The Irish standard., 1898-12-24
PRESIDENT 5 TRIP SOUTH.
He and His Party Receive Hearty
Welcome While Passing Through
the State of Georgia.
SALuTES FIRED FROM ANCIENT CANNON.

ances That Evoked Cheers from
Thousands of People-Presented
with q Confederate Badge-TOur.
\ lists Return to Warrington.
I Savannah, Ga, Dec. 1e.-President
Mckinley, on his entry into Savannah
at 1o:3o o'clock Saturday morning, was
welcomed with salute of 81 guns,
fred from brass cannon presented by
Gen. Washington to the Chatham
guards. Of Savannah, 1903 years ago.
Ten thousand people were masscd at
the front of the De Soto hotel to greet
him, and against their determination
to get close to the carriages Of the
presidential party the Georgia hussars,
acting as escort, and the provost guard,
were as toy soldiers.
Three hundred persons were present
1T the banquet table at night, and when
president Mckinley arose to respond
ito the toast, THE United States," the
cheering was as enthusiastic as any
that has characterized his week Of tri-
Mmphs.
President ON Nations Duty.
When the applause had subsidized the
president said:
There is cause for congratulation that
with the grave problems before us growing
out Of the war with Spain. we are free from
any divisions at home.
"Our financial and revenue policies cam
not be changed Tor at least four years. and
them during that period will be TO improve
and strengthen. not destroy them.
THE public mind can. therefore. repose
In reasonable security. while business will
and sudden changes so distractlng to the
commercial world and SO distracting to the
business man. All Of which is fortunate
for the country. for every interest and
every section Of the country.
An Unexplored Field.
"Neither prejudice nor passion. nor pre-
viouB condition can embarrass the free ac-
ton and calm judgment of the citizen. We
have entered upon new paths. We are
treading In an UNEMPLOYED field which will
test our wisdom and craftsmanship.
1.-THE chief consideration is one of duty:
settlement is admissible which will not
preserve our honor and promote the best
interests of all concerned.
my FELLOW citizens. whatever covenants
duty has made for us in the year 1893 we
must keep"
Long Praises spain's Queen.
Speaking to the toast The Navy"
Secretary Long grew pathetic, and
made an almost impnssioned appeal in
behalf Of the queen of Spain. He re-
ferred tenderly to her mother love for
her son, her heart-burnings and anx-
ieties during the war, and the blighting
of her hopes by the outcome Of the con-
hict. Her trials, he said, deserved the
tenderest sympathy of every mother,
every woman, in America.
How Sunday Was Spent.
President Mckinley attended church
lat. the. Wesley Monumental Methodist
Church. AS ne entered the congrega-
tion arose and remained standing until
he had taken his seat. In the afternoon
he visited the Georgia state agricul-
tural and mechanical college (colored),
where he delivered AL address. The
membeis of the visiting party spent the
evening in the parlors of the hotel un-
til the time came for them to depart
Nor Macon, for which place they left at
midnight.
welcome to Macon.
Macon, Ca, Dec. 20.-The president
and his party reached Macon promptly
On time and were received by the larg-
est crowd which has gathered in
Macon since the last visit of Jefferson
Davis 10 the city. At the station was
Q reception committee consisting of
number of the most prominent citizens
Of the town. Drawn up in front of tho
station was the Bibb county camp of
the Confederate Survivors association,
900 strong, headed by Commander C.
M. Wiley. As the president reached
the old confederates he was halted by
Col. Wiley, who addressed him as fol.
lows:
Memorial Presented.
''Mr. President: As commander Of tho
Isibb County Veterans association and
1aibb county camp No. 484. we extend to you
and your party most generous. hearty
and sincere welcome to our beloved city.
IYou. sir, have endeared yourself to the
heart Of all confederate soldiers on account
of the noble sentiments expressed by you
IN regard TO our confederate dead. as.
cure you that these old. manned and in
firm veterans who have met here 10 do you
honor to-day appreciate such words OF love
and kindness. and uttered, too, by the
president of this great country and by one
the sixties. l hope and pray. Mr.. Presi-
dent, that God in His infinite mercy may
100 direct the future legislation OF this coun-
TRY that the living confederates will be re.
stripes belong as much to the confederate
veterans as 1t does to the Grand Army Of
the Republic. The south proved its 10y
alty to this grand old country when war
was declared with Spain and now, hence
forth and forever. she will be found ready
to take up arms to defend our country and
our flag. Mr.. President. on behalf OF these
brave and MANNED confederate soldiers OF
tBibb county, Ga. l present to you this
parchment engrossed lis letters Of gold the
beautiful sentiment expressed by you in
our capital city in regard to our honorcd
dead
Wears n Confederate Badge.
As the president was about to pro-
coed DR.. Roland d. Hall, another vet
eran, addressed him as follows.
"Mr President. In behalf of our noble
dead. and as confederate veterans we are
here to manifest our appreciation OF tho
noble and generous sentiment you have re-
gently uttered. Do us the honor. cir, to az
cept and wear this badge Of u Confederate
Veterans association which bears your
/. likeness and words which should endear
u dc not know that 1t will be prop
or" said the president.
"But you must" said DR.. Hall, and
without further ceremony the presi-
dent marched ahead with Judge Speer.
The sight of tho confederate badge on
the presidents coat as he passed
throuyl, the lines of veterans called
forth vocifcrons cheering.
Clean weep Necessary.