The Mena star., 1898-12-21
IN THE SUNNY SOUTH.
Former Political Foes Warmly
 Greet the Natien's Executive.


 President MckinIey's Tour Is Marked
 by One Continuous Ovation-Demon~
 stration Before Legislataro
 Atlanta, Ga, Dee. 15. President Mo- of the Atlanta peace ju bilee by no- table utterance in his speech before the joint session of the Georgia legis- lature. His reception by the gen eral assembly twas warm and hearty in the extreme and his speech was punctuated with fre- quent outbursts of cheering Upon the presidents arrival at the capitol he was greeted with field artillery salute and was at once escorted to Gov. Candler's office. There was short in- formal reception here. Upon its con clusion the president, followed by members of tho cabinet, was conducted to the assembly chamber, where he oc- cupied the speakers chair with Gov. Candler on his right As the presi- dent arose the audience applaud ed. A scene of enthusiasm followed when amid impressive silence these words fell from the lips of the presi- dent:
 Every soldiers grave made during the un- fortunate civil war Is tribute to the American valor. And while when those graves were made we differed widely about the future of the government, those differences were long ago settled by the arbitrament of arms-and the time has now come in the evolution of sentiment and feeling under the providence of God, when in spirit of fraternity we should share with you in the care of the graves of the confederate soldiers.
 A cheer went up from every throat in the typical southern audiences throughout the chamber until it was taken up by the crowds outside.
 Magnifi cent Reception at Montgomery
 Montgomery. Ala, Dec. 17.-The president and his party were given a magnificent welcome in the confeder- acy's first capital yesterday. At the Union station the presidential party was met by the governor, committees from the assembly, the mayor and city council, and the Commercial and In- dustrial association. Mayor Clisby received the President with a weii- worded speech at the station. The whole party was then taken in carriages through the leading busi- ness and residence streets to the old confederate capitol. The entire route was ablaze with national col ors, while tremendous crowds lined the streets as far as the eye could reach.
 Warmly Greeted at Savannah.
 Savannah, Ga, Dec 19.-The presi- dent and his party received a tre- mendous ovation upon their arrival here Saturday. They reviewed 10, 1000 troops, took trip up the Savannah river and were entertained at night by the chamber of commerce Many speeches were made. President Me- Kinley said that home questions were all settled and new paths were open before us. He said there was no evad- ing our responsibility and that none can question our duty now. He asked if we should confess incapacity after our victories. Secretary Gage spoke on commerce and expansion. Secre- tary Alger spoke of the army and urged volunteers in the field to be pa- tient. Postmaster General Smith said the past events show that there are no problems with which this nation cannot successfully cope.
 Sunday, notwithstanding it was sup posed to be day of rest with the pres idential party, was, as matter of fact, filled with interest and activity. Though they had sat late to the ban quet Saturday night the president and <xf 1.t 1~f arose to breakfast at about the usual hour and later they separated to attend divine services.
 Wore a Confederate Badge at Macon.
 Macon, Ga, Dec. 20. President Me Kinley and his party reached Macon yesterday promptly on time and were received by the largest crowd which has gathered in Macon since the last visit of Jefferson Davis to the city. At the station was-a reception committee, consisting of number of the most prominent citizens of the town. Drawn up in front of the station was the Bibb county camp of the Confed- crate Survivors association, 400 strong, headed by Commander c. NJ. Wiley. As the president reached the old con- federates, he was halted by Col. Wiley, who addressed him as follows:
 Mir. President: Tn behalf of our noble dead and as confederate veterans, we are here to manifest our appreciation of the noble and generous sentiment you have recently uttered. Do us the honor. sir, to accept and wear this badge Of Confederate Veterans association, which bears your likeness and words which should endear you to the heart of every confed- crate.
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