The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-18
He Says We Car Successfully Meet
the Problem Before Us,
WHEELER SHARES The H0N0RS.
His Reception Almost Equal TO That
thousand Troops in Savannah
We're Reviewed. Making
One Of the Most Brilliant
Pagcants Ever Seen,

SAVANNAH, GA. Dec. IA welcome
from brazen throats that had spoken e!o-
quently for the freedom OF American colo
nies, greeted the hrst President Of the
Greater United States upon his arrival
in this city this morning.
The cannon which doomed the Presl-
Dental salute Of twenty-one as the spe-
cial train came In where two brass pieces
that were presented TO the Chatham Ar
ullcry. Their roar was like a ratifca-
ton Of his sentiments Of brotherly love
ana affection between the North and the
South. celebrating the complete reunion
Of tn sections, in line with his magnani-
Gus speech at Atlanta.
The Presidents Atlanta utterances
touched the hearts Of the people here and
the streets rang with cheers. The fra
tcrnity OF feeling it produc. was the in
spring spirit of the banquet tonight.
It's feature was the singing of the
national anthem. II WAS an inspiring
sight The Executive Of the Nation
with head thrown back intoniug THE
: ar Spangled Banner Following this
the orchestra played Dixie" The up
roar was deafening and In the midst Of
il President Mckinley was seen clapplng
his hands. his face beaming. The ladies'
of the Presidential party together with
the ladies' Of the Entertainment Com
mittce had joined the gentlemen I'm the
banquet hall and their enthusiasm was
as great as that OF the sterner sex.
\ ROYAL WELCOME.
The reception Of President Mckinley
and the members Of his Cabinet byt,the
people Of Savanna to-day. moro than
equalled I'm hospitality and completeness
Of arrangement any previous Experiences
which have marked the Presidential trip
in the South. The party arrived from
Montgomery az II 4. NJ, reviewed ten
thousand troops stationed around Savan-
nah. took trip down the Savannah
river and was entertained this evening
az a grand banquet rendered by the
Chamber Of Commerce. and association
citizens The enthusiasm of the Savan-
nah people and Of the fifteen thousand
persons. who it is estimated. had come
into the city from the surrounding coun-
try 10 greet the President. was fully
equal 10 the remarkable demonstrations
which have distinguished the trip in
other cities
at The banquet Tonight I'm the Desoto
Hotel where the presidential party Is
staying. President Mckinley. amid fire.
Quent applause. addressed his audience,
consisting OF over POO persons as follows:
MKlNLEYS 5 SPEECH.
There Is cause FOR congratulation that
with the grave problem before US grow
ing ont of the war with Spain. we are
free from any divisions at home our |
financial and revenue policies cannot be
changed for at least four years and what |
ever legislation may be had affecting
them during that period will be to i'm !
prove and strengthen. not destroy them.
"The public mind can, therefore. repose |
in reasonable security. while business Will |
proceed without apprehension of serious
and sudden changes. so diturhing TO the |
common commercial world and SO dis, ract- |
ing to the business men. all OF which !
is fortunate for the cOuntry-for every |
interest and every section OF the country.
Even those who desire other and differ |
ent policies prefer permanance 10 con-
slant change or, what Us almost as hurt
mi The fear Of change. There are hap
nilv now no domestic differences TO check |
he prolrcss and prosperity Of the coun- |
try which our peaceful relations with !
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