Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-02-06

that have without doubt, been heretofore
perpetrated on both agricultural and man
ufacturing interests, am not unmindful
of the debt of gratitude we owe to the pro-
iectors and promoters of the great corpo-
ratlons that have spanned our prosperous
staIe with their bands of steel, and done
10 much to hasten the progress of past de-
velopment, and on whose prosperity We
are still dependent for much greater and
expected developments, and greater sxten-
sion of much needed and competing lines
of railway.
Nsither officer, director nor stoekholder
in any railroad corporation, but intimately
and actively connected with business en-
tsrprises shipping over 10000 car loads
per annum and paying aggregate annual
freight bills Of over 100000 with many
instances of personal and corporate griev-
ances against these gigantic railway COM
Panies, I believe I am in a position to
bring an experience and fair judgment
to tho relief Of differences which have and
may yet arise, either real or faneied, be-
tween the agricultural and other interests
of our state, and the demands Of the great
railway corporations. And wherever
can exert an influence, it
shall be done with spirit
of fairness, and of even-handed justice.
Although largely interested personally on
the one side. and have only lively pub
lio interest on the other, I shall never
knowingly lend my voice or influence to
the building up of any monopoly as against
the interests of the people, or competing
companies, and I assume no risk in stating,
and trust you will not consider it any spirit
of sgotism, when say that those with
whom have been intimately associated
in business for the last fifteen years will
bear me willing witness that I have pur-
sued magnanimous and liberal course,
feeling that in the community's prosperity
and business development, was embodied
my own best and highest interests.
On questions of state and national poll
cy shall endeavor always to be governed
by broad, liberal and business like view,
and act as my best judgment may dictate
to accomplish the greatest good to the
greatest number.
On questions of tariff and public i'm
provements, you will find me the repre-
sentative of Minnesota, and of Minnesota
only.
Gentlemen of the Legislature: You have
just closed long, tedious and somewhat
embittered struggle over the election of a
United States senator, a war of the giants,
that will long be remembered, and
in the opposing ranks of which were
arrayed some of the most skillful and
earnest political forces of the state. A
struggle of such persistent effort and long
duration could scarcely be expected to do
less than leave some scars and wounds, which
will naturally. to heal, need careful and
judicious treatment. In the interest of
peace, harmony and general good fellow
ship let US forget and forgive the past,
and again join hands, one and ll,wlth firm
determination to work together for the
best interests of our whole people, with
malice towards none, and charity for all.
have no enemies to punish, no friends
to reward; except the general reward
which am only too happy always to ex-
tend, to all nay friends whenever oppor-
tunity affords. My best efforts shall be
given III the interests of harmony and
good will, and the reuniting of the shat
tered elements that have entered into this
contest.
For the distinguished honor you have
conferred upon me 1 tender my sincere
thanks. To the citizens of my. home, for
this gracious and handsome reception,
extend again my heartfelt acknowledg-
ments.
Mr.. Sabin's remarks were frequently in
terrupted by hearty applause, and at the
end the entire audience joined in cheers
and other testimonials of approval.