The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-17
THE PRESIDENT
AT MONTGOMERY
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coed In doing so as the Presidents time
was limited. He next went to meet
the colored people at Old Ship church.
where great throng received him en-
Enthusiastically. He made a short but forci-
BILE speech there.
This ended the ceremonies here.
THEY WERE fLIsASED.
The party We're conveyed back TO the
train. and at half past O'Clock. amid
the boom Of cannon, the President left
Tor Savannah. To a number of gentle
men privately the President and members
OF his party spoke in the warmest terms
Of their enthusiastic reception here.
There is little doubt that IL has been the
heartiest experienced on his Southern
trip and 1t Is accounted for first by his
recognition OF such Alabamians as
Wheeler. Hobson. Oates and Wiley and
by his suggestion at Atlanta of national
care Tor Confederate graves.
AT TUSKl1GEE
TtSkbGEE. ALA. December f6-
President Mckinley to-day visited the
Tuskegee Normal School and addressed
its pupils. Two hours before the Presi-
dents train reached here a special
brought the members of the Alabama
legislature and large crowd from
Montgomery. A procession formed at
Tuskegee Depot and marched through the
THE PARTY.
The Presidents carriage was drawn by
four beautiful bays. In the carriage
with the President were Governor John
sion. OF Alabama Colonel Foster. OF Tus-
kegee. and Booker T. Washington. IN
the other carriages were Mrs. Mckinley
and other ladies' of the Presidents party,
members Of the Cabinet and Generals
Wheeler. Shafter and Lawton.
AT the entIa nce to the Normal School
grounds was beautiful arch, Inscribed:
'WeIcome 10 the Chief and decora-
tons of bunting, holly and moss. ard
products of the field were Scattered in
nrofusion along the road through the
grounds.
REVIEWED THE SCHOOL.
The President and party first reviewed
more than six hundred boys and three
hundred girls OF the Normal School and
two hundred children Of the Training
School.
Each of the boys carried u stalk of
sugar cane with a palm in the top, and
each of the girls a stalk with cotton
bolls at the top, and the children car
ned stalks TIPPED with mistietoe.
President Mckinley showed much in
terest and pleasure as. with uncovered
head he viewed the procession. After
Nne StudtHlS HeNu pdSSti NoihN Spiil' my
floats. representing all apartments OF
School work.
After the procession all followed the
President to the beautiful chapel About
three thousand people gained admittance. |
Here singing by the students of planta- |
ton melodies, the most quaint and beau |
tiful OF the black belt section, was a
special feature and was greatly enjoyed
bv the President and the entire audi
ence. |
Booker r. Washington, the principal
introduced Governor Johnston.
BOOKER WASHINGTON'S SPEECH
He said I'VE welcome you all 10 inns
spot where without racial bitterness, but
with smiles AND friendship. with the alu
of the State. black men ana White men' |
with Southern help and northern heiP |
we are trying TO assist the nation in /
out one of the greatest problems
ever given to men to solve.
.'In the presence of the chief Magls-
trate of the nation. l am glad 10 testify
that in our efforts 10 teach our people,
Ia mt brains and skill and dignity into |
the common occupations of lie. We have |
not only the active help of all classes
nf citizens in the little town OF Tuskegee,
but of the best people of the South.
INVESTED CAPITAL.
said our present Governor in his re-
cent message to the Legislature, Every
dollar given 10 the cause OF educauon
becomes invested capital thar cannot be
lost or destroyed, but viii continue 10
nay dividends from one generation 10 an
)ther. I'll. |
These are the words; this is the spirit
hat governs the action of the present
Governor Of Alabama, ana am sure
hat no one can more ntly welcome our
guests to the. State than
Governor Johnston. whom l take great
pleasure In introducing.
Governor Johnston introduced theatre
ident, who delivered an address;
He said in part:
"Teachers and Pupils OF Tuskegee: To
meet you under such pleasant auspices
md 70 have the opportunity OF personal
Of your work Is indeed most |
,ratifving The Tuskegee Normal and
Industrial Institute is ideal in conception
md has already a large and growing
equation in the country. and is not un-
Inown abroad. | congratulate all who
ire connected with this undertaking for
he good work which it Is doing in the
ducation of its students to lead lives of |
onor and usefulness, thus exalting the
ace for which it was established.
'.'ro speak of Tuskegee without paying
pecial tribute to B. II. Washington's &C.
ius and perseverance would be impos-
jble The inception Of this noble enter
rise was his, and he deserves high |
redit for 1t. He has won worthy rep
tation as one of the great leaders OF
is race, widely known and much re-
pected at home and abroad as an ac-
emphasized educator, and good orator
nd "a true philanthropist
IAN evidence of the soundness Of the !
urpose of this institution and that those
| charge of its management evidently
o not believe in attempting the unat-
ainable, and their instruction in self
Glance and practical industry is most
aluable.
DOES MUCH GOOD.
''In common with the Hampton Instl-
tie in Virginia, the Tuskegee Institute
as won, and Is to-day. of inestimabe
alue in sowing the seeds of good citi-
enship.
Here you learn 10 master yourselves.
nd the best adaptation of your facul-
es. with advantages for advancement.
arning to meet the high duties Of life.
itegrity and industry are the best pos
sssions which any man can have and
very man can have them. They make
Apply homes: they achieve success in
very walk OF life: they have won the
rcatest triumphs for mankind. No man
no has them ever gets into the police
,urt. or before the grand fury or in the
ork house or the chain gang.
They will bring you comfortable
wing, make you respect yourself and
,mmand the respect OF your fellows"
sr.,a danarfurn for MoutcOrno,v Voc