The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-09-02

Pittsburgh, Pa, Aug. 29.-With can
non booming, bells changing whistles |
shrieking, flags waving and mighty
cheers from hundreds of thousands OF
throats, the brave Tenth Pennsylvania
volunteers were welcomed home yester-
day, after more than a years gallant
service in the Philippines. The recep-
tion rendered the returning soldiers
will always be remembered IN this city
as one of the greatest demonstrations
of patriotism that has ever taken place
In this country.
The only thing laching to make the
day one OF supreme happiness was the
absence Of the brave and well-beloved
Col. Hawkins, who led the boys in all
OF their battles and shared in all Of
their sufferings, but who was denied
the privilege of marching at their head
when they returned home to receive
the plaudits of a grateful people.
The crowds lined the streets along
the route Of the parade from the parks
in Allegheny to the reviewing stands
in Schenley park, almost beyond count
ing. Good judges estimate the number
at not less than 5OO 900. This is not
regarded as too high and the attraction
certainly warranted it. Besides the
fact that the soldiers, fresh from the
scenes of victory, were to be in the pa
rade, which in itself was memorable
sight, 1t was also known that President
Mckinley, Mrs. Mckinley, Maj. Gen.
Merritt, Maj. Gen. Francis V. L.
Greene and other prominent national
and state officers were in the city 70
view the troops on parade.
The decorations OF the streets ant
buildings were overwhelmingly ricf
and gorgeous and the five miles ovel
which the parade took place was prac
tically an unbroken line Of flags, flow
ers, festoons and bunting. The re
viewing stand Of President McKinle!
and his staff of notables in Schenle.
park was a magnificent work of art
composed OF silk plush and damask, al
blended tastefully in the colors Of tn
national emblem.
In his speech the president said:
Every one OF the noble men, regulars and vo
unteers, soldiers or seamen, who thus signal
served their country In Its extremity deserve
the special recognition Of congress, and 1t wi
be 10 me an urfei. ned pleasure TO recommel
Tor each Of them a special medal OF homo
l While we give you hail and greeting from owe
1 flowing hearts, we do not forget the brave mt
who have gone forward 10 take your pac
J and those other brave men who have
promptly volunteered crowdlng each 9th
10 70 10 the front, 10 carry forward TO su
cessful completion the work you 30 nobly b
gan. Our prayers go with them, and more M
and munitions II required for the speedy su
preston OF the rebellion, the establishment
D peace and tranquility and goverum ent und
3 the undisputed sovereignty Of the United stat
& "A government which will do justice 70 all a
2 at once encourage the best Efforts and asplI
Z tlons OF these distant people and the hight
8 development OF the rich and fertile lands.
q The government TO which you gave your lC
4 atty welcomes you TO your homes. With
z blot or stain upon your record, the story Of y
4 unseiflsh services 20 oguntry and 10 oiviliznt
8 will be to the men who take your places a.
X front and on the firing line and to future gt
y erations, an example OF patriotism and an
spiration to duty.
The presidents speech was receiv
:. with tumultuous applause, especial
" every reference to the gallant Tent
When the speaker enumerated the 81
eral regiments entitled to special he
ors, the boys OF the Tenth took ha
in the cheering. AS each regiment "
mentioned, the soldiers showed tn
ID" delight in prolonged applause, I
Twentieth Kansas (Col. Funston's re
bit ment) came in for an ovation.