The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-20
A GALA DAY AT MEMPHIS
Citizens Gave Hearty Welcome 10
Distinguished Visitors
WRIGHT WE'D WITH THE PRESIDENT
Many Addresses Were Made During the
Day by the Guests OF Honor to
Tremendous Audiences.

Memphis, Tenn, November ig.--Although
the festivities for today celebrated the
coming home Of General Luke H. Wright,
vice governor OF the Philippines, II Is no
reflection on the warmth OF the welcome
extended to him to say that President
Roosevelt's presence was the overshadow-
Ing feature Of the day Excursion trains
were run into the city and quite mum
her Of distinguished people were present
To participate IN the celebrations Among
them were Governor Benton McMinn and
General Joseph Wheeler. The program was
long one. Immediately after the presi.
dents arrival there was parade through
the streets to the Gnyoso hotel where a
breakfast was rendered TO the president
aud General Wright Jointly by the ladies
of Memphis. la the afternoon the presl-
dent attended and spoke az two receptions
given IN honor of General Wright. one at
the auditorium by the white citizens, ANA
the other at a hall IN the black section OF
the city by the colored people, Later
there was Colonial DANES tea at the
Peabody, at which the president delivered
q set speech
At the auditorium the president referred
to the fact that his mothers brother served
In the Confederate navy uudor Mrs.
wrisht's father.
Gencra Wright did not 60 deeply into
marks, but he emphasized tho fact that
the administration of the ISLANDS under
both Presidents Mckinley aud Roosevelt
had been of an absolutely noupnrtisnn char
actcr. President Roosevelt had not in.
tended 10 speak nj this reception, hut the
asScmhlagc would not be denied. II come
here today TO greet General Wright" he
said, because 80 has been given to him
20 render n peculiar service TO the whole
codntiY. lArpauseD 4 man can render
service OF the very highest character no
hon Ntftt Inc ~ a
our system Of government, he must, la his
election nc least, represent particularly a
given party. say In his election az least.
for, after election, II he is worth anything.
he muet he representative OF the whole
country. (Applause0 But there are GER
tain branches of the public service I'm
which, n w are wise nnd farsecing. we
VIII never allow partisan politics to enter
Applauscl. There must be no partisan
politics In the army or the navy OF the
United states.
General Wright iH the Philippine Islands
has been because he has so conducted tho
government OF these islands ns TO make
II not only Of signal benefit 10 the islande
country; that he has so handled hlmscN
that he has so handled the administration
OF gualrs as TO make us feel a justhnhlc
confidence that hereafter tho storms OF
party politics in the United states shall
never touch the government Of the Philip.
pine Islands, and that, whatever changes
or administration there are here In the
Union, there ehali not be a ripple OF change
In the course Of conduct I'm The Philippines
marked out by Governor Wright and hts
associates. (Applause), The man OF whom
that can truthfully be said is n man On.
Titled 10 honor from his fellow countiymen:
snid."
The reception rendered by the colored
people was truly remarkable. General
Wright earned their undyinc gratitude dur.
ing the Two yellow fever epldemlcs twenty
ycars ago by remaining here when most
sick were cared for, The han was packed
galleries and pit, to the point of surrocn
ton, and the whole spirit Of the proceed.
Tugs 6reathed love and admiration for their
When the president was introduced. the
colorrd people became perfectly frantic
jumping up and down In their enthusiasm
ana yelling themselves hoarse The prcsi
dent spoke briefly. paying n high tribute
pines.
At the conclusion OF the presldent,s 70
marks, the entire audience Of over 1000
united IN singing. God BE with You Unul
We Meet Again
There were goo guests at the banquet. the
attendance being limited 10 that number
Governor Iongino " Mississippi Travelled
from Jackson to be present.
General Wright sat on the right ana
tonstmaster Great enthusiasm ERECTED
General Wright when he rose to sneak
ltis glowing tributes to the late President
Mckinley and TO President Roosevelt fnr
their lofty policies In regard to the ad.
ministration Of the government OF the
Philippines were loudly applauded He
also took occasion 10 euloRize the work of
secretary Root and said that the critlcism
of the army and navy was unjust
president Roosevelt received an ovation
when he was introduced with the state.
ment that he held the respect aud admira.
tloh or the people OF the country. without
regard to political affiliations rho cutie
assemblhge arose and for fully minute
made the banquet hall ring with their
cheers lie spoke at length.
AZ midnight the presidential party loft
for Washington over the Southern Railwnv
Colonel i. s. Brown, general agent OF tTe
southern; was in charge vi the train No
stops VIII be made en- route. The train
morning - '''"y