Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-11-01
THE Pr FEsIDENT At CUMBERLAND,
MANYLAND,


AN ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTIoN-THE President
MAKES 4 SPEECH
CUMBERLAND, Md. Oct. "A Tho Presi.
dent and Mrs Hayes. Secretary Sherman
and others arrived this morning and were
met at the depot by Hon. Lloyd Lowdes
Jr., president Of the agricultural fair
association and escorted 20 the hotel. Al
10 O'Clock the visitors left for the fair
grounds escorted by the president of the
agri,uliura. society, Gov. Carroll, and
other distinguished citizens, and by the
First Virginia cavalry. the fremen Of Cum.
herland, and long line Of civilians In
the procession was d car containing girls
representing the states comprising the
union. There was n large display OF flags
and other signs OF welcome The party
was repeatedly cheertd d on the way and by
the large cOncOurse on the fair ground.
Alter speech from the grand stand by
Gov. Carroll, the President was introduced
and said
Ladis- api sen,le.aon eaa fellow citi-
zens This association " ho-c anuuaI ~ ss.ia,s
has gathered this large assemblage of peo-
pie, has for its object the promotion of the
interest of agricultural in this part of the
United States. | am not unfamiliar with
this county of Aileg hany. this city of Cum
beiland and this region of our country
| know that while many OF their citizens are
engaged in agriculture the lar.est interest
OF this section Is in coal and thor, fore | sup
pose that to labOrererS in the field of agri-
culture and those in mines, | am to address
myself to-day. But | am glad TO be able to
say t. you that the main burden Of my re-
marks to be made on this occasion Will de-
vol,e on the gentlemen who has charge ,i
the treasury and hence may
be excused for not entering upon
an elaborate speech, including in its scope
the financial condition Of tho country
may, however, congratulate you on the
change in the weather. Laughter As
10 the material world We have storms which
occasion so much disturbance and conmo-
ton, 80 with human affairs. When first
saw this picturesque scenery, We were
in the midst of terrible conflict upon
which all men looked with tho GREATEST ap-
prehension, but fortunately peace came
with its resulting blessings and We at this
time can direct our f1rts for the benefit of
the nation, and tnst nation nation Of
treenen. Applause And il unhappiiy
there should be here and there some rem
nant of former bitterness. We should re-
member that the ways OF Providence arc
slow but sure In progress. and that a. a
nation We are better off than five years ago,
and the wish ~ expressed eve-ywhere that
the Union and constitution may be loved
and the laws passed in pursuance of the
constitution may be observed by all tho
inhabitants OF The country. Applausel
1t anywhere they are Ohstructed the
great sentiment of the country is
wisely, moderately, hut firmly, expressed
that they should be enforced and
the communities who fail t. obey the con-
stltution and laws passed in pursuance Of
that instrument will surely regret the con-
sequences Of their act. for persons will not
emIgrato to sections where disturbances
exist We are, however. rapidly marching
forward to period when all sections are to
have equal ri hts under the constitution,
and all citizens equal rights. whether wise
or ignorant, poor OF rlcn all OF whatever
c clndlti0n under the constitution and laws
Applause Tne storm Is passing away.
Five years ago, there was financial panIc
followed by depression IN business and that
too Is not without benefit TO the country.
Although the times are temporarily bad
they are not without cOmpensatIng bless
iDgs to the American people. Great changes
have occurred during these five years OF
financial depression. II agriculture Is pros
porous every other interest and industry
will bg prosperous also. As Compensation
Tor our losses the hard times have brought
TO us q knowledge OF our experts. Ii these
exceed cur imports we receive the difference
IN cash. The total increase of exports in
-ix years is about 40 million dollars. The
price of labor has not been diminished pur-
pOsely in order that VIC may increase our
exports. though the hard times have pro
iuced that result. Our facilities have been
largely increased by machinery and there
lore We are now able to underscll European
in many things they have hereto
Ore furnished us. The increase of our cx-
ports over imports enables US TO get back
our bonds 80 as to pay interest on them at
home instead of abroad. do not mean OF
nIted States bonds alone but your Mary |
ard and other state bonds. Tho conclusion
rom all this is that the nation is becoming
better of than 1t was, and unless something
le done to check tins incoming prosperity |
f our country will march on to good times |
lgain. Ii would be OF advantage to follow !
n tho path marked out by the trainers
II the constitution and not undertake new |
Ways Of paying old debit, thus |
'heckins tho return OF prosperity. Mr.. |
Potter IN lettnf To the public says 1t would |
ie better inr tie business interests To abol- |
Sh Congress. This gentleman has been ia |
congress Tx years, yet do not agree with /
nm. The true thing ~ to say, Let Us
place in position men well known and " no
Will intrlisibly attend to your affairs.
conclude by saying the good crtd
II the United States ~ valuable 10 every one
" the United States engaged in any indus
ry, bocau,e the enterprises that give
employment to labor can 90 forward only |
W capital. and capital can be lent out only |
II good credit What We want IL good dol
ars and Undue, ment u put them into bust
ness. My Wow ~ that ~ more bumar
,olngs are engaged IN labor with hands
han IN any other way. they are fly to
10 considered IN governmental affairs. APP
,lause. oar national safety depends on
IOnest labor, therefore the best thing to do
= to keep our credit and our currency
Ound and stable.
The President was heartily chrercd,
secretary Sherman then spGLe. lie was
applaudcd. The Presidential
'aTty after leaving the fair grounds dincd
With the officers Of the agricultural society.
n the evening the President held II recep-
ion. The party lett at midnight for Wash
on.