The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1899-03-15

herself we'll up among the cities.
He spoke Of the presence of the con
gressmen from the north. By thel
presence We recognize that there IS M
North 10 South, no Eass, no West, NJ
anywhere, On the roll of honor be
side Dewey, Otis, Roosevelt and othe'
Northern heroes we see Wheeler, Blue
Hobson and Micah Jenkins This !:
now one grand country without distinc
ton of section. The South has taker
up the song of prosperity and is forgin!
ahead, aided by the reunited govern
ment He would make way for othel
speakers. He kn,w that it would dt
the old Confederate soldiers good tt
hear from some VINO had worn the blue
He then introduced Representative
CoDnally of Illinois. Mr. Wilson
was frequently interrupted with ap
plause.
Th-re was then ar unusual picture.
4 Union veteran being entertained BY
and addressing an audience Of southern
people, some of whom were Conteder-
ate soldiers. Mr. Connaliy of Illinois
told of his first visit to or toward Co
lumbia 35 years ago. Sherman corp!
was marching through. He was a,
Lexington and thought the city OF Co.
lumbia was in Sherman hands. 40
companied by an orderly he rode to the
banks of the river, but the bridge hao
been blrned. He stood on the opposite
bank trying TO find some way to cross:
because he wanted to see the capita
city of South Carolina Some public
spirited citizen appeared on the opposite
bank of the river and began shooting al
him.
He decided that he would postpone
his visit to Columbia. But now he wa:
glad to say that the people Of Columbia
had become more hospitable, genuinely
hospitable. He came from the State
which was the home Of that good and
great man. than whom the south had
no better friend, Abraham Lincoln.
He spoke feelingly Of the pleasure i,
gave him TO meet the Johnny Rebs,
and he came with a message Of good
cheer from the prairie State.
Mr.. Connally retired amid the loud
cheers Of the Confederate soldiers and
all the others preseht.
There were loud calls for Senator
Tillman, and his ardent friends would
not have a refusal He appeared again
and in his Characteristic way stated
that this was not an election year and
he could not understand the demonstra-
ton, as there is now no politics in Co.
lumbia, unless it be that they had been
to the dispensary. daughter
He congratulated Columbia on the
occasion of the 'jolifcation.' This
will give Columbia an equal show in
developing trade, and will place her
upon an equal plane With Atlanta and
other southern cities. Il don't want
any thanks, he said, Il have but
done my duty. Columbia is in South
Carolina. not South Carolina in Colum-
bia, and from the bottom of my heart
congratulate her upon her good fortune.
Congressman Latimer, Shafroth, Sho-
walter and WaterhouSe entertained the
populace with short speeches in which
they praised the hospitality and warm.
heartedness Of the southern people and
Of South Carolina.
At 10 ocolck the guests were escorted
to the Grand Central hotel, in whose
spacious dining hall an elegant banquet
was spread by the Messrs. Gillard. The
hall was draped in the tri-colors Of the
government of Republicans and Demo
Gratis and Of all other parties.
There were covers lands for 26O
guests, and there was representative
American at each plate. Good will
and friendship headed the bill Of fare,
but there were a lot of more substantial
dishes elegantly prepared, and the menu
wound up with entrees of al exchange
Of condolences and sentiments by the
speakers who represented the feelings OF
all present.
MIR. R. W. Shand who had presided
with much dignity, and in a graceful
speech introduced Mr.. B. L. Abney,
who delivered the address of welcome.
We are glad, said he to extend to
these distinguished visitors Of other
States, aud to our own representatives
the heartiest welcome. These gentle
men from far off States come among Us
as friends and neighbors. They are
entitled to hospitality, to generosity
and to friendship.
Mr.. Shand introduced Congressman
Showalter, who responded to the toast
Manufactures as source Of wealth.
He began by congratuiating Columbla
upon the acquisition of the approprla
ton. He was proud that it was sena
tor from his State, Don Camron, who
had killed the force bill, and his actor
met the appreciation Of the entire com
menwealsh.
Congressman Cowherd, Of Missouri
was received with hearty applause wher
he was announced 10 speak upon "Iht
Old and the New South. He paid
tribute to the industry Of the senator:
and representatives from South Caro-
lima, saying that if they kept up thell
work, they would have the entire treas
ury ia circulation in the State. Hf
was new member of congress
There are three classes in Washington
society. The aristocracy, or depart
ment clerks; the potentates: Or presi
dent. senate and old members: and the
trash. or new members and colorcd at
taches. The new members were goo1
for nothing but to make the applause
which is printed in the journals wnlci
Latimer, Wilson and these other fe!
lows send down here. He paid beau
tiful tribute to the industry and develop
ment of the new south, but said sh|
lost none Of the attributes of the old
When the new south shall have trans
formed the face Of the earth, and ha'
attained her highest glory, there vii
still be erected monument to the OLE