The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1898-12-24
IN THE SUNNY SOUTH.
Former Political Foes Warmly
Greet the Nations Executive.
In Atlanta, Montgomery and savannah
President MeKiaisy's rosr l. narksd
By one Continuous 0vAtion-Dsmon-
stration Before LsEisiature

the Joint session of the Georgia legis-
lsture. His reception by the gen.
eral assembly was warm and |
hearty In the extreme and his |
speech was puuetuated with fire.
quent outbursts Of cheering. Upon
the presidents arrival at the capitol
he was greeted with neld artillery
salute aud was OF once escorted to Gov.
cAndier's office. There wasa short In.
formal reception here. Upon Its con-
clusion the president followed by
members of the cabinet was conducted
TO the assembly chamber, where he oc-
cupied the speakers chair with Gov.
Gambler on his right As the presi-
dent arose the audience applaud
ed. A scene OF enthusiasm followed
when amid impressive silence these
words fell from the lips Of the presi-
dent:
Every soldiers grave made during the un-
fortunate civil war Ia q tribute TO the American
vAlor. And while when those graves were
made We differed widely about the future Of
the government, those differences were long
ago settled BY the arbitrument Of arms--and
tnC tlAuo uNn hoNI cutu0 III tho tNohhtioh Va
sentiment aud feeling under the providence Of
God when in spirit OF fraternity we should
share with you In the care Of the graves Of the
confederate soldiers
A cheer went up from every throat
In the typical southern audience-a
cheer that echoed and re-echoed
throughout the chamber until 1t was
taken up by the crowds outside.
Magnin cent Reception at Montgomery.
Montgomery, Ala, Dec 1.-THE
president and his party were given
magnificent welcome in the confeder-
acy's first capital yesterday. At the
Union station the presidential party
was met by the governor, committees
from the assembly, the mayor and city
council, and the Commercial and In
dustrial association. Mayor Clisby
received ths president with a we'll
worded speech at the station. The
whole party was then taken in
carriages through the leading busi-
ness and residence streets TO the
old confederate capitol The entire
route was ablaze with national col
ors, while tremendous crowds lined
the streets as far as the eye could
reach.
s.vanr.h Ga Nae ie-The nresi.
dent and his party received tre-
mendous ovation upon their arrival
here Saturday. They reviewed 10000
troops, took trip up the Savannah
river and were entertained at night
bv the chamber of commerce. MANY
sneeehss were made. President Nc.
Kinley said that home questions were
ali settled and new paths were open
before us He said there was no eyad,
inr our responsibility and that none
can question our duty now. He asked
II we should confess incapacity afteI
our victories Secretary Gags g2ek
ON commerce and expansion. Score
: tary AlRer spoke OF the army ant
urged volunteers In the field TO be pa
tIent Postmaster General Smith sale
the past events show that there are M
! problems with which this natioi
cannot successfully cope.
Sunday, notwithstandin 1t was sup
posed 70 be day Of rest with the pres
} idsntial marty. was. as a matter of fact
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Though they had sat late 70 the pan
ouet Saturday night the president ant
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!. Macon, Ga, Dec so.-rresident Nc
kinley and his party reacned Maco
yesterday promptly on time ana wer
a received by the largest crowd whic
. has gathered In Macon since tne ias
4 visit OF Jefferson Davis 70 the city. a
the station was reception committe'
!. consisting OF number OF the MOI
q prominent citizens OF tne towi
Drawn up In front OF the station wa
the Bibb county camp OF the oonie'
crate Survivors association 4oo stroni
, headed by commander Y. M. Wiie.
l. As the president reached the OLD col
d federates, he was halted py COL Wiie'
10 who addressed him as foliows'
W Mr. President; In behalf OF our noble oe'
Ie ana as eonIeueraee ieyessas, W. A h, Ie'v =,
s ssnsrons Sentiment YOU have recently ut,srs
Do us the honor. sir, to accept and wear u
c. badge Of Confederate Veterans associa.io
which bears you. seaIss sa ns., snu
Of sros,N srs,a 'AN' ''S w ''S
al 81 don't knsw that It would
h nron.r y .a,d the president. "But v,
must sa,d DR. Hall. and. without fu
thar ceremony. the president march,
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