Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-10-13
WAS PRESIDENTS DAY
Yesterday at the Omaha Exposi.
ton, and the West Turned
Out En- Masse.
ATTHRoNG OF PEoPLBoN HAND

Immense Enthusiasm Results from the
Presidents Speech, Which Is on War
Lines Largely-PrOcession to the Fair
Grounds-yisits to the Different Build
ings-PubIic Reception-Shakes Hands
with the Indian Exhibit.
Omaha, Oct. 13.-The third day OF
Omaha's peace jubilee. and President s
day at the trans Mississippi exposi-
tion. opened with a lowering sky. About
10 o'clock, however, the sun burst forth
in all its radiance, making the hearts
of thousands OF people feel easier. The
president was up early and at o'clock
was in the parlors of the Omaha club.
where he greeted the members of his
party and other distinguished callers.
1t was after 10 o'clock when the presi-
Dental party, escorted by President
Wattles and members of the entertain
ment committee in carriages, started
for the exposition grounds.
Vast Multitude Gathered.
The party proceeded directly to the
grand plaza on the bluff tract of the
exposition. where the formal exercises
of the day took place. In the first car
riage was the president, with Gordon
w. Wattles, president of the exposition.
Then followed General Miles. General
Greely. General Wheeler, Postmaster
General Smith, the members of the dip
lomaic corps, secretaries of legation
and press representatives. The vast
crowd that had gathered to see Presi-
dent Mckinley leave the club building
was ably controlled by Major Clarkson,
general manager of the exposition.
President Mckinley probably never re-
ceived a more enthusia ast!c greeting than
that which awaited him at the exposi-
tion grounds. 1t was by far the great
est crowd in the big western shows his
tory.
President Makes an Address.
After President Wattles had intro
duced the distinguished guest of the ex-
position it was fully five minutes before
the subsistence of the applause per-
The speech was an eloquent eulogy OF
the United States and its institutions. in
which he said in part; Confronted at
this moment bynew and grave problems,
we must recognize that their solution
Will affect NOT ourselves alone, but 9TH
ers of the family OF nations. In this
age of frequent interchange and mutual
dependency we cannSt shirk our inter-
national responsibilities if we would:
lAAty HtuSA Dt met Will courage anu
wisdom. and we mue3 follow duty, even
If desire opposes.
Hints at the War Office Charges.
THE heroes of Manila and Santiago
and Porto Rico have made immortal
history. They are worthy successors
and descendants of Washington and
Greene; of Paul Jones. Decatur and
Hull, and of Grant, Sherman. Sheridan
and Logan: of FarTagut. Porter and
and of Lee. Jackson and Long
street. Who. will dim the
splendor of their achievements? Who
will withhold from them their we'll
earned distinction? Who will intrude
detraction at this time to belittle the
nFnly spirit of the sAmerican youth
and impair the usefulness of the Ameri-
can navy? Whowill ernbarrass the gov
ernment by sowing seeds of dissatis-
faction among the brave men who stand
ready to serve. and die if need be, for
their country2 Whoi will darken the
counseIs of the republic in this hour
requiring the united wisdom OF all %
CROWD GIVES wILp ACCLAMATION.
And Wants to Hear Speeches from All the
Celebrities Present
The conclusion OF the presidents ad-