River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
THE SOUTHERN TOUR.
tically Received I'm Many
Cities of Georgia.

Savannah, Ca, Dec. 19.-President
Mckinley, on his entry into Savannah
at 1880 o'clock Saturday morning, was
welcomed with a salute of p guns,
fired from brass cannon presented by
Gen. Washington TO the Chatham
guards, of Savannah, los years ago.
Ten thousand people were massed at
the front of the De Soto hotel to greet
him, and against their determination
to get close to the carriages of the
presidential party the Georgia hussars.
acting as escort, and the provost guard,
were as toy soldiers.
After a brief halt at the hotel, the
presidential party proceeded to the re-
viewing stand, erected at Forsythe
park.
Fourteen thousand soldiers Of the
Seventh army corps, commanded by
Maj. Gen. j. Warren Kiefer, passed in
and the impressive military ceremonial
was witnessed by 10000 civilian specta-
tors.
Three hundred persons were present
at the banquet table at night, and when
President Mckinley arose to respond
to the toast, THE United States" the
cheering was as enthusiastic as any
that has characterized his week of tri-
umphs.
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman j.
Gage, of Chicago, was heard earlier in
the evening in an address dealing with
the growing commerce of the nation.
Secretary Alger responded to The
Army" and Secretary Wilson spoke
upon agriculture" Gen. Wheeler,
amid intense enthusiasm, replied to the
toast, Woman" with glowing, chiv-
alrous tribute, which, though brief.
touched the hearts of his southern au-
dience. Secretary Long responded TO
the toast 1.-THE Navy
Sunday morning the president at
tended divine service and in the after
noon he visited the Georgia state agri-
cultural and mechanical college (col-
ored), where he delivered an address.
Macon, Ca, Dec. 20.-The president
and his party reached Macon promptly
on time and were received by the
largest crowd which has gathered in
Macon since the last visit Of Jefferson
Davis to the city. They were met at
the station by reception committee
consisting of number Of the most
prominent citizens of the town.
The presidential party was driven in
carriages to the stand where the presi-
dent reviewed the troops of Gen. Bates
division of Gen. Wilson's army corps.
After the review the president spoke to
great crowd gathered about the
stand, though steady rain was falling.
Gen. Shafter, Gen. Bates and Gen. VIII
son also spoke.
The presidential party was taken in
charge by the committee. and driven
about the city until it was time to take
the train for Augusta.
Milledgeville, Ga, Dec. 90. - The
presidential party stopped here, the
former capital of Georgia, on its way to
Augusta. An intensely enthusiastic
crowd was at the depot and salutes
were fired by the local military com
panies. President Mckinley made a
short address from the rear platform of
the train.
Augusta, Ca, Dec. 20-The demon
stration in Augusta in honor of Presi-
dent Mckinley was a fitting climax to
one of the most, remarkable presiden-
tial tours ever undertaken. The presi-
dent spoke briefly. Gen. Wheeler, Gen.
Shafter, Secretary Alger, Secretary
Gage and Postmaster-General Smith
also spoke. After the speaking the
party was driven to the commercial
club, where a reception was rendered
on behalf of the citizens and a delight
full repast was served. At half-past
seven the journey to Washington was
resumed.