Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-19
Gen. s. p. .Ie,,nlsor,,s address.

The governor OF the state being unable to re-
lease hun self from another engagement at this
hour, has requested me to express to you the
assurances OF W lcOme which he had hoped to
give you in person.
The people of Minnesota like to be visited.
They thnk they nave q good state, worth seeing,
Just as 1t IS even in its rather incomplete
and unfinished condition. They are proud
of their state and fond of showing
It. During the present season they have had the
plea-ura Of receiving d number Of asSOciGti On5
OF various hIuj7; the Sa7ans, VINO delight to
know how this TOrl was made; the engineers,
whose business "a is to make 1t over; the men
who bI'ld own railroads; the men who keep
the traCn, in orj sr: then those who handle the
levers and run the trains, aud those
who punch with care The tickets of the passen-
gaire.
But Won are euearer to Us than any Of the
others. You ars the agents OF the railway mail
service, the last step leap in rapid postal COM
munica,ion with tn local pUstmasteTs who are
your initial and final assistants.
You are almost the sole
representatives 10 the eye OF the 500 O,0O0 OF
the government Of the United States. And In
form the power Of the
the government appears III You. You come near
to us all You help us all. You promote the
most important, highest and dearest interests
in our lives, thouga like many other great bene-
factors you do it unawares.
This is the reason, doubtless, of the popular
ity of your occupation, for 1 suppose that you
know that your very places are loved an longed
for. In Minnesota, perhaps this is particularly
true. We confess to a modest willingness to
serve our beloved country in any capacity but
If ne have preference, it is incident to the
general education of our people. l suppose
that it should be in the direction of letters.
But, gentlemen, l am exceeding my commission.
1 again welcome you to our state, to its capital,
its cities aud towns; its fields lakes, rivers, and
institutions OF so much of either as you may
have time and wish to enjoy. We are honor
ed by your presence, We are glad you have come
among US and we nope that your meeting may
be profitable in its results and live pleasant In
your memories.
The president then introduced Col. A.
Allen, who, acting for Mayor O'Brien, ex-
tended the association welcome in behalf
of the city of st. Paul,
COL. ALIENS ADDBflss.
Gentlemen:-IJ is With sincere pleasure that
in behalf of the CT of st. Paul l extend to
you, so fine and intelligent an appearing delega-
CATION OF gentlemen, its hearty greeting, and
may add that st. Paul feels the honor you have
conferred upon her AS one of the newer cities n
to hold yOur deliberations Your profession is
a most noble and hoaorable one, and none but
men of intelligence and culture can fill the
places YOU occupy, and perform the responsi ble
duties which, in its administration, you are
called upon to discharge. No stupid or laggard
individual can perform your mission acceptably
to the people, for it requires men of brains and
the fire of ceaseess aid untiring energy. Ii
seems but yesterday since the mail service was
conducted with the imperfect stage coach, and
to-day we have the perfected mail service OF
the railroad, knowing that in the future
as in its past history it is il
the hands of gentlemen who will still move for
ward to devise ways and means by which it may
become even more heeting servant to the natioT
aud the world. We welcome you to our CITY
from the bottom of our hearts aud most heart
lily, hoping during your stay to make your visi
most pleasant aud enjoyable.
Tbs president then introduced to thu
assembly DR.. Day, who thus cordially vel
coined the association in behalf of the st
Paul chamber of commerce.