The herald., 1898-10-19

and devotion our people have fortthe wei
fare OF the government, not only 40 whole,
but In each and every one Of these, its
component parts"
of the army met with great favor, and he
was again and again compelled to bow his
Acknowledgements.
What shafter Said
At the armory of the First infantry
crowds that filed the immense structure to
the doors gathered to hear General Shat
ter, who SAID in part:
There is nothing that is SO dear to the
heart of q soldier of this glorious country
0s to know that he is approved by the peo-
pie. l accept your welcome, 80 far as l am
concerned, as the commander of the army
which SO recently, by its successful cam
Spain, which for 400 years had foated on
this continent, never again to be raised.
But in thus recognizing me, wish you to
know that it is not to me, except in a very
small degree, that this credit is due. 1t is
to the gallant army I commanded"
He then gave an interesting account of the
campaign, saying that the difficulties were
not in the fighting-that was the easiest part
of it-but in getting food and medicine to
road, to haul battery over which required
fourteen horses instead of four.
The Exercises Over
After the conclusion of the exercises at
the auditorium, the president was enter
tanned at luncheon at the Aud itorium hotel
by the peace jubilee committeeman.
AT Its close the president left for the resi-
dence OF Captain New illiams, where be
rested until the departure for the jubilee
ball at the auditorium
| In spite OF the drilling rain, a consider
able crowd gathered outside the hotel to
watch the president drive away, and cheers
riage.
The Benefit Ball
CHICAGO, Oct. lS.-Four thousand peo-
PIE danced az the auditorium tonight for the
benefit OF the suffering sailors and soldiers,
and 1T was perfect success.
small testOon of American Beauty
roses hung before the box from which
President Mckinley viewed the ball, and
directly opposite similar decoration was
placed beneath the box in which the Chinese
and Korean ministers were seated. The
hour for the reception of the president and
distinguished guests was 1890 p. M, and
the hall was draped with red, white and
blue strips across the entire room. Pune
tual to the minute, the president ap-
peared. Chairman Truax and the jubilee
committee were also present. Mayor Har-
rison was on his left. The orchestra rem
dered the ''Star Spangled Banner" and all
in the hall remained standing as the presi-
Dental party made it's way across the
floor. The ceremony of presentation be-
ing over, the president made his way to the
box reserved for him, the audience applaud
ing enthusiastically. He left the hall after
midnight, going to the residence of Cop
tain McWilliams. Shortly before the ar
rival of President Mckinley there was
massing of dark uniforms and glitter of
gold braid at the entrance Of the hall, and
then long column of fighting men headed
by the tall form Of General Miles, moved
across the floor in the direction of the re-
ception committees General Miles re-
ceived most enthusiastic welcome. Close
behind him were General Shafter, following
after him, in blue and gold, being the
Chinese and Korean ambassadors and other
visiting dignitaries, including the speakers
at the mass meeting in the forenoon, Arch
bishop Ireland and Judge Speer
As soon as the president had reached his
box, the orchestra struck up it's strains, and
The ball was open. But for a timeythere
was no dancing. It was, in fact, not the
proper time for anybody to dance, 40 great
was the throng pressing out upon the floor.
Gradually the crowd passed to the seats in
the upper part of the hall. and then the
dancers had full swing on the floor below.
About &25. 900 was realized for the benefit of
the soldiers and sailors