Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-10-16


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cofo-preaker for the day. and n WIS
es.imated at 10000 The Fifth Tu,ro,s
infantry, stationed at Springfield. was
pleasing feature here.
FROM the steps of the state House Tho
PRESIDENT addressed the crowd. He said
Feiiow-Citizens: I am glad 10 meet
.he people Of Illinois az their State CAPT
,oi' am glad TO be at the home of the
martyred President. His name Is an in
spiration TO all lovers OF liberty the
, worid over. He saved the Union. He
liberated race-a race which he said
ought TO be free because there might
come time when these black men
couid help Keep the jewel Of liberty in
.he FAMILY OF fhtions II any vindication
OF that act or prophecy were needed
when these black men ascended the hfl
OF San Juan, and charged the enemy at
El Caney. they vindicated their own title
to be on that field and with our other
brave soldiers, to give the priceless gift
OF liberty to another suffering race.
NAME AND FAME OF LINCOLN.
My fellow-citizens. the name of Lin
coin will live forever In immortal story.
His fame, his work, his life are not only
an inspiration to every American boy and
girl. but TO all mankind. and what an
announcement his life-work has been to
all OF his successors in the presidential
office. If any one Of them at any time
has felt that his burden was heavy. he
has had but to reflect on the greater
burdens of Abraham Lincoln TO make his
seem light
Il congratulate you upon the condition
Of the country. 1t was never better than
e Is to-day.
"Al thanks TO our glorious army and
navy. Thanks 20 the fleets of Dewey
and Sampson and the armies of Miles
and Of Shafter and of Merritt. we have
won glorious triumphs for humanity. We
went to war not because we wanted 10.
but because humanity demanded 1t. and
having gone 10 war for humanity's sake.
we must accept no settlement that will
not take into account the interests OF
humanity.
WE MUST STAND TOGETHER.
"Now, my friends, what we want to do
Ga voice in the crowd: Elect you Presi-
dent againD. (Grcat applause, and cries
OF That's right)-what we want is TO
have no differences among ourselves, 70
interfere with our united judgment, 10
deal with the problems that are before
us As we stood together in war. let us
made"
Particular significance was attached TO
the remarks of the President about black
men, in view Of the trouble at Pana and
Virden between the white miners and
imported negroes, and in view of the con-
nection with those troubles Of Governor
Tanner
Between Springfield and Chicago stops
were made at Mount Pulaski. Gibson City.
and Kankakee. AT the last-named place
the train was boarded by the Chicago
Reception Committee.
PARTY REACHES CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, October 1.-THE Illinois Cen
trail train, bearing President Mckinley
and party, arrived in Chicago at 925 this
evening. The President left the train at
street and went at once to
the home of Lafayette McWllliams, where
Mrs. Mckinley awaited him.
PROGRAMME IN CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, October 15.-The President Of
the United States arrived in Chicago over
the Illinois Central tonight at 9;25, and
will be the central figure in the city's
peace Jubilee next week. Although much
wearied by his long Journey over the
great West and his arduous day at tle
rrans-M Mississippi Exposition, he SAID, just
as he was leaving the train:
Throughout the journey l have been
deeply moved by the patriotism OF the
people, and delighted with the evidences
Of their prosperity
This is a terse, concise expression OF Mr. |
impressions of the trip, so |
Tar as it has proceeded.
After the city limits were reached |
crowds lined the enclosures beside the !
racks of the Illinois Central railroad, |
Eager TO see the presidential train sweep |
~. The enthusiasm was unbounded, even
when the President himself could not |
De seen.
Mr.. Mckinley left the train at Thirty
ninth street, going directly TO the nome
# Captain Lafayette McWilliams where
Irs. Mckinley has been entertained since
rriving from Canton. The other men,
ers of the official party were taken care
4 at leading hotels.
OFFICIAL ITINERARY.
The official itinerary of the President
uring the four days of his visit to Chi
ago is as follows:
Sunday-Thanksgi services, the Au-
itorium, p. NJ.
Monday-Private reception at the UNI
ersity of Chicago, 2:S0 =. NJ; public recep-
on First Regiment Armory at S:45 p. NJ;
rive through illuminated portion OF the
ty, 1880; review of bicycle parade, Z. NJ
TueSQay-W Grooming tAcISiScS al tiiN |
auditorium, 10 A. NJ: blueJacket pail
80 p. NJ, Temple Club.
Wednesday-Street reception and review
parade, II A. NJ. banquet, the Audito-
UNI, $50 T. NJ.
An effort is being made to secure the
resence of Secretary John d. Long at
,e banquet Wednesday evening, when he
iii be asked to respond to the toast, our
avy." A telegram was sent him to-
h ND |
is thought that he will come.