The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1898-12-21

Atlanta, Ga, Dec. lO.-l he feature OF
the second and last day of the peace
jubilee was the civic and military pa
rade. i'm which 5000 infantry, 10000
school children, 400 carriages, contain
ing 1000 people, 1000 members OF Sc
cret orders, 500 confederate veterans,
under command Of Gen. Joe Wheeler,
1000 aboring men 100 officers and
marshals, 10 bands, 100 grand army
men participated. The president and
other distinguished guests were In
carriages at the head Of the pageant.
u the Auditorium.
After a reception by the Piedmont
Driving club, the president was driven
10 the agricultural building of the ex-
position, known as the auditorium,
where 1000 persons welcomed him,
and he spoke in part as follows:
"Other parts OF the country have had
their public THANKSGIVING and iubilees in
honor of she historic events OF the past
year, but nowhere has there been greater
rejoicing than among the people here, the
gathered representatives OF the south.
congratulate them upon their accurate OBJ
servation OF events, which enabled them
10 fix a date which insured them the priv
flege of being the first to celebrate the
signing of the treaty of peace by the Amer
lean and Spanish commissioners Under
hostile fire on a foreign SOIL fighting in a
common cause, the memory OF old disagree
ments has faded into history. From camp
and campaign there comes the magic heal
ing which has closed ancient wounds and
effaced their scars. For this result every
American patriot will forever rejoice 1t
Is no small indemnity for the cost OF the
war.
Nation Is InvincibIe.
This government has proved itself In
vincible in the recent war, and out of ii has
come a nation which will remain indivis-
ible forever more. No worthier contribu-
lions have been made In patriotism and in
men than by the people Of these southern
states. When at last the opportunity came
they were eager 10 meet II and with
promptness responded to the call Of coun-
try. Intrusted with the able leadership
of men dear 10 them, who had marched
with their fathers under another flag,
now fighting under the Old flag again, they
have gloriously helped TO defend it's spot
less folds and, added new luster to its
shining stars. That flag has been planted
In two hemispheres, and there IT remains,
the symbol of liberty and law, of peace
and progress. Who will withdraw IT from
the people over whom II floats in protecting
folds? Who will haul II down?
Ovation to Wheeler.
After three cheers for Mckinley had
been given with a will at the conclusion
of his speech, Gen. Wheeler arose from
his seat on the platform and was re-
ceived with tremendous applause. He
eulogized the president and expressed
his pleasure at the reception given to
Mr.. Mckinley by Georgia.
At banquet.
In the beautifully-decora din
ing-room of the Kimball house in the
evening the Atlanta peace jubilee came
TO an end with a banquet, and many
prominent men from all parts of the
south greeted the president and his
party. Hon. Clark Howell, editor of
the Atlanta Constitution. acted as toast
master, and introduced President Nc
Kinley, who said:
Four years have gone since last met the
people of Georgia In public assembly. Much
has happened in the intervening time. The
nation has been at war. not within it's own
shores, but with a foreign power a wal
waged not for revenge or ACKNOWLEDGMENT,
but for our oppressed neighbors for their
freedom and amelioration. 1t was short
/ but decisive. II recorded succession OF
/ significant victories on land and sea- IL
gave new honors TO American arms. 1t has
brought new problems to the republic.
whose solution will tax the genius OF our
people. United we will meet and solve
them with honor to ourselves and to the
lasting benefit of all concerned. The war
brought US together; its settlement will
keep US together.
Reunited Glorious realization 1t ex-
presses the thought Of my mind and the
lon--deferred contamination Of my hearts
desire as l stand in this presence. 1t in
terprets the hearty demonstration here
witnessed and is the patriotic refrain OF
all sections and Of all lovers OF the republic.
Reunited! One country again and one
country forever Proclaim 1t from the
press and pulpit Teach it in the schoolsl
Write Ii across the skiesl The world sees
end feels It! 1t cheers every heart, north
ard south, and brightens the life Of every
American home. Let nothing ever strain
IL again. At peace with all the world and
with each other, what can stand in the
pathway Of our progress and prosperity"
Commends Presidents Speech.
Atlanta, Ca, Dec. 16.-The Georgia
legislature Thursday adopted resolu-
tons commencing the presidents
speech Wednesday referring to federal
care Of confederate dead. The reso-
lutions approve President McKinleys
course in the Spanish war.
Visits n CoIored school
Tuskegee, Ala, Dec. 17.-President
Mckinley and his party arrived here
yesterday and visited the colored nor
NAL school. Gov. Johnston introduced
the president. who said:
What steady and gratifying advances
Rave been made here during the past is
years a personal inspection of the ma
terial equipment strikingly proves The
fundamental plan OF the original under
taking has been steadily followed: but new
/ features have been added; gaps in the
course OF instruction have been filled In:
the patronage and resources have been
! largely incres sed, until even the legislative
departm snt OF the state Of Alabama rec
ognized the worth of the work and Of the
great opportunities here afforded.
I'm common with the Hampton institute
in Virginia, the Tuskegee institute has
been and Is to-day OF inestimable value
in sowing the seels OF good citizenship. In
tegrity and Industry are the best posses
sions which any man can have, and every
man can have them. Nobody can give them
to him or take them from him. He cannot
acquire them by inheritance; he cannot
buy them or BEG. them or borrow them.
They belong to the individual, and are his
unquestioned property. He alone can part
with them. They are his to keep. They
make happy homes. They achieve sue
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