The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-10-16

Mr.. M'k|NLEY IN CHICAGO
WILL DE THE CENTRAL FIGURE OF
THE GRAND PEACE JUBILEE.
catur and Sprinxfi eld-At Latter
Place, Former Home of Lincoln,

CHICAGO. Oct. 15-The president OF the
United States arrived in Chicago tonight
at $50 O'Clock. and will be the central iig-
ure in the city's peace jubilee next week.
Although much weared by his long jour-
rey over the great west and his arduous
day at the transnssissppi exposition, he
said just before leaving the train:
Throughout the journey I have been
deeply moved by the patriotism of the
people and delighted with the evidences
OF their prosperity
After the city limits were reached
crowds Lined the enclosures beside Tho
tracks. eager to see the presidents train
sweep by. The enthusiasm was abundant.
Mr. Mckinley left the train at Thirty
ninth street. going directly to the home
of Capt Lafayette McWi'lams. where
Mrs. Mckinley had been entertained since
arriving from Canton.
The special train bringing the foreign
diplomats and other distinguished guests
OF the exposition back from Omaha drew
into the Chicago 4 Northwestern depot
here this afternoon. After the customary
greetings. the party was whirled away in
carriages to their hotels. Maj. Gen. Niles
Is expected to arrive here tomorrow. To-
East in the special train.
Enormous crowds listened 10 the words
OF the president, both at Decatur and
Springfield The latter place. the former
residence OF Abraham Lincoln. furnished
the largest assemblage Of the day. They
listened solemnly and with barred heads
while President Mckinley uttered feeling
words In eulogy of Lincoln. Speeches
were made here by the president, Secge-
taries Gage. Wilson and Bliss, Senator
Cullom and Gov. Tanner. ali arousing
grea: enthusiasm among the people. The
crowd at Springfield is estimated at so,01o.
From the steps Of the old state house the
president addressed the crowd. He sad
in part:
''Fellow-Citizens: am glad TO meet the
people OF the state OF Illinois a Their
state capital / am glad 20 be at the
home OF the martyred president. His name
Is one OF Inspiration and holy one TO all
lovers of liberty the world over. He saved
the Union He liberated 4 race-a race
when he said ought TO be free because
there might Gene time when these black
men could help keep the jewel OF liberty
IN the family OF nations. II any vindlca-
ton Of that act or prophesy were needed
L was found when the brave black men
asccuded the Hill Of san Juan, in Cuba,
and charged the enemy at Fl Caney. My
fellow citizens the name Of Lincoln will
live forever in immortal story. l con-
gratu!ate you tha; your great safe fur
nished him = the country ana TO the
world. You guard his slcred ashes here.
bat the whole country guards his sacred
memory.
Il congratulate you upon the condition
0f the country. II was never better than Il
IS today. Out national FRANCES give US no
trouble We have all the necessary money
row with whch 10 DO the business of iae
government. and he government IS secure
In its finances, All thanks Ia our glorious
army ard navy. W. have woa glorious tn
urrphs for humanity. We went 20 war.
rot hecaus. we wanted "a. bat because
humanity demanded L. And. having gone
"a war for hurnanlty's sake. we must ac-
cen, no settlement that VII not take inro
account the interests - humanity. NOW.
ny friends VIVA. We want j. to have -
! sp&:e Of differences among ourselves %
interfere ws,h our uuiteG Judgment 81 Dc A.
ing with fhe foreign problems that are be-
fare IS As we stood together in var. iet
IS sand together untA a settlement -
made"
Particular significance attaches 20 the
remarks os the president about hack
men" 81 view OF the Irioers' t-ouNleS ~
Pa1a and Vi-@ier. he.weea the white ser3}S-
e-s ana imported Eegroes and the concec-
ION wi;h ssose troubles on ne part =
Gov. Tanner. who vas with the president
on The platform.
AZ :h!s place the train was boarded by
the Chicago reception committee
A. Arco,a II. ne president vas rec@.v-
81 Nth great enthusiasm II spoke as TO-
lows:
We are a nos, fortunate people. We MT
Only have revival - patriotism among
tte paople. bat @e have 4 return of pros
persty n the cJuEtry. our business car
G!tiors are good a. home an! cur trade ts
good abroad. The product has more srd
better consumers thar q few years ago
Business has been restored. TIE facs cries
ard sAcTs and the Ertat productive enter
pa