The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-05-04

government and is a fulfillment of that
more perfect Union for which our revolu-
tionary fathers strove and for which the
constitution was made. No citizen of the
republic rejoices more than ] do at this
happy state, and none will do more with
In his sphere to continue and strengthen
our past has gone into history. No
brighter one adorns the annals of mau-
leave the old century behind us holding
on to its achievements and cherishing its
memories, and turn with hope to the new.
with its opportunities and obligations.
These We must meet, men of the south,
men of the north, with high purpose and
resolution. without internal troubles to
distract US or jealOuses to disturb our
Judgment, We will solve the problems
which Will confront us untrammeled ny
the past, ana wisely and courageously
pursue policy of right and justice in all
things. making the future, under God,
even more glorious than the past
\, am elad To meet with the people Of
Their history is associated with the great
est struggles and sacrifices of our Coun-
on every battlefield of the republic. The
commonwealth has lost none Of the zeal
and patriotism which gave to it in the
earlier days the name o6 the Volunteer.
state. II shows 1t Is still worthy of that
proud designation, for even now its enlist
ments in the new army. according to pop
Spanish war was a distinguished one /
shall never forget that during the anxious
days of 1899 II was the Tennessee SOL
talterirg patriotism. led all others in re-
enlistinents for the new regiments then
forming. lkenewed applause
They encouraged their comrades and
cheered the heart of the whole country.
Ncr can | fail to remember and recall IN
their presence and make heartfelt ac-
knowledgment to the gallant First Ten
nessee volunteers, who having once em-
barked ON the transports. with their faces
turned homeward. and toward those they
| loved voluntarily disembarNed and,
marching to the relief of their comrades
/ IN distress fought brave fight and with
/ them turned defeat into victory. All honor
to the First Tennessee volunteers, and aIi
/ the gratitude of which my heart is cana
bic to the noble men and women Of this
city for this magnificent welcome TO my.
SELF and my associates. prolonged ap-
After This speech the party was
driven to the Twentieth Century club
ladies organization. of this city
Here there was veritable beauty
| show. About thirty charming south
crn bellies held court in bower OF
roses, ranged around a gilded arm
chair, which was designed 10 hold tn,
I president. Mr.. Mckinley. however
was too wary to be caught in the net
He did not take the chair. but braveC
the battery of eyes and after greet
ing each Of the young ladies person
ally in turn. he was introduced by w
j. Crawford. of the Commercial Ap
peal, and made a pretty speech
After this function the ladies Of tn
party were taken in hand by tn
ladies of Memphis. y reception wa
held in thcir honor and, later. a bar
quet was given them at the PeaDod
hotel.
At the same time on the floor aboy
the president and the gentlemen G
his party, with about two hundre
prominent business men of the city
sat down TO an elaborate dinner.
At 1:30 in the morning the pres
dental train resumed its journey fo
New Orleans, which will be reache
at 4:$0 this Wednesday, afternoon.