The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-19
1HE CHICAGO JUBILEE.
lad Weather at the Western Me-
= tropolis For the Celebration.
THE PRESIDENTS RECEPTION.
Though Not Down OH the Program
For Speech, the Chief Magistrate
Was Compelled to Respond Briefly

FOR q speech, the Chler MaglStfate
Was Compelled to Respond Briefly
to the Plaudlts Of tho Multitude.
: Chicago, Oct. 19.--Five thousand peo-
pie packed within the walls of the Au-
ditorium witnessed the formal launch
ing of the peace jubilee yesterday.
heavy drizZle, that at times changed
into rain, and then back into drizZle,
was falling, the streets were filled with
puddles of water and a cold wind blow
Ing off Lake Michigan made walking
unpleasant Notwithstanding all these
obstacles the opening of the jubilee
proper was distinct and brilliant sue
cess.
It was announced that the ceremonies
would commence at 1880 u. M, and
fully an hour prior to that time the
street In front of the Auditorium was
packed with an eager crowd. After
the doors had been thrown open there
was a long wait for the speakers.
Finally they were seen coming down
the main aisle and the crowd broke
into a cheer. Owing to msunder-
standing it was after II o'clock before
president Mckinley entered the hall.
On his ride from the residence Of Mr..
McWilllams the president was escorted
by the Chicago Hussars and the mount
ed police. AS the president entered the
hall his appearance was the signal for
an outburst of enthusiastic cheers that
lasted for several minutes. With the
president were Ex-Governor Richard j.
Oglesby, of Illinois; Lafayette McWill-
Jams, whose guest the president has
been since his arrival In the city: Presi-
dent Harper, of the Chicago university,
and Thomas b. Bryan. Of Chicago.
: The ladies of the party, comprising
hrs. McWilliams, Miss McWilliams and
Miss Duncan, were in the box adjuin-
Ing that of the president. In the first
box at the left of the stage was Gem
eral Miles and in the boxes next to
him were the members of the diplo-
matte corps. Secretary Gage was in
q box in the second tier Almost i'm
mediately after the presidential party
had taken their seats the Rev Frank
". Gunsaulus, chaplain of the meeting,
offered prayer.
4, Chairman Charles TruaX, on behalf
Of the Jubilee committee, then made a
short opening address and introduced
hr George r. Peck as the presiding
officer At the conclusion Of his ad-
dress Mr.. Peck introduced Mayor Har-
rison, who extended formal welcome
to the president, visiting dignitarics
and the strangers who had come to
Chicago to attend the jubilee.
Mr.. Peck then introduced Archbishop
Ireland, of st. Paul, who received the
closest attention and was frequently
compelled to remain silent until the APP
rlause that greeted his remarks had
Eubsided.
Then came Judge Emory Spenr. If
Chicago. He was introduced by Chair
man Peck, who fought against him
during the civil war. as zone of the
fighting rebels that were led by fight
Ing Joe Wheeler"
In the course of his address Judge
Epeer said:
+ ''The sunny land of my home is very
dear to me, and I shall be very glad
to testify to the devotion and genuine
Amercansm of its people; but now ii
would appear to be superAuous Here
In this great American city. where the
people with pious hands gathered the
asfles of the Confederate dead: here
where with civic bounty they reared the
funeral marble to guard and TO i'm
raortalize the sacred trust. secure be-
fore numbers of that noble grand army
Of veterans whose comrades reverently
attended on the pathway to the tomb
the pale, inanimate form Of Winnie
la nf tho ropfpJ-
eracy; here before those who, with
Eons Of Confederate veterans, aye, and
with Confederate veterans themselves,
Here aligned under the starry banner
Of our united country against the COM
angn foe, with acts then so eloquent.
no tongue less than divine could add
pns thought to quicken the fancy or
etir the soul Of the union loving patriot.
let me then speak, not as southern
man, not as a Confederate" soldier
but as a citizen of our reunited country.
Let me thus speak for other millions
Of southern men whose hearts are in
Hamed with the same patriotism as
that which animates yours on the swift
victory and glorious peace we celebrate
today"
fS SODIl dS JuuBt SptNI Hdu llIiSilNh
there were loud cries Of Mckinley.
Mckinley" The president had turned
to leave, but as the calls continued he
returned, and coming to the front OF
the box spoke as follows:
I "My fellow citizens, l have been
deeply moved by this great demonstra-
fion. I have been deeply touched by
the words of patriotism that have been
uttered by the distinguished men so
elaquently in your presence. 1t Is graft
flying to all of us to know that this
has never ceased to be war Of hu-
1nRnity. The last ship that went out
of the harbor of Havana before war
was declared was an American shio
that had taken to the suffering people
Of Cuba the supplies furnished by
american charity. And the first ship
to sail into the harbOr of Santiago was
another American ship bearing food
supplies for the suffering Cubans. And
/ am sure it is the universal prayer
of American citizens that justice and
humanity and civilization shall char
acterize the final settlement Of peace,
as they have distinguished the prog
ress OF the war.
"hy co,ntrymen the currents of
destiny flew through the hearts Of the
people. Who will check them. who will
divert them. who will stop them? And
the movements of men, planned and
designed by the master of men, will
never be interrupted by the American
people"
! As the president retired there were
calls for Ex-Governor Oglesby, who
made a few remarks. closing with n
call for three cheers for President Nc
Kiniey, which were given with a will.
The exercises were ended with the rem
iition Of America" by the band, the
audience standing.
During the afternoon meetings were
held in various parts of the city. One
ut the Columbia theater was addressed
by General Miles, General Henry NJ.
Duffield and Booker T. Washington.