The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-05-05

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atomic. with its historic Spanish mis-
ons aud its thrilling memories of the
ar for Texas independence and then
,arted on the long stretch between Sar
,tonio and I'll Paso on the Mexican
order
Nothing could have been more interest
~ and striking than the contrast between
h old norton of San Antonio its strange
panlsh architecture. quaint streets filed
i'm the shifting multitude. Mexicans In
lph penked hats. their women in fright
nod garments; cowled priests and nuns iii
,mher black ANA the. modern city of
lately business houses and residences,
sphnlted streets and even swift rolling
automobiles
Il Tho Mexican flag was prominent in the
rornsion of bunting and banners with
hich the people had decorated their city,
,rarnor Savers who had mot the parry
Houston, accompanied them TO San
~ ntoulo to speed them on their jour
az AT the station, General McKlbbin,
~ ho lie In command of the department
Texas together with his staff, in
i'm inform. and several troops of cav
~ ,rv from Fort Sam Houston, united with
|5lhe citizens in receiving the party. There
~ AS not time to visit the Spanish mis-
81 ons. owing to the shortness of the stay;
kut drive took the party through the
III adobe Mexican quarter. where Santa
"a ma raised the red flag of defancs
4 galnst the defenders of the Alamo, to
Fort sam Houston, where n battery fired
n salute In the presidents honor.
M beautiful spectacle was presented MT
Travis square whore 1900 school children
& ressed in white strewed flowers under
lie wheels of the carriages occupied by
1ihe president and Mrs Mckinley and
sng the National anthem.
81 In the plaza opposite the Alamo, where
&oonel Travis, Crockett and Bowie and
He IFS heroes died to the last man rather
R{han surrender, a platform had been erect.
IN and here. before an immense assem-
Mage which included the veteran organlza-
HONS of the blue and the gray speaking
look place. The president was introduced
I'm the mayor Of the city and spoke as
Follows:
n ''Alr Mayor Governor Savers and MY
Fellow .Citizens-I wish | had the voice
Mud the speech ia respond in hitting words
8o the gracious welcome given me by your
<honored mayor. speaking for you and IN
II our behalf ] am glad to be in this his
Horlc city, on this historic spot and to re
&eive from YOU the greeting which you have
accorded me.
"A Here are centuries of heroic memories.
&lhe Texas people have history of which
They can wen be proud, but In the glory
8f which all Americans and all lovers OF
liberty the world over want to share. TAP
#lause1 Your ancestors achieved their in
dependence by the sword. and as | stand
here, near the Alamo-this sacred and his
&oric place. can not fail TO recall the
Danes of Crockett, Travis and Bowie and
Their heroic assistants who went down af-
Her an eleven days siege, sacrificing their
Hives for liberty and independence. When
They fell, devoted but dying, the meanest
I'll, the mghtiest river rolls mingiing w,th
their fame forever. | was glad to receive
8he welcome of the Grand Army of the
$sepuhlic and Confederate Veterans, re-
inited forever, each having respect for
he courage Of the other and all of YOU
*harlng the valor and the heroism which
were shown on both sides of the line. We
Hnow of what stuff each Is made Of, the
nen Of the South and men of the North
Hut now we have but one side. We are
4oHd only for the Union and the flag.
= can not describe to you M satisfnc-
ZION al the response the State of Texas
&nade to the call of the executive to FREE
H. oppressed people and preserve the honor
n cnr common country, and the sons of
INC BOYS in blue and the sons Of BOYS in
Gray fought side by side in Cuba. in Porto
&slco and in the Philippines, and are today,
yhPulder IN shoulder. carrying the flag we
4oVe. spotiess In Its mission of liberty and
emancipation.
q IT was pleasure to me to he received
I'm me school children of this historic city,
nan 1000 and heard them sing My Coun
IVY, Ills of Thee Sweet Land of liberty
Knew the fnture of the Republic was
fafe forever.
I,want 10 return my thanks in the single
lomenr ! shall occupy to the people of this
mtat Empire state, not alone for their
ssiicpme TO me- but. for the contributions
nleh they are making for the advance.
ent ana prosperity Of the Republic. No
aaie was ever SO blessed by Kind rroy +
enee than this. You have everything;
lnll OF the products and wealth await
ng me uses and cultivation Of man |
n uiale YOU upon this splendid hCri-
8nEe ana ] Join with Your honornd mayor
MY III iaiih. one in liberty. one IL, DIES
hy' 4 Ropnhlic which the living anG those
4 sno are to come after Will pass aloug to
" ages and to civilization"
Al the conclusion of the presidents re-
$naihs' Governor Savers. on behalf ~ the
Elonnr'e ui san antonio. presented he plcsi-
$ AIcH W.T., WIN an oil nainting OF the Alamo. Mr..
4 Meklnley gratefully acknowledged i by
2n9re highly
4 Inc train left NJ noon for ri Peso, c24
&i.sS away, tho longest distance 10 he tray-
INV rha curing the entire trip without
turing the afternoon the Young ladies ~
~ party enioved novel experience For
Ennhu twenty-five minutes they rode In the
~ 81 an engine
Late in the afternoon the train dropped
*VMinNard and for a time ran along the
Hhooi ,WPSqne cliffs of the Rio Grdrda. At
y hnlo, INST before dark, the train s.onnch
I vhange, engines and the president shook
N X win quite number of people. some
"a "iem MeXicans from across the purdcr,
NV nv u response to the calls made hrlef
fpnsch, as follows:
sly fellow citizens: | desire tn express
H. very great pleasure II has given me to
k,at,, my fellow citizens OF your great
HEN as | have 1ourneyed through Ii in
kISa ast Two DAYS, and | have been very
fnlna.lo note your prosperity. the cheer
fhe 49, OF the people their happiness and
H. III Ien'ment and 10 know that they
Etribes aefoted to one flag the Stars and
H.. a, am glad also to nereeive that tho PEG
feros,o ms section of the country are in
M lac une only difficulty Is the price is
a., qnite as high as they would like to
hnsta ~ ! Wish It were in INV power 10
nd ~ Wgher for the owner Of fine sheen
No. ,tuNef Tor the consumer who has to
hotb " wool " could accommodate Won
n am Mhuih give me great satisfaction.
BIZ" very glad to meet yop and greet vow
TO- morrow the president and phrty viii
rhajp ilns me ,lnv AZ ~ paso and resume
\ on sunsIneV Monday noon.
hcgh arrival o. the Mexics~ hordef toner
tHl7 ,.p ninT fhe marty win have Travelled
e. u'irs of IN 1e1 p,iIae in.l,t1nd n, tho