New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-12
PRESIDENT TO VETERANS.
ADDRESSES WEARERS OF BLUE AND
GRAY AT EVANSVILLE.

or,yFD WITH THE UTMOST ENTEC-
s,AsM-CoMPELLED TO SPEAK TO
CROWDS AT STOPPING PLACES
ON HIS TRIP FURTHER
WEST
r,ansville Ind Oct. 11.-President Mckinley
- nj. Cabinet came from Chicago this morn
-, 70 attend the National Reunion Of the Blue
.a the Gray A heavy rain was falling but
,..rite this ten thousand veterans and visitors
.,rnged about the railroad station, and the
"a, IN gray Wed with those in blue in the ova-
..,r when the Presidential party arrived. They
canned about the President and Cabinet off,
Ava cheering and extending their hands for a
a-asp OF welcome. At the same time a Presl-
ss,.,al salute Of twenty-one guns doomed from
Camp Farragut. at the Trstate Fair Grounds.
r-b,s was the signal for whistles and bells
throughout the city 10 join in
Owing 10 the short stay OF the President the
Marty was at once escorted by the Cleveland
c,sys and Reception Committee 20 the fair
,,ounds. where President Mckinley delivered an
address
MAYOR W NJ Akin presided and introduced
r A. De Bruler. Of Evansville. who welcomed
the DISTINGUISHED guests and veterans 70 the
city. Governor Mount followed with an address
O. welcome on behalf Of the State, and intro
duoed Presiden, Mckinley who delivered a
sbor, speech The President said:
Nv Fellow Citizens: 1t gives me very great
pleasure 10 participate with you, men of the
North and men OF the South. in this glad re-
rnion ~ hearts We are already unified the
reace which Grant and Lee made at Appomat-
iox has been kept not by law or restraint but
nv love and fraternal regard. The Union to-
day rests not on force. which may fail. but rests
in the hearts Of the people. union that never
can be severed
III have been permitted in the slightest de-
gree 20 help in the work OF reconciliation and
unifcaion ! Will esteem II the greatest honor
az nv life When | made the call for troops TO
prosecute the Spanish war. men from the North
and South. without regard 10 political belief or
religious creed. rallied TO the standard Of the
Union.
The best men Of the South came-the sons Of
old Confederate soldiers The best Of the North
came-the sons Of the old members Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic. All came together in
heart and hand to follow the flag Of their coun-
Try wherever II might lead. We have been
reconciled-more than reconciliation our recon
Citation has been baptized in the best blood Of
both sections Of our beloved country. II a
Northern soldier put the flag up at Santiago. a
Southern soldier. the gallant Brumby Of
Georgia put II up over Manila 1t rests with
US 10 look 10 the future putting the past behind
US And this Government depends upon the
patriotism Of the country. North and South. to
stand by the purposes OF the Government and
follow in the pathway Of IT'S destiny
lam glad 10 meet and greet you We come TO-
gether not as we came a third Of century
ago with arms in our hands. but We come with
love for each other in our hearts.
AZ the conclusion OF his speech President Nc
Kiney announced that the members Of the
Cabinet were present and several would make
short addresses.
MEMBERS OF THE CABINET SPEAK.
Attorney General Griggs spoke in part as
follows
We appreciate this welcome from the great
Safe of Indiana II is approprate to-day that
We turn back TO review the gallant deeds Of
those who on land and sea have upheld the
cause that was nearest their hearts 1t was
the inevitable decree Of Providence that this
land should exist as one and not become a
divided country. The valor that inspired the
Of the North and South is a common herit-
age Of pride 10 all the land People sometimes
deplore war and speak OF peace conferences IS
!. they could blot out Of the soul of man all
loye Of galantry, all admiration for heroic deeds.
You may declare and resolve 10 the end Of the
world my friends but longest and last in the
admiration % the human soul will live deeds Of
Aeroism and gallantry done in noble causes for
the benefit Of the world. noble causes for man
who followed the cause that they believed in
according 10 their hearts devotion and their
minds direction should be accorded the glory
that is Justly theirs.
And may no time ever come when the flag OF
our country is assailed when our honor is I'm
Ierilled or at stake. that any man shall sit down
whether he incurs risk or danger. Where the
honor Of the Nation. the glory Of the flag and
It's supremacy are in question no honest patriot.
none but coward. would stop to ask what II
would cost 10 save IL.
Secretary Gage and Secretary Long also spoke
briefly.
The Presidential party was then escorted back
70 the train. followed by long line Of veterans
marching in army order. the Blue and Gray
shoulder 10 shoulder.
Just before President Mckinley left Evans
Vile he forced to comply with the wishes
Of a large crowd Of citizens gathered at the sta
ton and deliver a second brief address in that
city from the Of the train.
The President said:
Ny Fellow Citizens: I appear only for mo-
nent In response 10 your repeated calls, that
may express 10 all Of you my very warm ap-
probation Of the more than generous welcome
which has been accorded TO me by the citizens
Of this thriving city Of Indiana ] am likewise
grateful for the reception given by the visitors
representing the North and the South. now
united in unbroken and never TO be broken
union. The strength and safety OF this great
Nation of do not rest In armies or in
tavies, but In the love and loyalty Of its people
And long as we have the people behind that.
long as have the sentiment that goes out
from the homes and the fresides OF the Ameri-
can people, so long will we have the best citi-
zenship and al last the best country. l thank
you and lid you all good morning.
THE PRESIDENT AT vINCENNEs.
AZ V!ncennes the President was greeted by
another large crowd He spoke as follows
My Fellow Citizens ! thank you for this
most warm and generous welcome. We ought
70 be a very happy people We are very
happy people. The blessings which have been
showered upon us have been almost boundless.
ana no nation in the world has more to be
thankful for
We have been blessed with good crops and
fair prices. "a voice: And good times!'D Wages
ana employment have waited upon labor and
differing from what IL was a few years ago.
labor is not waiting on the outside for wages
Cur financial condition was never better than
now. We have good money and plenty or II
circulating as our medium Of exchange. Banks
may fan, fuctuation in prices come and 60 but