The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-02-18
COIN and COLONIES
Constitute the Dual Theme of
Mckinley in Boston.
NO FINANCIAL TiNKERlNG
FiIipinos Commended to the
Men of Massachusetts,.

Boston. Feb. 1.-THE last day OF Presi-
dent McKinley's visit in Boston was spent
in one continual round Of pleasure. ana
the different events which were crowded
into the few remaining hours followed
each other with bewildering rapidly. The
president arose and breakfasted at nine
O'Clock. and at ten O'Clock was enroute
to fremont Temple, where ne spoke u
the members OF the Massachusetts depart
rnent of the G. A R., who were assem-
bled in annual convention The president
and his associates were received with
cheers by the old soldiers. President NC
Kinley was introduced and mace ofleI
address. recalling the spirit with Which
tbav entered the war OF the rebeihon anu
their LOYALTY and faithfulness TO the re-
nublic He referred to the stirring scenes
Of the last year. which, he said, ne was
glad they lived TO see, and closed by sug-
costing that the Spanish war veterans
should be admitted TO membership IN the
G 4 r. The suggestion was received
with cries of Good" and applause In
response to calls Secretaries Aiger' Long
marty then proceeded TO the state caption
to visit the legislature.
The members of the legislature had
gathered with unusual promptness al the
state house in anticipation of the Visit OF
the president. An hour before the time
announced for his arrival the corridors
were thronged and as soon as the oal-
comics of the house were opened the crowd
pushed in until every seat was taken. Inc
entire floor was reserved for members OF
the two branches of the general court, the
executive department and the distinguish
cd euests. The president and his party
arrived promptly at the time scneouieo
and after being received by Governor VOL
colt. under escort of Sergeant-at-arrns J.
B. Adams, the party proceeded 10 the
house. They passed down the main alslc
amid cheers of all present, who arose the
moment President Mckinley was an
| nounced President George A STn1tn, Tot
| the Massachusetts senate, welcomed the
distinguished guest in brief address and
| introduced him to the convention As the
| president arose waves of applause rolled
! through the han and cheer upon cheer
rang out. When it was possible for him TO
be heard. the president spoke as follows:
Gentlemen of the General Court: Al
! though limited for time, 1 could not deny
myself the honor Of accepting the invita-
ton officially extended by joint resolution
of your honorable body. whichc had the
pleasure Of receiving from the hands Of
your distinguished senior senator. Hon.
| George F. Hoar. I am not Indifferent 10
| your gentrous action and 1t can not be
| more strong than the feeling Of pleasure
| which have in meeting the senators and
| representatives of the great common
! wealth Of Massachusetts. am glad to be
| in this ancient capitol. Here great public
questions have had free discussion. Here
great statesmen, whose names live IN
their country's history, have received their
training and voiced the enlightened opin-
ions of their countrymen. Here through
the century you have chosen your fellow
citizens to represent you in the councils
of the nation through that great parlia-
mentary body. the senate Of the United
States. You have chosen well. and leaders
you have never lacked. What iliustrious
men have thus borns the commission OF
the legislative body of the commonwealth
of Observation-Disclosures Pickering and
|
Sumner and Wilson, and a long list be-
sides. illustrious in the annals Of your
state and the nation, and those later
statesmen. Hoar and Lodge. hcnored ev'
erywhere for their distinguished services
to our common country. 1t was in th'
Massachusetts hous OF Representatives
that ohm A Andrew made the speech fo1
human liberty which touched the hearts
of his felIow-citizens and made him you
great war governor. Nor do I forget tha
at one time the speakers chair OF thii
legislative body was occupied by your for
ner governor. and representative In con
gTess. the able secretar yof the navy. Hon
John D. Long. whose great department
has added lustre to the American navl
and glory to the American name.
! II am glad to be on this histori'
, ground Il revives memories sacred II
4 American life It recalls the struggles o
= the founders Of Masss chusetts for Hbertl
and Independence. Their unseldsh sacri
: fees. their dauntless courage, are the In
. spiration Of all lovers Of freedom every
where. their lives ad character reach int
every American home and have stimulate
= the best aspirations Of American man
A hood. In the beginning OF our natiOns
:, existence and even before. this was tn
. home ad fountain Of liberty. II Is n
y. home OF liberty now. and I am sure tia
- what those great men OF the past secure
!. for US they would not only have Is trans
= fer 70 our descendants but carry 70 %
- pressed peoples whose interests and re
fare b. the fortunes OF war are commit
ted TO Us We may regard the Eituatio
before Us as a burden or as an opportunity
but. whether the one o. TIE other. Il
here and conscience and civilization -
qulre Us 70 meet it hravelz. Dessrtio
h o. duty IS not ar American habit II VI
rot the custom of the fathers and y.
9 not be the practice % their sons
= The applause that followed the remark
!, of the president continued FOR some min
?; utes. The members % the 5oi1t commits
> son were then introduced 70 the pres
: dent. srauding n front q the s7ea<sr'
desk After the members had res1z1e
r ,aelr seats there were loud criee Tor 80
e rotary Long. who gave brief and humor
a on ak and introduced Secretary Gage :
a the conversion Secretary Gaze eiosed n
q epeech-nakinE. The parry then p-ooee-se
70 the Algonquin club bouse. where -
Commercial csub were assembled Pres
dent Mckinley spoke as follows:
IL 'Cyeatiernen q the Commercial Club:
an r1as 20 meet ;hs zssrn5e-s 4 re Con
e -,a-cfal club and the Business men q b
z TOT here assembled. I Ts51soe wis TIE
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