The times., 1899-10-10


crowd was dismissed by Mr.. Gage. The
procession OF national dignitaries from
home and abroad leiI the grand stand, and
under escort OF city detectives, walked
west on Jackson Boulevard 10 the Union
League Ciub. where Luncheon was served
and the President held a reception.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier's reception was al
most rs marked rs that Of Mr.. Mckinley
He stood directly il front Of the Presiden-
tiai party and his tall form was one Of the
most conspicuous in the room Expressions
of regret were heard over the absence OF
Mrs. Mckinley.
The TIVE ParndeS.
The next public ceremony was the Chi
cago day parade. in which fully 10000 men
participated. The lire began moving at
l.30 O'Clock ,. m. having been Joined by
President Mckinley Al that hour. me
President left the column Is i was passing
the Ersndstand. from which he reviewer
the parade which moved through the prin-
cipal down-town streets.
The Canadian Premier was repeatedly
cheered as were the dignitaries from Mex
sco Business was forgotten and every
thing gave place 10 the pageant The 20
lice. who had a comparatively easy task
early IN the day were taxed TO their Ut
most limit. Crowds that banked the side
walks pushed and surged into the streets,
obstructing and delaying the movement OF
the column.
Tonight a parade of all nations. brilliant
with muIti-coIored lights and resplendent
ia costumes, took place More than 2,oo9
persnns were in line and the display OF
costumes and aliegorical groupings repre-
scented epochical events IN the history OF
eleven countries There were eighteen
floats. The display Of the United States
led thu. pageant. Behind a band CT music
the Columbia feat. cleaning with thou
sands Of electric bulbs and bearing thir-
teen young women. representing the thlr-
teen original States of the Unicn, was
drawn by six horses
Germany had the next position in line,
and presented some handsome hoats.
Venezuela came next- Switzerland with
six floats had a conspicuous place IN the
parade and was followed by the Neither
lands. Brazil. Austria Hungary, Scotland.
Armenia. Syria. and Belgium The Caineze
display proved the most attractive feature.
At the head Of the column came the great
dragon brought from San Francisco Man
darins and ether court officials followed
the dragon. lanked by incense burners.
Fifty-six horses were used 10 carry Chi
nese boys and cavalrymen. while two hun
dred soldiers marched on foot ioat
bore a pagoda with the parsphern2lia OF a
joss house, and with priests performing
their duties. A giant Ion spcuied red nTe
at the rear Of the section.
Italy c,czsd the long line with military
orders on foot, torchnen, and standard
bearers.
The Auditorium Banquet.
The closing Of Chicago day was eele-
brated by a grand banquet at the Audi
torium Opera House in honor Of President
Mckinley A thousand men sat down to
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tive. and two thousand men ard women sat
IN the boxes and balconies TO listen 10 the
speeches or eminert men. Behind the
President rose an elaborate peace arch,
dozen feet high ard entirely OF pastry. The
arch had figures symb mboliZing the Army and
Navy, and underneath it was a model Of
the Olympia ploughing its way through
heavy seas. under glare OF electric lights
This arch WAS the centrepiece Of plan OF
striking decorations. On both sides OF the
arch were great shields with paintings Of
eagles and clusters OF American, Mexican.
and Canadian flags. The tiers OF boxes
we're festooned with banners and flags.
The balconies were resplendent with
streamsIs and State emblems and the sup
porting pillars had shields and flags. on
The tables were scores OF symbolic floral
pisces representing famous battles, scenes
IN The history Ct Chicago and other suit
able events. Big flags hung in the lobby
and foyer
The banquet began at O'Clock At S
O'Clock the doors OF the theatre were oTen-
cd 10 the holders OF tickets and the speak
ing began at s-36 O'Clock Cen John G.
Black introduced Melville Z. Stone as
POSTMASTER Of the occasion
Mayor Harrison, in belalf OF the city,
spoke words OF welcome TO the distinguish
cd guests. but devoted most OF his speech
10 q highly eoiored picture of C1icaso's S
history and present greatness.
Governor Tanners spsech of vel ONE on
behalf OF the State WIS, in part as fol-
lows: 1T is my high duty ana privilege
On this memorable occasion in behalf CT
the people OF the State OF Illinois TO ex-
tend 10 you the right hand OF welcome.
This entire Commonwealth and net merely
the great city Of Chicago. is horored by
your presence. IL gives dignity and i'm
parts significance 20 the ceremonies OF
today Never before, since America WAS
added TO the map OF the world has there
been . more imposing and inspiring ar
= ray than that OF this day and this even
ing"
Senator Cullom spoke words of welcome
10 visiting Senators and Congressmen, in
part as follows:
Mr.. President. II we had a larger por-
tiOn Of Congress present ! would be in
clined 10 ask you 10 convene us into an
extraordinary session, that we might pass
a law locating the capital Of the nation IN
this great city Of Chicago"
BUt she speech for which everybody had
waited and which aroused the greatest in
terest was that Of the head Of the nation
The Presidents Address.
The President said: MIR. Toastmastel
and Gentlemen; an glad to join you in
extending a sincere welcome to the s.
iinguished statesmen and dip.omatisti
who are present and who represent tht
great countries adjoining US on the south
and the north. We are bound 70 them bott
by ties Of mutual good neighbo-hco1 We
rejoice in their prosperity and we wist
them Godspeed In the pathway OF prog
greEs they are SO energetically and sue.
cessfuliy pursuing.
-'On the reverse side OF the great sea
OF the United States authorized by Con
eress, June 20. l7S2 and adopted as tn
seal OF the United States OF America afte
its formation under the Federal ConstI
tuition. is the pyramid. sign.fying strengt
and duration. The eye over il and tn
motto 3llnde to the many signal interpo
sltions OF Providence in FAVOR OF the Amer
fcan cause. The date underneath. 17f6. !
that OF The Declaration Of Independence
and the words under IL signify the be
ginning OF new American era which be
gan from that date. II Is Impossible Z
trace eur history since. without feelin
that the Providence which was with Us Il
the beginning has continued 10 the ma
tiOn his gracious interpos .tion. When, un
happily. We have been engaged in war.
has given US the victory; fortunate, in
a