Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-10-11
A BUSY DAY.
The President Constantly on
the Move in Chicago.
Receives Fellow BrickIayers-- Warmly
Greeted by Army of Tennessee.
Given Great Ovation All About the City at
Every Appearance.

nltdSb, ''ct. IV.-lTtSlutnl M'Nlii-
ley had scarcely finished breakfast this
morning when the first of the many
official delegations seeking attention.
reached the Auditorium. The delega-
ton was composed entirely of laboring
men, and the President was closeted
with them for half an hour.
The party was made up principaiiy
of members of the BricklayerS ana
Stonemasons' union which some weeks
ago made the President an honorary
member Of their organization. Presi-
dent Gubbins of the union in the course
of conversation mentioned the brlch-
layers organization our organlZa-
ton. if you please. don't forget me-
said President Mckinley and the com
mittee promised that he would always
be remembered as Il full-hedged union
bricklayer and stonemason.
The corner stone trouble which arose
from the employment of non-unlon
labor in cutting the first stone ana
which for a time threatened the cere-
mony Of yesterday was not spoken OF.
The President declared he considered
it q compliment to belong 10 the Brick
layers union, and pulled from an in
side pocket the card emitting him to
voice in its proceedings.
Il would like To have the internal
tional body Of which our union is
part hold its convention of 1901 in
Washington" said the President, as
the building tradesmen We're about to
retire. President Gubbins thanked him
for the invertation and declared that
the matter would be laid before the
~ : h, ~
When tile President emerged from the
hotel he stepped into his carriage ana
drove first To The Battle of Manila. a
panoramic production Of Admiral Dew
cys famous victory.
In the g. A. II. Memorial hall. he mex
greeted the Army of the Tennessee. which
was holding its reunion at that place. III
addition to the 500 veterans present, the
hall was packed with spectators who
franticauy checred General Granville
NJ. Dodge. i'll introducing the President,
declared that M could rest assured Of the
support Of the Army Of the Tennessee III
his present policy
The President responded: II do not in
tend To interrupt your business at this
meeting and have only called that | may
pay my respects and present my personal
good wishes 70 the Army Of the Tennes
see ana respond with expressions Of graf
itude and satisfaction 10 the warm words
of General Dodge, your president,
pledging the support Of the veterans Of
the Army Of HE Tennessee to the Nag
and the patriotic purpose of the govern
ment of the United States. Indeed, NJ
such pledge is necessary from your
chairman. | could have known without
his stating il, where this army stood
when the tlag was assaulted. carried hy
soldiers ANA sailors or the republic. !
should know where this veteran army
would stand when should recall its his
tory. with lis Grant, Sherman, McPher-
euu ana Logan, ana, az | said, | have
,u.. one to pledge the honor which !
feel for the veterans of 1sGl, who have
for more than 3; years taught patriotism
to the people Of The United States, ana
when the hour Of peril came, last year,
as a result of your instructions. nor
than l.UD0.UtO volunteered to defend the
flag. | thank YOU for your cordial wishes
BY bidding you good morning.
The President WIS then driven to the
han of the Women's Athletic Club, where
d light luncheon was served. Mr.. Nc
NluIeN TOOK "a snort uTlNt, ltutN. i'ilo"tt
by a caValcade of the cty's guests and
spectators. calling at the hotel for Mrs
Mckinley. The entire party then re
paired to the Athletic Club, where an eX-
hibition of swimming given. The |
STAY was short and Mrs. Mckinley ana |
Miss Barber returned to the hotel. while !
The President choered all along the route |
betook himself to the Press Club, where |
he spent the hour from Il 10 | receiving |
the members Of the club and their wives. |
The President drove directly from the |
Press club to the Auditorium annex |
where he took luncheon.
The President drove from the hotel
to the G.. A. X. Memorial hall and held |
public reception. Thousands of peo-
pie were in line, and 5000 shook hands |
with him. AT the end of the reception |
the President was driven to the Audi |
forum hotel where he rested for two
hours before dinner.
Tonight's banquet given in President |
McKinleys honor by the Commercial |
Club of Crcago was held in the ban
puet room Of the Auditorium rotel.
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