The age-herald., 1898-12-17
CEREMONIES AT
 THE STATE CAPITAL.

Montgomery, December 16.-(SpeciaD D-The tion to the booming of cannon and the waving of flags.
 The party was met by committees of citi- zensr and representatives and headed by a band which made its way through the surg ing mass of humanity to the capitol. The ceremonies took place in the lower house of the general assembly which was appro- priately decorated.
 The legislative special had arrived in Montgomery an hour ahead of the presi- dents train.
 When President Mckinley came in sight of the capital it was the signal for mighty ovation which burst from a legion of throats. It was with difficulty that the dis tinguished party made its way through the throng. When the entrance to the house of representatives was reached came an- other ovation. Major-General Wheeler marched down the aisle, following Secrs- tary Alger. When the crowd caught sight of his slight form there was another out burst and he was all but borne off his feet by those eager to shake his hand. Enthusiasm held sway for ten minutes, when President Cunningham of the senate, finally succeeded in getting order In open ing the ceremonies Senator Cunningham said that the president had been invited to visit the capital by the general assembly and he felt sure the people present would welcome him. He aroused cheers when he said that the assembly went to Atlanta not as the guests of the Georgia assembly. but as the escort of great president of the greatest country God ever allowed to exist He then referred to the cordial welcome ex- tended at Tuskegee and left it for Senator
 Wiley to introduce the chief executive.
 T did not know I was on the pro- gramme,' sad Senator Wiley, in beginning. Tn unrolling the map of the world we find one of the greatest divisions to be the Unit cd States"
 talked of the conditions and prospects of the greatest division of the continent. and ended with these words:
 'I am glad I am citizen of the United States. am glad was born on American soil. I am gladder still that was born on Alabama soil. l am prouder still that I wear the uniform of a United States sol- dier."
 Sectional Lines Wiped Out
 It had been said that all sectional lines were wiped out. We have one country and one treasury. President Mckinley had bound us all together Today the harmoni- ous music of "Dixie'' and Yankee Doodle'' were blended together. Today every citizen can bow at the feet of reunited country. and at the shrine of reconsecrated faith. Cloud applause.) He said that 1t was not fitting for any one but the governor of Ala bama to introduce the chief executive of a nation. and he introduced the governor to do this The governor said:
 TT am going to say but few words Dis- turbance in the gallery) The president and his cabinet have but one hour to spend with us, therefore I ask the courtesy of the most courteous people in the United States. I am delighted that I have been introduced to an Alabama audience I hope they will know me in the next few years. Oaughter). thought was appointed to express the welcome of the people to Presl- dent Mckinley, but the people have done so themselves better than can hope to do.
 ssIn 1861 in this capital and under my feet there was inaugurated president-the first president of the confederate states A man who stood for the noblest thought and patriotism of the country in 1861. A man whom the world respected and whom the south loved ard revsred. We have nothing to take back; nothing to regret. but our dead We-are now proud to welcome the president of the United States. We are proud that 1t is united not only in name,