The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-10-10
PRESIDENT LAYS
A CORNER STONE
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AIDhAliiNtu rum A4A'N "o'f
hundreds Of little electric lights. on both
sides of the arch were great shields, with
paintings OF the American eagle and
groupings Of American, British and Mexi-
can flags.
The balconies were resplendid with ban
ners and the coats-of-arms Of the States
in the Union. These were placed at inter
walls around the balcony. and around each
shield which bore the arms OF a State.
was grouped a cluster Of small silk ban
ners. On every table was placed an elab-
crate floral piece, representing a famous
battle scene in the history Of the Repub-
lie, scene from the history of Chicago
and other suitable events.
The President, who was the guest OF
honor, sat al raised table on the right
Of Melville +. Stone the POSTMASTER.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
Other distinguished guests were at the
same table, among them being Vice
President Don Ignacio Nariscal. OF Mex
leo; Premier Wilfrcd Laurior. Of Canada:
General John C. Black Governor John b.
Tanner. Mayor Carter II. Harrison. Senior
Manual De Aspiroz. Secretary Hay. Sec
rotary Gage, AttOrney-General Griggs.
Secretary Smith, Secretary Long. Secre-
tary Hitchcock. Secretary Wilson. Gem
eral David p. Henderson. Senator Boise
Penr0se. MajOr-General Wesley Merritt
Senator Shelby NJ CullOm, Brigadier-
General Henderson. General Russell Al
ger. Minister 10 Brazil Charles Page
Bryan. Minister Jutaro Komura. Senator
William f.. Mason. Captain John b. Cogh-
land. Senator W. y. Allison, Senator
James Mcmillan. Senator Samuel d. Nc
Emery, COmmissloner-Ge General Ferdinand
". Peck and General Chambers McKiD-
ben.
4ne opening hour Of the banquet was
set for six o'clock. but the streets were
so densely packed by the great throng
that had come down TO witness the lay
ing of the cornerstone of the new Federal
building and the afternoon parade and
remained i'm great part to see the parade
OF the evening. that il was with difficulty
one could make his way along the streets
and as "A consequence it was nearly
o'clock when the banquet was in ful
blast
1t was nearly 10 o'clock when Mr.. Stone
raped ior order. and brought the intel
iectual portion of the programme to the
front in a happy address Of welcome in
which he introduced Governor Tanner.
who welcomed the visitors on behalf OF
the State OF Illinois
After he had concluded Mayor Carter
H. Harrison, OF Chicago. and Senator
Shelby VI. Cullom, OF Illinois, were intro
duced In succession by Mr.. Stone, the
former extending 10 the visitors the well
come OF the people Of the city Of Chicago,
and the latter a greeting on behalf Of
the Federal officials OF Illinois. The ban
quet guests knew by their programme
VINO came next on the list Of speakers,
and when the POSTMASTER rose 10 intro
duce the President. who responded TO
the sentiment OF THE Nation" he was
greeted with cheers which for a time
prevented his voice from being heard.
When quiet mad been restored Mr..
Stone introduced President Mckinley
SIR WILFRlD SPEAKS.
Following the address OF the Presl-
dent which was received win enthusl-
astic approval. Mr. Stone introduced Sir
Wufrid Laurier of Canada. who, he an
nOunced, was To speaA on Inc DoHllh-
iOn.'
The greeting accorded the Premier Of
Canada as he rose % his feet was hearty
in the extreme. The band played COO
Save the Queen" the audience rising ana
Joining in the cheers. The warmth OF MS
welcome for an instant embarrassed SIT
Wufrid but he quickly recovered MS sell
possession. ,,-.,s-,,
rier was repeated when the next speaker,
Vice-Presldent Mariscal. OF Mexico. rose,
RE answered the toast, me Repuoilc OF
Mexico ,., -. 49,.
Secretary Long. who responded 10 the
Navy received a welcome that VII i've
with him for many a day, he vas IRE
ouently Interrupted by cheers; secre.
tary Long spoke OF the naval heroes ol
he late war pra,slng particularly hoosoh
and Wainwright
"The Glories Of the Grand Army OF tns
Republic" were dwelt upon py Coionei
d 3. Henderson, Of Dubuque' Ia, tns
next speaker Of the natohal fiouse u
Representative. .,.. ...
The last address on the regular pro-
gramme was BY General Thomas ManoeI-
son. L. s. A.. commander OF me Depar.-
ment os the lakes. His incisiVe utter
ances evoked great applause