The herald., 1898-12-16

eral tried to begin his speech, and over and
over again he was compelled to wait for the
cheering to STOP Then the band played
"Dixie,o and once more the crowd broke
into frantic cheers.
General Wheeler eulogized the president,
and expressed his pleasure at the reception
given to Mr.. Mckinley by Georgia.
OTHER SPEAKERS
Lieutenant Hobson responded to loud
calls with an impassioned speech, in which
he drew the attention OF ms hearers not
only to the bravery of the American soldiers
and sailors, but to the chvalry and bravery
of the enemy, especially of Admiral Cervera.
General Shafter and General Lawton
scarcely more than bowed their acknowl-
edgements to the plaudits and the meeting
closed with a short speech from Governor
Johnston of Alabama, in which he referred
to his states honor. in possessing two such
distinguished sons as Wheeler and Hob
son.
The presidential party then drove back
to their hotel On the way the carriage in
which were Generals Shafter and Lawton
was run into by street car and the two
distinguished officers were thrown to the
street, but neither was hurt.
A public reception at the governors man
sion had to be postponed on account of the
IultUcstS VI ti0
EVENING EXERCISES
In the beautifully decorated dining room
of the Kimball house tonight, the Atlanta
peace Jubilee which brought to this city the
president of the United States, several mem
bers of his cabinset and many distinguished
figures of the war with Spain and re-
suited in utterances by the executive which
have cemented hard and fast the bonds be-
tween the north and south, was brought to
a fitting close by an elaborate banquet.
Covers were laid for three hundred. All
the city's distinguished guests were present,
and seated at the presidents table. The
Atlantans attending the banquet were rep
resentative of the city's wealth and business
interests. Many prominent men from all
parts of the south also graced the tables.
Hon. Clark Howell, editor of the Atlanta
| Constitution, acted as toastmaster. AT the
presidents table were seated: The presi-
dent. Governor Allan ID. Gambler, Hon X.
\. Alger. Lyman j. Gage, Hon. John D.,
Long, Charles Emory Smith, Hon. James
Wilson, Major General Shafter, Hon.
| Charles +. Warwick, Lieutenant Richmond
p. Iobson. DR.. Il. d. Spalding Hon.
Stephen O'Meara, Major Livingston Mills,
| Hon. John Addison Porter, Captain r. j.
Lowery, General A. c. NJ. Pennington, Coy
crnor Voorhees, of New Jersey, Hoke Smith,
! ID. j. Fenno, Hon. Frank p. Rice, General
henry W. LdNlOH. hulus ID puIiOCh, lioii'
| George r. Peck. Governor JoseIh p. John
| ston, Major General s. b. NJ. oung, Hon.
| L. f. Settle, Major General Joe Wheeler,
| Colonel W. A. Hemphill and Mayor c. a.
| Collier.
Hon. Clark Howell introduced the presi-
| dent. His speech was one of the best OF
| the evening He referred to the fact that
| the last glance of the Spaniard as he retires
from the continent which he gave to the
world falls upon the Maria Teresa rock
ing today on the Bahama reefs in hailihg
distance of the spot on which Columbus,
first anchored in American waters, to put
his foot on san Salvadors shore
Mr.. Howell said enlightenment first had
birth in China. He traced its progress
westward til, finally the guns of Admiral
Dewey completed the ciroling OF the globe
by shattering Spain's Asiatic dominion.
He paid tribute to President Mckinley 5
policy of appointing southern men and ex-
confederates to high offices. which he said
had broken forever the barrier that divided
north and south, and stamped the ndissolrl-
bic seal OF understanding and fraternity up
on the union
M'KINLEY'S RESPONSE
The president, as he rose. was the re-
ciplent OF hearty and spontaneous greeting
The cordiahty with which he has been re
ceived on all occasions during his visit. was
nowhere more evident than at tonight 5
gathering. The executive was compelled to
stand and bow some moments before those
about the tables would permit him TO pro-
coed.
The president responded to the toast
Our Country
He began by pleasant reference to an
earlier visit to the city of Atlanta. and spoke
fcelingly of his association then with
l!eorgias brilliant editor, the late Henry
w. Grady
Continuing, the president said
-Four years have gone since | last met
the people of Georgia IN public assembly.
Much has happened in the intervening
time. The nation has been at war, not with
in its own shores, but with a foreign power,
a war waged not for revenge or aggrandize-
ment. but for our oppressd neighbory, for
their freedom and ameloration 1t was
short but decisive 1t recorded Il succession
OF significant victories on land and sea. 1t
gave new honors to American arms 1t
has brought new problems to the republic.
whose solution will tax the genius of our
people. United We will meet and solve them
with honor to ourselves and to the lasting
benefit of all concerned. The war brought
us together; its settlement will keep us to-
gether.
Reunited! Glorious reaization!
1t expresses the thought of my mind and
the long-deferred contamination of my
hearts desire as | stand in this pre- sence
1t interprets the hearty demonstration here
witnessed and is the patriotic refrain of
all sections and of all lovers of the republic.
Reunited! One country again and one
country forever!
'Proclaim it from the press and the pull
pit! Teach it in the schools. Write it
across the skies! The world sees and feels
it, 1t cheers every heart. north and south,
and brghtens the life of every American
home. Let nothing ever strain it. At peace
with all the world and with each other,
what can stand in the pathway of our pro-
gress and prosperityE'
OTHER TOASTS
Hon. j. ID. Long. secretary of the navy
followed, responding to the toast, The
Navy
TOAST THE NAVY
Longs effort was the happiest of the
evening. His remarks for the first ii. Ger
minutes were Oh almost every other subject
than that assigned. lie referred humorously
to everybody, from General Washington
down to the present day, and paid hgl
tribute to the American blue jacket, who
he said, was the typical American citizen.
Major General Shafter was heartily
cheered when introduced by Mr.. Howell
He resopndcd to the toast The Army
He said:
TOO glowing a tribute cannot be paid &c
| the noble little army which contributed Sc
freely the lives OF its best men to bring
about this happy issue. The bulk and the
flower OF our army composed the Santiago
! expedition. Words cannot graphically de
| pct the obstacles overcome, the suffering
endured and the hardships undergone. u