Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1898-12-22

/ Iuskegee, and thence here by the state
| assembly, Gov. Johnston, Chief Justice
| Mcclellan and party Of ladies'. After a
ride through the principal streets. which
we're ablaze with the national colors
the party arrived at the capitol and
Gov. Johnston, before introducing the
president TO the large audience, said
/ that Alabama had nothing 10 take back
for what she did in 1861, but that she
was back in the union TO stay and that
she welcomed the president Of the re-
united country TO the historic spot
around the assemblage.
The Presidents speech.
President Mckinley spoke in part as
follows:
THE warm-hearted welcome which has
! been given 70 me by the citizens OF Ala
| bama has deeply touched me, and IN re-
turn FOR Il / cannot find language to ex-
press my gratitude and appreciation. To
be welcomed here in the city Of Montgom-
cry, the first capital Of the confederate
states warmly and enthusiastically vel
coined As the president OF a common coun-
try, has filed and thrilled me with emo
ton. once the capital OF the confederacv.
now the capital of great and glorious
state, one OF the indestructible states Of an
| indestructible union. The governor saws be
has thing TO take back. We have moth
ing tc take back for ha' ing kept you in the
union: we are glad you did not 20 out. and
you are glad you stayed in. Tremendous
applause.)
Alabama. ike all the states of the
union, north and south, has been loyal 10
the nag and steadfastly devoted 10 the
Amer can nation and to American honor
There never has been in the history Of the
United States such demonstration OF pa
triotism from one end OF this country to the
other as in the year just passing; and never
has American valor been more brilliantly
illustrated in the battle line on shore and
on the battleship at sea than by the SOL
diers and sailors of the United States.
Everybody is talking of Hobson, and just
~ so, but want to thank Mother Hobson
in this presence. Everybody is talking
about Gen. Wheeler, one of the brayest of
the brave. but speak / want to OF that
sweet little daughter that followed him TO
Santiago great APPLAUSE and ministered
TO the sick at Montauk (cheers). 1 have
spoken in many places and at many times
of the herolsm of the American army and
the American navy, but in our recent con-
tiict the whole people were patriots Two
hundred thousand men were called for
and a million rushed to get place in the
ranks Great applause) And millions
more stood ready. If need be. prolonged
applause)
II thank you. my fellow citizens. for this
generous warmth and wealth of welcome
which you have given me to-day, and l
shall go back to my duties al our great
capital feeling that we have a united eoun-
try that acknowledges allegiance to but
one authority and win march forever
unitedly under one flag, the glorious old
stars and stripes" tremendous cheering
and applause)
In Savannah.
Savannah, Ca, Dec. 19.-President
Mckinley, on his entry into Savannah
at 1880 o'clock Saturday morning, was
welcomed with a salute Of p guns,
fired from brass cannon presented by
Gen. Washington TO the Chatham
guards, of Savannah. 10S years ago.
Ten thousand people were massed at
the front of the De Soto hotel to greet
him, and against their determination
TO get close to the carriages of the
presidential party the Georgia hussars,
acting as escort, and the provost guard,
were as toy soldiers.
Three hundred persons were present
at the banquet table at night. and when
President Mckinley arose TO respond
TO the toast, The United States" the
cheering was as enthusiastic as any
that has characterized his week of tri-
umphs.
President on Nations Duty.
When the applause had subsidized the
president said
There is cause for congratulation that
with the grave problems before us growing
out of the war with Spain, We are free from
any divisions al home
our financial and revenue poitcles can
rot be changed for a least four years, and
whatever legislation may be had affecting
them ne ri will he inn dxsa
Hnd strengthen not destroy them
The public mind can. therefore. repose
IN reasonable security, while business will
proceed without apprehension of serious
and sudden changes so distracting to The
commercial world and so distracting TO the
business man. All of which is fortuna te
for the country. for every interest and
every section of the country.
An UneXpIOred Field.
Neither prejudice nor passion. nor pre-
vtous condition can embarrass the free ac-
ton and calm Judgment of the citizen We
have entered upon new paths. We are
treading in an Cnexplored field which viii
test our wisdom and craftsmanship.
The chief consideration is one of duty;
our actions must be controlled by it, No
settlement is admissible which viii not
preserve our honor and promote the best
interests o all concerned.
If. following the clear precepts of duty
territory ftlls to US. and the welfare of an
alien people require our guidance and pro-
lection. who Will shrink from the respon-
sibility. grave though 1t may be2
Can we leave those people VINO. by the
fortunes Of war ana our own acts are
helpless and without government TO chaos
and anarchy after We have destroyed the
only government they have had2
Duty Is Apparent.
After destroying their government It IL
the duty OF the American government to
provide for them better one. Shall we
Gistrust ourselves, shall We proclaim 10 the
world cur inability 10 give kindly govern
ment TO oppressed peoples. whose future.
by the victories OF war Is conHded 10 Us ?
We may wish it were otherwise. but who
vii. question our duty now?
My FELLOW citizens. whatever covenants
duty has made for US in the year 1855 We
must keep"
Long Praises spnin's Queen.
Speaking 10 The toast THE Navy ="
Secretary Long grew pathetic and
euade an almost impassioueG appeal in
behalf of the queen OF Spain lie re-
q.