The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-03-10
GarHeld's Temperance Talk.
SPEECH by THE PRESIDENT GIVING HIS
Washington Post, Q h J

fWashingion Pot. 2
The memorial picture OF Mrs. Hayes was
presented 10 President Garfield yesterday
morning. The ladies OF the Womin's Chris
tIan Temperance Union and the members
Of the commission. about fifty in number,
assembi, d in the East Room at 10 O'Clock ana
were GROUPED about the picture, which had
been placed in the first panel OF the last
wall. next to The picture of Martha WASH
ington and opposite tie main entrance.
The President, accompanied by Mrs. Gar-
field and Mrs. General ). sheldon, came
down and were introduced nv Mr.. j. ,.
Brown TO the president Of the Union, Miss
frances L. Willard, who &c once, In brief
speech, presented the picture in the name
OF the women Of the nation. The Presi-
deut replied as follows:
"Miss Willard and Indies, - The very APP
propriate gift to the Executive Mansion
which you have brought-tbe portrait OF
IFS late Mistress most gladly and cheer
fully accept. IL shall take its place beside
the other noble women who have grlced
this home. Nothing | can say will be equal
to my high appreciation OF The character OF
the lady whose picture is now added to the
treasures of this place. She Is noble-the
friend OF all good people. Her portrait VIII
take, and | hope will always hold in
this house. an bonOrcd place. l
have observed the significance which
YOU have given to this portrait from
The standpoint you occupy and IN con-
necliOn with the work in which you are en-
gagged. FIRST, | approved most heartily
what YOU have said in reference TO the ifee-
dom OF individual judgment and action,
symbolic d in this portrait. There are seve-
raj s0vercgnties in this country. FIRST lbe
sovereignty OF the American people, then
the sovereignty nearest TO us all-the
Sovereignty OF the family-the absolute
right of each family to control lis affairs
in accordance with the conscience and
convictions Of duty OF the heads
OF the family. In the picture before
us that is bravely symbolized. | have no
doubt the American people Will always ten'
derry regard their household sovereignty,
and however households NAV differ i'll their
views and convictions, believe that those
differences will be respected. Each house
hold, By following its own convictions and
holding itself responsible TO God, VIII, /
think, be respected by the American people.
What YOU have said concerning the CVll, OF
intCmperance meets my most nearly con-
currcnce. ! have been in my, way, and IN
accordance with my own convictions, I'M
earnest advocate OF temperance, not IN SO
narrow "A sense as some, but III very den-
mite and practical sense. Those convictions
are deep. and will be maintained. Whether
| >hill be able TO meet the views OF all peO-
pie in regard TO all the phases OF that qnes'
ton remain 10 he seen, but | shall do what
| can to abate the great evils OF intemper-
ance. | shall be clad to have the picture
Ia. all hn ala "a m.
Der YOUR kind expression to me aud my
family, and IN your efforts 10 Det'ef man
kind bv your work | hope YOU will be
guided by wisdom, and that YOU VIII
achieve a worthy success. Thanking you
for this meeting and greeting, Dld you
gOOd.mOrning."
The company were then presented to the
President and his wife. Miss Ransom. on
behalf of the ladies, asked that they be PIE
scented TO Mrs. Garfield, the mother OF the
President. and the old lady was summoned
and was introduced TO the party. The la
dies then took their leave, much pleased
with their interview. The picture attracted
the attention OF the large crowd OF VISITORS
that entered the White House during the day.
II makes the third picture ri the ladies' OF the
Executive Mansion now adjoining the wall,.
There is the picture Of Martha Washington
in the East Room and picture OF Mrs. Tyler
in one OF the private rooms OF the house,
and with the picture Of Mrs. Hayes, consii-
tutes the entire collection Of pcrsonages
who in their day, and in some cases for
wears after, exercised a great influence in
society and politics. There is complete
collection OF pictures OF the Presidents OF
the United States in the White House, and
If collection Of pictures OF their wives
could be made, it would be a valuable and
Interesting feature OF the house.