Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-12
Consul General Arrives in Washing
Ton 9bis Afternoon.
is GIVEN A. CORDIAL RECEPTION
Proposition for a Formal Function
in His Honor.
HE VISITS WHITE HOUSE

ton over the Pennsylvania railroad at 90
this afternoon. He was accorded a well
come such as has seldom been given any
visitor to the capital. The depot was
packed with persons, ard the number out
side was large. There were many others
on the outside. and one and all cheered
Gen. Lee heartily.
There were cries of "Our next President"
There were many buttons worn with the
face of Gen. Lee upon them.
The train drew into the station, where
Assistant Secretary Michael of the State
Department, and Col. R. l. Fleming, presi-
dent of the Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton, were waiting for him. A number of
others, including newspaper men, were in
side the gates.
When the train had stopped there was a
rush to board the car in which Gen. Lee
had made the trip He held an informal
reception in the hind end of this, every
body crowding about him to shake his
hand. Mrs. Ayres. an intimate friend of
the family, presented him with bouquet
of roses. and he chatted for few minutes.
Vice Consul Springer was also on board
the train MIS-. Lee arc Fitzhugh Lee, jr..
accompanied the general part of the way
here from Richmond, but did not come on
with him. returning to Richmond
Arm in arm with Col Fleming and As
sstant Secretary Michael. General Lee
walked down the platform, Lieut.. Kelly
having hard work to keep back the crowd.
which lined up on both sides. As soon as
h reached the platform three cheers were
given for General Lee, and the cheering
continued until he reached the carriage
waiting for him.
All through the station the crowd was
lined up on both sides and hands We're
outstretched to be shaken. Gen. Lee rec
ognized many Of his friends and had
word for each.
There were about as many ladies as men
In the crowd, and they pressed about him
to get look at him. The CUBAN flag was
in evidence, were the national colors,
and they were waved as he approached.
People stood on trucks and made their
way inside empty cars, inside the station
gates, to see him:
To the State Depa rtment.
There were repres entatives present from
the joint committee Of the Confederate
Veterans Association, Union Veteran
Legion and G. A r.
Assistant Secretary Michael had pro-
vided carriage for Gen. Lee, and they
were driven immediately to the State De-
partment. Where a conference was held
with Assistant Secretary Day. snapshot
earra taken m d 5pss ne ghe
with black derby hat. He said he was en-
joying good, health. q.
Gen Lee reached the State Department
at 2;45 O'Clock, in company with Chief
and received most enthusiastic welcome
from lange throng of clerks ard en-
picyes who had gathered in the corridor
in front Of Secretary Sherman's office in an
ticipation Of his arrival. AS he stepped on
the elevator hai was greeted with loud
cheers Of welcome and his reception par
took of the nature of big ovation.
The greatest excitement prevailed, and
it was WITH some difficulty that Gen. Lee
was able to make his way through the
cheering crowd into the. Secretary's office
There he was received by Secretary Sher-
man and Assistant Secretary Day and
spent some time in consultation with them
From the Secretarys Office Gen. Lee went
to the White House, and later to the Capt.
toll, where he was to appear before the for
eign relations committee at clock He
will stop at the Shoreham Hotel.
The trip from Tampa to Washington
was a record breaker. The special train
bearing the consul general started at 11:30
system Under ordinary circumstances. If
the train had left there at 1890 O'Clock it
would not have been due in Washington
until 1870 o'clock tonight.
Col. r. I. Fleming, president of the Con-
federate Veterans Association, said this
n orning that the committee had heard
rothing from Gen Lee in reply to the
communication sent him in behalf of the
association in regard to the proposed re-
ception. He stated, however, that it was
not thought strange that this was the case,
as 1t was supposed the general was tired
out with his trip and would answer the
telegram in person to the committee.
There was meeting of the joint commit
tee of Confederate Veterans and Onion Vet
Grams last night at the Union Veteran Lee
gion Hall, 910 Pennsylvania avenue, to eff
feet organization in regard to the reception
to be rendered Gen. Lee. The following
were elected officers:
Col. r. I. Fleming, chairman: Corporal
James Tanner. vice chairman; B. w. Bon
ney and Charles c. 1vey, secretaries; Rob-
ert M. Narrower, treasurer.
The following Committee were designated
to have full charge of the reception:
Notification-Col r. 1. Fleming. Gen.
| Kniffin, Maj. B. C. Wright and T. ].
Shannon.
Hall-John T. Callaghan, R. M. narrower.
| T. W. Hungerford. l. F. Allison. o. D.
Thatcher and M. j. Foote.
Music-Andrew Geddy. Luke Kelly, W..
| J. Hines Gen. M. G. Butler, Silas Hare
and NJ. s.. Thompson.
Invitation-Chsrles c. Ivey, George H.
Ingraham, e. c. Crump. NJ Emmett Urell.
| William W. Case end Ira Brashears
Carriages]acob Persinger, R. L. Ford,
| J. R. Hayes J. w. Drew, z. M. Honey
| and George c. Mountcastle.
There will be a meeting of these at the
| Union Veteran LIZ gion Hall this afternoon
| az o'clock to arrange final Details for the
| II WAS the intention of the full commit
tee to wait upon General Lee at his ar
| rival to inform MIN of the purpose of ten
dering him a public reception. Corporal
| Tanner was. the enc selected to deliver the
| address of welcome.
The General Lee button, which is but
| ton with the picture OF General Lee on it,
| with the stars and stripes has made its
appearance on the streets. AMI is being
sold rapidly. A. number of persons were
seen wearing them on the streets this
| morning.
| "a Suggestion.
1t is suggested to The Star by "a Patri-
OF" that the reception be held in the ro-
tunda of the CAPITOL 1t is cited that Gen.
Lee. by his patriotism. fidelity and courage
at Havana. hasf won the admiration and
thanks Of the 4bole American people. and
| that the Capitol,of the nation is an appro-
| rriate place in which to receive him.
1t viii thtfs be, possible to give the people
mot compafratHefy q few, but the multi
| tudes-an Opportunity to see the man who
| has SO ably AMI truly represented them,
and to testify To the great honor in which
The SANG writer suggests that Captain
| Sigsbee shall stand beside General Lee
while the eolugp passes through the r0-
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