The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-09
,orcIOENT'S BUSY SUNDAY.
,nrn THREE SERVICES AND
\ - SPOKE TO NEGROES.

wade speech TO the Children at the
,,,ortum in the Afternoon.
.nded the Negroes for Their
of the FIng-FOTIOwed by
ds wherever He Went-Strin-
,nt measures Taken With Regard
ro-Jay's Exercises.
..,, oct. Sunday was not a day
~, .or President Mckinley. The CEN
oitv's festivities and the one de-
,,iest Of numerous committees and
..,.,. he was kept busy from the
,,. las, puff of his after-breakfast
,ar the last benedliction of the relig-
ssr,I,es which filled the day, had been
given. -
nod three religious services, two in the
,,Itor.um and one in Quinn Chapel, at
+.a latter he spoke a few words OF
...tinc to the enthusiastic colored con-
.-esadon there assembled.
a. t1e exercises for children in the Au
.,,,rinm during this afternoon the Presi-
ier.. in response to prolonged cheering,
said
ar 40 not like TO interrupt the singing of
.., American hymn by making a speech.
n San only express 10 you the very greatest
.,tt.faction it is to me to witness this
4 magnificent demonstration of patriotism
and love OF Cod
a The biz han was packed with expectant
n humanity ana the chief executive listened
,,,entvely 10 addresses mada by Rev
,rrsl f.. Barnitz, Des Moines. Ia; Rev.
,tber Maurice J. Dorney. and the Rev.
e s Rondthaler. He vigorously aD-
Fl landed a mention of Admiral Dewey made
n ,hrug Father Doruey's speech.
spoke to the Negroes.
Fl At his apartments in the Auditorium An
#rex the President was met by a de!ega-
"a ton of colored men from Quinn Chapel and
q ,l.spteI their invitation to speak a few
n words 10 the colored folk. The dimly
ebted Httle church with its humble APP
n nptmentg was in strange contrast TO the
Circumference of the scene of the services in
#tac day.
"A The President said:
E NV friends: II gives me very great
"A Ieasure to meet with you OIL this memorial
#,av The uoblest sentiment of the human
#heart after love of God is love of country,
#and jhat Includes love of home the corner
& stone of strength and safety Your race
Has demonstrated its patriotism by lis sac
&riaecs-its dove of the flag by dying for It.
ETha1 is the greatest test of fidelity and 10y
81 afv The nation has appreciated the
&vaor OF the black man of the United
#Sates. They not only fought in Cuba, but
Nh the Philippines and they are carrying
= he flag as the symbol of liberty and hope
10 an oppressed people.
After breakfast the President received
#iuformal calls from members of the presl-
,onial party. The start shortly before
n noon was made for the home of Lafayette
n llcWiIiiams, where President and Mrs.
#3lcKmley and Miss Barber had arranged
10 due.
Followed by Crowds.
Whenever the President appeared in his
n carriage on the street he was followed by
IN tarong OF people in all sorts OF Vefli-
81 les from the bicycle to the automobile
r 30 persistent and withal so pretty was lit
+. lle Harry Alien Storm, who, mounted on
bis wheel i'm his Lord Faunteroy toy
& gerry followed the President, that upon
lis arrival at the hotel from the home of
III apt, McWilliams, the nations chief sent
& fo the boy, shook the lads land and COW
7< tu uln win cOnIu by MS Kindly
+ words Of greeting
b The crowds drawn here by the fall fes-
#tyai again jammed the streets to-day,
Though they were massed principally in
#lne Illuminated court of honor. The police
e To-day decided that the streets in the i'm
#modiate vicinity of the postofice where
lAe cornerstone is to be laid tomorrow
fy the President shall be kept absolutely
zoe o. pedestrians and vehicles. People
*"'n not he allowed to use the sidewalks
uuiess upon imperative business. This is
#Inf m0si stringent order ever given here
loF the control of holiday crowd.
over 5000 persons were present at the
AuolioHum tonight. attending the union
leAslous services. Hundreds were turned
me appearance of President Mckinley
Nds the signal for wild applause. The en-
a "e audience arose and handkerchiefs
"aYe0 tne Chautauqua salute.
me President stood in his box and bow
10 lhe audience repeatedly Mrs McKin-
ana not attend the services.
AIier the services President Mckinley
''a most OF his party retired from the hail
r. thelF Motel apartments
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