The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-09-18
THREE SPEECHES.
cleveland Talks TO the Farmers OF
Elmira, N. Y, About Agricult-
ural Matters.
Blaine Makes a Political Address at
Augusta, Me-, and Butler Speaks
at Des Moines, Iowa.
Cleveland.

Fifty thousand people attended the opening of
he New York State Fair. at Elmira. on the oth
INST. Gov. Cleveland. accompanied by his Pri-
'ate Secretary. Col Daniel Lamont, and Adjt.-
ien Farnsworth. arrived in the morning. At
he Governors special request no demonstration
vas made aside from salute OF twenty one
runs by the Cleveland Battery. The party was
net at the depot by Lieut. Gov. Hill, Mr.. NJ. III.
Arnot and a number OF prominent citizens. The
irive about the grounds was a veritable ova-
ion, and when the sights had been seen and the
Governors arm ached with pain, he arose in his
carriage and in answer TO the demand for
speech, said:
L regard these annual fairs as something con-
aected with the State Government. We boast
)f our manufactures-exccedin as they do,
argely those OF any other State-but our SUI
premacy Is clearly shown when we recall the
tact that in addition to our lead in manufsc-
;ures the valu OF our farms and their products
s second only among the States. The real value
If the farmer to the State and nation Is not,
however. fully appreciated until we consider
hat he leeds the millions OF our people who are
engaged in other pursuits and that the product
If his labor fills the avenues OF our commerce
and supplies an important factor in our financial
ella ions with other nations. have not come TO
attempt to lease you with cheap and fulsome
praise, nor 70 magnify your worth and your inn
ortance; but have come as Chief Executive
)f the State to acknowledge on its own be-
aalf that our farmers yield full return for the
srnment. l have come to remind you OF
The importance Of the interests which you havein
charge, and TO suggest that, Notwithstanding
The farmers Independence, he cannot and must
lot be unmindful OF the value and Importance
the interests he holds in a just and ecohomi-
,al government. Ii is his right and his duty to
demand that all unjust and inequitable burdens
upon agriculture and its products, however
caused, should be removed, and that, while the
.urtherance of the other interests of the State
nave due regard, this important one should not
De neg leoted. Thus. by his labor az farmer, and
n the full performance of his duty as citizen, he
will create and secure to himself his share OF the
-esut Of his toll, and save and guard for all the
people most important element in the pros
Gritty OF the State.
The Governor was frequently interrupted by
;heers and applause.
When he had finished he held a levee In the
;ent Of the President of the association, and
thousands crowded about him TO grasp his hand
Seven thousand men were in line at night in
parade in honor of Gov Cleveland. The
procession was two hours in passing the re-
Tewtng stand. After the parade dismissed
he Governor entered the hotel and held an in
'ormal reception. In the course of the evening
lie was presented with banner bearing his
portrait, the head encircled by four stars, typi-
'ying "sobriety," Justice" honesty" and re
'orm.- Behind the hills was the sun just
Using, and labeled victory" After a general
landshaking the Governor retired for the night.