The Portland daily press., 1900-11-08

| "My fellow citizens, 1t has been many
years since I had the privilege Of met t.
ing an audience in the city Of Salem and
assure you that your greeting and wei
come today gives me very sincere Fl as
ure.
"You are here to celebrate a victory
won, not by single party, but the peo-
pie of all parties. go back to my public
duties at the Capital encouraged by
your confidence, but deeply conscious of
the grave responsibilities which your
action of yesterday imposes upon me.
can only ask Of all my countrymen their
sympathy and support in the solution of
the great problems that rest upon the
United States and am sure that all of
as Will humbly petition the guidance OF
that Divine Ruler who has never failed
this government through all Of Its VIC
vissitudes from its beginning to the pres
emit hour. thank you and bid you good
afternoon" (Tremendou applause and
cheering.l
At Leetonia and Columbiana there
were like outbursts, crowds besieging
the Presidents car. Crowds also turning
out at East Palestine, Enon, Valley,
New Galilee and New Brighton. At
Ro chester 5000 people bravsd drizzling
come to the President.
1t was dark when the train reached
Allegheny, but big crowd was in walt.
ing and q delegation headed by Mayor
Diehl OF Pittsburg and Mayor wyman
of Allegheny, clambered aboard. They
were received by the President and warm
greeting vera exchanged. The President
asked as to the results In Pennsylvania
and evinced great interest when told that
the majority would read 10000 He
asked also as to Pennsylvania congress
sional delegation and received like salts
factory assurances. There were no formal
speeches.
The following are among the ma ny
congratulatory kilograms received by the
President today:
Havana, November 2s.-Heartiest con-
gratulations. Cubans also expressing
pleasure at your reelection.
(Signed) Ernst Lee Conant.
Cleveland,> Ohio, November 1.-The
continued confidence Of the American
people as expressed at the polls vest ardsy
is a tribute to your personality and
matchless administration. God bless
you and keep you for the patriotic pur-
pose for which you have dedicated your
lffe's work.
(Signed) NJ. A. Hanna.
Concord, N. H., November z.
To President WILLIAM Mckinley, Canton,
Ohio:
New Hampshire, with 10000 majority,
Joins Hthe procession OF states which
march for the defense OF national pros
perity, power ar d honor and for the es-
tabllshment Of peace, plenty and happi-
ness In our magnificent islands in the
eastern ocean. The new administration
will open the new century with rew and
worldwide glories encircling the flag
Of the United States.
(Signed) W. L. Chandler.
PRESIDENT S DEPARTURE.
Canton, Ohio, November 7.-President
Mckinley was the recipient Of congratu-
latory kilograms by the thousands. They
came from all quarters, many being
cablegrams from ambassadors and minis
ters of the United States abroad, and
all the members OF his cabinet. The
President took early occasion to answer
GOV. Rocsevslt's congratulatory message.
Hundreds Of friends called to congratu-
late the President. for which they re-
ceived his thanks. He looked extremely
happy, but his replies avoided any refer
nee TO the personal triumph involved.
Washington amid the booming of cannon
and the cheers OF the townsmen. He
drove with Mrs. Mckinley TO the depot
where Judge Day and many friends were
assembled. In Difference to Mrs. McKin-
ley's wishes there was an avoidance OF