Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-09-09
THE NOP'H[ALS
st. Paul and Portland Join Hands ia
WedlOck on the n. 2. Track.
A GRAND AND IMPOSING EVENT.
Distinguished Hen frem All Nations
Witness the Union.
THE MOST NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Speeches by Noted Foreign Diplomats
and Statesmen.
Second Special Telegram to the st.P Paul Globe. J

Second Special Telegram to Tie st. Paul Globe.
BETWEEN GARRISON AND GOLD CREEK,
NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAY, Sept. st is
eight miles frem Helena to the point where
the Sheep range of mountains begins and
twelve from there to the mouth Of Mullan
tunnel. AS the tunnel is not completed
Mullan pass is crossed by running on
curves distance of about four miles. The
grade is the same as at Bozeman. The
sections were safely lifted over the heights
and the descent made to this point, where
the ceremony of driving the last spike has
just been concluded. The contrast be-
tween the ragged heights of the east
side and the long meadow-like
slopes of the west side is
very striking. The distance from this
place to Helena is ffty-fve miles. In
making the descent Of the Mullan pass the
car of the British minister became disa-
bled, and the occupants had to be trans
ferred to another car. Nobody was hurt
or Inconvenience.
The train arrived at this point little
behind time, but in good shape. From
Portland there came somewhat ear
lier splendid train, being the promi-
nent citizens of that section to participate
in the ceremonies. There were hearty
greetings between the American guests of
the east and west, and the occasion was
regarded as a remarkable one and as
presaging a prosperous future. All
were surprised at what they
beheld. Instead of the wilderness
of the Rocky mountains. They here be-
held mammoth pavilion capable Of seat
ing more than one thousand people, over
which foated the national colors of the
American, German and British nations. In
front reaching to the roadbed was an e1-
tensive promenade skirtsd by platform
with comfortable seats. To the right was
band stand and in it were seated the
Fifth infantry band, who were to entertain
them, and who came all the way from Fl.
Ksogh. But even stronger than this evil
dence of civilization were the scores of We
hicles and the hundreds of hardy noun
taineers gathered to Welcome
Henry Willard. As soon as the
last of the guests arrived the ceremonies
we're opened by President Willard, who q j.
vided the attention of the enthusiastic
multitude with Gen. Grant seated on the
platform. Mr.. Willard, after . word of
| preface, spoke briefly. His remarks are
given slsewhsre-Hd. GLOBE. Mr.. Vii
lard concluded amid tremendous applause.
he then introduced the orator Of the occa-
sion, Hon. Wn. II. Evsrts.
The orator was very heartily applauded.
After music Willard In few words intro
| duced Secretary Teller, who spoke of the
great energy and capital required to COM
plete the various transcontinental lines and
the prospective benefits TO the nation.
This enterprise of the Northern Pacific,
along whose lines there will be in a few
years 100000 Of people, could not be
called local in character. 1t was more
than national. It concerned the welfare
of other people. 1t now remains for the
managers to justify in the future the wis.,
don of the government in what it has
done, and that will be if the policy an
nounced by President Willard is carried
out.
Secretary Teller was followed by Ex-
President Billings. Mr.. Billings speech
is printed on the second page.-ED.
GLOBE.
Mr.. Willard said that as they had pres
emit distinguished guests from England and
Germany, he would give those
present an opportunity to hear
their sentiments. Mr.. Willard introduced
Minister Sackville West, of England, who
said that Sir James Harmon would speak
for the English guests. Sir James Harmon
said the English visitors were filled with
wonder and admiration by the sights of
the magnificent country and its institu-
tions. Henry Willard was person of &C
count who had their warmest sympathies
and gratitude for this splendid spectacle
about which We could well cluster. We
have had the happiness of seeing the
manner of man he is. We have been able
to see in him the abilities which earned
him the confidence of those who have been
associated with him throughout his life,
and all here will carry back the recollec-
tien of having known a real man.
1t was a happy thought
that the representatives of the
countries which have contributed the pop
ulation to the American nation should
be present on this most extraordinary oc-
casion. 1t fills me with wonder and awe
to see the prosperity which has advanced
with such rapid strides, and which has at
once reached the highest development of
civilization. The German minister, Won
+. Eisendecker was then presented, and
expressed the hearty good wishes of his
fellow-countrymen for this enterprise. We
are sorry to have lost Mr.. Willard, but as
he has come to country which has always
been closely allied to my own, here he
may remain.
DR.. Kneiss, of the Berlin university, was
introduced, and spoke at length on behalf
of the German visitors! and expressed |
the hope that the Northern Pacific |
would be the new highway and the main
line of all northern colonizations of |
America and Europe. May it be forever !
the monument in honor of the noble son |
of Germany, Henry Willard. You may
be sure our mother country is proud OF
such son.
DR.. Hoffman, the greatest microscopist |
Of the day, said the construction of the |
Northern Pecifc was modern miracle, |
and unlike ancient miracles was per- |
formed in compliance with the laws of |
nature, not against them. This was an |
international feature of civilization. The |
Northern Pacific country presents features |
of unprecedented fertility such as our |