Evening journal., 1898-10-12
MR.. M'KINLEY'S TRIP.
A Continuous Ovation Along
the Route.
HIS SPEECH At CEDAR RAPIDS
Reviews the Glorious History OF the
War-Prnise For the Volunteer
Troops - Reached Omaha
Inst Night.

Inst Night.
CEDAR RAPIDS. oct. 12.-The pres
ident's Journey from Chicago 20 the
Mississippi river was one constant ova.
ton. Since he was elected president
Mckinley has never until now Travelled
west OF Chicago. and the immense
crowds at the stations along the North
western road showed the appreciation
OF the people for the opportunity of see
ing their chief magistrate.
Even at the smallest stations good
sized crowds were in waiting whose
only hope OF reward was the possibili-
" Of passing glance at the president
as the train swept by. The first stop
was made at Dekalb at 9.O5. and here
the president spoke a few words in re-
HpOnse TO the crowds enthusiastic well
come.
ut was no part Of the programme.
said Mr. Mckinley, that ] should be
welcomed by the people of Dekalb AZ
this hour OF the morning, but ] appre-
ciate your generous welcome and share
with you In congratulations TO our
country and 10 your army and navy fol
the successful issues of the last four
months. / am sure there has never
been a time I'm our history when patri-
otlsm has been more marked or more
universal than Il is today, and the same
high purpose which characterized the
conduct OF the people in the war will
influence and control them in the set
tlement OF peace"
At Dixon and Sterling. where brief
stops were made, the crowds were SO
dense that hundreds could not even OBJ
tain a glimpse OF the president
Mr.. Mckinley made no attempt to
talk at these points but occupied his
time with shaking the hands of those
who were close enough TO the rear plat
form.
A young man at Dixon climbed upon
the ledge OF the platform just as the
train was moving out. He clung TO the
railing and, reaching out his hand. said,
Here, Mckinley, give us n shake,
please"
The president good naturediy grasped
his hand. with warning TO jump off
before the train attained too great
speed. The largest crowd OF the trip
had gathered at Clinton, Ia. Here SEN
ator Allison, Congressman Curtis and
Governor Shaw and staff boarded the
train.
After the cheering OF the people had
subsidized. President Mckinley said: my
fellow citizens. / have no ftNng words
TO express my appreciation Of this
splendid welcome. We have gone from
industrial depression TO industrial ac-
tivity. We have gone from labor seek
ing employment to employment seeking
labor. We have abundant currency.
and we have an unsurpassed national
credit better than II has ever been be-
fore In our history.
1--WE have, too, good national con-
science. and we have the courage OF
destiny. We have much 10 be grateful
for In the stirring events OF the past
six months. The army and navy OF the
United States have won not only our
praise, but the admiration of the world.
Our achievements on land and sea are
without parallel I'm the worlds history.
During all these trying months the peo-
pie Of the United States have stood to-
gether as one man. North and south
have been united as they have never
before been united. People who think
alike In a country like ours must act
together. That Is what we have been
doing recently, and we want to continue
TO act together until the fruits of our
war shall be embodied in solemn and
permanent settlements.
III we have settled our differences
abroad. When that is all done. we can
have our little differences among our
selves"
At Dewitt, small Iowa town, the
president was greeted by another large
gathering and made complimentary re-
marks for a minute or two. the keynote
being that there Is no part OF this glo-
rious country where every citizen may
not feel at home"
The gathering of people at Cedar
Rapids broke the days record for num-
bers and enthusiasm, and here for the
first time he left the train and spoke
from platform. The presidents speech
here was somewhat longer than the
previous ones and was received with
evidences Of the greatest approval by
the people.
After saying his journey was to help
the people OF transmississippi celebrate
the triumphs Of their skill and indus
try he said;
1T Is a fortunate situation that this
people while engaged in war never
neglect the industries OF peace, and
while the war was going on and we
were engaged In arms against for
eign foe the industries of the people
went on, and their progress and pros
perity were I'm nowise checked. / 20
thither also that 1 may celebrate with
my fellow countrymen Of the west the
progress of the war thus far made-the
protocol already signed and the sus-
pension of hostilities. with the hope
that you and I entertain that In the
final settlements the treaty may be
one founded on right and justice and in
the interest OF humanity. This war
that was so speedily closed through the
valor and interpidity Of our soldiers
VIII bring to us, ! trust, blessings that
are now beyond calculation. 1t will
bring also burdens, but the American
people never shirk a responsibility anC
never unload "A burden that carries for.
ward civilization. We accepted wal
for humanity. We can accept no terms
OF peace which shall not be in the in.
terest Of humanity. That hostllitie.
have ceased upon terms so satlsfactoi,
20 the people Of the United States Il
cause for congratulations and cau.
forth sentiments of pious gratitude t,
divine Providence for those favor
which he has manifested unto us an,
OF appreciation Of the army and nav,
for their brilliant victories Ct.cb