The Grenada sentinel., 1898-12-17
PRESIDENT At ATLANTA.
The Presidential Party from WASH
ington Arrived Promptly at
Their Destination.
A CORDIAL GREETING ACCORDED THEM.

Tho Ladies' Of the Party Tsxsn in Chars
by tho Ladies' of the Jubilee Commltts
| Tho Visit to and Reception 1T the stat
Capitol Ny the Governor, aud Leg,sla
ture-Ths Presidents speech.
Atlanta, Ga, Dec. 14.-Without
single hitch in arrangements, and afte
a trip pleasant in every way, the presi
dental party arrived in Atlanta at
IA m., over the Southern railway. i
was daylight before Georgia wa
reached, and the snow-clad fields tina
marked Tuesdays passage gave wa,
to the warm, red earth of the NOR,
southern state. The morning wal
crisp and colder than most of til,
party anticipated. The president tool
breakfast with Mrs. Mckinley in hi.
own car. while the cabinet officers ant
others walked through the train early
and breakfasted In the dining car.
WATCHED FOR BY EARLY RISERS
Small groups Of early-rising Geor
gians watched the train as it flew past
the wayside stations. At Gainesville
where short stop was made, about
200 persons were at the station and in.
spected the train with curiosity. From
there on to Atlanta there came wav-
ing welcomes with an occasional
cheer, but there was nothing in the
nature of demonstration.
1t was exactly eight o'clock when
the train bearing the distinguished
guests who are to attend the peace
jubilee entered the Union depot in At
lanta. A large crowd was present. de-
spite the cold weather, and rousinp
cheer went up as the train came to a
standstill. The sun shone brightly and
although the air was keen, did much
to dispel the chill.
GREETING TO GEN. WHEELER,
Gen. Joe Wheeler was the first to
alight. A strong chorus of cheers
greeted the distinguished Alabamian.
as accompanied by his daughter and
the members of the reception commit
tee, he made his way to carriage,
When the president appeared on the
rear platform OF his car a hearty
cheer was given him, breaking forth
with renewed vigor an instant later
when Mrs. Mckinley came out of the
car. The welcome to the members of
the cabinet was very cordial. The Ia
dies OF the jubilee committee extended
a greeting to the ladies' of the presi-
Dental party, after which the presi-
dent and those accompanying him
were escorted to the Kimball house.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
The party included the following:
The president and Mrs. Mckinley: the
secretary of the treasury and Mrs.
dage; the secretary Of war and Mrs.
Alger; the secretary of the navy and
Miss Long; the postmaster general
and Mrs. Smith; the secretary Of apri-
culture and Miss Wilson; Secretary tn
me President J. Addison Porter and
Mrs. Porter; Assistant Secretary Cor
feIyou and B. +. Barnes, executive
clerk; Maj.-Gen. Joe Wheeler and Miss
anna Wheeler; Maj.-Gen. Henry W.
Lawton and Mrs. Lawton: Capt. scher-
er. H., >. A.; DR.. P. N. Rixey, U. s. N.
The presidential party were at once
assigned to the apartments set aside
Tor them, and the president, who was
early astir on the train, devoted the !
morning to resting. Mrs. Mckinley
llso retired to recuperate for the com.
ng duties of the day.
. OTHER PROMINENT VISITORS
Among those who arrived during the |
morning were. Gen. $. b. M. Young.
the Second army CORPS. |
md staff, from Augusta; Hon. George |
+. Peck, the Misses Peck and Kohl
'aat, OF Chicago; A. ]. Earline and |
Miss Earling, Of Chicago, and Ell
iage. son of the secretary. Il
At IL O'clock the gentlemen of the
residents party partook OF luncheon
n the chief executives sapartments.
While the ladies', at the same, hour.
we're the guests of the ladies' iubilee
ommittee at a delightfully."- informal
breakfast in the ladies' ordinary at
he hotel.3ss
A few minutes before one O'Clock
ne presidents party were assigned to |
arriages and, escorted by so mounted |
'olice and the members of Gov, Can.
ller's staff.started for the capitol.
A PRESIDENTIAL, SALUTE.
Guns doomed the presidential salute
= the chief executive ascended the
teps OF the capitol. At the Hunter
treet entrance the president was met
y committee composed. of Col, VIM.
J. obear, acting adjutant general. rep.
esenting Gov. Gambler; Senator Hand.
epresenting the senate, and Repre-.
entative SHardwick, of the house, and
to the governors parlor.
lere ne was received by Gov. Gambler
nd the statehouse officials, after :
,hich I the general assembly, in joint
ession, received the president and
arty and the governor.
The president as he entered the
onse of representatives was given an :
vation. The joint session rose to its I
set and applauded and cheered the :
atoms chief Justify. The well filled
alleries Joined in the welcome and :
mt chorus Of cheers which made y