben parade of Tuesday and the