The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
THE PRESIDENT
AT THE JUBILEE.
Gisen an Enthusiastic Greeting by
His Western Constituents.
HE MAKES ANOTHER ADDRESS.
Saws We Cannot Shirk Our Intcrna-
,ional Responsibility If We Would.
PAYS a High Compliment TO
American Patriotism.

OMAHA. NEB.. oct l2.-Not one fea-
turo was lacking to-day 10 make the
peace Jubilee at the Trans-Missssippi
Exposition au unprecedented success. The
weather was dcughtful an ideal October
day.
From early morning until late at night
the President OF the United States has
been kept busy acknowledging the most
enthusiastic greetings from MS western
constituents 10 was a trying Jay Tor the
President. Tor 80 is doubtful 10 he ever
faced "a larger crowd than that which
made The air vocal with cheers ana ac-
clamat0ns for him to-day on the grounds
of tho Exposition.
Throughout his progress over the
grounds the mass OF surgng, struggling
huf always admiring humanity. which
almost fought Tor points OF vantage 10
see thc President seemed to augment
Al O'Clock Che registered admissions
numbered more than 5000 and before the
close of the gates az night the days at
tendance was easily 1900 double the
Msh-watcr mark on any previous day
During the day the President made a
speech. in the course OF which he said:
ANOTHER SPEECH.
zone ~ he great laws OF life is prog
ress and nowhere have the principles OF
this Jaw been So strikingiy illustrated as
ga ihe United states. A century and
decade of our national life have turned
doubt into conviction. changed expert
ment into demonstration. reyoluuonized
old methods and won new trumpns which
have challenged tho attentions OK the
world We have avoided The compilations
OF conquest BOO tho spirit ~ gain. Win
g. increasing love for our institutions
and am abiding faith Boo their stability We
have made Tho triumphs OF our system OF
government in the progress ana prosper
ity Of our people an inspiration 10 the
whole human race.
Confronted at this moment by new
and grave problems We must recognize
THAT their solution Will affect not our
selves alone. but others of the family Of
nations.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY.
"In this age Of frequent exchange and
mutual dependency we cannot shirk our
International responsibility u we would,
they must be met with courage and wis
dom. and we must follow duty even II
desire opposes. No elaboration can be
too mature or self-control too constant
in this solemn hour Of our history. We
must avoid the temptation Of undue ag-
grcssion. and aim 90 secure only such
results as VIII promote our own and the
general good
'It has been said by some that the
normal condition of nations ia war. This
s. not true of the United States. We
never enter upon war until every effort
FOR peace without it has been exhausted.
ours has never been "a military govern
meut. Peace. with whose blessings we
..H.. De-
fionaI desire and the goal Of every
American aspiration.
TfIE CALL To ARMS.
on the e-th of April. for tho first time
f1r more than a generation. the United
States sounded the call TO arms The
banners of War were unfurled the most
and best and lraNCst from every section
responded. "a mighty army was enrolled.
Tne N0rth and the South Wed with each
other in patriotic devotion; volunteers
and regulars and an the people rallied 20
the support of The republic. There was no
break in The line, no halt in the march;
no fear iu the heart nor resistance TO
rho patriotic Impulse az home. no success
fli resistance 90 the patriotic spirit Of the
troops fighting in distant waters or on
81 foreign shore.
What a wonderful experience IL has
been from The standpoint of patriotism
nnd achievement The storm broke sud
denly that DO was here almost before We
realized &c. our navy was too small,
though forceful with ifs modern equip
mut ami most fortunate iL its trained
officers and sailors.
NALOR UNSURPASSED.
our army has not yet been reduced 10
peace footing. but the account which
officers and men gave of themselves on
g T.. O. H..f ...rI n
The manhood WAS there and everywhere.
American patriotism was there and its re-
sources were iim.tless
"Eut 3D. thls is true OF the beginning Of
ID. war what shall We say of IL now with
losuiitles suspended and peace near AT
hand as We fervoutlv hope. Rich I'm ITS
results. uneQuaucd in its completeness
and tne quick succession with which VIC
tory followed victory. Attained earlier
tIau it was believed TO be possible. 80
comprehensive ir It's sweep that every
thoueltiM man feels the weight Of Tee
-pou hUty which has been 10 suddenly
thrust unua 1s
a HIGH TRIBUTE.
Tine President paid high tribute 70
American soldiers and sailors comparing
them with leaders ON both sides during
the ciyl war and closed by saying:
"rhe war vus DID, more invited by as
tIln wore fhe questions which are laid
600 our door hv if- results. Now as then
We viii lo our duty The problems VIII
not he solved iu day. Patience will
BE- required. patience combined with sin
certify oi nurpos. aud mistaken resolution
fo DO right. seeking only the highest good
~ tho nation ard recognizing no other
obligation. pursuing no other path but
tnst of duty
Postmaster General Smith also spoke
and the multitude compelled General
Niles ind other notablcs on the sand
70 come forward
The President was given o wide di-
versity OF entertainment to-day. Some
~ fho fea -urCs were receptions and
band concerts IN his honor. exhibitions
tr Tho CnI-ed States lile-saving crew on
the lagoon balloon ascensions. mimic
indian warfare and elaborate displays
OF fireworks. Huge pictures OF the
President were suspended on almost
every building. and the evening nlumi-
nation. were marveis OF electric skin.
Tho Presidential train Will s.art East
az $50 tomorrow morning.