God bless the President under whose majesty such a scene as
that is presented to the American people. God bless the state of
Alabama, which is showing that it can deal with this problem for
itself. God bless the orator, philanthropist, and disciple of the
Great Master -- who, if he were on earth, would be doing the same
work -- Booker T. Washington.
Postmaster General Smith closed the address which he made with
these words: --
We have witnessed many spectacles within the last few days.
We have seen the magnificent grandeur and the magnificent
achievements of one of the great metropolitan cities of the South.
We have seen heroes of the war pass by in procession. We have
seen floral parades. But I am sure my colleagues will agree with
me in saying that we have witnessed no spectacle more impressive
and more encouraging, more inspiring for our future, than that
which we have witnessed here this morning.
Some days after the President returned to Washington I received
the letter which follows: --
Executive Mansion, Washington, Dec. 23, 1899.
Dear Sir: By this mail I take pleasure in sending you
engrossed copies of the souvenir of the visit of the President to
your institution.
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