Omaha daily bee., 1899-10-25
GENERAL NILES SEES OMAHA
Visits the Gate City as Guest of the Greater
America Exposition,
MEETS WITH AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
Commanding Omcer of the Armies of
the United states Listens to
words of Praise and Feel
ingly Responds.

ingIy Responds.
The clank OF military trappings resounded
on the exposition grounds yesterday and the
sheen Of army blue and gold lace was every
where apparent. Upon the official card the
occasion was designated as Army Day."
and 1t was well worthy of the name, as
those OF the infantry arm of Uncle Sans
heroes were much in evidence. OF course
General Nelson A. Miles was the center OF
attraction, and as a result thousands of the
people of Omaha turned out to do honor to
the grizzly old warrior, who on many bat
tlefeld has lead the boys in blue on to
victory.
The weather was not OF that Nebraska
brand that is so much admired, but instead
was Of that gloomy kind that makes men
sad. Early in the morning a light rain
commenced to fall continuing at intervals
during the entire forenoon. Occasionally n
ray of sunshine broke through the clouds,
only to be chased away by another shower
General Nelson A. Miles, accompanied by
Mrs. Miles, Miss Miles, Miss Annie Hoyt
and B. Frank Hall of New York, Vaney
Foster of Chicago and Captain Michel OF
Washington arrived on n special train over
the Northwestern at o'clock in the morn
ing. The members of the party were met
at the depot by the officers of the exposl-
tion, committee of citizens, General Mer-
riam and his staff. After a brief greeting,
they were driven to the Mlard hotel, where
they breakfasted There had gathered many
of the old-time citizens, all of whom had
come to catch glimpse of the distinguished
soldier whom they knew years ago when
his duty frequently called him to this city
and vicinity. Between the breakfast hour
and the time fixed for the reception, the
rotunda of the hotel filled with citizens,
men who were there to pay their respects
to the general During the time a number
Of patriotic selections were rendered by the
Ord band.
Reception Mt the MilIard.
AT 0:30 o'clock reception was held in the
parlors Of the Milard hotel at which Presl-
dent Miller Of the exposition presented the
committee and other prominent citizens to
the General and Mrs. Miles.
BY way of introduction President Miller
said: General Miles, it is with pleasure
that we greet you here today. Many of us,
the old time citizens OF Omaha know you
personally, but of those who have come
here more recently, you are known only by
reputation. However, we are all proud of
you and have all watched your military
career as you have rapidly ascended the lad
der of fame"
Responding General Miles said: 81 thank
you for this reception and manifestation OF
good feeling. | am glad to be here today
and, in fact / am always glad to visit the
plains and the cities of the plains, as ii
makes me feel at home again. Once more
] thank you, and assure you that / appre-
ciate your Kindness
Those who had assembled were presented
Senator Hayward being the first to pay his
respects to the general. He was followed
by Mayor Moores and others. After the
reception brief period was spent in
conversation and then the party took car.
riages to the exposition grounds
Unique Procession.
The column that marched to the exposition
grounds was unique and imposing one. II
formed on Douglas street and was headed
by platoon of police. Following the officers
came battalion of the Tenth infantry from
Fort Crook. the Ord band, the High schoo
cadets, and then the Indians from the
grounds-the latter as a guard of honor tc
the general and the members of his party.
the members of the reception committee and
Colonel William f. Cody, wife and daughter
who were in carriages The line of marct
was out Sixteenth street and to the Sher.
man avenue gate of the exposition, ant
thence to the Auditorium, where the exer.
cises of the day were held.
Exercises Mt the Auditorium.
1t was after ~ O'Clock when the process
sion reached the grounds. The Auditorium
In the meantime had been comfortably file
and as General Miles and his party entere,
the building rousing cheers were given. A
the members of the party were being seate
upon the platform Bellstedt's band struc
up "See, the Conquering Hero Comes
playing 1t through amid the greatest enthu
siasm, the audience standing.
General Miles, officers and gentlemen c
the army, ladies and gentlemen, we ar
greatly honored by man whose name is a
familiar a household word" said Presi
dent Miller when he introduced Genera
Miles. Others who have visited the exposi
tion were referred to, but none, said Presl
dent Miller, are more distinguished. "Th
general" the speaker said, has been men
toned for the highest position in the Lane
The soldiers know him and know that h
led the vanguard of civilization, conquer
ing barbarism.
General, l shall not prolong these re
marks, but / extend to you a hearty wei
come"
In welcoming General Miles to the cit.
Mayor Moores said;
Mayor Moores welcome.
my Fellow Citizens | deem it privlee
that l am called upon as your representaty
to express to our distinguished guest I'll
welcome which is extended to him by ever
citizen of Omaha. We are all familla
with his splendid military career, We kno
of the skill and courage which won hi
deserved promotion in the civil war in IL
face of the fact that he was not a We.
Pointer We know too of his remarkab
service to the great west in effectually col
vincing the hostile Indians on the 'front.',