The Indianapolis journal., 1898-10-19
Mr.. Mckinley Forced 10 Make a Brief
Speech in Answer TO Calls from
shc Audience.
POINTS FROM THE ADDRESSES
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND ON THE RE-
SUITS OF THE WAR.
Remarks of General Miles and Samuel
tended by 1000 People.

CHICAGO. Oct. 1s.-Five thousand people
packed within the walls of the Auditorium
witnessed the formal launching of the peace
jubilee to-day IL required the uncorking of
six Walls of eIoquence to make the launch
ing a distinct success and no vessel that
ever slid down the ways was dumped into
more dampness thap the peace jubilee A
heavy drizzle that at times changed into
rain. and then back into drizzle was fall
ing, the streets We're filled with puddles of
water and a cold wind blowing off Lake
Michigan made walking unpleasant, Not
withstanding all these obstacles the opening
of the jubilee proper was distinct and
brilliant success.
1t was announced that the ceremonies
would commence at 1880 a. M, and fully
an hour prior to that time the street in
front of the Auditorium was packed with
an eager crowd. After the doors had been
thrown open there was a long wait for the
speakers. Finally they were seen coming
down the main aisle and the crowd broke
into a cheer. Owing to a misunderstanding,
in which the President had no part it was
ten minutes past II before Mr.. Mckinley
entered the hall. On his ride from the resi-
escorted by the Chicago Hussars and
mounted police.
AS the President entered the hall his ap-
pearance was the signal for an outburst
Of enthusiastic cheers that lasted for sew
eral minutes. With the President were ex-
Goyerno Richard J. ogIesby. If Illinois;
Lafayette McWilliams, whose guest the
President has been since his arrival in the
city; President Harper. of the Chicago Uni
versity, and Thomas B. Bryan, of Chicago.
The ladies of the party, comprising Mrs
McWilliams and Miss Duncan, were in the
box adjoining that of the President In the
first box at the left of the stage was Gen.
Miles, and in the boxes next to him were
the members of the various diplomatic
corps. Secretary Gage was in a box in the
second tier, almost directly opposite to that
Of the box of the President
OPENING OF THE EXERCISES.
Almost Immediately after the presidential
party had taken their seats the Rev Frank
w. Gunsaulus, chaplain of the meeting Of
fered prayer. Chairman Charles 'Truax. on
behalf of the jubilee committee, then made
a short opening address and introduced Mr..
George r. Peck as the presiding officer.
Mr.. Peck eulogized the heroes of the war,
paid tribute to the President and con-
cluded as follows:
Six months ago we welcomed war in
the thoughtful. solemn spirit which BELTS
an appeal to the sword. To-day we well
come peace and all its blessings. We have
given good lives for it, and every life makes
1T more precious. Victory has come to us
In fullest measure. We have won ships, and
cannon, and forts. and arsenals. Cities have
opened their gates and islands in both the
henlispheres have welcomed the arms and
institutions of freedom But the greatest
victory won, in its consequences to us as
a people, is the supreme victory which
North and South have won over each other.
Long ago all sensible and patriotic people
In both sections knew that the hour would
come. To-day we hail it. in the assured
faith that henceforth we march together to
the same music under the same flag and
to the same destiny. Verify this is the
year of jubilee"
After Mr.. Peck had terminated his address
he introduced Mayor Harrison, of Chicago.
who delivered the formal address of welcome
TO President Mckinley and the strangers
who had come to Chicago to witness the
ceremonies of jubilee week. The President
who received most enthusiastic welcome
as he entered the building, made no formal
reply to the addresses of welcome, notwith
standing the large calls that were made
on him for a speech
ARCHBISHOP IRELAND'S ADDRESS
Following the address of Mayor Harrison
came Archbishop Ireland, of st. Paul. He
said. in part:
a just and necessary war is holy. The
men who at country's call engage in such
war are the country's heroes, to whom
must be given unstinted gratitude and un-
stinted praise. The sword in their hands
IS the emblem of self-sacrifce and of vator:
the flag which leads them betokens their
country and bids them pour out in obli-
CATION 10 purest patriotism the lifeblood of
their hearts; the shroud which spreads over
the dead OF the battlefield is the mantle of
fame and Of glory.
Happy the nation which has the courage
OF just war no less than that of lust
peace whose sons are able and willing
to serve her with honor alike in war and in
peace. Happy the nation whose jubilee of
peace, when war has ceased, is also a iu
bilee of victory. We love peace, not war;
out when we so to war we send to II the
best and bravest of the country These
words, spoken few days ago by the chief
magistrate Of America. embody great
principle of American life
The war Is ended. 1t would III become
me to say what details shall enter into the
treaty OF peace which America is concluding
with her vanquished foe. | stand IN the
presence Of the chief magistrate OF the Re-
public. To him 1t belongs by right of off-
cial position and of personal wisdom TO
prescribe those details The country has
learned from the acts of his administration
that TO his patriotism, his courage his
prudence she may well confide her safety
her honor. her destiny her peace What
aver the treaty Of peace with Spain, Amer