The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-10-13

United States has passed. Divine favor
seemed manifest everywhere.
In fighting for humsnity's sake we
have been signally blessed. We did not
seek war. To avoid IL. IL this could be
done in Justice and honor TO the rights
OF our neighbors and ourselves. was our
invited by US than were the questions
which are laid at our door by It's re-
suits.
Now as then we will do our duty.
The problems will not be solved in a
day. Patience will be required. pa
tience combined with sincerity Of pur-
pose and mistaken resolution to do
right. seeking only the highest good OF
the nation and recognizing no other
obligation. pursuing no other path. but
that OF duty. Right action follows ev-
cry right purpose.
I'VE may not at all times be able to
divine the future. the way may not al
ways seem clear. but IL our aims are
high and unselfish somehow and in
some way. the right end will be reached.
The genius OF the nation. its freedom.
Its humanity. its courage. its justice,
favored by divine providence. will make
OF every emergency
The inspiring conclusion OF the presi-
dents address was the signal for a
scene OF wild acclamation. Bowling and
smiling to the crowd Of enthusiastic
constituents the president sat down and
gave way to Postmaster General
Charles Emory Smith. whose speech
came next on the programme. Mr..
smiths reception was almost as fiat
tering as that given to the president.
He spoke briefly along lines similar to
those followed by his chief. dwelling
particularly on the magnitude of the
exposition and the marvellous energy
and genius which the great West had
devoted to Its contamination. He also
commended I'm strong terms the war
policy of President Mckinley and spoke
OF him as one of the greatest figures
In modern American history. With
these stirring words. Mr.. Smith con-
cluded his address.
There is no true American who can
he insensible to the new position of our
republic. There Is no true American
who can be unmindful of the happy
circumstances that IL comes under the
presidency OF that masterful American
who has been most con-
spicuously devoted to the upbuilding of
our country and who can be trusted to
deal most wisely with the new duties
and opportunities before us. We turn
from the exceptional demand of war
to the higher mission OF peace. which'
Is illustrated in the glories OF this ex-
position and we move forward in that
peaceful career with new courage and
with a new outlook"
After the postmaster general had con-
cluded the surging throng of humanity
around the platform clamored for more.
Loud calls for General Miles. Senators
Allen and Thurston and Governor Hol-
comb were heard and they advanced in
succession to the front of the platform,
OF the people. bowed and smiled their
acknowledgements. bur did not make
any remarks. Then the Chinese min
ister. the Korean minister and Senor
Quesada. the Cuban commissioner, were
brought forward I'm response to the de-
mands OF the crowd. Patriotic selec-
tions by the band closed the exercises
on the platform.
After luncheon the president spent
some time In viewing the wonders of
The exposition. expressing surprise and
at every turn. At 3 o'clock
Mr.. Mckinley entered the government
building and stood In the center of the
great structure. while. for 20 minutes.
he public were permitted to file past
him. The president was presented to
he public by President Wattles and to
ZACH he gave a handshake and a pleas
INT word. A number OF women tainted
Turing the reception, but the best pos
iible order was maintained and no acci-
Tents OF consequence resulted.
A short rest was taken in the upper
gallery OF the mines and mining build
ng. where a quiet reception had been
irranged for the president by the lady
OF the exposition. Be-
ween files OF Nebraska regulars and
volunteers the party was then driven
o the Indian colony. where the presi-
lent viewed with much interest a sham
,attle participated in by 800 red men.
Before the battle the Indians filed I'm
ront OF the presidential stand and
'acs. Fox. Blackfeet. Chippewas. Arap-
hoes. Siox. Cheyennes and Flatheads
aluted the great father with cheers
nd war whoops. General Miles. from
he reviewing stand. saw. face to face.
IFS old New Mexican enemy. Geronimo. |
Before taking his carriage. President |
fckinley and Secretary Bliss walked |
'ast the lines of red men and grasped |
many an outstretched hand. The In |
ians gave shouts OF pleasure and graf |
ication at this attention from their
uIer
Dinner was taken by the presidential
arty at the grounds. Then followed
concert by the Innes band on the
laza. an ascension of one OF the San
ago war balloons and an extraordin-
ry display OF fireworks In honor OF the
resident. Tired. but gratified. Mr.. Nc
,inley left the exposition with words
pleasure and gratitude for the well
ONE given him to-day by the people
the great West.
At O'Clock the registered admissions
umbered more than 95. 900. and before
he close of the gates at night the days
ttendance was easily 125.000. much
nore than double the high water mark
Z any previous day. The presidential
rain will start eastward at $3.50 o'clock
D-morrow morning.