New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-09-06
20 ST S c RIPT
3:45 a. m.
THE PRESIDENTS WESTERN TOUR
Mr.. HAYES ON THE FUTURE.


HE PREDICTS DETER TIMEs-soUND CURRENCY rs
sENTIAL.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, Sept. 5-The conclusion OF
President Hayess speech at the State Fair is as fol-
lows:
There another interesting subject that is worth CIV
ing attention to- and think is encouraging and full OF
hope. The surplus populations OF the Atlantic Slope OF
finding their way they never have done Dec
fore 10 the beautiful States and Territories at the West
[applausel and what does that meant IL means RELIEF
TO the East. The surplus population that goes
of, gives better opportunity for employment
States they making their homes and they are FUR
nshng market for the supplies from the old states
advantages IL relieves the States 1t furnishes mar
ket the old States ana with their products IN the
exports to the old countries That what this change
of population means. You know much more about
To-day, IN conversation with very yo rnaf
gentleman, Ex-Governor Ramsey OF Minnesota lgrsat
people would be pleased 10 hear call him 30 young
years ago when in this whole Territory Of Minnesota
and Dakota they managed by counting up, halDreeds
and all sorts OF good counting, to make In the census
$500 people. Laugher In TINS town OF stlPaul' they
perhaps had $50 inbabitants down Mt Minneapolis per
know, and now II you not Million yOu soon Will De-
lApplausel. And 81, Paul-well can't venture upon
am little afraid but the truth is my friends that
st. Paul aud the neghborng hourishing city Minueapo-
lis whatever you may think, one in interest one IN
emit difficulties [Great and prolonged applause
They laughed at me little, yOu know,
as being disposed 10 cOncate [Great laughter.l
may 10 mistaken. but think ten years VIII show YOU
precious fold both the Cities OF st. Paul and Minneapolis
lGreat applause.
And now this movement Of populatiOn-what is IL do
ing here We see great in the distant South,
the centre and the other here There Is Texas an
empire in itself receiving larger numbers OF population,
perhaps than received in any state whatever.
There is the state OF Kansas, the pioneer III
the great struggle which dedicated all America TO free
dom and the Stars and Stripes forever BOisterOus and
prolonged applause. Aud she IS having her share OF
ths prosperity Aud Minnesota need not say, God
bless Minnesota" lle Is blessing her tRenewed APP
pause. And here let US remember what great bless
ngs have. II Is not merely material prosperity It is
not merely great crops OF wheat and corn and great
numbers OF cattle but the faces see ground me show
that no shadow OF pesiience Is upon ms COM
munty, or perhaps, ever can he, while down
your noble river affection il spread over an
the country We admire and symDathze with the
noble and the women who as physicians aud nurses
carving succor TO Grenada aud Memphis and New
Orleans and the other cities afflicted ana am tod that
you Of Minnesota Of your abundance purpose to-day to
do something Of your share toward giving RELIEF to those
stricken communities. lAppauseI
HOW THE COUNTRY STANDS. 9
Now. my friends with this picture think full Of
hope for the future for you aud as ndyiduals do
not venture with confidence predictions or pros
perlty reyivlng / have spirit OF prophecy, but
reasoning, let us see how It stands. The debt Is
is greatly dminshedSand still diminishing. Tax
alton great burden on labor aud capital
and II II greatly diminshed and st diminishing. SO.
100 "a 10 the expenses OF the Government, and then
with that which helps u.s. sound currency coming and
that these are indications, at least, that We
are marching TO The thIeshhold OF reyiying general
business prosperity Grcat appAuseI Ana now shal we
look around Tor new way TO pay old debts or shall
We. march IN the paths marked out 10y the
of economy shall we do what Washington and Frank
y" T go6 y FS end ae ehea O SSoG
no argument OF "A disputed question, but say
as Sst my Epo That restored namci Condition de-
ponds largely upon an honest currency. lGreat ap-
world is tic commerce now IN which taking part
and that Is the sane thing the globe around.
PLAYFUL REVERENCE TO GENERAL MYER.
Wehave with Us to-day the gentleman who is at the
head Of the Signal Service Of the United states. He Is
known popularity as "Old Probabilities" [Great
is not always probable. renewed laugh
teri Bat certainly In the science tot mcteoro-
iogy he has gone further than any other.
that tins atmosphere OF ours this circumamhient
air that surrounds the globe IS one as unit end That
they have discovered by observations all over the globe
that great commotion, great disturbance on
any sea, or any continent, sooner or latcr Is
tnent and the commerce Of the world IL one
WHEN there very hard times In one great nation,
later Il goes around We should then base our
financial system on the principles and by the lnstru-
mentaes that are sanctioned ana approved by
world. Then, repeat n We want our standard of
financial prosperity TO be based upon sure and safe Ou
daons, let Us remember-et IA al remember that IT'S
beet security Is untaruished National credit and
sound CONSTITUTIONAL currency ldtcht ana prolonged.
applause.l
At the conclusion Of the Presidents speech there
loud aud frequent calls for Old Probabi-
ties" General Albert J. Myer, Chief Signal
officer OF the Army. President Hayes introduced
him as follows: "My friends, / have the
pleasure OF introducing You the gentleman named,
and who I name with pleasure, General MyCr, OF the
Signal Service OF the United states" IIurrahs for Old
Probs.", aud applause
General Myer said: at would be smplya Joke 10 call
on me 10 make a speecl-a thing think | have never
done In my life can only say that came West TO see
all that could OF the farmers and OF the country IN
which the farmers i've for 70 - part OF my duty TO take
care OF their work so far as IA In my power.
thank you for your courtesy IN calling me before
you, and must say goodbye" Applause
Ex-Governor Ramsey introduced Attorney General
Devens, who spoke the preservation OF the Union.
and the general results OF the war.
This evening "a formal reception held at the
Metropolitan Hotel. Thousands Of citizens hOcked to
see the President
At 10 D. the party took the train 70 Fargo the trip
to the northwest being shortened TO permit return to
Minneapolis Saturday, instead Of going TO Bismarck
and returning Monday.
Tor beginning Of speech see drst page.