Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1898-10-14
A CONSTANT OVATION.
1nthustastio Crowds Cheer PRECEDENT
MoFxinlsy Along the Route.


Mckinley Along the Route.
Clinton, Ia, Got. 1.-THE presidents
Journey from Chicago to the Mtssis-
kippi river was a constant ovation.
Since he was elected president Mr.. Nc
Rinlsy has never until now travelled
ksst Of Chicago, and the immense
krowds at the sta lions along the North
MSstsrp road showed the apprecia-
Hon q tbs people fer the opportu-
Mty OF greeting their chief magis-
trats. The weather was absolutely
perfect, the sun smiling bright and
plsar after the nights heavy rain.
Even at the smallest stations good
sized crowds were in waiting, whose
only hope Of reward was the pos
s1biity Of getting passing glance at
The president as the train swept by.
The First Stop.
The frst stop was made at Dekalb
NJ o,0t, and here the president spoke
, few words in response to the crowds
Enthusiastic welcome.
At Dixon and Sterling, where brief
etops were made, the crowds were so
Gsnse that hundreds could not even
obtain q glimpse Of the president.
Mr.. Mckinley made no attempt to
Walk at these points, but occupied the
time with shaking the hands Of those
who were close enough to the rear
platform.
School Children in Evidence.
A large number OF, these were school
children, and even the smallest of
them made frantic endeavors to reach
bhe presidents outstretched hand.
For everyone he had smile and a
pleasant word. The laragest crowd of
Pie morning had gathered at Clinton,
IA, which was reached little after
o'clock. Here Senator Allison, Con-
Nressman Curtis and Gov. Shaw and
kta8 boarded the train.
At Dewitt, small Iowa town, the
president was greeted by another
large gathering.
Speech at Cedar Rapids.
Carroll, Ia, Oct. 1a.-The president
lpft the train for the first time at
Cedar Rapids. A platform deliberately
decorated stood near the track and
from here, President Mckinley deliv-
bred an address which brought cheers
Prom 10000 lusty throats. He spoke as
follows, after being introduced by
Mayor Cousins:
gtna: II gives ms very great pleasure to
neet with the people Of Cedar Rapids as
- Journey to the great western city,
EMtfer 7 60 to celebrate with the people
2f "a Trans Mississippi states the trl-
INDUSTRY. 1t is q fortunate situation that
Ahk people while engaged in war never
neglect the industries OF peace, and while
che war was going on and we were en-
FACED IN arms against a foreign foe tho
Industries OF the people went on and their
broSre@s and prosperity were in no wise
1hsoked. I go thither also that I may
celebrate with my fellow countrymen OF
The west the progress Of the war thus far
tnade, the protocol which has already beer
blgned, and the suspension of hostilities
With the hope that you and entertain that
n the final settlements the treaty may be
interest Of humanity. [Applause.l Thii
war that was SO speedily closed through
thu yelor and tintrepidity of our soldiers
win bring to US. trust, blessings that are
now beyond calculations. 1t will bring also
burdens. but the American people never
ehirk responsibility and never unload 9
burden that carries forward civilization
We accepted war for humanity. We car
accept no terms Of peace which shall moi
be In the interest Of humanity.
Cause for Gratitude.
That hostilities have ceased upon terms
80 satisfactory to the people Of the United
States Is cause for congratulations and
eans forth sentiments OF pious gratitude
10 Divine Providence for those favors
which He has manifested unto us, and Of
RppreQlation OF the army and navy 70,