The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-10-25
CHICAGO'S FESTIVAL DAY
President Lays the Cornerstone Of the
New Federal Building.
OTHER DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.

ing, Following Postofice Cornerstone
Laying, With Parades Both Before and
After-Addresses Made by Vice-PresI-
dent Mariscal and Premier Laurier.
CHICAGO Especially Chicago Day, the an
niversary OF the great fire, and tho chief
day OF the fall festival, was observed with
appropriate ceremonies. The President OF
the United States laid the corner stone Of
the new Postofflce, there was great mill
tary and civic parade during the day, an.
other parade, representing all nations, at
night, and O grand banquet In honor OF
President Mckinley in the theatre OF the
Auditorium.
The official representatives Of the thres
great countries OF North America were In.
troduced to one another, the reception
occurring early in the forenoon. The
dent Marlscal, and the Canadian, under
the leadership OF Premier Laurfer, were
received by President Mckinley In thi
Auditorium Annex.
Mr.. Mckinley arose early, breakfasted al
O'Clock, and left the Auditorium soon
inter 8 o'clock, attended by his body
guard OF detectives, Il platoon OF police, q
squadron OF the First Cavalry, I. N. G., anc
committee OF citizens. He went 10 the
Union League Club, in Jackson Boulevard
and, after brief reception there, crossed
to the platform erected at the southeast
corner OF Dearborn street and the Boule
ward, where the cornerstone was lying
ready to be put into place.
Taking trowel and bit OF mortar from
the hands OF hodcarrier, the President
splashed the mortar on the foundation
where the stone was to rest, and the latter
was swung into place by derrick mantpu.
lated by the presidents Of the various labos
unions OF Chicago.
Secretary OF the Treasury Gage per-
formed the duties OF master OF ceremonies,
and afler his address the main speech OF
the day was made by Postmaster General
Smith, who was followed by Senator Ma
son, whose address closed the exercises.
The ceremony OF laying the cornerstone
OF the new Postof1ce was attended by the
usual bitches caused by ofdcious local peo.
pie who insisted on thrusting Themselves
into the programme. The streets were
jamped solidly with people, aud tens OF
thousands got glimpses OF the ceremony
lrOW WluuOW louSeS duu uOuso tOpS. hltot
that was over the President lunched at the
Union League Club with large purity, and
theH the parade began.
The parade was principally notable foi
Its length and for the crowd which saw 1t.
The procession consisted OF civic societies,
prominent citizens in carriages, the G. A.
H., and the militia. With the President
rode most Of the visiting statesmen.
The night parade, which Was designed
to represent NIL nations, while 1t fell short
Of accomplishing this object, was very
creditable pageant, especially when 1t
passed through the Court OF Honor in State
street. It was not so long as the duy show,
but 1t was much more brilliant.
The President dlned Mt the Chicago
Club. After dinner the President was
escorted to the Auditorium Theatre, where
he was the chief CUES! Mt the banquet
rendered him by the citizens OF Chicago.
The auditorium OF the theatre was doored
over and tables to accommodate fifteen
hundred persons we're arranged. The
tables were fairly smothered in flowers,
while the interior OF the theatre was
decorated In the most lavish manner.
Back OF the raised table ut the west OF
the hall, ut which Presiden: Mckinley and
the guests OF honor were seated, was on
elaborate pence arch twenty feet IN height,
constructed OF pastry. It was decorated
with flags tastefIlIy draped, from the
folds OF which twlnkled hundreds OF elec-
trio lights. On both sides OF the arch were
great shields with paintings OF the Amerl-
can eagle and groupings OF American,
British and Mexican flags. The balconies
were resplendent with banners and the
coats OF arms OF all the States In the Union.
The President sat at the right OF Melville
e. Stone, the toastmaster.
The material part OF the banquet occu-
pied two hours, and 1t was nearly 10 o'clock
when Mr.. Stone raped for order, and
brought tho intellectual portion OF the pro-
gramme to the front by Introducing John
Il. Tanner, Governor OF Illinois. Governor
Tanner, in short address, welcomed the
visitors on behalf OF the State OF Illinois.
After ne had concluded, Mayor Carter H.
Harrison, OF Chicago, and Senator Shelby
NJ. Cullom, OF Illinois, were introduced In
succession by Mr.. Stone, the former ex.
tending to the visitors the welcome OF the
people OF the city OF Chicago and the lutter
q greeting on behalf OF the Federal officials
OF Illinois.
The banquet guests knew by their pro-
grammes who cana next on the list OF
speakers, and when the toastmaster rose
to Introduce the President, who responded
to the sentiment of "The Nation" he was
greeted with cheers that for time pre-.
vented his voice from being heard.
Following the address or the President
which was received with every nantes ia.
tlon OF enthusiastic approval, Mr.. Stone
introduced Sir Wilfrld Laurler, OF Canada,
who spoke on "The Dominion OF Cynada.'
The band played "God Save the Queen" !"
the audience rising and joining in the
chorus. Cheer after cheer rang through
the hall and men rose to their feet and
waved their napkins frantlcally. The
warmth OF his welcome for an instant en-
barrassed Sir Wilrid, but he quickly recov,
cred his self-possession.
Vice-Presideut Marlscal, OF Mexico, re-
sponded to the toast, 1.-The Republic o.:
Mexico" Secretary Long, OF the Navy, who
responded to "The Navy" received II greet
ing that will live With him for many day,
"The GIorlss OF the Grand Army OF the
Republic" were dwelt upon by Colonel D
B. Henderson, OF Dubuque, Iowa, the next
speaker OF the HatioLnl House OF Repre-
sentatives.
The lust addqes, G1 ths regular pro-
gramme was by General Thclas NJ. Ander
son, United Ssxtes Army, Commander o.
the Department OF the Likes who spoki
OF the Army and Its A<'ievaments."
On the following day a reception was
rendered to Mrs. Mckinley at the Woment
Athletic Club, where luncheon was served
and swimming exhibition given.
Agoncillo to Try For Spanish Recognition
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