The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-10-18
THE MORNING NEWS.
1850. Incorporated 1888
J. H. EsrILL. President
PRESIDENT A DOCTOR OF LAWS
CEREMONY CONFERRING THE HIGH
DEGREE VERY IMPRESSIVE.

rxcnt Thcater Crowded to Its Utmost,
opd Much Enthusiasm Manifested.
An Informal Reception Held in
,be First Regiment ArmOry After
che ExerciseS-A Dinner rendered
,,e President by President Harper
8, ti.. Evening at the Auditorium
Hotel.
Chicago. Oct 1.-THE University of Chi
copo today conferred upon President Nc
75inlev the degree of doctor of laws.
Eight hundred people, as many as could
- iammed into Kent theater, applauded
tbe echo as President Harper placed
around the shoulders of the nations exec
,ttfve the hood of purple-purple to indi-
cate. as DR. Harper said in Latin, that the
,ecinient of the degree had surpassed
otber men in native genius and devoted
to IT,"
The exercises at the university, while
bampered very much by wet weather.
were Impressive in an extraordinary de-
gree The President spent the morning
ou.etly. receiving only those callers for
whom appointments had been previously
made.
Shortly before 12 o'clock he left the resi-
dence of Capt Lafayette McWilliams aud
was driven rapidly to the white house"
of the university, the home of President
Harper. Here luncheon was served to the
presidential party, the faculty of the col
lese and a limited number of invited
guests, prominent among whom was Arch
bishop Ireland of st. Paul.
Mrs. Mckinley was not present at the
luncheon but Joined the party at Kent
theater in time to witness the comforting
of the degree on her distinguished hus-
band. Before entering the theater Mr.. Nc
Kinley mounted a stand in front of DIR.
Harpers residence, where he stood under
an umbrella and reviewed long line of
students of Chicago University and its af-
hated institutions of learning.
Al o'clock the President entered Kent
theater, amid great enthusiasm. DR.. Har-
per took the seat in the center of the
stage, nanked by President Mckinley and
Rev. DR.. Charles r. Henderson, chaplain
of the university. The President presented
a striking appearance, attired in the cap
and gown.
The cap and gown were made from the
finest faille silk which, shrred to yoke
about the shoulders, fell in graceful folds
10 his feet. The bishops sleeves have the
decoration of three chevrons of purple
velvet Indicating the high rank of the de-
gree conferred. The broad bands of royal
blue purple velvet are the prominent fea-
ture Of the front of the gown. The cere-
mOny included the presentation Of the doc
tors hood, which added to the richness
of the robing. The hood is made of the
same kind of silk used in the gown, and
Is adorned with the royal purple, indica-
tive of the rank of Doctor of Laws, while
the lining of maroon indicates the color
of the University of Chicago. A handsome
Oxford cap, made of the finest black vel
vet, with a gold tassel, complete the acad-
emc dress.
After prayer by pr. Henderson, the adj
dress on behalf of the trustees was given
by Rev DR.. Alonzo x. Parker He spoke
on The Firm foundation Of National
Peace"
After singing of america, Prof. Albion
w. Small delivered the address on benalt
of the congregation. Throughout mis- ad-
dress he was greeted by unbounded en-
thusiasm, his remarks in commentator
Of The Presidents course during the trou-
bles with Spain being received with re-
sounding cheers
oolemn4y ana lmpreSslNely thS dedn dtu
the president of the university then pro-
nouuced in Latin the formulae conferring
the degree of Ii. d. upon the President.
When the purple-lined hood was placed
around Mr.. McKinley's shoulders, the au-
ulence broke into cheers which lasted
lully five minutes. Throughout the eX-
ercises the President did not speak one
Word, merely bowling in response to the
AUDITORY words of the collegians and the
demonstrations of the audience.
AT o'clock he left The university
grounds and was driven to the First Reg
lment armory, where for some time he re-
ceived the public informally.
Great crowds Of people thronged the
streets, clamoring for admission 10 the ar
moIy and only part succeeded in meet
Ms the President during the time sched-
ued for the reception
lu tne evening a dinner was rendered the
IIesldent at the Auditorium Hotel by
Alesident Harper of the university.
col. BRY-AN,S RECLAMATION.