Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-10
Lays the Corner Stone of Magnifi-
cent New Federal Building.
AND MAKES a SPEECH
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Chicago, Oct. 9.-Surrounded by men
who guide the diplomatic relations of
three governments. and in the presence
of thousands Of spectators, President
Mckinley to-day formally laid the cor
nerstone of the magnificent new Fed
eral building Of Chicago. In the angle
formed by the south and west wings of
The Federal building OF Jackson Bou-
leyard and Dearborn street, and in
front of The Union League Club, q re-
viewing stand had been erected for
the accommodation OF the distinguished
visitors, including Vice President Mar
iscal and party, Of Mexico; Premier
Laurer, of Canada, and other notables
Of that country; members OF President
McKinleys Cabinet and the diplomatic
corps at Washington; Senators, Con-
gressmen and other invited guests, and
when President Mckinley threw the
first troweful of mortar under the
uplifted block of limestone and pro-
nounced the cornerstone set, one OF the
most notable gatherings ever in Chi
cago looked OH.
The President received a hearty ova-
ton as he drove to the stand. Secre
tary Of .the Treasury Gage presided.
speech touching the growth OF our pos
8 tai service, wealth and territory.
THD STONE LAID.
\ of the cornerstone then began. c. Z.
Adxrenipr. secretary of the Federal COM
mittec. arose and formerly announced
that the stone was ready, and read the
list of articles placed within 1t. Presi-
dent Mckinley was introduced by Sec
rotary Gage, and as he stepped forward
to receive tho trowcl from the hands
Of Architect Henry Ives Cobb, the
crowds burst forth into cheers. the APP
plause not ceasng until the President
raised his hand The President then
stepped to the side OF the uplifted
mass of Illinois limestone, and taking a
trowelful OF mortar from the board,
he threw 1t on the base of the stone.
AS he did SO n band stationed i'll the
reviewing stand played the "Star
Spangled Banner" and as the notes of
the national anthem were heard the
crowd again broke into cheers, the noise
almost drowning the music. President
Mckinley then pronounced the stone
set and resumed his scat while the
workmen settled the stone in its place.
SENATOR MASON.
Senator William q. Mason was next
introduced and made q brief address
On behalf Of the city Of Chicago. The
ceremonies concluded with the Offering
President Mckinley and party then
arose and were again escorted across
the boulevard to the Union League
Club. where the President was the guest
OF the federal committee at luncheon.
A NOTABLE GATHERING.
Chicago, Oct. 9.-Chlcago's Auditor
ium, which has been the scene of SO
many notable events, never held a
greater banquent than tonight when
the Chicago Day banquet was held
Within its walls under the auspices of
the Fall Festival Committee. The great
stage upon which 1000 people can
easily find standing room, had been en-
larged and floor built out over the
seats of the parquet, quadruplng the
floor space of the stage. It is difficuIt
to decorate the auditorium on account
OF the beauty of it's own decorations.
but tonight 1t was changed by the
hands OF the decorate into a spectacle
that for once surpassed itself. Back of
the raised table at the west of the hall
at which President Mckinley and the
guests Of honor were seated, was an
elaborate peace arch twenty feet In
height, constructed OF pastry. 1t was
S decorated with flags tastefuNy draped
from the folds of which twinklcd hun
dreds Of little electric lights. On both
y sides of the arch were great shields
with paintings Of the American eagle
and groupings of American, British and
Mexican flags. The balconies We're re-
splendent with banners and the coats
of arms of all States in the Union.
These We're placed at intervals around
the balcony and around each shield
which bore the arms of State, was
z grouped cluster Of small silk BAN
ners On every table was placed an
elaborate floral piece, representing a
famous battle scene in the history of
the Republic, a scene from the history
of Chicago and other suitable events.
The President, who was the guest of
honor, sat at a raised table on the right
OF Melville q. Stone, the toast master.
q OTHER DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
Other distinguished guests were at
the same table, among them being
Vice President Don Ignacio Mariscai'
of Mexico; Premier Wilfred Laurjer, Of
Z Canada; General John c. Black. Gov
ernor John B. Tanner Mayor Carter II.
Harrison, Senior Manual de Aspiroz.
Secretary Hay, Secretary Gage, AT
torney-General Grlggs, Secretary
Smith, Secretary Long, Secretary
Hitchcock, Secretary Wilson. General
David B. Henderson, Senator Boise
Penrose, Major General Wesley Mer-
u rift, Senator Shelby NJ. Cullom, Briga-
K der General Thomas NJ. Anderson
/ General Russell A. Alger. Minister Of
Brazil Charles Page Bryan; japanese
A Minister Jutaro ,Komura; Senator Will
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