Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1898-10-27
A GUEST OF HONOR.
President Mckinley Attends the
Chicago Jubilee Banquet.
Responds to tho Toast "Our Country"-Ex-
Vice President Stevenson Talks About
"The President" Miles and shNfter
"The Army" sIgsbee "The Navy"

Is
yesterday, but she has never seen one
that pleased its people better, nor has
there ever been parade in this city
which has been witnessed by so many
people. The crowds in the streets
we're larger than those which wit
messed the great parade at the time of
the dedication OF the worlds fair
buildings, almost six years ago.
Throughout the entire march past the
stand, which lasted trihe over three
hours, about 80, 600 men being in line,
the president remained standing, nor
did he take seat until after the
platoon of police, which formed the
protecting line for the rear of the pa.
rade, had passed down the boulevard.
The advance of the parade was given
to the veterans of the Grand Army,
who were present in great numbers.
Several of the posts carried gauzy old
banners that had waved in battle 35
years ago, and to every one of the tat
tered flags the president called the at
tention of those about him, and every
head was barred until the flag had
gone by.
The jubilee festivities were shifted
last night to the interior of the Audi
forum, and the scene enacted within
the great hall was the most brilliant,
beautiful and successful of them all.
1t was the great national peace jubilee
banquet rendered to the president Of
the United States and distinguished
quests by the citizens of Chicago.
No similar event ever held within the
Auditorium surpassed in brilliancy
and simple elegance the banquet.
At ten o'clock, the preliminary por-
ton of the banquet having been dis
posed Of, rap from the gavel of Chair
man MacVeagh claimed the attention
of the guests. Mr.. MacVeagh, who is
always most happy in his Introductory
'emarks, introduced President Nc
Kinley, announcing that he would re-
ply to the toast, Our Country" 1t
was several minutes before the cheer
ing had subsidized sufficiently to allow
the presidents voice to be heard, and
when he was afforded an opportunity
he made the following address, his ut
terances being greeted with most vo.
ciferous applause;
1t affords me qualification to meet the people
| Of the city Of Chicago and to participate with
them In this patriotic celebration. Upon the
suspension OF hostilities OF foreign war the
first in our history for over half century,
we have met in a spirit Of peace profoundly
| grateful for the glorious advancement already
made, and earnestly wishing IN the final termi-
nation to realize an equally glorious fulfill
ment With no feeling Of eXultation, but with
profound thankfulness we contemplate the
events of the past five months The war has
| put on the nation grave responsibilities. Their
extent was not anticipated, and could not have
been well foreseen We cannot escape the
obligations Of victory We cannot avoid the
serious questions which have been brought
home to us by the achievements Of our arms on
| land and sea-
The war with Spain was undertaken not
that the United States should increase its ter
ritory, but that oppression at our very doors
should be stopped. This noble sentiment must
! continue to animate us, and we must give to
| the world the fullest demonstration OF the sim
certify of our purpose. Duty determines des-
! tiny. Destiny which results from duty per-
formed may bring anxiety and perils, but never
failure and dishonor. Pursuing duty may not
always lead by smooth paths. Another course
may look easier and more attractive but pur-
! suing duty for dutyS sake is always sure and
safe and honorable.
1t is not within the power Of man to foretell
the future and to solve unerring its problems.
Almighty God has His plans and methods for
| human progress and not infrequently they are
/ OH ba hoin f, IA Ia
mystery. Looking backward. we can see how
the hand of destiny bullded for us and assigned
us tasks whose full meaning was not appre-
hended, even by the wisest stusesmen Of their
times Our colonial ancestors did not enter
upon their war originally for independence.
Abraham Lincoln did not start out to free the
slaves but to save the union The war with
Spain was not OF our seeking, and some OF its
consequences may not be TO our liking. Our
vision Is often defective.
The progress Of nation can alone prevent
degeneration. There must be new life and
| purpose or there will be weakness and decay.
There must be broadening of thought as well
as broadening OF trade Territorial expansion
Is not alone and always necessary to national
advancement There must be o constant move
ment toward q higher and nobler civilization,
civilization that shall make its conquests
without resort to war and achieve its greatest
victories pursuing the arts Of peace. In our
present situation, duty and duty alone should
| prescribe the boundary Of our responsibilities
and the scope Of our undertakings.
The final determination OF our purposes
| awaits the action Of the eminent men who are
| charged by the executive with the making Of
the treaty OF peace and that OF the senate OF
the United States, which. by our constitution,
must ratify and confirm it. We all hope and
pray that the confirmation Of peace will be as
Just and humane as the conduct and consumma-
tion Of the war When the work OF the treaty
makers is done the work Of the lawmakers
will begin. The one will settle the extent OF
our responsibilities; the other must provide
the legislation to meet them. The army and
navy have nobly and heroically performed their
part May God give the executive and con-
gress wisdom to perform theirs.
1.-THE President" was the next toast
on the programme, and to that ex-Vice
President Stevenson replied. Mr.. Ste
venson's address was constantly inter
rupted by applause.
1.-THE Army" was drunk amid wild
enthusiasm, cheer after cheer ringing
throughout the hall as Gen. Miles rose
to speak of the glorious deeds of the
American regulars and volunteers.
The welcome extended to Gen. Shat
ter, who followed the address of Gen.
Miles with another on the same sub
jOct.
"The Navy" was the next toast, and
Capt. Charles D. Sigsbee responded.
Immediately after the conclusion of
the banquet President Mckinley was