The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-12-20

Broadly Favoring Expansion.
MACON, Ca, Dec. 19.-The president
and his party reached Macon prompt
~ on time today and were received
by the largest crowd which has gather
ed in Macon since the last visit Of
Jefferson to the city. At the station
was reception committee, consisting
of a number of the most prominent
citizens of the town.
Drawn up in front of the station was
the Bibb County Camp, Confederate
Veterans association, 400 strong, head
ed by Commander c. NJ Wiley. AS the
president reached the old Confederates,
he was halted by Col. Wiley, who ad-
dressed him as follows:
"Mr. President: AS commander of the
Bibb County Veterans association and the
Bbb County Camp 4S4, We extend to you
and your party, a most generous, hearty
and sincere welcome to our beloved city.
You, sir, have endaared yourself TO the heart
Of all Confederate soldiers, on account of
thu noble continents expressed by you in
regard to our Confederate dead. l assure you
that these old MANNED and nfrm veterans
who have met here to do you honor today
appreciate such words Of love and kindness
and uttered too by the president of this
great country, and by one who was a mem
Der of the Union army in the Cos. 1 hope
and pray, Mr.. President that God in his in
finite mercy, may so direct the future leg
islation of this country that the living Con-
federates will be remembered. This coun-
try and the Stars and Stripes belong as
much to the Confederate veterans as to the
G. A. R. The South proved its loyalty 10
this grand old country when war was de-
clared with Spain and now, benceforth and
forever, she will be found ready, to take UP
arms to defend our country and our flag.
"Mr. President. in behalf of these brave
Confederate soldiers of Bibb county, Gcorg d.
1 present to you this parchment; engrossed
in lteters of gold with the beautiful senti-
ment expressed by you in our Capital City
in regard to our honored dead. -
AS the president was about to pro-
ceed DR.. Roland Bland Hall, another
veteran, addressed him as follows:
''Mr. President: In behalf of our nob'e
dead, and as Confederate veterans. We are
here to manifest our appreciation of the no
BILE and generous sentiment you have reccnt-
ly uttered. Do US the honor, sir, to accept
and wear this badge OF Confederate Vetcr-
| ans association, which bears your likeness
and words which should endear you 10 the
heart Of every Confederate"
Il did not know that it would be
proper" said the president.
WORE THE BADGE.
But you must" said DR.. Hall, and
without further ceremony the presi-
dent marched ahead with Judge Speer
The sight of the Confederate badge on
the presidents coat, as he passed
through the lines of veterans, called
forth vociferous cheering. The presi-
| dent wore the badge during his stay
| in Macon.
One of Gen. Wheeler's old cav
alrymen also pinned a badge to the
| lapel of his major generals coat, and
the doughty little warrior proudly wore
it away with him when he left the city.
The presidential party was driven
in carriages to the stand where the
| president was to review the troops of
Gen. Bates division of Gen. Wilson's
| army corps.
After his carriage passed the Con-
federate monument an old Confederate
veteran frantically waved a Confcd-
crate flag. while by his side was the
son of the colonel of one of Georgia's s
hardest Confederate fighters waving
the Stars and Stripes. When the pres
ident was abreast Of them the two
flags were brought to salute, side by
side.
After the review, a great crowd
| gathered about the stand, though a
| steady rain was falling. Judge Emory
Speer introduced the president, who
spoke briefly.
The presidents remarks were fire.
quently interrupted by cheers Then
there were loud calls for Gen. Wheeler,