The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-20
President and General Wright
 Given Great OvatioR
PROGRAMME A LONG ONE
When He Arose to Speak to the Ne eroes the Demonstration Beagars Descrlption-5Iaek Citizens
 Jumped Up and Down.

Memphis, November 19.-Although the festivities for today celebrated the home coming of Gen. Luke E. right. vice gov ernor of the Philippines, 1t is no reflection upon the warmth of the welcome extend ed to him to say that President Roose- velt's presence was the over-shadowing feature of the day. Excursion trains were run into the city and quite num- Der of distinguished people were present to participate in the celebration. Among them were Governor Benton McMillin and Gen. Jospeh Wheeler.
 The programme was a long one. Im- mediately after the Presidents arrival there was a parade through the streets to the Gayoso hotel where a breakfast was rendered to the President and Gen. eral WI ght jointly, by the ladies or Memphis. In the afternoon the President attended and spoke at two receptions given in honor of General Wright, one at the Auditorium by the white citizens, and the other at hall in the black section of the city by the negroes. Later there was a Colonial Danes tea at the Gayoso' and the festivities closed tonight with an elaborate banquet at the Peabody at which the President delivered set speech. Including some brief remarks at the breakfast the President spoke four times during the day. Altogether it was a splendid tribute to the affection and esteem in which General Wright is held at home.
 Mrs. Wright Also Popular.
 That Mrs. Wright is also exceedingly popular was made apparent by the ap- plause which greeted every reference to her. This was especially marked at the Auditorium when the President referred to the fact that his mothers brother served in the confederate navy. under her father, who was admiral Semmes-
 Mayor Williams and Governor McMillin both made addresses of welcome here ana the audience was very enthusiastic when General Wright delivered his response. He was greatly touched by the compli- ment paid him by the Presidents pres ence and with the demonstration in his honor.
 General Wright did not go deeply into the situation in the Philippines In his re- marks, but he emphasized the fact that the administration of the islands, under both Presidents Mckinley and Roosevelt. had been of an absolutely non-partisan character.
 President Roosevelt had not intended to speak at this reception. but the as- semblage would not be denied.
 The reception rendered by the colored people was truly remarkable. General Wright earned their undying gratitude during the two yellow fever epidemics twenty years ago, by remaining here, when most of the whites had fled and seeing that the sick were cared for. The hall was packed, galleries and pit, to the point of suffocation and the whole spirit of the proceedings breathed love and ad- miration for their friend. General Wright in addressing the colored audience talked chiefly of their future, telling them of the different problems before them. He said that it would, perhaps, have been better for both races had the change from slavery to citizenship not come so sud- denly.
 Great Reception.
 The Presidents reception when he was introduced, beggars description. The col- ored people became perfectly frantic. Jumping up and down in their enthusiasm, and yelling themselves hoarse.
 At the conclusion of the Presidents re- marks the entire audience of over 5000 united in singing God Be With You Till We Meet Again"
 At midnight the Presidential party left for Washington over the Southern rail- orad Col L. S. Brown, general agent of the Southern, was in charge of the train. No stops will be made en route. The train will reach Washington at o'clock Friday morning.