Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-11-15
|CHEERED ON HIS JOURNEY
President McKinley's Trip from
Canton to Washington Was One
Continuous Ovation.
DEMONSTRATIONS ALL ALONG The ROUTE
to Greet the Man Who Has just
Been Elected for II Second Term to
the Presidency->peakx at salem.
Ohio.


Been Elected for IA Second Term to
the Prcsidency-Spcak at salem.
Ohio.
Pittsburgh. Pa. Nov. S.-Pre>dent
Mckinleys trip from Canton toward
the national capital has been Que con-
tinuouS ovation to the twice-e!ected
head of the nation At every stop
there have been great out ponrings of
the people business has been sus-
pended. and many factories along the
line have added their thousands OF
workers-men and women-to those
who have joined in enthusiasts greet
ings. The president has appeared at
each stop. shakin. hands from the
rear platform. and making Short
speeches at the most important towns.
Mrs Mckinley has received her share
of the popular tribute. men and wom-
en- STRUGGLING to present her with
flowers. Patriotism. the flag and the
volunteers uniform have figured ev-
erywhere. and he trip has been il the
nature of a triumphal journey 20 the
capital.
First speech.
The president made his frs. speech
of the day when the train arrived ut
Alliance. The town had turned on.
en- masse to meet him With bands and
banners. Workmen from the potteries
at Sebring came in their aprons, bear
ing transparencies showing their ma
iorities. The crowd surged up to the
train. to the imminent danger of
those massed in front. When the pres
ident appeared. there were drafrning
cheers to which he bowed and smiled
Acknowledgements.
Another speech.
In the big factory town of SlIem
the smoke Of many stacks hung over
the city and the myriad of worhingmcn
and working women gave the plar" the
aspect of hive of industry. \ vast
concourse of people lined the tracks.
The president bowed his thanks, and
when order was partly secured h" said:
"You are here To celebrate victory Won.
not by single party but by tn" p""pl" OF
all parties. l go back to my public duties
at the capital encouraged by Your conf
responsibilities which your action Of yes
terday imposes upon me, ! can only ask
of al. my countrymen their sympathy ana
support in the solution of the great prob.
lens that rest upon the United States. ard
| am sure that all of us will humhly petit
ton the guidance of that Divine Ruler who
has never failed this government through
all it's vCissitudes from its beginning to
the present hour, thank you and bid you
good afternoon" (Appause and cheering
At other Points.
At Leetonia and Columbanu there
were like outbursts, crowds be>ieging
the presidents car No speeches were
made, but the president reached dowA
and shook many a grimy hand. A driz-
cling rain began to fall, but his did not
deter big crowds from turning out at
East Palestine, Enon Valley, New
Galilee and New Brighton. At Hoch-
ester 1000 people braved the rain and
darkness and gave a fierce WELDON" TO
the president during the momenrary
stop. Many of the crowd clambercd
up the rear platform after the train
started and hung on until their turn
came for handshake.
\ Big Crowd.
1t was pretty dark when the train
reached Allegheny, but big crowd
was in waiting and a delegation headed
by Mayor Diehl of Pittsburgh, and
Mayor Wyman. of Allegheny. clam :
bered aboard. They were received bv
the president and warm grectings We're
exchanged.
Arrive in Washington.
Washington, Nov o President Nc
Kinley and his party arrived at $40
yesterday morning.
After hasty greetings the partJ was
driven to the white house, wher. the
president had breakfast, and thel re-
turned to his duties. The trip beyond
Pittsburgh was at night and unevsnt-
full, although knots Of people gathered
at the stations throughout the nigst
to see the train go by
Bryan Sends Congratulations.
Bryan forwarded the following ten.
gram at noon Thursday to President
Mckinley:
Hon. William Mckinley. President Of
the United States: At the close Of another
presidential campaign IL Is my .Ot 10 con-
graduate you upon second victory
(Signed) wv. j. BRYAN"
Mckinley Replies.
Washington, Nov. 1o,-Prcsident Nc
Kinley yesterday answered Mr. Hry-
ans message of congratulation in tte
following dispatch:
"Executive Mansion. Washington D g..
Nov. 8. 13G0.-Hon. William j. Bryan. Lin
coin. Neb l acknowledge with cordial
thanks your message of congra tulation and
extend TO you my good wishes
civilian NJ kINLET
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