Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1898-10-20

| were nlleu with puuuleS or water and
the cold wind blowing off Lake Mich
gan made walking unpleasant. Not
outstanding all these obstacles the
opening of the jubilee proper was a
distinct and brilliant success. 1t was
announced that the ceremonies would
commence at 10: 80 a. m. and fully an
hour prior to that time the Auditorium
was packed with an eager crowd. Al
ter the doors had been thrown open
there was u long wait for the speakers.
Owing to Il misunderstanding in VIII i
the president had no part, it was IL 10
when Mr.. Mckinley entered the hall.
On his ride from the residence of the
McWilliams he was escorted by Chica-
go mounted police. AS the president
entered the hall the cheers lasted sew
eral minutes. With the president
were Ex-Governor OglesDy of Illinois,
La Fayette McWiliams, President
Harper of the Chicago University and
Thomas b. Bryan of Chicago A party
comprising Mrs. McWilliams, Miss Me
Williams and Miss Duncan was in 4
box adjoining that of the president
Secretary Gage was In box on the
second tier almost directly opposite
the box of the president.
Chairman Charles Truax, on behalf
of the jubilee committee, then made Il
short opening address. George r. Peck
rs presiding officer followed with an
address. He said in conclusion: "One
name In the midst of all this pageantry
Is In your thoughts and your hearts
speak out before any lips can utter it
William Mckinley, our president You
know him for what he Is. wise, patient.
kindly, generous calmly judging that
what is right Is the highest statesman
ship. How surely he knows, as he
meets his countrymen face to face, that
the people always trust their leader.
We cannot yet say all dangers are
passed Some storms may come some
waves may roll high about us, but we
know n brave, strong hand will hold
the ruddCr true. At the conclusion
of his address Mr., Peck introduced
Mayor Harrison who also extended Il
formal welcome to the president, visit
ing dignttares, and strangers who
came To Chicago to attend the Jubilee
ceremonies. Mr.. Peck then introduced
Archbishop ireland of st. Paul, who
received the closest attention and was
frequently compelled to remain silent
until the applause had subsidized Then
came Judge Emory Speer of Georgi, l.
lie was introduced by Chairman Peck,
who fought against him during the
civil war
As soon rs Judge Speer finished
there were loud cries for Mckinley"
The president had turned to leave. but
rs the calls continued, he stepped to
the front Of the box and said MY
Fellow Citlzens-l have been deeply
moved by this great demonstration.
have been deeply touched by the
words OF patriotism uttered by the dis
tinguishcd men so eloquently In your
presence. 1t is gratifying to all of
us to know that this has never ceased
to be war OF humanity The last
snip that went out of the harbor of
Havana before the war was declared
1900 49, tNhiNAANoii sup llttl ktu taken
To the suffering people of Cuba sup
plies furnished by American charity
tapplausel, and the first ship to sail
into the harbor of Santiago was an
other American ship bearing supplies
to the suffering cubans (applausel aud
am sure 1t is the universal PRAYER of
American citizens that Justice and
humanity and civilization characterize
the final settlement of peace as they
have distinguished the progress of the
war tApplause.) My countrymen. the
currents of destiny flow through the
\ hearts Of the people " ho will seek
to check them and divert them who
will stem them? The movements OF
men, planned and designed by the
Master Of Men, are not to he interrupt.
cd by the American people.
As the president retired the crowd
\ called for Ex-Governor Ogleshy, who
made few remarks, closing with a
call for three cheers for President Me
/ ktnley, which We're given with vim
The exercises concluded with the rem