Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1898-10-20
ARMY and NAVY DAY
Gen. Miles the Central Figure at
the Transmississippi Exposition.
The PRESIDENT CONTINUES BIS TRIP
Escorted from Omaha tn His Train by q
Large Delegation -Throngs Of People
Greet the Presidential PARTY while
Passing Through Iowa.

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Passing Through Iowa
Omaha, Neb, Oct !4-Gen. Nelson
A. Miles was the central figure in the
reception rendered to army heroes at
the exposition yesterday. 1t was an
other ideal exposition day. The morn
ing dawned from sky unbroken by a
single cloud, and the sun dispensed a
food of yellow light that robbed the
frosty air of its chill and radiated re-
splendently from dome and colorado
Thousands of people who had been I'M
able to get to the grounds to see the
president came out early to be sure
and see Gen. Miles. and hefore II
o'clock the auditorium was filed to
the doors. Gen. Miles entered the
building few minutes later, escorted
by President Wattles and accompanied
by his staff, Gen. Greedy, several mem.
bers OF the diplomatic corps, Gov. Hol-
comb and members of the local recep-
ton committee.
President Wattles called the crowd
to order and introduced the Modoc
Glee club, OF Topeka, Kan, which con.
tributed magnificent rendition Of q
patriotic chorus, Hail, Flag Of the
Free" An enthusiastic encore was
answered by another inspiring melody
and then Gov. Holcomb was intro.
duced to speak in welcome to the
guests Of the day. President Wattles
then led the distinguished soldier to
the front OF the platform, when the
crowd arose and greeted him with
three ringing cheers. Gen. Miles then
said: II am deeply gratifed that
the people Of the west have set
aside one day Of this exposition
In honor Of the army and navy
Of the United States. BY the army
and navy | mean every part Of the
physical force that has been added to
the strength, perpetuity and grandeur
Of this republic" The speaker con-
tended for the necessity of military
force commensurate with the interests
and Importance Of the nation. There
should be at least one well equipped
and disciplined soldier to every 1000
he said. As the nation is
developed, the army and navy should
grow In proportion,
The introduction Of Gen. A. w.
Greedy was followed by another
hearty demonstration. His sympa-
thetic reference to Gen. Wheeler, who
had been expected to speak at this
time, but who was trying to do his
duty In the face of his terrible be.
reavcment, was heard with silence
that was an eloquentexpression Of the
sympathy of the audience.
The exercises closed with a short
address by Senator Allen, who spoke
In behalf OF the veterans of the civil
war, and then the official party adj
journed TO the cafe, where an elabor-
ate luncheon was served.
THE PRESIDENT CONTINUES HIS TRIP.
Omaha, Neb., Oct. 14.-At nine
o'clock yesterday morning the presi-
dent was driven to the station escorted
by platoon of police and mounted
Of the Ak.Sar. Ben. The ride
to the depot was repetition Of the en-
thusiastic scene Of Wednesday, people
lining the streets to obtain glimpse
Of the president A large delegation
accompanied the party to the train, in.
GLIDING Senators Allen and Thurston,
Mayor Moores, President Wattles, Gov.
Holcomb and many others. President
was not permitted to leave
making one more address
to his western constituents who had
gathered at the station to watch
the departure of his train. Hundreds
Of eager people crowded about the
rear platform and just as the flyer
pulled out the president said to them,
his parting words: II see that here in
as in every other state of
the union everybody loves the govern
ment and everybody loves the flag, and
! cannot tell You how hard it is for me
this morning to bid you all good bye"
As the train proceeded eastward
through Iowa the throngs of people
seemed to increase at every point, and
the applause and enthusiasm for the
president never abated. At some
points after he had finished speaking
Mr. Mckinley presented to the people
the members Of the cabinet who are
with him, and the cheers for Score.
taries Bliss, Gage and Wilson and
General Smith were al.
most as hearty as those given for the
president.
On q special car attached to the Bur-
lington flyer committee Of st. Louis
business men journeyed across Iowa
with the presidential party. Among
them were John c. Wilkinson and
Richard G. Kerens The committee
was appointed by the Business Mems
league Of St Louis to accompany the
president TO their city. United States
Senator John II. Geer also made the
trip through Iowa
Mrs. Mckinley Ia Chicago.
Chicago, Oct H. Mrs. Mckinley,
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