The Goodland republic., 1899-09-01
SOLDIERS WELCOMED
Pittsburgh Citizens Pay Tribute to
the Boys Of the Tenth.
Over 100000 Enthusiastic People Give
Vent to their Patriotism and the Scene
Was = Most Impressive One-Presi-
dent Mckinley Was There.

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 receD-
tiOn rendered the returning soldiers
viii always be remembers In this city
as one Of the greatest demonstrations
OF patriotism that has ever taken place
IN this country.
The only thing lacking to make the
day one Of supreme happiness was the
absence Of the brave and welI-belOTed
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 500, 600. 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 a memorable
sight. il was also known that President
Mckinley, Mrs Mckinley, Mai Gen.
Merritt, Mai. Gen Francis Y. L.
Greene and other prominent national
and state officers were in the city to
view the troops on parade.
The decorations Of the streets and
buildings were Overwhelmingly rich
and gorgeous and the five miles over
which the parade took place was prae-
ticaIly an IN broken line Of flags, flow
ers, festOOns and bunting. The re-
viewing stand Of President Mckinley
and his staff Of nOtables in Schenley
park was a magnificent work Of art,
composed Of silk plush and damask, all
blended tastefully in the cOlOrs of the
national emblem
In his speech the president said:
Every one Of the noble men, regulars and vol
unteers, soldiers or Seameu. who thus sig1allg
served their country in its extremity deserves
the special recognition Of congress, and it wiz
be 70 me an unfeigned pleasure 70 recommend
for each Of them a special medal Of honor.
While We give you hail and greeting from over
flowing hearts, we do not forget the brave men
who have gone forward 70 take your places
and those other brave men who have so
promptly volunteered. crOwding each other
70 go to the front, to carry forward to sue
cessful completion the work you so nobly be
gan. Our prayers 90 with them, and more men
and munitions II required for the speedy sup
preston Of the rebellion the establishment OF
peace and tranquility and gOvernme ent under
the undisputed sovereignty Of the United States
"a government which viii do justice to all and
at once encourage the best Efforts and aspira-
tiOns OF these distant people and the highest
development Of the rich and fertile lands.
The government to which you gave your 10y
atty welcomes you to your homes With no
blot OF stain upon your record, the story Of your
unselfish services to country and 10 civilization
VIII be to the men who take your places at the
front and on the firing line, and 70 future gen
eratiOns, an example OF patriotism and in
spiration to duty.
The presidents speech was received
with tumultuOus applause, especially
every reference to the gallant Tenth
When the speaker enumerated the sew
eral regiments entitled to special hon
ors, the boys Of the Tenth took hand
in the cheering. As each regiment was
mentioned, the soldiers showed their
delight in prolonged applause The
Twentieth Kansas (COl. FunstOn's regi-
ment) came IN for an ovation.