Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-10-12

OMAHA, Oct l2.-President Mckinley
and the other members Of the presi-
dental party from Washington were
greeted on their arrival in Omaha by an
immense crowd.
At the depot to receive the distin-
guished guests were King Ak Sar Ben
" in person and tie board of governors
of the sir knights of Ak Sar Ben, and
also the Equestrian club Of South
Omaha, and the presidential reception
committee. composed Of prominent
Omaha citizens and their wives. The
line of carriages moved north ON Tenth
street and west on Farnam to Eigh.
teenth. Along the whole line the crowds
on each SIDE of the street anu in every
window Kept up d continuous ovation.
The buildings were gorgeously deco
rated.
AT the city hall the party alighted,
and the visitors were assigned to seats
on temporary platform, from which
they reviewed a magnificent parade of
40 floats, They then went TO the places
where they are to stay while in the city.
CLINTON, Iowa, Oct 12.--The Presi-
dents journey from Chicago to the Mis-
slssippi river was marked with ovations
at various stations. AT De Kalb he
made short speech. At Dixon and
Sterling President Mckinley made no
attempt to talk but occupied his time
shaking hands of some of the people.
At Clinton Senator Allison, Congress
man Curtis and Governor Shaw and
staff boarded the train.
After the cheering had subsidized,
President Mckinley said in part:
"MY FELLOW CITIzENs-I have no
fitting words TO express my apprecia-
ton of this splendid welcome. We
have gone from industrial depression to
industrial activity. We have gone from
labor seeking employment to employ
ment seeking labor. applause. We
have abundance, have an unquestion-
able currency the world over and we
have an unsurpassed national credit,
better than 1t has ever been before in
our history
eve have, too, good national con-
science, anu w3 have the courage of
destiny. Great applause.
Short speeches We're made at other
points.
The gathering Of people at Cedar
Rapids broke the days record for num-
bers and enthusiasm. ..
went to Omaha that he may celebrate
with my fellow countrymen of the west
the progress OF the war thus far made
the protocol which has already been
signed, and the suspension of hostilities
with the hope that you and | entertain
that in tho final settlement the treaty
may be one founded on right and Justice
and in the interest OF humanity. CAP
plause.) This war, that was so speedily
closed through the valor and intrepidity
of our soldiers, will bring to us, trust.
blessings that are now beyond calcutta
ton. 1t will bring also burdens, but
the American people never shirk re-
sponsibility and never unload o burden
that carries forward civilization
1--WE accepted war for humanity. We
can accept no terms of peace which
shall not be III the interest of humanity.
That hostihties have ceased upon terms
SO satisfactory to the people OF the
United States is cause for congratula-
ton and calls for the sentiments of pious
gratitude to Divine Providence for these
favors which He has given unto US and
of appreciation of the army and navy
for their brilliant victories. +"
Further along in his speech he spoke
of the unifocation of the nation, as de-
velopnent of the war; Sectional lines
had been obliterated aud party differ
ences nushed in the chorus of patriot
ism.
He also praised the Christian and
self-sacriticing work of women during
the war.
Short stops were made at Belleplain,
Tama, Marshalltown and Ames, and at
each point the President said a few
words to the DaOple
AMPTIIANCp n0RpS