The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-12-16

wealth and business interests Many
prominent men from all parts oil the
South also praced the tables
THE GUESTS. =.
Hon Clarke Howell, etitor OF the ~
lanta Constitution, acted as toaS'ii@'
At the Presidents table were sea,eu ~
President. Governor Allen ID. Gambler
ZION r. A. Alger. Lyman J. Gage, Hon.
John ID Long. Charles Emory smith
Hon. James wilson, Major-General VII
liam r. shafter Hon. Charles +. war
vyick Lieutenant Richmond J.. Hobson'
Dr r = spaulding. Hon. stephen
O'Ncara. Major Livingston Meiggs' non
John Addison Porter. Captain X j. Low
nv General w. c. Pennington. Governor
Voorhees, Of New Jersey, Hoke Sml'h'
u. G.. Fenno Hon. Frank = klce'
eral Henry w Lawton' RuIuS -. 'u
lock. Hon. George r. Peek 1VNoi"v -,
Joseph f. Johnston, Malor-Ienel"ll. - ~,
Young Hon. T.. r. Settle. MaJoI ,11In,ii
Joe Wheeler. Colonel w. a Hen'P'''''
and Mayor O.. \. Collier .e.o.
An elaborate menu was discussed a aI
which tho speeoh-makIng began non
Clarke Howell introduced the Presiden'.
HIS speech was one of the best OF the
evening. .,,t
CAPTAIN HOWH.LS SPEECH.
"Iu the presence Of God, with uncov-
cred head and bowling reverently III ac-
Acknowledgement Of divine leadership
nation stands to-day upon the thresholu
OF a new century, content IN ana con,
scious of the performance OF duty We"
done in His name
"In the stretch OF centuries since the
crusaders crossed a continent TO carry
The light Of the cross into the darkness
OF the crescent. no nation ever uhuei
took the defence Of a cause that calleu
IN arms with loftier motives or nODler
purpose. -,o.-
To-day we rejoice that the modern
caracen has been driven from the heml-
sphere which he gave 10 the world anu
which. like the miser. he has seen sup
! through his fingers and out Of his grasp
| I'm the rage of helpless desperation rdthel
| than pay the simple tribute that me Cre-
ator asks Of mankind. and that hu-
manitv and mercy and civilization eAdc.
as the cost Of peace and progress Anu
as he goes back 10 the centre Oh MS 'ii-
| cient dominion. 10 the heart from whence
| once tbrobbel the best civilization or the
| universe IL IS the irony Of fate tnat MS
| last glance should fall on the broken ana
| boaten frame of the Maria Teresa, rock
| inc to-day on the Bahama reefs, In hall
inc distance Of the spot on which Colum-
hrs first anchored I'm American waters
70 mt his foot on San Salyador's shore
"Au shades Of political opinion are rep
resented here tonight. but of those pres
| ont there is not one who VIII NOT say
| that AT the helm Of the ship or Sta1e, III
| the stormy sea over which she mas i'u-
| den. there has been captain VINO Wa
| honest and fearless. VINO con- no',''V !,
IL Locked after the welfare Of the whole
| If q
hy Ills broad liberality in the recognition
~ southern men and ex-Confedera'es
Ike lee and Wheeler, broken Forever 'ne
h,rrie. that divides North ana SCUM
IA slammed the indissouble seal or I'M
descending ami fraternity upon th'
- have the honor. gentlemen. 70 miro
1,,.o tba President Of the United states
10 viii respond 10 the sentiment eA
messed I'm the magic words Oui Oo'''
trv.' 800 u.os the
The President as he arose vas o VIZ
recipient Of a hearty ana sp,.9-h he
greeting The cordhilty VIZ - d,,rino
bos been received on all occasions ~ - 80
81 visit was nowhere more evident tllN
a., to-night's gathering. The ENecuel1s
,,,,s compelled 20 stand and 90" SUM
,,t,,,tos before those about the tables
,,'o,,ld hermit him to proceed. lie saiu'
McKINLEY's ADDRESS. -,
ar 49,. 80 a stranger 10 your hospitals
g.. Vou have always given me cour'
tcous and cordial reception. My hisI ,isI
was under tho auspices OF your 49, 5'
citizen. Captain Howell. ana ahollci u''
tlngulshed Georgian-the Drllilan' Hise
-, called from the field OF ACTIVITY
-, he was AZ the height 81 his, use
fuiness. and when the whole halloh Gun
I'M, snare him. and sorrowed AT MS un
timely death. These were engaged II
| am economic discussion IN Whlch uiuci
| ences prevailed. and heateo us 7'oi
r,,led the hour. | DO not forget tnat' al
though advocating the theory or taNatlo 'i
( | seemingly opposed to the majority sehli
mani OF your State ana ol'y' Eou ~"
. | corded me an impartial hearing. strange
as ,.as IN All of YOU. you made me fee
m home. and from that hour Atant'
won nv heart. Ny subsequent WISH
have only served 10 increase my auhiii d
ton for your enterprising city.
HISTORY HAS BEEN MADE.
.rour wears have gone since l last me
the neople of Georgia in public Assembly
Much has happened in the lhlerVeilnl
time-the nation has been at war w
within its own shores, Out WIN loI
eign power-a war waBeu hol III 80 80
q or ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. but for our oppresse
V neiehbors for their freedom and ameho
0 ration. II was short, but decisive. IL r.
. corded a succession of Significant VIC
y tories on land and sea. II gave ne" hou
ors 10 American arms. IL mas prousn
| new problems 10 the Republic whose .
luton will tax the genius OF our peoPi'
United we will meet ana Sow ,he'
5 | with honor to ourselves ana 10 ene IDS
ing benefit OF all concerned, Inc W.
c brought US together; its settlement WI
keep Us together. ,.
j. A REUNITED NATION.
REUNITED. glorious realiaztion. IL eN
presses the thought Of my mind and IN
e iong-deferred contamination OF my heart
desire as / stand in this presence.
r intreprets the hearty demonstration her
Il witnessed and is the patriotic refrain
5 all sections and of all lovers OF the R'
>. public.
"Reunlted. one country again ana or
country forever. Proclaim 1t from n
= press and pulpit. Teach IL III 'he schoo
- write It across the skies. Inc "or'u Sc
, and fC,fls il: 1t cheers every heart Nor'
and South aud brightens the NE OF ever
p American home. Let nothing ever s'ra
- II again. At peace with all the wo'
IN and with each other what can slahu
"a the pathway Of our progress ana pro
I perity."
No Hon. John Long. Secretary OF I
:. Navy followed, responding to me 'oa
e. Tho Navy"
an Major-Generai william Smarter
a heartily cheered when introduced oy
-, o.n.rsi William n Shaftsr respond