The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-01
LAUNCHING OF THE SHURRIcK.
PRESIDENT GRATEFUL FoR wAnsT
WELCOME GIVEN HIM.


by Littic Miss shubrIcIS-Presiden-
tinI "Trip "a Pleasant One.
Washington, Oct. S-President McKip-
ley left Washington at o'clock this morn-
ing for Richmond, Va, where he will at
tend the launching OF the torpedo boat
shubrick
Beside the President the party consists
ed of Secretary Hay, Secretary and MIRA.
Gage Secretary Root. Secretary Long.
Secretary ana Mrs. Hitchcock, aud two
daughters, Secretary Wilson and Miss
Wilson, Secretary to the President Porter.
and Mrs. Porter. Assistant Secretary
George b. cortelyou, Mr.. Foster. stenog-
rapher. and Gen. and Mrs Fitzhugh Lee.
Accompanying the official party were
MIR, Charles A. Moore of Brooklyn, and
Mr.. Henry NJ. Scott Of san Francisco.
The weather was extremely inclement, q
cold rain falling Mrs. Mckinley did noe
accompany the President.
Demonstration at Richmond.
Richmond. Va. Oct. si.-The demonstra-
ton here to-day was a SUCCESS In many re-
spects despite the forblddng weather.
The civic carnival parade had TO be
abandoned until tomorrow. and the deco
rations of the buildings presented a be-
draggled and woehegone appearance. But
the people. residents as well as visitors
from other Virginia cities and points out
side of the city, who came to witness the
launching. and TO see the President, were
enthusiastic, and as far as possible, put
the best foot foremost.
The presidential train arrived on time,
ana as Il skrited through the suburbs of
the city, the Howitzer Battery fired
presidential salute. At I1iba Station, In
the West End, where the President de-
barked, and took carriage for the Jefferson
Hotel, he was formally welcomed by May
or Taylor. who spoke as follows:
'Mr. President: This occasion demands
simply an old Virginia welcome, and as
Mayor and the representative OF every
man. woman and child ia this commun-
ity, bid you and your disting uishod as
sooiates a hearty welcome to this historic
city. We are mindful of the fact that you
have shown by your patriotic utterances
that you stand for the whole republic. and
In consideration Of the higher purpose OF
binding the sections together, which wero
once unhapplly divided, we throw aside
all differences. We esteem you as the
President of our entire country, and as
such we greet you and thank you sincere
ly for your kindness in coming to our cei-
ebration of an event which is an epoch
In our commercial history.
you and your distinguished associates
have honored us, and we shall show our
appreciation of II by doing all in our pow
or 10 make your visit pleasant"
The Presidents Reply.
The response OF the President was as
follows:
"Mr Mayor and My Fellow Citizens. L
only appear TOR moment to give heart
felt response 10 the warm and cordial
welcome given 10 me by the people Of the
city OF Richmond through its honored
chief executive officer. Your Mayor has
kindly alluded to the good feeling which
everywhere prevails, and 1 can only, In
gree / have contributed 20 the unifcation
of the country, II Is the proudest honor OF
my life. / am to speak for few min
utes this afternoon, and so, only thank
Ing your, MIR. Mayor and my fellow citi-
zons for this welcome, l bid you all good
morning"
Immediately after this ceremony the
President and party were driven 10 the
Jefferson Hotel, and held On informal and
someWhat enforced reception In the
Franklin street lobby of The building. It
is estimated that a thousand persons
shook hands with him before he would
permit the police TO clear the way for
him 10 90 to his private apartments.
little later luncheon was served In the
dining room OF the hotel, some 300 persons
sitting down, and then the presidential
party were driven TO the ship yard, the
President being warmly cheered all along
The route.
His speech at the Launching.
At the yard an immense crowd had as
sembled and the President having been in-
troduced from the stand by Mayor Tay-
lor spoke as follows:
"AIr Mayor Ladies and Gentlemen: T
am glad TO meet my fellow citizens of
Richmond and to join with them In this
interesting celebration IN the honor of the
launching Of the torpedo boat shubrick
built iu this city. of American MATERIAL by
the labor OF American workingmen, for tho
use of the American navy.
II congratulate the builders and work.
men upon this evidence Of their skill and
industry. so credtabe 10 the manufacture
ing company, and so highly commended by
the officers OF the government
s"rhis Is not the first contribution which
Richmond has made to our splendid navy
She equipped the warship Texas with all
her machinery, boilers and engines. which
we're tried and tested with entire sails
faction IN the brilliant naval engagement
Ia the harbor Of Santiago, when that gall
liant vessel so gioriously assisted IN the
destruction OF Cervera's fleet, winning a
memorable victory and Fastening an hon
orable and enduring peace. I heartily re-
ioice with the people Of this great city
upon its Industrial revival and upon the
notable prosperity &c is feeling In all OF
Its business enterprises. You are taking
advantage of the commercial opportunities
Of the hour. You are advancing in manu-
features, extending your markets, and re-
ceiving deserved share Of the worlds
trade.
what can be more crafty
ing 10 us than the present
condition Of the country. A universal love
OF country and noble national spirit an
innate all the people We are on the best OF
terms with each other and on most cordial
relations with every power on earth. We
have ample revenues with which to con-
duct the government. No deficit menaces
our credit Money IS abundant in volume
and unquestionable I'm value. Confidence