The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-30
ENJOYED SOUTHERN TRIP
Magnificent Watch Presented
Alabama Congressman.
Mr. Littlefield Of Maine Mads the
speech Of the Occasion and Mr.
Thompson Responded in
Fitting MANNER.

w aeniu8tOn, MSy SS.-NopcSAotp ~
tary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw to-
night announced his intention Of conduct
ing to Iowa, a party similar in character
to the Thompson party. which recently
toured Alabama and other Southern
States. All the guests Of Mr.. Thomp-
son had gathered In the parlors of the
Hamilton hotel &, present to Mr.. Thomp-
son a magnificent gold watch. and the
Secretary's announcement was made dur
ing the course of a speech on this occa-
sion.
Mr.. Shaw said the idea of Northern
and Southern people mingling in friendly
intercourse was the greatest that had
been sprung in years and he believed 1t
would be followed out until all sections
Of the country would be brought to-
gether in closer bonds of harmony and
friendship. and that the advantage to be
derived therefrom is inconceivable. 1t is
understood that Mr.. Shaw's party will
consists of representative Southern and
Eastern men and the trip will be made
some time this fall
MIR. Littlefield OF Maine, made the pres
entation speech when the watch was
given to Mr.. Thompson. He spoke OF the
great pleasure and pront each member of
the party derived from the tour through
Alabama and praised the people OF the
State for their hospitality and Industry.
They are great people," he declared,
ard 4.f, a.
taking us to met your Aiabama friends
that we have embodied our gratitude and
our appreciation In this token of our
esteem"
Mr.. Thompson accepted the gift and
turning to his eldest son gave TO him the
watch he has worn since he was eighteen.
In responding to the sentiments ~ Mr.
Littlefield. Mr.. Thompson said:
Mr.. Thompson's Response
Having been born and reared in Ala
bama my love for that State, which Is
naturally dearer to me than any other.
prompted the invitation for you to go
with me to the Land of Rest, which has
recently been transformed by the develop
ment of our unbounded and unlimited
resources into Land of Work. ! want
ed you to know my people and ! wanted
them to know you as l had learned TO
NnON yVus NV ihCd VI tdhiuE hNVithVt
Republicans into the heart OF the Demo-
cratic Southland was. as | know, an
innovation. but prompted by an honest
desire to bring about a more friendly and
cordial relationship between the people
of all sections of this great country.
felt assured that my people would respond
to the sentiment and welcome you. as
they did. with open arms and fervent
hearts, | am proud that you conferred
upon me the honor of accepting my in
vitation for I do esteem 1t an honor to
be the host of such distinguished party
through my beloved State, and feel that
Alabama proudly honored herself in
honoring you.
THE Montgomery Advertiser says that
a more distinguished party never visited
Alabama and I shall ever feel proud
of the glorious opportunity which you
made possible by so willingly accepting
my invitation Of demonstrating TO you
that the people of the South have long
ago buried all sectional feelings and that
the uppermost desire In their hearts and
purposes is to unite in the strongest bonds
of fraternal friendship and good viii all
the people of this great nation While we
NAV differ in our politics, We are united
in the glory and the honor of common
country and in desire TO promote AS
hest we can the interests OF all the
people"