The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-05-03
'0WARD
ORLEANS
resident and Party Left
Memphis.
GREAT RECEPTION
Dople Of Me- m phis Gave Ora nd
Welcome--The President
Made Notable
Speech.

Morning the presidential train re-
1med it's Journey for New Orleans,
jhich, 1t was expected, will be reach.
about 4:30 O'Clock this afternoon.
After descending the mountains
onday right. the train Tuesday
kimmed along through Northern Ala
lima and the valley of the Tennes'
be river and touched Corinth, Miss,
here General Grant worsted Forrest
his campaign to cut the Confed'
tacy in two. There was fresh
teen In the southland, with its fruit
full blossom, and its Assnite vol.
me of wild flowers in the fields and
brest Hearty greetings were ex'
knded to the president along the
butte. Confederate veterans at all
he stopnng places were among the
Residents most enthusiastic audi
brs, and that he was impressed with
heir remarks of love and esteem was
Fident from brief speeches made at
huntsville. Decatur, Tuscumbia and
|orinth.
Cabinet Meeting on Train.
During the morning, at the regular
bur for he cabinet to assemble, the
Resident summoned his advisers into
be obser fation car and there, behind
losed doors, cabinet meeting on
heels was held. No important ad.
Ices had been received from Wash
hgton that required action, but the
breign dispatches in the papers were
Mixed over and some of the details
, yet undetermined were discussed.
At Memphis the party received a
Wonderfully impressive welcome. A
bmmittee. headed by Senator Car
hack, met the train at Corinth and
bcorted the party to this city. A
Rtional salute of 81 guns signalled
be approach to the city. At the sta
lon Governor McMillin and others
let the party. A military parade,
nth company of grizZled Confeder-
be veterans in their old uniforms,
Eting as the guard of honor, escort
j the party in carriages through the
Fincipal streets, and around the Gus
bm house, whence view OF the Mis-
lssippi, now almost overfowing on
be Arkansas side, was obtained, to
Ourt square. In the city were deco
ktions Of flags and bunting. Banners
(ere stretched across the streets
barring such inscriptions as Mrs.
resident. the City is Yours" THE
jation's President" etc.
The cheering through which the
recession passed was tremendous at
Oints along the route. In Court
Quare, where the open air reception
ccurred, the platform was much
edged around with roses and other
lossoms. Probably over 10000 peo-
le were packed into the square when
he president was introduced by
[ayor Williams. In response to the
beers which greeted him, the presi-
ent made the first really notable
beech of his trip.
When he referred to the noble rec
I'd of Tennessee volunteers in the
panish and Philippine wars, Gov
kAor McMillin led the cheering.
he President said:
What the President Said.
h reciprocate the sentiments Of good
III and fraternity expressed by your
bnored mayor and shown In this cordial
kceptiou on the present people OF Ten
ssee. do not misinterpret this demon
Iration I do mt appreciate 1t, but ac-
Int II In its true spirit and recognize its
me Significance 10 our common coui
n. 1t is representative OF that Sniversai
>od feeling happily subsisting among the
bopie of the United States, and which
not bounded by state, political or geo
uphical lines. 1t Is co-extensive with
y Union itself and exists because of our
We for the Union. 1t is not perfunctory
superficial, but deep and heartfelt. 1t
the hearty. honest sentiment of honest
eople, loving their country and proud Of
Institutions, and determined that both
kall be maintained. 1t is powerfully in
sencing our national life and develop
TENT and completing that unlhcation 20
oential TO national security and so indis-
ensable to the realization of our national
rength and influence. What a mighty
sistless lower for good is united ma
pn OF free men. 1t makes for peace and
tsstise. for progress and liberty. 1t con.
ryes the rights OF the people and
)yenethens the pillars OF the governmen,
% 10 fnlfllment Of that more perfect
lion for which our revolutionary fathers
|1Uye ana for which the constitution was
|Aoe. No citizen of the republic rejoices
oee than I do at this happy state, and
nGe will do more within his sphere 10
nntfnue ma strengthen It, Our past has
- INTO L!srDry. No brighter one adorns
~ annals of mankind. Our task is fol
" fnturs. We leave the old century
1kind us, holding on to its achievements
~ cherishing Its memories, and turn
|itb hope to the new, with its opportuni
q and obllgattons.
Our Future Under God.
1Aese we must meet, men of the south,
~ 0f the north, with high purpose and
nclDtion. without internal troubles ia
1h,1ct M, or Jealousies to disturb ouI
.1ment, We will solve the problems
X1<h confront US untrammeled by the
- and wisely and courage0usly pursue
D6llcy of right and justice In all things
Ming the future under God even more
1uus than the past
am glad TO meet with the people OF
nphis and of the state Of Tennessee,
~ history 10 associated with the great
GfBuSsles and sacrifices Of our country
their valor has been conspicuous on
~ battlefield Of the republic. The
1nonWaaIth has lost none of the zeal
patriotism which gPye to 1t In the
~ days the name of the volunteer
k II shows II Ii still worthy Of that
" 6esIgnation, for even now Its en-
11Gta In the new army, according u