The times., 1899-11-01
Arrival in Richmond.

a great crowd greeted the President in
Richmond. The mayor OF the city and a
large delegation of prominent CITIZENS net
the train at Elbe. and there were ex-
changes of courtesies. CarTiGg were in
waiting, and the party, about $50 in num-
ber was driven to the Jefferson Hotel
The huge structure was soon packed u I, e
doors. and immense crowds filed the
streets. An informal reception was held
lasting until l o'clock, when Luncheon was
served. There were no set speeches, and
everyone was at ease. At Oc-ock vi h
the rain still falling. the party proceeded
to the Trigg shipyard, where not less than
80 0C0 people had gathered. The President
and his Cabinet were assigned 10 a stand
which had been erected for them. Here
occurred one Of the only incidents that
-narred the day. By some misuude stand
ing the launching occurred in the midst of
the Presidents speech. the boat gliding
into the water and a perfect bsclam aris-
ing from the whistles OF the steam craft
lying near.
The President took the interruption good
naturedly He waved his handkerchief.
and as soon as the din subzided, calmly
resumed his speech. The sponsor was ten
year-old Carrie S. Shubrick z. eat grand
niece of Commodore W b. Shubrick She
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in her little hands and struck a f eble bow
on the PROV The bottle failed to break
and as the vessel receded stronger hands
splintered ii against her side. The ether
I unpleasant incident was the sinking of an
excursion boat. on which were one hun
Z dred sightseers. No one was drowned
though there were narrow escapes.
The Presidents Speech.
! "Nr Navor. Ladies. and Gentlemen:
! Il am glad to meet my fellow citizens OF
Richmond and to join with them in this
interesting celebration in honor of the
launching of the torpedo boat Shubrick
] built in this city of American material by
: the labor OF American workingmen, for the
I use Of the American Navy / congratulate
builders and workmen upon this evidence
( Of their skill and industry, so creditable to
the manufacturing company and so highly
commended by the officers of the Govern
menJ.
This is not the first contribution which
/ Richmond has made to our splendid Navy
/ She equipped the warship Texas with all
i her machinery, boilers, and engines, which
J were tried and tested with eminent salts
faction in the brilliant naval engagement;
in the harbor Of Santiago, when that gal
( liant vessel so gloriousy assisted in the
! destruction of Ceryera S fleet, winning q
memorable victory and fastening an hon
orable and enduring peace.
What can be more gratifying to us than
the present conditions OF the country? A
/ universal love of country and a noble ma
tional spirit animate all the people We
/ are on the best of terms with each Other
and on most cordial relations with every
! power on earth.
1t is a great pleasure to me to stant
in this historic capital and to look int
the faces of my countrymen here assem-
! bled and TO feel and know that we are al
! Americans standing as one for the Gov
/ ernment we love and mean to uphold
united for the honor of the American nam,
and for the faithful fuliIlment OF ever!
obligation which national duty requires.
cannot forget-I could not forget in thi
presence TO make my Acknowledgements t.
| the men Of Virginia for their hearty an'
| patriotic support Of the Government in tn
| war with Spain and for their continued ant
| unfiinchlng loyalty in the suppression o
the insurrection in Luzon against the au
| thority of the United States. They came il
! swift response to the call OF country-th
| best blood of the State, sons OF noble sires