The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-11

Charleston, s. c., April f0-This has in
every respect been North Carolina day.
The exposition company literally turned
the grounds and buildings over to the
North Carolina. The crowd estimated at
from 5000 to 5000 in front of the North
Carolina building.
Exercises were held in the auditorium.
Director General ~Averill welcomed our
State to the exposition, and said that
the press of North Carolina was fore
most in aiding the success of the expo
sition.
The procession was formed at 10 this
morning in front of the Argyll Hotel.
Governor Aycock, his staff and ladies of
the party coupled eighteen carriages. A
complete regiment of twelve companies
were in line, and nothing save compli-
nnetary expressions are heard of good
discipline and orderly appearance of our
troops.
A good crowd from North Carolina were
in the Auditorium. Governor McSwecney
sat on the stage by Governor Aycock
and the following also were on the stage:
Colonels Robinson, Cunningham, Erwin,
Pollock, Morton, General Royster, AL
fred Williams. Major Landis, Col. Balm
Major Lewis, Quartermaster General
Macon and others. Among the South
Carolinians on the stage, besides Cover
nor McSweeney were: Col. w. J. Averill
Col. c. S. Gadsden Hon. Geo. S. Legare,
and ]. C. Pedder
Governor McSweeney said it was a de-
light to him to- cordially welcome North
Carolina people to the exposition. Re-
ferring to Governor Aycock, he said he
had done much to run Republicanism out
OF the State, that when his term as Gov
ernor had expired let him not be sent
back to law practice, but to a higher
office.
Mr.. Legare extended warm greeting to
visitorsin an appropriate speech. He said
there was one Carolinian that the friend
liest relations had always existed be-
tween the two States and that they had
always assisted one another in times of
difficulty.
General Royster introduced Governor
Aycock who, today as he always does, ac-
quilted himself splendidly. He said it
was a pleasure to be in Charleston. also
a pleasure to be told by an official OF
the exposition and citizens that the
North Carolina troops were so well be-
haved He said our exhibit here was
not due to him, but to the farmers of
North Carolina.
Dr. Dixon also made one of his happy
and pleasant speeches.
There was a dress parade of North
Carolina troops this afternoon at four
10 clock. The Third regiment band in
every respect sustained their reputation.
The ladies of North Carolina are hav
ing reception and concert in the audi
torium tonight.
Governor Aycock will leave for Raleigh
Saturday.
The crowd on the grounds yesterday
were estimated from $4,000 to 50,000
about fifteen thousand North Carolinians.
All agree that this is a splendid exposi
tion worth coming to see.
Mrs W. B. Chishlom will give Cover
nor Aycock and staff a reception tomor-
row night.
AYCOCK IN THE AUDITORIUM.
ITORIUM.
As wired yesterday, Governor Aycock
made a great hit by his speech in the
Auditorium. winning the applause of the
President. AS reported by the Charleston
resident As reported by the Charleston
News and Courier. he said:
"Mr. President: l thought that we
were in Charleston. but this warm well