The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-08-16
WELCOMED By president.
PATRIOTIC DEMONsTRATION AT
THE SUMNER SCHOOL.


PIATTSBURG. n T., Aug. b.-Prest-
dent Mckinley. accompanied b. Private
Secretary Corselyou, left Hotel Champlain
this morning at few minutes past II. ana
was driven down to the Auditorium, on the
grounds Of the Catholic summer school OF
America, at CHI Haven. on Lake Cham
plain A triumphaI arch Of eyergreens, In
ter,aced with American nags. had been
erected at the entrance to the grounds, and
Auditorium and many OF the cottages on
the grounds had been gayly decorated with
dents visit. The road from the hotea TO
the summer school was lined with people
anxious to get glimpse OF the president.
tors arose and sang song composed for
the occasion. and set to the music OF Doni-
zetti's Il Puritant."
Rev. n. ]. Lavelle. president OF the Cath
Mckinley. Father Laveles speech was
frequently interrupted by hearty applause.
and when. during the course OF his re-
ions Of people recently brought under our
protectorate would make American ctti-
lens az loyal. as lsturdy and as true as
eo ars <. Nee
Kiniey rose the audience appiauded. cheer
ed, waved flags, handkerchiefs and para
soils until he made a molten for them to de-
fact. this is the first invitation to appear
In public that he has accepted since he ar
rived at the hotel He said:
The PresiAent's Speech.
II had not intended to say a word. but
I cannot sit In silence In the presence OF
this splendid demonstration OF your good
will and patriotism. Whatever the gov
eminent Of the United States has been
able to accomplish since l last met you
here has been because the hearts OF the
people have been with the government OF
the United States. Our patriotism Is nei-
Their sectionalism nor sectarian. We may
differ In our political and religious beliefs.
but We are united for the country. 10y
atty to the government Is our national
creed. We follow. all OF us. one flag. 1t
symbolizes our purposes and our aspira-
tons; 1t represents what We believe. and
what we mean to maintain and. wherever
OF the oppressed. and wherever II Is as
sailed. with any sacrifice, It will be car
ried to triumphant peace.
hsd before They are in evidence every
where / saw them carried by the little
ones on your lawn and as long as they
carry these flags in their little hands.
there will be patriotism in their hearts.
That flag now floats from the homes Of
the millions. even from our places Of
worship: II Is seen from our scholhouses.
mining towns. and It waves from the
camp OF the pioneer In the distant outpost
and on the lumberman's hut In the dense
forest. II Is found In the home Of the
dear to his heart Rebellion may delay.
but II can never defeat Its blessed mis-
sion Of liberty and hqnanity.''
The president spoke sfowl- and DELHI
erately in moderate bnt earnest tone.
Only once did he raise his voice. when
ne said that ''the flag wherever II 4. as
sailed. will he carried to a triumphant
peace
The cheering which interrupted his
speech at this point fairly shook the roof
and he was unable TO make himself heard
for nearly a minute. At the close Of the
singing the ''Star-Spaneied Panner." and
they SANG n with Will The audience
then formed IN line and fled across the
stage and shook hands with Mr.. McKin-
ley. The president and Father Iavelle
then left the building and walked around
the grounds. followed by the crowd AZ
ter they had irsnectAd the grounds the
rresident and Mr. CorteIvon re-ensered
fhef- carriage and were driven back to
the hotel
President VIII Welcome Troops.
A committee consisting OF Gov. Stone, Of
Pennsylvania: Robert Pitcairn and e. M.
Bigelow. OF PitisburE. arrived here tonight
TO invite President Mckinley to the re-
ception to be rendered the Tenth Pennsyi-
vania regiment In Pittshurg upon the re-
turn home from the Philippines August ..
The president accepted the invitation and
VIII leave here Saturday evening. August
%. arriving in Fittshurg Sunday evening.
August n. There will be a review and the
entire state militia of Pennsylvania will be
In Pittshurg on the occasion.
arrived here this evening by steamer from
Burlington. VT He had a short talk with
the president this evening on pending mat
tiers, but bad nothing to say tonight for
publication. He will have long confer.
ence with President Mckinley tomorrow
IN His az