The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-07
Greetings Exchanged by Sif. McIkin-
ley and Col. w. j. Bryan When the
Former Spoke at Canton.
GREAT CROWD At PEORIA
WHERE THE PRESIDENT DEDICATED
A SOLDIERS MONUMENT.
Notable Speech by the Chief Executive
His Utterances Mt Macomb
and BUSHNELL.

ley and the members OF his Cabinet who
accompany him had busy day. All made
speeches at Quincy this morning and the
President addressed crowds OF people at
stations on the way to this city. One Incl
dent of the day was the meeting of McKin-
ley and Bryan on the same platform.
A good part OF the population Of Peoria
this afternoon took part in an elabor-
ate demonstration to welcome to their
city the President. The great event
OF the day was the unveiling of a
beautiful monument erected by Peoria's cit
izens as a memorial to the soldiers Of the
rebellion. living and dead. The monument
IS a tall shaft of marble, ornamented at
the base with bronze groups commemorate
ing scenes OF the civil war. 1t is erected
on an elevation in front Of the courthouse
and by its side had been constructed
platform upon which the President and
members Of his party took seats to review
a long procession of militia, veterans of
the war and returned volunteers of the
Spanish war. The concourse of people sur
rounding this platform and packing every
street in its vicinity was by far the largest
which has thus far greeted the President on
his Western tour.
After the review Of the parade the Pres
ident tok his seat facing the veiled monu-
ment, by the side Of Hon. Martin Kingman,
chairman OF the exercises. After some Sc
lections OF music and an invocation by
Rev. DR.. John Weston. the monument was
unveiled by Mrs. 8. A Kinsey, who has
been chairman Of the monument commit
tee since its Inception, In 1883. A great
cheer burst from the multitude as the folds
Of canvas fell away from the shaft. Then
President Mckinley, leaning on the arm
of Mr.. Kingman and followed by the Cabi-
net officers, made a tour OF the open space
surrounding the monument, inspecting its
beauties carefully all sides. The sculptor
Of the figures at the base, Mr.. Fritz Tiebel,
of Peoria. also walked by the side Of the
President during this inspection. The formal
exercises Of dedication were then proceeded
with. The monument was presented to the
city and county of Peoria by Mrs. Lucie
b. Tynge and accepted on behalf of the
county by John c. Kingsbury. chairman
OF the board Of supervisors, and on behalf
OF the city by Henry w. Lunch, mayor of
Peoria.
THE PRESIDENTS ADDRESS.
An address was given by Mr.. Kingman,
followed by the President, who dedicated
the monument in formal address. He said:
Mr.. President and Mayor, Ladies and
Gentlemen. my F'ellow-citizens-I am glad to
public. and the Ladies' Memorial Associa-
ton, TO stand about this monument, dedi-
Gated TO patriotic service and heroic devo-
mankind This monument awakens sacred
memories. and that is its purpose. 1t was
erected by these patriotic women that II
might for all time perpetuate one of the
most glorious pages in American history. 1t
tells the whole story of the war-the siege,
suffering. the sacrifices Of the brave men
who from 81 to 90 upheld the flag. [Great
applause II tells every page of the history
consummation at Appommattox Courthouse
when Grant accepted the surrender from
Lee and We were kept a nation united again
forever. loud applause.1
II like this monument. IApplause.1 I like
this symbol that L face to-day-the defense
of the flag. ICheers.l That is what we do
Enthusiastic and prolonged applause.l And
With us war always sleeps when the assail-
ants OF otr nag consent to Grants terms Of
unconditional surrender. tGreat and con-
My fellow-citizens. do not intend to
on could add Ta nothing of patriotic 81 sentio
ment to that which has already been ut
tered. But desire to express in this pres
that was paid TO the President of the
United States. but the tribute which the
people or Peoria city and Peoria county
have paid to the brave defenders of the
American flag IN time of our greatest peril
IProlonged applause.1
You are proud Of the monument. You
should be proud Of the demonstration to-day
which led to its unveiling. Six thousand
children from the schools marching by with
the flag Of stars in their hands and with the
I could not but think as looked upon that
inspiring procession that my country was
of America TContinuous applause.I God
bless the patriotic women OF the United
States continued applausel and the patri-
otfc band that projected and carried this
monument to a successful conclusion. ICON
tinued applause.]
II must not close without concentrating
You that you could find in Peoria-indeed
you have everything In Peoria-an artist Of
such high 81 slill; born IN IN your own city: to
Applause. thank you over and over again
for this splendid demonstration of patriot
ism and devotion to duty" ILong continued
applause.l
AT THE CORN PALACE.
At the conclusion of the exercises a brief
opportunity was given the crowd to shake
hands with the President. although the
press OF time did not allow more than an
innnitesimal portion OF the surging mob to
be presented TO him. The party was next
driven TO the ''corn palace" building
wholly constructed OF corn. where the
Peoria corn festival was inaugurated by
the President An informal reception and
dinner at the residence or J. b. Greenhut
was the closing event OF the Presidents
visit TO Peoria
None OF the ladies' OF the party partici-
pated In any OF the exercises at Peoria
During the afternoon Mrs. Mckinley, Mrs.
Hitchcock and Miss Barber left the train
and were taken for short drive about the
city Beyond this they remained quietly