The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-10-07
BRYAN GREETS M'KINLEY.
Latter Speaks to Crowds at Canton,
MacOmb and Bushnell.

PEORIA, ILL.,, Oct. Cool. william Jen-
nings Bryan sat directly behind President
Mckinley this afternoon at Canton, ILL.,.
while the President delivered a brief adj
dress to the citizens of that town. A street
fair is in progress at Canton, and Colonel
Bryan had been secured to deliver two
hours speech. The Nebraskan was among
the first to greet President Mckinley as he
left the train and assembled the platform.
When the President concluded his address
he turned and heartily grasped Colonial
Bryan's outstretched hand.
Goodbye, Mr.. President" said Colonel
Bryan, and the President responded with a
word of farewell. This closed the short
meeting between the former rivals of 1896.
as the presidential train left Immediately.
Colonel Bryan delivered his address after
the departure of the President. President
Mckinley said at Canton:
"Our glorious old flag, the symbol of lib
erty, floats to-day over two hemispheres.
During the recent war we had exhibitions
of unprecedented patriotism on the part of
part of our soldiers and sailors. Applause
Our second great triumph is the triumph of
prosperity. The busy mills. the active in
dustries and the general prosperity have
scattered plenty over smiling country.
Our third great triumph is the triumph we
have had over sectionalism. We are no
longer a divided people, and he who would
stir up animosities between the North and
South is denied a hearing in both sections.
The boys of the South and the boys of the
North fought triumphanty on land and sea
in every engagement during our war.
North and South together brought
Now own the same electric thought
In peace common flag salute,
And with free and unrestful rivalry,
Harvest the fields wherein they fought
so conclude by saying that this Nation
has been greatly blessed. and at this hour
nd
triotic people. And may that divine Provi-
dence who has guided us in ali our under
ment continue his gracious and assuring IA
vor to US forevermore:" tApplause.l
Between Quincy and Peoria three brief
stops were made at Macomb. Canton and
Bushnell. At each of these the President
was escorted from the train to platforms
erected for the occasion. The entire popu-
turned out to greet the chief magistrate
and he was invariably welcomed with
boundless enthusiasm and applause. At
MY felow-citizens, i thank you for this
cordial greeting and gener ous welcome. IL
Is pleasure TO me TO look into your faces.
to feel your warm hearts and TO know that
you are interested in the prosperity and
honor of the government of the United
STATES Ihese great assempiages OF the
people teach patriotism and patriotism Is
the mighty power that sustains the govern
men in peace and unites us all in war.
[Great applause.l The patriot loves his
his books. but he has great love which in
cludes all these-he loves his country
IGreat applause.l
mo more splendid exhibition of patriot
ism was ever shown than was shown few
days ago in the Philippines. Applause
That gallant Tennessee regiment from our
southern border. that had been absent from
home and family AID friends for more than
a year and was embarked on the good ship
Sherman. homeward bound-when the
enemy attacked our forces remaining near
Cebu. these magnificent soldiers disem-
harked from their ship and Joined their
comrades on the firing line and achieved
glorious triumph for American arms
lGreat applause.l That Is an example OF
patriotism that should be an inspiration To
duty 10 all OF US I'm every part OF our com
mon country" IApplauseJ
The speech OF President Mckinley at
Bushnell follows: MY fellow-citizens, I
thank you Tor this warm welcome. thank