The Mineral argus., 1884-09-25
DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL NOTES.
Cleveland ana the rarmsru.
A SPEECH AT F1A,rp.

EIHnra, n. T., telegram-This was a gala dav
~r hImlra Fifty thousand people were on
ne fair grounds. Gov. Cleveland. accom-
panied by his private secretary. Col Daniel
Lamont, and Adjt. Gen. Farnsworth. arrived
ms morning. At the governors special re.
quest no demonstration was made atthat hour.
lslde from the salute OF ~twenty-one guns BY
me Cleveland battery. The party we're met at
The depot by Lieut. Gov. Hill and a number of
prominent citizens. Gov. Cleveland COM
menced speaking at 2:45. He spoke from a
carriage in front of Manufacturers hall. and
vas introduced by the president Of the fair as
ISOLATION. Immediately after Cleveland ap-
peared a great cheer went up from the multi
iude, the people shouting themselves boarse
hls remarks were listened to with great atten-
non and often interrupted with cheers. The
governor spoke as follows: I,
1t affords me great pleasure to meet You
mere Today, and to have an opportunity of in
lpectlng an annual exhibition which illustrates
Ihe condition of the agriculture of our state.
regard these annual fairs something connect
ed with the government, because to some ex.
Tent at least, they are fostered and aided by
pubic funds, and | am sure no good citizen is
inclined TO complain of the appropriation of
q small part of the peoples money to the en-
couragement OF this important interest. The
Tact that this is done furnishes a distinct
recognition by the state of the valuable rela-
nons which Its farmers and its farms bear to
the prosperity and welfare of the common
wealth. We boast of our manufactures, ex-
ceedlng ashley do largely those of any other
STATE, but our supremacy is clearly shown
when we recall the fact that, in addition to our
lead IN manufactures, the value of our farms
and thelr products Is second only among the
states, There is fxedness and RELIABLE
ity in agricultural pursuits which are not
always found in other branches of industry
and human effort. The soil remains in its
place ready to be TILED, and the farmer, with
ruddy health and brawny arms. depends alone
upon the work Of his hands and the aid OF
kind Providence for the reward of his tolls.
Thus our farmers are the most independent of
our citizens. They produce or have within
their reach all they need for their necessities
and comfort Their crops may be more
abundant at one harvest than another. Their
products may command higher prices in the
market one time than another. These condi-
hons may expand or contract their ability to
indulge in luxuries or in expenditures not
absolutely needful; but they should never be
~ want for the necessaries and comforts of
life. This is a safe result of patient and
well-regulated farming.
WHEN OUR FARMER FAILS
and becomes bankrupt in his business, we may.
l think, confidently look for shiftlessness or too
ambitious desire to own more land or stock
than he can pay for, or an intermeddling with
matters that bear no relation to his farm, OF
such mismanagement or ignorance as demon
strates that he has mistaken his vocation.
Fortunes may be quickly amassed in specula-
non and lost III a day, leaving a bad example,
and perhaps Generalization and crime. The
and manufacturer by vicissitudes of
trade or through the allurements of a short
road to wealth, may in a day be overcome and
bring disaster and ruin upon hundreds of his
neighbors; but in the Industrious. intelligent
and contented farmer, the state finds a safe and
citizen, always contributing to its
wealth and prosperity. The real value of
the farmer to the state and nation is not. how
ever, fully appreciated, until we consider that
he feeds millions of our people, who are en-
in other pursuits; that the product of his
labor fills the avenues of our m and
an important factor in our finan-
relations with other nations. l have NOT
to attempt to please you with cheap
and fulsome praise, nor to magnify your worth
nor your importance but l AVE come as the
chief executor of the state to acknowledge in
ts behalf that our farmers yield full return for
the benefits they receive from the state govern
ment L have come to remind you of the i'm
of the interests which you have in
charge and to suggest that Notwithstanding
the farmers independence, he cannot and must
not be entirely unmindful of the value and i'm.
of the interests he holds in a Just and
economical government 1t is his right and
duty to demand that all unjust and ~inequit-
able burdens upon agriculture and it's products,
caused, should be removed, and that
while the furtherance of other interests of the
state has due regard, this important one should
not be neglected. Thus, by his labor as a
farmer and in the full performance of his duty
rs a citizen, he will create and secure to him
self his share of the result of his toll, and save
md guard for all people the most important
In the prosperity of the state.