The St. Louis Republic., 1902-01-17
EEPUBIIC SPECIAL.

REPUBIIC SPECIAL.
Danyille. Ill, Jan ls-DanviIle lost sight
entirely Of the county legislators in con-
templattng the eminent Republican politi-
clans who have used the occasion 10 ex-
htbit themselves
The climax OF awe-insplring greatness
was reached to-day. when Governor Richard
Yates. surrounded with the poup and pano-
ply OF great military chief, aighted from
his train with q pleased smile on his youth
ful features.
The Danvilie Battery OF the Illinois Ma
tional Guard was on duty with big brass
cannon. which doomed q savage salute as
soon as the train made its appearance. The
handsome Captain of the battery had a
squad Of homely men on hand To clear =
path through the people. and the wrathful
cannon continued to boom like the knen OF
doom. There Were no cheers TO break the
awful spell Of the cannon's noise.
Ten minutes was spent on the platform
exchanging greetings with the crowd and
then the carriages were entered. At this
inspiring moment Democrat by the name
OF Kelly (he must be Democrat because
his name is Kelly drove a Gray loaded with
butchered paper Immediately in front OF the
first carriage. The Governor frovned and
Mayor Martin Bailey's face assumed deep
red. He looked angrily around for his po-
licenen, but all of them were busy identify
ing the Governor.
Kelly's horses were not standard bred and
never heard OF n pedigree. They were not
in a hurry; neither was Kelly; for though
he held q whip in his hand he didn't use it.
Oblivious was Kelly to the atmosphere of
greatness. With his eyes bent on the of
horse. he slowly marched down the avenue
go accommodatingly prepared by the SOL
riers
Five in Carriage Built for Four.
When he reached the end Of the line he
met the militia Captain. who attempted to
wither Kelly with g look. It never touched
Kelly. The Captain was angry, but was
afraid of losing his dignity by giving vent
TO his thoughts.
When Kelly disappeared IN the crowd the
Captain waved his sword, and the process
sion started. The Governors carriage was
built for four. and IL contained, besides the
Governor, Mayor Bailey, Brother Bill,
young Mr.. Heron and Mr.. Greenbaum- All
We're entitled to ride with the Governor,
and none proposed TO be left out But 1t
was an uncomfortable load. and they were
so mixed that II was hard to separate and
identify the occupants.
Preceded by the militia escort, the party
finally arrived at the hotel The gloom in
the hotel was frightful, and at 2:Se. half
an hour before he was due, Coulrade jew
ell marched Governor Yates to the Court
house and into supervisors hall There was
a little applause, principally by Judge
Thompson. Mr.. Cannon's official 'jollier."
The Governors remarks were brief, patri-
otic and worthy the close attention ac-
corded When he asked for COMMITTEES
TO watch his institutions there was pro-
longed applause. He told the supervisors
that as public servants they had duties TO
perform which were By no means trivial |
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their opportunities went their obligations /
10 the people.
Vaudeville Entertainment
I'VE invite you to inspect our work"
continued the Governor. You have the
right to see to it that We perform our du- ,
ties with humanity, wisdom and good 1udg-
rnent 1t is your duty to warn US II We |
fail, and for my part cordially invite the |
closest investigation of the State charitable
institutions Investigate them fully ana
report abuses at your next meeting. Let |
Your committee be not confined to one par
ty; let every party be represented, or they |
may all be Democrats, If you desire |
invite such investigation, and If such
committee finds anything harmful unla"-
ful or unwiSe ! assure you there Will be no
whitewashing OF any institution l beiieVe
the examination should be official, formal
and complete. and hope you will select such
g committee as l have indicated
Speeches also were made by Justice VIII
kin of the Supreme Court, by Representa-
tives Allen CT Hoopeston and Gray Of De
catur. |
Fish Commissioner Cohen sang a couple
OF songs and Comrade Jewell told q funny
story. Then President Miller moved for the
appointment of the committee suggested
by Governor Yates. Snyder OF Tazewell sec
onded the motion and il carried. Mr.. Miller
announced that he would name the commit
tee later, and that 1t would contain the
names of four Republicans and three Demo
Gratis.
Bloomington Gets Next Meeting.
He then summarily adjourned the session
sine die. to permit the members TO attend
the Governors reception Comparatively
few availed themselves of the opportunity,
however. But the evening reception at the
Elks' Club was well patronized by citizens
Of Danville-
Notwithstanding the friendly interest in
Governor Yates by Mr.. Cannon, the people
OF Danville are not enthusiastic for Gov
ernor Yates.
Tomorrow morning the Governor will
visit the Soldiers Home, and then return
TO Springfield.
The State Supervisors transacted little
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