Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-01
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Richmond. Va, Oct. 31.-The demon
stration here to-day was success In
many respects despite the forbldding
wea ther The civic carnival parade
had to be abandoned until tomorrow,
and the decorations OF the buildings
presented O bedraggled and woe-begone
appearance. But the people. residents
as well as visitors, from other Virginia
cities and points outside the State who
came to witness the launching and see
the President, were enthusiastic, and
as far as possible put the best foot
foremost.
WELCOMED TO RICHMOND.
The Presidential train arrived on
time. and as it sl1Irted through the su-
burbs OF the city the Howitzer attery
fired a Presidential salute. At I1lba
station, in the West End, where the
President debarlled ana took carriage
for the Jefferson Hotel. he was formal
ly welcomed by Mayor Taylor, who
spoke as follows
MIR. President: This occasion de-
mands simply an old Virginia welcome,
and as Mayor and the representative
OF every man, woman and child In this
community, I bid you and your dis
tlnguishcd associates a hearty Welcome
TO this historic city. We are mindful
OF the fact that you have shown by
your patriotic utterancess that YOU
stand for the whole Republic. and in
consideration Of the higher purpose of
binding the sections together, which
were once unhappily divided, we throw
aside all differences. We esteem YOU
as the President or our entire country,
and as such. we greet YOU and thank
you sincerely for your kindness In COM
Ing to our celebration of an event
which is an epoch In our commercial
history.
You and your distinguished asso-
ciates have honorcd us, and we shall
show our appreciation of 1t by doing all
In our power to make your visit pleas
ant"
THE PRESIDENTS RESPONSE.
The response of the President was as
follows:
Mr.. Mayor and My Fellow Citizens:
only appear for n moment to give
heartfelt response to the warm and cor
dial welcome given to me by the people
OF the city of Richmond, through It's
honorcd Chief Executive officer. Your
Mayor has kindly alluded to the good
feelng which eYerXMhcre prevails and
l can only, in replying say that If in
the slightest degree I have contributed
to the unilication OF the country. il IS
the Droudest honor of my life T am
to speak for n few minutes this after
noon, and so, only thanking you, Mr..
Mayor. and my fellow citizens. for This
welcome bid you all good morning"
AN INFORMAL RECEPTION.
Immediately after this ceremony the
President and party were driven to the
Jefferson Hotel and held an Informal
and somewhat enforced reception in the
Franklin street lobby OF the building
1t Is estimated that n thousand per-
sons shook hands with him before he
would permit the police TO clear tha
way FOR him to 30 to his private apart
mcntS.
AT THE SHIP YARD.
A little later luncheon was served in
the dining room of the hotel. Some ;hrnn
hundred persons sitting down, and then
Inc PRESIDENTIAL party We're driven to
the ship yard, the President being
warmly cheered all along the route. At
the yard an immense crowd had as
sembled and the President, having
been introduced by Mayor Taylor.
spoke as follows:
Mr.. Mayor. Ladies and Gentlemen: ]
am Blad to meet my fellow-c citizens of
richmond and to join with Them in
rhls interesting celebration in honor
OF the launching OF the torpedo boat
Shublcls. built in this city, OF American
material, by the labor of American
workingmcn, for the use of the Ameri
can Navy. congratulate builders and
workbench upon this evidence of their
skill and industry, SO credNable to tbe
manufacturing company and so highly
commended by the officers of the Gov
eminent.
EQUIPPED THE TEXAS.
This is not the first contribution
which Richmond has made to our
splendid Navy. She equipped the war
ship Texas with all her machinery.
boilers and engines. which were tried
and tested with eminent satisfaction i'm
the brilliant naval engagement in the
harbor of Santiago, when that gallant
vessel so glOriously assisted in the de-
struotion of Cereva's fleet winning q
memorable victory and Fastening on
honorable and enduring peace.
II heartily rejoice with people OF this
great city upon it's industrial revival
and upon the notable prosperity 1T is
feeling in oil Of its business enterprises.
You nre taking advantage OF the COM
mercial opportunities of the hour
You are advancing in manufactures,
extending your markets and receiving
q deserved share OF the worlds trade.
'-srWhnt can be. more gratifying to us