Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-23


city and State have come good
men and true from every State and
Territory in this broad Union, and here
have they elasped fraternal hands around
the hallowed circle. within which peace
and prosperity ere joined together
These are the people on whom you look
to-day, whose voices minglo as do their
hearts to do you honor. 1t IS for them
again, sir. | bid you welcome. and with
them deyoutly pray that the blessing
OF Almighty God-the God Of our
fathers and Of our nation-may rest upon
you and be your guide IN the further
administration Of the great trust which
thus far You have so wisely and faith
fully discharged, and that to Mrs
Cleveland and yourself may come in the
fullest measure the choicest gifts Ills
bounty can bestow.
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
When quiet had been restored
the President replied. as follows - am
exceedingly gratified that am able to
see the wonders Of your State and to
meet its kind-hearted people, and the
NlUltlllN VI NOui MtllOhli HAS ll4ttNtN AtN
already feel quite at my ease. l am
sure that every person must be
impressed with the extent OF our
country and the diversity of its climate
and products when he finds that by
travelling twenty-iour hours within Its
limits winter and snow can be left be-
hind and exchanged for the balmy mir
and bloom and vordure Of summer The
American citizen in search OF health or
pleasure and comfort in any variety of
climate or in almost any changed condl-
ton has no need to leave American
soil or to lose the benefit and
freedom of American institutions and
laws. suppose the advantage of
foreign travel should be freely apprecl-
atcd, but it seems to me that there Is
enough in our own land to interest and
instruct oftentimes with the greatest adj
vantage, many OF Our citizens who insist
upon seeking the novelties and sights OF
foreign countries There Is, however,
satisfaction in the fact that none OF these
return without an increased appreciation
OF their home. While this proves that
our citizenship and our patriotism can
be relied upon rs against all blandlsh-
ments of tine Old World, ! have
sometimes thought if a good share Of
the time thus spent in learning how
much We loved our country Was de-
voted TO acquiring more intrinsic know
ledge of it, beauties and its Advantages
both our citizenship and our patriotism
might be improved ! expect my
present occupation at the seat OF our
Government, where our country and It's
people and all their needs are con
stantlv subjects Of thought and
care, makes 1t hard for me to
omit reference to these things, and
vet / would not have You think That ON
TINS social visit the holiday which ! have
taken is to be spent ID any other way
than in the ireest enjoyment which your
kindness and the facilities of your state
and city offered. ! want to see the eN-
hbitiou Of your products, thu scenery
of your rivers. and the growth and per
lection Of your fruits. r intend that
during my briet visit TO you official cares
shall give way to the freedom which
Won kindly invite, in the hope and eX-
pectation that with enlarged conception
of the greatness and beauty of my coun-
try which ! shall here acquire / shall
return TO my post of duty better able to
serve Won and my feliow-citizens.
The Presidents reply was greeted
with the most yociferous and long-con-
tinued applause.
OVATION TO MRS. CLEVELAND.
President Cleveland resumed his seat,
but the applause and cheering continued
10 break ont anew mt short intervals,
and at length c. II. Jones stepped for
ward to the President and suggested that
the people desired to see Mrs. Cleye-
land. He acted Mt once on the suggcs-
ton, and as Mrs. Cleveland rose he
took her by the hand and led her
TO the front. Then broke forth a
perfect tempest Of cheering and a storm
OF hand-chpping Five thousand Threats
poured forth their greeting, and hun
dreds Of waving handkerchleis showed
that the ladies' shared the enthusiasm and
Joined in the honor 10 the first lady OF
the land. This ended the formal part OF
the ceremonies The ladies and gentle
men on the platform came forward and
were presented to the President and
Mrs. Cleveland, Secretaryand Mrs. Whit
ney, Colonel and Mrs. Lamont, and then
the party returned to their carriages and
were driven to the hotel. Their inspec-
ten of the exposition will be deferred
until morning.
An HOUR TO BE SPENT II CHARLESTON.
CHARLESTON, 5. c., February d.
President Cleveland passed AshleyJunc-
ton. near Charleston, about halt-past /
o'clock this morning, but did not stop III
this city. Mayor Bryan had an inter
view with him to-day. The President
will stop in Charleston on his return trip
for one hour Saturday morning. Ar
engagements have been made for his en-
tertainment while here. 4 national sa-
lutte will be fired, the city will be deco
rated. and citizens, soldiers, andcivic 50
cieties will turn out TO do him honor.