The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-05-01

Memphis, Tenn. May 1.-The presi-
Dental special train pulled out of the
Union station on schedule time. 1:30 a
m, and departed for Vicksburg.
THROUGH THE TAzOO VALLEY
Vfcksburg. Miss, May Through the
low rich valley of the Yazoo the presi-
Dental special sped southward to New
Orleans today Although the president
and his party did not reach the train af-
ter the big demonstration at the Mem
phis banquet last night until after l
O'Clock the president was up early this
morning. Several times he appeared On
the rear platform and acknowledged the
cheers Of the crowds at the small sta
tons with a wave of his hand.
Among the members of the cabinet
the presidents speech last night, with
its pointed alfusiOns to the principle OF
subsidies a means of charging
transportation facilities for the expand
ing trade of greater America with the
shining picture he drew of the CONNER
cial possibilities in the Orient under the
t-open door, policy in China, to which
his administration has secured the ad-
herence of the other powers. is regard
ed as an exceedingly important utter
ance and one which will instantly rlVet
the attention of the country. His refer
ence to the action of the Tennessee leg
tslature which half a century ago
Orient belonged 1egitimately to the
south. is considered particularly fore
ible.
Vicksburg. with its swarming mem
ories of the civil war. was reached at
$50 o'clock.
In reply to the welcome extended by
the mayor and citizens, the president
spoke as follows:
1T gives me very great pleasure to re-
ceive the official greeting of the mayor
and the warm hearted touch of the peo-
pie as they give US greeting to this his
toric city The highest expression of
satisfaction at this most cordial recep-
tion IS in the single word that you make
me feel at home. Nowhere in my native
state OF Ohio could receive warmer, or
more sincere welcome than I have re-
ceived at the hands and from the hearts
of the people Of Mississippi, and in the
moment that I have to enjoy with you,
1 can only make my acknowledgment
and congratulate you on the fact that
you share in the universal prosperity
and contentment SO characteristic al
this time of every part of our common
country.
say or think. this to US and for US, is
the best country in the world
1T is the land we love and it is the
land Of possibilities and of opportunities
TO every child that dwells beneath the
folds OF our flag I have been glad mol
only to be greeted by the veterans OF
the G. A. r., but by the confederate vet
Grams, by the people at large but nc
welcome could be so sweet to me as that
of the fresh young school children from
the city Of Vicksburg
To one and all I return my sincere
and heartfelt thanks and leave with you
the wish for your happiness and your
prosperity"
AT MISSISSIPPI CAPITAL
Jackson. Miss. May 1.-The presiden
tial train arrived here at IL O'Clock
sharp, 15 minutes ahead of time Hun
dreds Of people had congregated at the
depot and gave a royal welcome to TIE
president and his party to Mississippi's
capital. Governor Longino welcomed
the president on behalf Of the people o1
the state.
Mr. Mckinley expressed delight at the
cordial reception and the Is minutes
stop here was heartily enjoyed.