The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-18
He Says There Will Be No Sudden
Changes to Distract Business.
GIVES HIS REASONS FOR IMPERIALISM
Having Destroyed Government. We Must
Supply Another.
VOLUNTEERS WILL REMAIN IN SERVICE
secretary Algcr Snys They Arc Need
cd Until the Regular Army IL IN
creased, ny contemplated.

sa,7anuah. Ga. December ia welcome
from brazen threats thar h1d spoken 60
oueq,tiy for the freedom of the American
colonies greeted the president OF te
Greater GATED States upoa his arrived Ia
this city this morning. T1e can3on which
doomed the presidential salute Of twenty
oae guns as tue special train came in were
two brass pieces that were prc2cafel 10 tn
Chatham artillery. TGeir noar was like
ratification OF his sentiments OF bro herly
love and affection between the North and
South, celebrating the complete reun ON OF
the sections. in line with his masnanimous
speech at Atlanta.
The Presidents Atlanta u.teranles
touched the hearts OF the people here and
the streets rang with cheers. The frater-
ni;y OF feeling ii produced was the hsptr-
ing sp.s,.t OF the banqaet tontsht.i.s a
ture was the singing OF the National an
them. led by the president himself. 1t was
an inspiring sight, the chief executive OF
the Nation. with head thrown back, in;on
ting the star Spansled Banner" Follow
ing this the orchestra played Dixie and a
tumult filled the hall. The uprcar wni
deatening, and in the miss. % It President
Mckinley was seen clasping his hands, his
iaoe beamlng. The ladies' of the pre- l. |
dents party, together with the ladies OF
the entertainment committee, had Joined |
tie gentlemen in the banquet hall, audi
their enthusiasm was a enthusiastic as |
that OF the sterner sex.
The reception Of President Mckinley and |
the members OF his cabinet by the people |
OF Savannah today more than equalled In
hospitality aud completeness OF arrange
ment any previous experiences which have
marked the presidential trip in the South. |
The party arrived from Montsomsiy at ii |
L. m, reviewed 10000 troops stalone i
around Savannah, took a trip down The
Savannah RIVER and was entertained this
evening at grand banquet tenle. ell ty
the chamber of commerce and asso iation
OF citizens. The enthusiasm OF the III
zens and the $4,000 persons who il is est
mated came TO the city from ;ae surrouni j.
ans country TO greet tae president was
iuily equal TO the demonstrations whch
nave distinguished the trip In other ctlies
Al the banquet tonight in the De soto
MOTEL, where the presidential parry is stay
ing President Mckinley, amid frequent ap-
plause. addressed his audience. cons Is ing
OF over 200 persons, 1s follows:
mere is cause for congratulations tn
with une grave problems before us gioying
out Of the war with Spain we are free from
any divisions at home
Our financial and revenue policle, can
NO. be changed for at least fnur wears and1
Whatever legislation may be had Affecting
eheih dlrlns that period. Will be to im,jI
prove and strengthen. not destroy them. y
The public mind can, therefore repo5e
In reasonable security, while business will
proceed without apprehension of serious
ana sudden changes so disturbing TO the
commercial world and so d.straoting to In, |
business men. All OF which Is fortunate
for the country, for every interest AMI every |
section of the country. Even those who
desire other and different policies prefer
pertnanence TO constant change, or what
rs almost as hildtui, ahe fear OF change |
There are, happily, no distraoting differ !
ences TO check the progress and prosperity |
OF the country which our peaceful relations |
with The whole world Will encourages and |
strengthen.
',,rhis IS fortunate too, in another senec.
!. leaves the country free to consider and |
Ssctiss new questions which are imme- |
diataly before rs, unbiased by party or past |
political alliances. These new questions !
are to be thought ont and wrought out |
not In spirit OF partlsanship. hut In a |
Spirit OF patriotism. not for the temporary |
advantage OF one party or the other, but |
for the lasting advantage OF the country |
Neither prejudice nor pnssion. nor previous |
condition can embarrasS tn free action and |
calm Judgment Of the cstis,ns .Ne have
entered upon nfw paths. We are trading
In an UNEMPLOYED field which viii test our
wisdom and statcsmanship The chief con-
sideratlon-is one Of duty, our actions must
be controlled by. II. No settlement Is ad-
missible which will not pronote our honor
and promote the best interests OF all con-
cerned. With a united country ard the