The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-06-25

country The highest order Of civilization de-
mands Of men, industry pure and unadulerated,
and there must be power brought to bear to in
duce and influence mankind to this industrial
action.
For ourselves would it not be..by the promotion
and cultivation of the manufacturing interests Of
the state ? And is not agriculture closely allied
With manufacturing And does not the develop
ment of the resources Of state, by means Of in
ternal improvements, tend TO increase its material
worth, and advance its citizens to the highest
intellectual and moral standard?
Is it not also true that the rapid advancement in
material wealth in our own state within the past
twenty years, has been due to the railroad enter
prlsos which have been carried to successful
completion, and mainly by capital furnished by
non presidents?
Under these circumstances should not leg,sla-
tive action be cautions and conservative whom
framing laws which affect the direct interest of
enterprises based on millions Of dollars Of capital,
and not be carried away by an ill-advlsed and i'll
timed movements
Should the railroad law, OF last winter, by its
detailed enforcement succeed in Gripping the
agricultural mechanical and manufacturing will
suffer greately, they being closely allied and de-
pendent upon the success of the great interstate
highways Oursstate will receive blow which vii
| take years to recover.
In fact, by the unwise and most unfortunate
legislation oflast winter the credit of the state
of Wisconsin has suffered already beyond the cal
culation of its wisest citizens The remedy is with
the press of the state Wisconsin, the represen-
ta1ives of which now have the honor of address,
ing.
! Your power for good and for evil You well KNOW,
You can, If you will, exert it for good and pse
your influence toward the repeal OF all laws which
tend to rstard the progress OF the state.
Pardon me for the expression OF these few
thoughts upon the question in which you, as wei
as ourselves have direct interest, and my earnest
wish for the sue cess and prosperity of Wisconsin
my apology.
In closing these remarks, l would say
some lew years since. from some unexplained
reasons there cared to be antagonistic feeling
existing between the differnt sections of our state
aad Milwaukee BY constant Interchange of views
and intermingling of the citizens Of the different
sections through railway excursions, state fairs
md other means which brought our people together
this feeling Las disappeared, and the people OF the
state have united in one common belle that the
advancement and prosperity Of their metropolis il
co-equal with tn advancement and prosperity o.
the whole state.
To no one influence are we indebted for this
acceptable state of affairs more than to the uni
| form good will of the public press of Wisconsin
for the past few years, In doing us justice and In
yielding to us that Importance as you chief Gem
mereial city which it claims.
Therefore, at this time, you are doubly welcome
and, your return TO your homes, we hust
another strong link in the chain of friendship
will be WELDED and the future Of glorious stats
and handsome city be one OF prosp1 rlty anc
happiness to all.
4 RESPONSE OF JAMES ROSS.
Mr.. James Ross of Madison. being called on tc
RESPOND spoke in his usually happy and felic tous
way, and MAIDS an appropriate response.
FOR THE PRESS
MIA. c. Botkin of the Sentinel in brief and
happy speech, in behalf Of the local press. welcom
ed the members of the association to Milwaukee
and, in the words OF the Sentinel, assured them
that adnctum in the city was sGnctan'but tina
their visits would be thoroughly enjoyed.
Dir VIM. D. Merrill of the Prairie du Chen
Courier responded.
ORDER OF BUSINESS.
officers, with the exception of President, for the
ensuing year.
A resolution was introduced in relation to so
much of the postal bill before Congress ass relates
: the prepayment of postage, sthe confederation o
which was postponed.
THE BUS EXCURSION
was Mt xt in order, Six large open buses with
four horses harnessed to each, filled with mem
bers OF the association. started or tour aroun
the city. The rout was by the way Of the South
Side. heavy shower coming up as the party
reached the large hardware establishment OF
, John Nazro ESQ. all went in to inspect the
premises and tarried till the shower was over
The hardware establishment consist of large
building five stories high besides the has ement
well filled from bottom to top with all kinds d
hardware A visit to this establishment alone
would we'll repay visit to Milwaukee. Satisfied
with the inspection, all reembarked and we're con
Yeyed for miles alOngaYide streets with churches
!. palace residences and ample grounds on each
slde and finally entered an inelosure and stopped
ON high bluff ON the Menominee valley, where
MIR. Nazro spoke tho extent the improvements
and prospects Of the valley, saying we were then
about two miles from where we crossed the
anu tuaL III any OF company snOuld
visit Menominee valley ten or twenty years hence
they need not be surprised to see both sides
covered with warehouses
On leaving the Bluff the course Of the
train was northward to the Empire Brewery
of the Best Brewing Company where a halt
was made. some getting out and going into
the brewery. Glasses Of beer on sewers
were brought out and offered to all remaining
in tkn <al,o
in the bus VIC were in and we think but lit
tie Was drank by the company. From
Bestt the drive was continued from the
West Side to the East Side and the lake and
thence to the hotels. All enjoyed the excur-
sion and were very much pleased with the
business, prospects and beauty of the Cream
City.