Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-10-27
WILSON GREETED BY
CHEERING THRONG ON
VISIT To CINCINNATI
Presidents Supporters, Who
Have Been Closely Watching
Ohio, Are Greatly Pleased
With His Reception
by Associated Press. J

CINCINNATI, o., Oct. 26.-President
Wilson, speaking at Cincinnatfs recep-
ton to him at the. chamber of commerce
here today, urged the need for spirit
ual unity" on the part of the people of
the United States to prepare for great
er work ahead of the nation.
There are great many things Ohio
reminds one of that are the essence of
American life" said the president.
Therefore, whenever 1 come in Ohio
some of the zest of the history of Amer
lea gets in my blood. There is no zest
in monopoly. The real Zest is to feel
that you. are a part of a great COM
pany of people working for human lib
erty.
THE problem now is to have a spirit
ual bond of unity joining us from coast
to coast.
Every man has the task of believ-
ing in himself what he would have the
whole world believe the United States
TO be. Our tasks are to be much great
er in the future.
1--WE have got to make team of our
selves and pull the great chariot in
which rides the statute of liberty"
The president held a reception in the
chamber of commerce after his address,.
President Wilson, on his final middle
western swing of the campaign, came
here today for the first time in his ad-
ministration. Arriving here at 1880 a.
m, he was met by a-cheering crowd and
a large reception committee at the
Union station and was Immediately ta-
ken by automobile through thronged
streets to a hotel.
CHORUS OF WHISTLES.
A shrill chorus of locomotive whistles
as the president came in furnished an
unusual feature of his reception. The
railroad engineers and firemen waved to
Mr.. Wilson.
During the ride to the hotel the presi-
dent stood in his automobile waving his
hat to the people who cheered him from
the windows of high buildings and along
the sidewalks. Bombs bursting high
in the air added to the din. A special
force of secret service men and police
tried vainly to keep the crowds off the
street
The presidents program included four
speeches, a reception, a lunch, a dinner
and an automobile ride. Arrangements
for his entertainment were made by the
Non-Partisan City club Mayor George
Puchta, Republican, officially welcomed
him.
Because of the determined fight for
Ohio's twenty-four electoral votes being
made by both parties. administration Of
ficials watched the spirit of Mr.. Wilson's
reception with especial attention. They
expressed themselves as well pleased.
Although short period late this aft
ernoon was set aside for rest for the
president, he expected to be busy from
the time of his arrival until his depar-
ture tonight at 10 o'clock for Shmadow
Lawn.
Mrs. Wilson, dressed in a dark gown
and wearing boquet of flowers, accom-
panied the president throughout the day.
She was made an honorary member of
the women's City club, which entertain
ed the president at lunch.
On his way here this morning Mr..
Wilson was greeted by large crowds at
half a dozen Ohio towns. He appeared
on the observation platform at each stop,
shook hands with as many people as
possible, exchanged laughing remarks,
and thank the crowds for coming out to
see him.
President Wilson was greeted at
Chillicothe by a large crowd, including
several hundred railroad shopmen. A
large bunch of flowers was presented to
Mrs. Wilson.
ct used to have lots of fun here when
/ was a youngster," said Mr.. Wilson to
the crowd.
A woman told the president she hoped
the country would remain at peace. al
hope So" replied the president.