The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-12-21

Tuskegee, and thence here by the state
assembly. Gov. Johnston. Chief Justice
Mcclellan and a party of ladies. After
ride through the principal streets. which
were ablaze with the national colors,
the party arrived al the capitol and
Gov Johnston. before introducing the
president 10 the large audience. said
that Alabama had nothing TO 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:
vrhe rm-hearted welcome which has
been given to me by the citizens of Ala
bama has deeply touched me- and in re-
turn Cor II | cannot find language 10 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 wei
coined as the president Of common coun-
try, has filled and thrilled me with emo
ton. once the capital of the confederacy.
nov the capital of a great and glorious
state, one OF the indestructible states of an
indestructible union The governor says he
has nothing 10 take back. We have moth
ing to take back for having kept you in the
union: we are glad you did not go out. and
you are glad you stayed in. Tremendous
applause)
Alabama, like all the states OF the
union north and south. has been loyal TO
the flag and steadfastly devoted TO the
American nation and 10 American honor.
There never has been in the history OF the
United States such demonstra ton of pa
triotism from one end of this country to the
other 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
ly so. but want 10 thank Mother Hobson
IN this presence. Everybody Is talking
about Gen. Wheeler. one of the oravest of
the brave. but speak | want 10 of that
sweet little daughter that followed him to
Santiago great applause) and minstered
to the sick at Montauk (cheers). | 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-
hict the whole people were patriots. Two
hundred thousand men were called for,
and a million rushed 10 get place in the
ranks. Great applause) And millions
more stood ready. IL need be. prolonged
applause)
81 thank you. my fellow citizens. for this
which you have given me to-day, and
shall go back to my duties at our great
capital feeling that we have a united coun-
try that acknowledges allegiance to but
one authority, and will march forever
unitedly under one flag. the glorious old
stars and stripes" tremendous cheering
and applause)
In Savannah.
Savannah, Ca, Dec. 19.-President
~ + 10 Co |.
at TO-: 80 o'clock Saturday morning, was
welcomed with a salute of 81 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
10 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 congratula ton that
with the grave problems before growing
out OF the war with Spain. we are free from
any divisions at home.
"Our financial and revenue policies can
not be changed for at least four years. and
whatever legislation may be had affecting
them during that period will be 20 improve
and 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 distractng to the
commercial world and so distra citing to the
business man. All of which is fortunate
for the country. for every interest and
every section of the country.
An UnexpIored Field.
Neither prejudice nor passion. nor pre-
vious condition can embarrass the free &C.
ton and calm judgment OF the citizen. We
! have entered upon new paths We are
| treading in an UNEMPLOYED field which will
| test our wisdom and craftsmanship.
THE chief consideration is one of duty;
| our actions must be controlled by 1t. No
| settlement is admissible which will not
| preserve our honor and promote the best
| interests of all concerned
If following the clear precepts OF duty,
territory falls 10 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 be?
Can we leave those people VINO, by the
! fortunes of war and our own acts, are
helpless and without government to chaos
and anarchy, after we have destroyed the
only government they have had?
Duty Is Apparent.
After destroying their government It Is
| the duty of the American government to
| provide for them better one. Shall we
! distrust ourselves. shall we proclaim to the
world our inability to give kindly govern
ment TO oppressed peoples, whose future.
| by the victories OF war, is confided to us2
We may wish 1t were otherwise. but who
will question our duty now?
MY FELLOW citizens, whatever covenants
! duty has made for US In the year 1885 we
must keep"
Long Praises SPANS Queen.
Speaking to the toast The Navy"
Secretary Long grew pathetic, and
made an almost impassioned appeal in
behalf of the queen of Spain. He re-
ferred tenderly TO her mother love for
| her son, her heart-burnings and anx-
| iofiac ,lurir,cr tho Nxar and tho III ar