Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-10-10

ne Tag is more universal! than when
he union was formed. Cur steps have
plymouth Rock TO the Philippines. the
grand triumphant march of human ILL.,
trty has never paused. Fraternity and
llnioa are deeply inbctldcd in tn. hearts
OF the American people. For half Il cen
fury before the civil war the union was
the fear OF men Of all sections
AN HISTORICAL MI1MO!,Y
Ehat word has gone out of the Amer
lean vocabulary. 1t is spoken now only
as an historical memory North. South.
East and West. We're never so welded
together. and while they may differ
about Internal politics. they Il.. IN for
The union ana the maintenance. Of III.
Integrity of tn" flag. Has patriotism
ni.d out IN the hearts Of the people?
Witness he 23G.OOD men springiill- 10
arms and IN thirty days organized into
regiments for the Spanish war and a
million more ready to respond: ana the
more recent enlistment Of 7D.u0n men,
with MAN. other thousands anxious to
needed Has American heroisn d.
ciined? Th. shattered and sinking
fleets OF the Spanish navy at Manil;.
ana Santiago. the charge Of san Juan
ana FL Caney and the intrepid valor
and determination or our gallant troops
in the forty engagements in Iuzon, at
test the fact that the American soldier
ana sailor has lost none of the. quail
ties which made our earlier army ana
nay illustiious ard invincible
AN ENDURING INSTITUTION.
After ~; years the pyramid stands
unshhkcn. 1t has had some severe
shocks. but it remains immovahle.
May we not feel assured tina, if We.
20 our duty the Providence which ia
vorcd the undertakings of the fathers
a am every s'ep or our progress since,
Will continue His watchful care ana
guidance over us and that the hand
th:it led us TO our present place will
not relax His grin til! we have reached
the glorious goal He has fixed for us in
the achievement of his end
SIR WILIFEED LAuTRIER.
Following the address of the Presi-
dent which was received with every
manifestation Of enthusiastic approval.
MI Stone introduced Sir. Wifred Lau-
rier' OF Canada. who. he announced.
was to speak The Dominion.'' The
greeting accorded the premier of Can
ada. as he rose to his feet was hearty
IN the extreme. The band played God
Save the Queen. the audience rising
and Joining in the chorus. The warmth
raised Sir Willrid. but he quickly re-
covered his possession. His speech
III part was as follows:
Mr.. Toastmaster Mr.. President and
Gcntlemen: l fully and Very cordially
appreciate the kind feelings which have
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terms so eloquent and which you gen
tl"Elen have accepted and received in
So symrathetic 4 manner
Let me say at once. in the names
OF my fello-i Canadians who are here
with me- and. / may say in the name Of
the Canadian people. that those feelings
we Will at all times reciprocate: recip-
rHcate not only in words evanescent
but in actual living deeds (Applause.
TAKE II 70 be an evidence of the good
relation which i'll your estimation. gen
tlemen. ought to prevail between two
such countries as the United States
and Canada that you have notified us
your next door neishbors. in this tlay of
rejoicing. To take our share With you
OF your JOY. We shall bring back to
our own country the most pleasant re-
menlbrance of the day.
VICE PRESIDENT MARTSCAI.
The welcome extended Premier I.au-
rier was repeated when the next speak
e.. Vice President Mariscal. Of Mexico
rose. He answered the toast The. Re
public of Mexico"
Secretary Long. who responded to
THE Navy. received a welcome that
Will live with him for many a day. He
was Frequently INTERRUPTED with cheers.
secretary Long spoke Of the naval
heroes or tho late war, praising particu-
larry 1iobson ana Wainwright
THE EVENT or THE DAY.
CHICAGO. Oct. o.-Surrounltad by
men who guide the diplomatic Citations
Ct three governments and liz the pres
encc of thousands Of spectators. Pres
'cent Mckinney today formally laid the
cornerstone of the magnificent new fed
ei'al building Of Chicago.
In the angle formed by the south and
vest wings OF the Federal building, at
jackson boulevard and Dearborn
streets, and in front of the Union
League club, a reviewing stand had
been erected for the accommodation OF
the distinguished visitors including
Vice President Marsca! and party. Of
Mexico: Premier Laurer Of Canada,
and other notaEles Of that country:
members Of President Mch-inleys cabi-
net and the diplomatic corps at Wash
n.Stoh: senators Congressman and
other invited guests and when Presi-
dent Mckinley threw the first trowel-
ful OF mortar under the uplifted block
o. limestone and pronounced the corner
stone set, one of the most notable
gatherings ever in Chicago looked on.
y HEARTY OVATION
The President received a hearty
ovation as he drove TO the stand
Christian c. Kolllsaat, chairman of the
committee on ceremonies. introduced
the secretary of the treasury Lyman
NJ. Gage. as chairman of the corner
stone exercises. The secretary was
warmly chcered as he stepped forward.
At the conclusion Of Secretary Cages
brief address. Rev. Frank Gonzalus. of
Florida, delivered a brief but fervent
prayer. He asked a blessing upon the
ceremony.
Secretary Gage introduced Postmast-
er General Smith. He was also greet
ed with much applause.
Inc actual ceremonies of the laying
Of the corner stone then began. C. f.
kremar. secretary of the federal COM
mittee arose and formally announced
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