The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1889-07-12
= YANKEE FOURTH.

NAtn.
1 WOODSTOCK. Conn. July i.-Thc morn.
ing opened with the promise ~ clear
/ weather, but before ten o'clock Il was
diizzllng. Nevertheless the crowd TIM
came 70 Roseland Park was probably *
great as that Of last year. II was an enthn.
siastic crowd Of genuine New Englanders.
who came 70 see the President anl hear
the speeches. During the disposition y.
the morning portion ~ the programme
the rain did not seriously interfere n. NJ
the exercises.
Congressman Russell Mt eleven o'c,t,c,
raped for order, and after few pleas.
ant words OF welcome 10 the Prcsid.n,
ana the other visitors and the people ss.
rembled, nominated Governor Bulk.lev
Tor chairman OF the day. The Governor.
IN brief speech. accepted tho honor ana
expressed pleasure at officially welcom-
Ing aud presenting to the audience the
president. Hearty applause and rinrin.,
cheers greeted the Pres ident as he arse
He spoke rs follows:
MIR PRESIDENT A>D FELfow-cfrfzrxs. l.,
y mol my purpose 70 make an address fo-
a"y' iaid not know until this morning that
inc prosramme would contain any mention 81
my name al All. but II would be alforether M
eiv'i y did not. this opportunity having been
oncrcu re. express my thanks to those az van
VINO are gathered here this morning ana TO
MIN upon whose hospitable invitation YOU have
gathered for the friendly and cordial greeting
which you have given me, not only here to-lav
put IN my progress hitler yesterday tCr a. Of
'1ood.'D Your patriotism has been nut "a The
test by weather conditions us unfayorahlc AZ
are possible In the summer season hui you
VIII not. l am sure hold me responsible for the
fact that the bureau having these conditions In
charge has failed 10 secure TO you such Weather
NAN 1.- irgI
day. lI-auThierl. II IL very gratifying
10 know that your love OF country and your IN
tercst IN the perrctuatlon ana right observance
OF this pleasant celebration at Woodstock mas
so perfectly trumphed over every impcdimen;.
! am sure look into the faces tnis mornia-- 81
a body 81 citizens filled with honest pride Ia
the story OF their country. aud full 81 serious
purpose TO maintain those institutions from AZ
taint OF corruption or decay. We stand to-day
Ms Nation exempt from all fears 81 forciga
burt II - not IA the power OF any pconlr upon
earth 70 harm us much. except our own people.
We do not say this in any spirit Of hoasiful-
ness but rather IN one Of fhankfulncss Tor tnat
Divine Providence which has given a. such To-
cation and assignment among the nations ~
the earth that no people OF great power
touches US on any side
All the more, exempt from thoughts ~ for
cign assault. ought our thoughts 10 turn "a 1an-
gers which are internal and from which alone
we can have serious harm. All the itore
should every thoughtful citizen consider to.
he may promote the public veal how he may
hold up institutions in honor among cnr-
selves. securing and promoting both NJ state
and National legislation those measures which
have best promoted NOT individuals. not the
special. but the general good Of all the prop.e.
IAprause.l think that such meetings
these. tie old-fashoncd Fourth OF july ccle-
bration. have In them very Instructive ami Gle
waiting power. think you should W. as
doubtless you are. very apprecatisc and -ratc-
ful 10 him who has inaugurated and with %
much patience and intelligence perpr,uated
these gatherings. am glad 10 be herr w'th
you to-day. am glad on this annsycrs f. ~
that declaration which. Afterwards cstabl >aei
by arms, made Nation seriously n
the presence OF Him whose guidance has Teen
conspicunusly present in All eur AFFAIR.". 70
unite With you 10 fresh conservation 10 uiliy
and % the true veal and happiness OF All our
people
1de.ire 70 thank these comrades Of The great
army Of the Union for their escort and attend
ancc here to-day. surely those who IN peril
on the red edge OF battle have shown their love
for the flag will not fail 70 be good citizens
now that they have returned 20 their aboties
OF peace and civil pursuits. To all OF you who
have gathered from these Connecticut homes
desire 10 express my thanks for your kind and
pleasant reception.
II seems 10 he exceedingly appropriate that
one like Mr.. Bowen. horn here on these Con-
necticut hils-tops. drawing IN In hts youth the
yigor and strength when equipped him Tor the
sharp contests OF business lie In our great city.
should return hlther. bringing back 70 the Old
hills and 70 the old State n tribute out 81 that
wealth which he has accumulated 20 beautty
md benefit q country TO which he himselfi~ 20
largely indebted. Applause II Is pleasant
10 know that his example IN this respect -
spreading among those sons OF New England
who have gone. not only to the great cities and
marts OF trade upon our Atlantic scaboafd. but
even 20 the Far Ntst-that they are coming
back. and rcposscssine themselves % ola New
England homes. and giving their influence and
their means 10 preserve ana prrpctuafc here
that high manhood type ~ simple but strong
citizenship which was the pride OF these states
ia early years
There are behind me several gentlemen with
manuscripts IN their pockets who are burning
FOR utterance auvhtcr ana | will 70 arafn
"a day that which I have much formed fle
habit OF doing ~ Washington: Give way ~
senators and members 81 Congress. Hearty
cheers and cries ~ Good
As the President resumed his seat.
three cheers were called for and given
with will.
senator IIawley was next introduced
and spoke briefly ia advocacy OF D worthy
celebration Of the Fourth " July. Assoc
ciate-Justice Miller followed in snort
address. Congressman 4. -. Reed. N
Maine, was the next speaker, his sunjtct
being Tine victory"
Secretaries Noble and Tracy made
few remarks in a patriotic strain.
This ended the morning programme.
and the guests then went 70 the cottage
on the shore OF the lake for lunch. Fresi-
dent Harrison rested for quarter q an
hour, aud was then escorted back % me
stand by Grand Army men. The hrst
speaker III tile afternoon was President
Gates 81 Rutgers College. When ne was
well advanced in his address q furious
and drcnching shower caused the people
70 make precipitate run for cover. Inc
special guests remained on the covered
speaking platform. Dir. Bowen an
nounced that the rest OF the programme
consisting OF the Doxology aud the Bene-
dicton would &c carried out at his resi-
dence.
Congressman Mckinley, Of Ohio, was
announced to speak, but was unable 70
come on account OF the Illness Of his wife.
President Harrison will leave Putnai =
eight o'clock To- morrow morning for New
London on special train, where he Will
81 met by Governor Ladd of Rhode
leland and 90 70 Newport In the Dis.