The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-15
ST. LOUIS H0NORS
THE PRESIDENT.
Cheered by Thousands in the City
Where He Was Nominated.
ESCORTED BY Ell CANEY HEROES.
He Spoke at Night TO the Largest
Crowd Addressed So Far During
His Itinerary-He Speaks ofOur
Renewed Prosperity.

ST. LOUIS, oct. 1i.-President Nc
Kinley was to-day the guest Of St. Louis
the city in which two years ago. he re-
ceived the nomination TO his present high
office. lie came from omaha and was
brought into the city at 915 A. ". be-
ing preceded from Spanish Lake by a
special train on board Of which were the
local reception committee.
From the time of his arrival until
II =. NJ. when the President left the
city. he was accorded an almost con-
tinuous ovation. Escorted TO the South
ern Hotel by civic bodies and regular and
volunteers troops among which were two
commands that had gained distinction
at FL Caney President Mckinley was
met by the cheers Of thousands Of peo-
pie lining both sides of al the streets
through which he passed.
At the Southern Hotel. where the Pres
ident was entertained, he stopped and
reviewed the parade given in his honor
and later held a reception in the parlors
There he met many prominent St.
Louislans. At noon the Chief Executive
addressed n large crowd on the floor Of
the Merchants Exchange and afterwards
sat down to an elaborate luncheon at
which seventy-hve persons we're pres
ent.
a drive through the fashioable west
end streets and parks Of the city COM
pleted the daylight programme of enter
tainment.
THE OLDEST SOLDIER.
a feature of the drive was the stop
made at the Memorial Home. where
President Mckinley met and shook hands
WIN Jack Haynes, aged III years. said
TO be the oldest soldier IN the United
States. Tonight at the Coliseum in tho
exposition building the greatest throng OF
people addressed by President Mckinley
under cover thus far during his present
trip. gave him a magnificent greeting.
As he entered the Coliseum the immense
crowd rose 10 its feet and cheered FOR
several minutes. 1t was some time be-
foe the President could begin his speech
which was interrupted repeatedly with
applause. lie said IN part
81 remember on the occasion Of for
mer visit I'm company with Governor
Francis and other citizens 10 have Wit
messed 1he assembled peoples OF This
city az your great fair
10 was an inspiring sight and IT has
never been enaced from my rec0llec-
tions. AS / looked into the thousands
of young faces. tine boys and girls pre-
pairing themselves Tor citizenship. 7 had
my faith confirmed IN the stability OF
our institutions.
MUST LOOK TO THE YOUTH
To the youth Of the country. trained
IN schools which are happily open 20
all must We look TO carry forward the
fabric Of government II is fortu-
nate for rs that our republic appeals 10
the hest and rphfaef rerfrrffore If Geo
citizens and has an things possible 10
the worthy and industrious youth. Per.
sonal interest and participation Of our
citizens in the government makes rs
conduct an absorbing and interesting
one.
II must be matter Of great gratih-
cation TO the people Of the United States
10 know that the national credit was
never better than now. For the first
time in the country's history the govern
ment is floating q per cent. bond. every
dollar Of which was sold az par and are
now az premium of cents on the dol
lar, and mis- has gone to the people.
The loan has been a popular one and IL
has been source Of much satisfaction
to the people.
RENEWED PROSPECTS.
While the credit and finances Of the gov
eminent have improved the business con-
ditions Of the people have also happily
improved, both government and citizen
have shared In the general prosperity
The money circulation Of the country was
larger on the first Of July 1895 than Il
has ever been and there has been no de-
probation Of the vaule Of our money.
The people have borne the additional tax
alton made necessary by the war with the
same degree OF patriotism which carac-
terized the soldiers who enlisted 10 fight
the cOuntrj s. battles. We have not only
prospered in every material sense. but We
have established a sentiment OF good feel
ing and a spirit Of brotherhood such as
the nation has not enjoyed since the early
history. Not since the beginning of the
settlement Of the question Of slavery have
there been such a common bond in name
and purpose.
GUARD THE UNION.
eve must guard this restored union
with Jealous and sacred care and white
awaiting the settlements az the war and
meeting the problems which will follow
We must stand as one man. not I'm the
spirit Of party. but united I'm n common
effort for that which will give TO the
nation IT'S widest Influence I'm it's sphere
Of activity and usefulness 10 which the
war has assigned IL. Let nothing dis
tract us: let no discordant voice intrude
10 cmbarrass ms i'm the solution o. the
mighty problems which involve vast con-
sequences 20 ourselves and. posterity. Let
us remember that God bestows upon no
nation supreme opportunity which is not
ready 10 respond 10 the call Of sunre;ne
duty"
Tired ont with his days experiences.
the President and party loft - n O'Clock
for Tcrre Haut. Ind. the nc%- stopping
place.
During his stay here all the Presidents
movements were carefully guarded BY st.
Louis police and detectives, 20 prevent
his being subjected 70 tie slightest IN
convenience or discomfort and II was
through their efforts that everything
passed of smoothly.
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