The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-09-05
ARRIVAL AT MADISON SPEECH OF TIE Pnrs.

IDENT.
MANSON, Wis, sept 4, 1879
The FIRST stop made by the special train bearing the
President for any length WINS at Harvard Hero there
was large concourse assembled. who greeted the
approach of the ira with cheers. General Stephen
A. Hurlbut stepped upon the platform ana led the
President forward and introduced him In . lev
delicious words TO the people.
THE PRgsDgyT's SPEECH.
President Hayes bowed ana then began TO shake
hands with those who held on by tho steps. This
method was soon abandoned, when the President
sud-
FELLOW CirIzEys-I 1nd that this retail way Of
greeting you Will not sunlcc. ana therefore gcn.
crai way give nearly Buckeye shake tAppIausa
Perhaps this Is all need say but am moved TO add
word 81 epeoar,samsn. whon men may DC aee'p,a.
barrassmcnt think wc may look for
change for the be,tor in return to
sound currency, a reduction OF tho public debt,
WIN vast crops on every nand for which there 10
steady demand. We find reasons 10 Justify US IN
looking for prosperity. We touched the bottom
and are now On the ascending grade. tCheors) 1t ID
not always safe to forecast the iuture but II s
fore us. by friends. with these worldly blessings
OF crops aud increasing business with health added,
20 OF the North have abundant cause for thankful
ness. and am surs-ind~cd ieei It Ia tho sentiment
OF every hoart-ihat We may and should share sonc-
thing of our bounty 10 our suffering ana deeply
afflicted brethren of tho South Follow ctizcns
there remains 10 me only to thank you for your At
tenton and kindly greeting. (I.ong and continued
appiause.l
Mrs Hayes was greeted with rounds OF applause
and tho waving OF hats and haadKcrchies, which sne
received gracefully. The band then struck no a.d she
train moved OF.
The next stop was mado at Bcloit, whsrc the
special train TO await the arrival of tho regu.
lar train ana gve tho people an opportunity to
the President Carriages conveyed the party
to the fair grounds, where thousands wsrc Assem-
b1Cd ha HOn har a. na m bero q (,nn.
gress, announced tho presence OF the President In
few well chosen words, which no hoped would In .
sense express the obligation they felt for the visit OF
tho Presidont but the heartness OF their greeting
would undoubtedly better express tho obligation.
dent TO tho reception Chicago he would like
excused from saying much here, and that he would
be glad TO have them talk NJ him.
Al this Point Professor A. /. Chaplin, president o,
the Beoit College, stepped forward, and In behalf
BARABoo Wis, Sept 4, 1878.
The President spoke tor about fifteen minutes 81
Beloit tho business Affairs OF tho country, much
tho same spirit as characterized his brief remarks Al
Harvard, celebrating the thoughts ana showing
what had been accomplished IN the wny
financial affairs Of the government into good bust.
ness shape. He made point IN the great reduction
ing bonds. tho outlook for the future
was made bright All .hs. was now neeess, ~
pursuing the course OF honesty. which, he felt sure
was the wish OF every merican. When the Presi-
with tho audience cheercd Justify.
General Williams said tha the President nad treat cd
them TO surprise and mado thcm admirable
speech, roplste with wisdom anc iood Tor thought II
this the result OF his fatigue he hoped the Prea
dent weuId be so tired as 70 make such speeches a.
every railroad station.
Attorney General Dcvcus was then introduced, aud
spokc about Ave minutes, chiefly about arrieul-
tarai matters during whi:h he paid tribute to Ii .
farmers Ho alluded also TO hts scquaintancs
with Wisconsin soldiers during the war for the
Union. saying t&at Drawer men or truer patriots
never bore arms He was very heartily cneered
The party next taken 10 hail on The grounds
and served with handsome lunch, after which thsy
drove to the train awaiting them al the depot
Al Evansville and Oregon there were large crowds
assembled, and each the Prestdent and Attorney
General addressed brisf remarks.
MADISON.
AZ Madison there another ovation awatu z
him. committee OF citizens mot tho party AZ
Beiot, among them Y. W. Keys ana Hon. George B
smith, Mr. Burchard took charge OF the tntroduc-
ton
Tho President and Attorney General both spoke and
alluded TO the suffering IN the South.
Al zach Of the siations mentioned Mrs Hayes WAS
called for and received with ringing cheers and
pleasant remarks