New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
TWO SPEECHES BY THE PRESIDENT
ADDRESSES ~ AUGUSTA AND COLUMBIA En-
rHl SIAsTICALLY RECEIVED

TIL SIASTICALLY RECEIVED.
Augusta Ga. Dec. @0-President McKinley's
speech here as follows:
have been received by many people and In
many places West and North. and South and
Fast but nowhere have I had welcome that
has given me greater pleasure than the one you
extend 70 me here today i wish IL was in my
power 70 make suitable response TO the gracious
and eloquent words O' him whom you nave
chosen 70 speak in Your behalf, my old friend
whom I met for the first time in the Congress
o. the United States II is indeed an honor 10
ne and one that shall never be forgotten. 10
stand in the place associated with the names
OF Washington and Lafayette. and Clay and
Webster II Is also a pleasure 10 me 10 he in the
city whore that gallant cavalry officer. General
Joe Wheeler. was born. (Applause.(
It IS pleasure FOR me 10 meet in this welcome
these veterans in gray. Confederate soldiers
(applause) and 10 feel that, in common with the
veterans IN blue and all their fellow-citizens.
they are in heart-touch with the aims Of this
great Republic. Applause.)
What wonderful country we nave! with
what pride the contemplation of its history fills
US all When Washington was here we had
little over three millions Of people; we have
seventy-fve millions to-day. We have added
vastly to our territory. We to-day the larg
es. manufacturing and the largest agricultural
Nation Of the world. (Applause.> our com
merce floats on every sea. and only day before
yesterday that thousand tons Of ships
plates had been landed in Glasgow. Scotland.
and what is even more significant II was car
piause)
Ny fellow-citizens I congratulate you upon
the prosperity OF the country. / congratulate
you upon the progress ii has made in the last
third OF century. But | congratulate you
more because We are now people united in
National purpose, and more imhued with the
true National spirit than We have been since
the formation Of the Federal Union. (Applause)
There are divisions now. We stood united
in front of a foreign foe. We will stand united
until every triumph of that war has been real
ized (Applause)
This. my fellow citizens is a fitting conclusion
OF most remarkable trip have made with my
associates in the South Nothing could be more
appropriate Only as one star differs from an
other does this reception differ from what has
been accorded us at every step. All have been
& glorious tribute TO the patriotism OF the people
and their love Of country. | leave this scene Of
gracious hospitality, this wonderful demonstra-
lion of'devotion 10 the Union and the flag. with
memories that I will carry with me so long as
lie lasts (Applause) And In this sentiment
every one associated with ne, | am sure, fully
shares and I go back 10 my public duties at
Washington encouraged by your expressions OF
appreciation and the touch Of your warm and
generous hearts which you have mace me feel.
Applause.) / 60 back encouraged 20 meet the
grave duties and responsibilities which await
me the servant OF all the people. feeling that
] will have your encouragement. your support,
In the performance Of those duties OF those re-
sponsibilities TO the country, to the happiness
and Well-being OF all concerned (Applause)
have with me number of distinguished gentle
men OF my Cabinet and a number Of heroes or
the Spanish war. all OF whom am sure you VIII
be very glad 70 meet and give way that you
may and greet them. prolonged applause
and cheers)
WELCOMED IN COLUMBIA.
Columbia, S c.. Dec 2O-The Presidents
train arrived at Columbia. where the first Sc
cesson convention was held. at 1910 o'clock
last night and remained three quarters Of an
hour considerable crowd was at the station.
The % Tennessee band was present, and as the
train rolled in played inspiring air. There
were prolonged calls for the President who was
introduced by Mayor Lpscomb The President
spoke as follows:
Ny Fellow Citizens: This stop was not part
o. our itinerary, but IL is as agreeable as ~ was
unexpected that ! am permitted 20 meet ana
greet my fellow citizens Of the city or Colurnpla
In the State OF South Carolina. | am glad 10
meet the citizens OF the State and also the SOL
diers OF the United States encamped IN your
vicinity. A Government like ours rests upon
The intelligence. morality and PATRIOTISM OF the
people These constitute our strength and are
the very armament Of our power. and IN MS
tory Of more than hundred years niIed WIN
/ great achievements and marked by unparalei ,
progress. these have never failed. 1hese nldhe
Wood citizenship and good citizenship is neces-
sary 10 National advancement
The majority Of the people always have neen
on the side OF right action and good govern
ment. and in this year 1895. one or the most
glorious there have been such mani1estauoLs
OF good feeling. OF goodwill, OF Loyalty upon .,e
part Of all the people Of all the sections OF lne
country as have been unprecedented in our his
tory. Each has rvaled the other In deVotIot
70 the flag il Is a happy omen Tor our couh'iy
IN view Of the vast problems that await us IN
the near future And let US here In South arr
lima and in every other State OF the Anne Tlcans
Union devote ourselves 10 the preservation OF
This great political structure. resolved thdt ,ie
general Government OF the people by the peoIie
and for the people shall not perish IRON ~
earth. IL cam Il long as II continues utep.y
rooted in the affections Of the citizens .na1n
you all, and 1t gives ne great pleasure 10 M
duce 70 you tonight two or three OF the soditrs
conspicuous in the battle Of Santiago ana IN.
nrst whom l shall present will be Ma)or-Gei.ei a.
sShafter, who the commander-lh-chei -
that battle
General Shafter and General wheeler Do''
~ooke The other sneaker. were Secretary Gage.