Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-10-09
CORNER STONE LAYIN
President Mckinley Uses the
TroVel Amid Great Cheering.
Large Crowds Throng the Streets
and Avenues.
Witnessing the Military Parade This
Afternoon.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS PRRsIHT.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS PREssHr Z.

Chicago, Oct. 9.-Surrounded by men
who guide diplomatic relations OF three
governments. and In the presence OF
thousands Of spectator, President Nc
kinley to-day formally laid the corner
stone for the magnificent new federal
build ng in Chicago. The event WAS .
cr0wning feature Of the weeks celebfa-
tion. marking the annual observance Of
Chicago day. Long before the hour set
for the ceremonies, the streets surround
Ing the block on when the steel sksle-
ton Of the new building stands, were
packed with people anxious to get a
glimpse OF the nations president and
distinguished visitors. In the reviewing
stands were Vice President Msriscal ana
party Of Mexico, Premier Laurier and
other n0tables OF Canada, members Of
President Mckinleys cabinet and the
diplsmstic corps OF Washington, ssna.
tors, congress men and other invited
guests. A perfect hurricane Of cheers
greeted the president rs he W 9 escorted
10 the dais ri the side OF which the Cor
ner stone was suspended ready for the
ceremony. The president greeted the
officials, then bowed to the group OF
brSwny w0rkmen who were to compile .
the laying OF the corner stone. Judge
Christian Z. K0hlsaat, chairman Of the
committee OF ceremonies, introduced
Secretary OF the Treasury Gage ~ the
presiding officer. At the conclusion
OF Cages brief address, Rev.
Frank ". Gunsaulus asked bless
Ing on the ceremony. Secretary
Gage introduced Postmaster General
Smith, who was greeted with much ap.
plause. He quoted statistics, showing
the marvellous growth Of the country in
thirty years, and asked, "Are we hence.
forth to mark time instead Of marching
f0rwardp"
"ls opening the door OF wider fields
and enlarged activity within the broken
walls OF the Orient to be unrecogniz I'd
and unusedp"
"Ahst citizen Of the republic shall 40
impugn the honor OF his country and the
integrity OF her institutions as to pro.
claim before the world that her sceptor
extended over rude and remote Dc, ole
means wrong, oppression and spoila
tiOnp"
% "0ur inspiring past is prophecy Of our
President Mckinley was introduced by
Secretary Gage, and az the presiden nj
stepped forward to receive the trowel
from the hands OF Architect Henry Ives
Cobb. the crowds burst forth into cheers
Of applause, not ceasing until the presi
dent raised his hand. The president
stepped TO the side and upiifted q mass Oi
Illinois limestone and taking the trowel
full OF mortar from a board threw II on
the base Of the stone. The band, stationed
In a reviewing sand. played The Star
Spsngled Banner" President Mckinley
pronounced the stone set. Senator vii
liam X. Mason made brief address on
half Of the city. The ceremonies we're
concluded with the benediction by Arch
bishop Gunsaulus. The military, naval
and civic parade this afternoon was
viewed by President Mckinley, Don
Ignaclo Mariscsl. minister Of foreign
affairs to Mexico, Premier Lsurisr. OF
Canada, and other distinguished guests
The day was fine and the line OF march
was jammsd with spectators.