Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-13

days, to make myself heard in all parts of
this vast audience. / am filled with amaze
Dlent and wonder. because l am frank 10
confess that l do not see that 1 have done
anything to provoke such magnificent
demonstration as this. tApplauseD have
simply
cheering.)
Gen. Lee neutrality-suspicious. to dis
charge my whole duty representative
of America in far distant country. l can
not imagine any higher compliment rep
resentative of the United States can re-
ceive than an Endorsement by this splendid
demonstration of my official course as con-
sui general to Cuba. (CheersD
Now, my fellow-citizens, whether we
have war (cries of yes! yes!' War!
War; ')-whether We have war in few
days (cheers) or in few years, this fact
has been Misunderstanding the north
and south are standing shoulder to Shout
der (renewed cheers and applause) for the
rights of American citizens, whether in
CUBA Cheers and applause) or anywhere
else on the face of the globe. (Cheers.)
This demonstration, l say again, is hap
py in the fact that it shows that from the
lakes to the gulf, and from ocean TO ocean
we are all true citizens Of a common coun-
try, and all committed and pledged to the
maintenance of its glory, integrity and
honor. prolonged applause.) And my
rivalry between all the sections of our
country should be as to which state would
carry the flag the farthest. CHEERS and
appiauseJ -,
have sense CROUCH to understand that we
would all rather hear the band play. CCries
of "Oh. no! Go on!o
At this point the general was Interrupted
by the band which played Dixie" Cen
eral Lee continued his speech as follows:
My friends, 1 have only few words
more to say. l desire to express my thanks
to our New York friends who have come
here to unite in this glorious demonstra-
| ton. (Applause.) 1 am glad to know that
New York stands by Virginia (cheers) and
| all of the other southern states (applause)
| standing in defense of American rights and
interests. applause and cheers.) From the
| bottom of my heart 1 thank you. ! am
| sorry that my voice could not reach every
| body in this immense audience, but have
| endeavored to thank you all. l thank you
again."
| Crowd Follows Him.
When his speech had been finished and
| the general had left the balcony a number
| of persons rushed to his apartments anx-
| ious to shake his hand. 1t was with great
difficulty that the people were kept from
thronging the hotel. Only a few were al
| lowed to enter, as General Lee was worn
| out with his trip and his reception.
| The list Regiment Band Of New York
under the leadership of Prof. Fanciulli,
| was Joined at Pennsylvania station by the
| United States Marine Band. under the
| leadership of Prof. Santlemann. The bands
| marched up Pennsylvania avenue to the u
| V. l.. headquarters. They were Joined by
| the Union Veteran Legion, commanded by
Colonel j. r. Hayes, and members of the
Confederate Veterans Association, under
command of the president, Colonel r. l.
Fleming. A large crowd of Georgetown
College and Columbian University students
Joined in the procession There were 9
number of transparencies in the procession
having on them notices highly eugolistit
of General Lee.
The route of the parade was up Pennsyl
vania avenue to the treasury, and up 18TH
street to the Shoreham Hotel. When l5tf
street was reached the crowd was SO larg.
that 1t was with the greatest difficulty tina
the band could proceed. Fortunately 4
was playing one of Sousa's marches at tn,
time, and the crowd had to keep ste,
whether 1t chose or not.
Under the Search Light.
On the Columbian University was
searchlight which lighted up the balconies
where Gen. Lee Stood surrounded by tn
committee in charge of the demonstration
This committee consisted of Coils Flemin,
and Hays. Franklin H. Mackey, Col. q. 6
Knifin and Gen. Heth. Others on the hal
cony were Representative Connen of Penn
syivania, who rendered his apartments 70
the evening to Gen. Lee; Miss Mason,
cousin of Mrs. Lee; Col. Anderson, Mai. w
II. Mills, Ensign Matthews Of the Virgini
Naval Reserves. Capt. Sigsbee of the Maine
Lieut.. Wainwright and Col. Anderson wer
also present.
Long after Gen. Lee had disappeared in
r SIDE the hotel the streets were filled wit
g people. and there were many cries for Gen
!, Lee and free Cuba 1t was a demonstra
L ton the like of which, informal and prac
r ticaliy little arranged for, as it was, ha
D seldom been witnessed in Washington
Gen. Lee thanked Mr.. and Mrs Conne]
heartily for rendering their apartments /
/. him.