Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-20
MEMPH HIS EN- FETE,
JOINT CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF
GEN. WRIGHT AND THE
PRESIDENT.
A MOST BRILLIANT BANQUET.
Mr.. Roosevelt Speaks on "Our Work
In the Philippines"
AN ADDRESS TO NEGROES.
Remarkable Demonstration on the
Part of the Dnrkiex In Response
to the Presidents Sentiments
Pleasant Talk to Ladies of Me1n-
phis-Rcfcrences to War Between
the States, and Country's Reunion.
Remarkable Demonstration on the

though the festivities to-day celebrated
The homecoming of General Luke T..
Wright. Eice-Governor of the Philip
pincs. it is no reflection upon the warmth
Of the welcome extended to him that
President Ecosevelt's presence was the
oversfla!owing feature Of the day. Ex-
cwrsion Trans were run into the city, am
q number q distinguished people were
present to participate In the celebration
Among them were Governor Benton Nc
MllIn and General Joseph Wheeler
The programme was d long one. I'M
nreGiately after the Presidents arrival
there was a parade through the streets
TO the Gayoso Hotel, where a breakfast
WIS rendered the President and General
Wright jointly by the ladies OF Memphis
Iii the aftcrcoon the Preslden. spoke
at t,ro receplicns gi.En in honor OF
General NTIight-cne at the Auditorium
by white c.,iSers; the other at 4 hall in
the black section of the city, by colorea
pe"p,e Later. there was Colonial
Danes tea at the Gayoso, and the fes
tivitics closed to-nigh: with an elaborate
banquet. at which the President deliVel-
81 speech. Including some brief r..
r,,arks at the breakfast the resident
gcther it was splendid tribute to tee
a,:eciion and esteem In which Genera
Wright is leld at home
Mrs. Wright Very Popular.
That Mrs. Wright is also exceedingly
popular was made apparent by the ap-
p!ause which greeted every reference
to her. This was especially mark
ed at the Auditorium. when the Presi.
dent referred To the fact that his
mothers brother served in the Con-
federate navy under her father.
Mayor Williams and Governor Mc1il-
lin made addresses of welcome. and 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 III his
honor
General Wright did not go deeply into
the situation in the Philippines In HIS
remarks. but he emphasized that the adj
niniStration of the Islands under both
Presidents Mckinley and Roosevelt ha1
been of an absolutely ncn-pa rtisan
character President Roosevelt had not
intended to speak at this recentinn. but
The assa1nh'n ee would not be denied. and
he spoke briefly.
Reception by Dnrkics.
The reception rendered by the colorej
people was truly remarkable. General
Wright earned their un lying gra altitude
during the two yeliow-feyer epiGemics,
several years ago. by rena lining here
when most Of the whites had fed. and
seeing that the sick were cared for. The
hall was packed-eaIieries and pit-tc
the point Of suffocation and the whole
snTit Of the proceedings breathed ad.
rniraticn for their friend. General
Wright in addressing the colored audi
TALL oh OF fJf,)
ing them Of the different problems before
them. He said that It would perhaDs
havs been better for both races had the
change fro-, slavery TO citizenship not
come so suddenly. The Presidents re.
ception bcceared description. The color
ed people became almost frantic. jump
ing up and Gown In their enthusiasm
and yelling themselves hoarse. The
President spoke as follows:
Speech to Negroes.
General Wright has succeeded in the
Philippines by displaying those qualities
which each of us in a lesser degree must
display if We are to be good citizens
here at home. There is nothing peculiar
In government. Government consists in
applying the old humdrun1. everyday, COM
monplace virtues, which all Of US learn.
but which all OF US do not practice. If a
man is fearless, is honest has considera-
ton for others. and is gifted with the
crowning grace OF common sense. he is
going to do fairly well.
I'VE all of us attend to duty or fall
together. If any set of us goes down
the whole nation sags/a little; if any of
us raise ourselves a little. then by just
SO much the nation as whole is raised
Every man who does markedly good work
in one sphere of government. by just so
much helps all Of us. and elevates all OF
us. 1t is a great thing when we can point
to any American who has rendered signal
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