Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-10-22
FORT WORTH TEyAS FRIDAY OCrOREp Isee

ton tnat Is ABREAST with other parts OF the
country In all that constitutes grand
wealth. Public success to-day, In vir-
ginia, has for Its objective points, the
many railroads now being built, our vast
iron and coal fields Of the commonwealth,
and long lines Of laden cars are bearing
TO the sea iron and ore and
dusky diamonds from Virginia's noun
tains, Capital Is rapidly coming in, and
at last we seem TO be approaching the
period when nuggets OF gold will bound
from our mountain sides aud ribbons OF
silver will unwind from our hills, while
the splendid power OF our wild
waters is at last being caught, trained
and tutored, and made at the will OF man
10 splash over the wheels Of our COM
merce. | speak all this, sir, because
while occupying the position you do OF
SHOWING no North, no South, no East or
no West, II will give you pleasure to
know that the South wilt contribute
HRR pRoroRrIoNArR SHARE
to the future grandeur and glory OF the
American republic. The old mother az
presidents to-day welcomes within her
borders the president OF the United States,
and know voice the sentiments of this
vast multitude when tender to you and
the distinguished citizens aud statesmen
who accompany you sincere, hearty aud
cordial welcome to Virginia Virginiana not
only feel The most profound veneration
for the high Office whose duties you so
ably discharge, but they respect the man
who nils II. We share, sir, the feeling so
prevalent elsewhere, that under your adj
min'strauon, the destiny OF the country
has been committed TO wise, consefya-
tive and safe hands, and constitutional
liberty Is secured, AYE, aye, that consti-
tutionallliberty which has been compared
to the tall tree which covers with its
shade a large surface, whose roots shoot
wide and deep through the soil aud en-
twine themselves around the eternal
rocks, so to pull It down
THR EARTH ITSELF
must upturn. We believe, MIR. Presi-
dent, that you will stand frm In defense
Of the principles OF government inaugu-
rated by our foTefathers The mutter-
ings Of discomfort become hollow.toned
and recoil from your amor bright rs the
dashing surges rebound from the rock
barred beach of the ocean. From the
stormy night OF the past we seem
TO see you standing on the inountaln-top
like another Moses, bearing only In your
hands, with erect brow and resolute
heart, the tables Of the law, while march
ing on without fear, obstacle or doubt OF
victory. May your administration bring
to the whole country light, life
and hope, and may the prayer
ascend to our fathers' God
That the sword has been beaten into
the ploughshare, and the spear into the
pruning-hook. State shall not lift up its
arm against state, neither shall they know
war any more; but that the reign of peace
and prosperity shall be as lasting as the
stars, AS eternal as the foundations OF the
everlasting hillsn
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND SPEARS.
The preaidept was then introduced by
Col. Beverly, who, In behalf III the farm.
ers Of Virgins, welcomed him to their
state. Deafening and prolonged cheers
and wild waving Of hats and handker-
chiefs greeted him. In a clear voice,
loud enough TO be heard upon the
borders Of the great multitude, he
spoke as followsi Eallow-citlzans
OF Virginia, while thank you most sin.
cerely for your kind reception, and recog-
nize in its heartiness the hospitality for
which the people OF Vlrglnla have always
been distinguished, / am fully aware that
your demonstratiye welcome is rendered
not TO the Individual, but 10 the incum.
bent Of the office which crowns the gov
ment Of the United States The state Of |
Virginia, the mother OF presidents, seven
of whose sons have filled the high Office,
to day greets president, who, for the
first time, meets Virginians upon Vir.
ginia's soil congratulate myself that
my first introduction 10
THE PROFILE or VIRGINIA
occurs at time when they are sur
rounded by the exhibits Of the pro.
and the prosperity Of their
state. Whatever there may be Of honor
In ber history and however much pride
there may be- IN her traditions, her true
greatness Is here exeinplified. In our
sisterhood Of states, the leading aud
most commanding place must DO gained
and kept by the commonwealth which, by
Inc labor and intelligence Of her clti
ers, can produce the most OF those |
things which meet the necessities
and desires a mankind, But the full !
advantage wtich may be yielded to the /
state by the toll and Ingenuity OF her peo-
pie is not measured alone by the money |
value OF her products. The efforts aud I
struggles Of her farmers aud her artisans
not only create new values In the Held OF |
agriculture and IN arts and manufactures, |
but az tie same time produce rugged,
self-rtIlant and independent men, and
culiyots that product which, more than
all Others. enno5les the state OF
PATRIOTIC AMERICAN cTTIzENsHm.
This will flourish In every part OF the
Americas domain; neither drought nor !
rain can injure 10, for It takes root in true
hearts, enrched by the love Of country.
There are no new varieties Ia this produce
ton. 1t must be- the same whenever seen,
and It's quality is neither sound nor gem
uine unless IT grows to deck
and beautliy our entire and
united nation, nor unless 1t supports and
sustains the institutions and government
founded TO protect American liberty and
happiness. The present administration
Of the government is pledged 70 return
for such huapandry not only promises,
but actual tenders 81 taifness and Justice,
with equal and fun participation in the
national achievements. II Ia the
past We have been eatranged and the
Of American citizenship has
been interrupted, your enthusiastic well
come to-day demonstrates that there is