Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-05
THE FOURTH AT WOODSTOCK.
President Harrison Makes an ELOQUENT
and Patriotic Speech.

and Patriotic speech.
ENTHUSIASM ALONG THE nourr-coxsRrssnAS
REED TALKS ON VICTORY" sUaaKsrISa HOW
THE REPUBLICAN PARrY SHALL BEST UTILIZE
rTs SUCCESS IN THE LAST CAMPAIGN.
The journey Of President Harrison and his
party to Woodstock, Conn, was marked by the
greatest enthusiasm all along the route Elab-
crate preparations had been made at Hartford
for q reception, but the arrangements were in
terfered with by lack OF time. Although it
was raining when the train reached Putnam
there was an immense crowd at the depot, but
the visitors were placed in carriages, and, pre-
coded by band. militia regiment, the Irish
society, the French Canadian association, and
tine g. A r. post, the presidential party passed
through the town, which was decorated.
In front Of the ruins of St. Mary's Roman Cath
Ole church, where fine arch bad been erected,
the procession stopped, and Father Vygen, who
had charge of the new church and st. Mary's
convent, came out and paid bis respects to the
PRESIDENT while a cannon salute was fred in
the convent grounds. After the priest had
been introduced to the gentlemen in the car
riages the parade proceeded, the escort ac-
eompanying the visitors about half mile out
of town, when they turned back and the Wis
ftors drove on to MIR. Bowens residence at
Woodstock. Congressman Reed, Of Maine,
joined the party at Putnam. President Har-
rison and Gov. Buckley and other prominent
gentlemen Of the party received the people
of the surrounding country In the par
lors of the Bowen residence Wednesday night.
The reception lasted from to midnight
THE CELEBRATION YESTERDAY.
There was a great crowd at Roselsnd park,
and although it rained slightly Congressman
Russell raped the assembly to order at II
O'Clock and presented Gov. Buckley the
chairman of the day, who IN brief speech ex-
pressed his pleasure at officially welcoming
and presenting to the audience the President
Hearty applause and ringing cheers greeted
the President as he arose. He spoke as follows:
Speech of the President.
Mr.. President and Fellow Citizens, Ladies
and Gentlemen: 1t is not my purpose to make
address to-day. did not know until this
morning that tine program would contain any
mention Of my name at all, but it would be al
together uncivil If did not, this opportunity
having been offered me, express my thanks to
those of you who are gathered here this morn
ing and to him upon whose hospitable invita-
ton you have gathered for the friendly and
cordial greeting which you have given me- not
only here to-day, but in my progress hither
yesterday. [Cries of "Goodn'l Your patriot
ism has been put to the test by weather condi-
lions as unfavorable as are possible in the sum-
mer season; but you will not. am sure hold
me responsible for the fact that the bureau
having these conditions in charge has failed to
secure to you such weather as we would have
desired to-day. (Laughter.l
1T Is very gratifying to know that your love
ton and right observance of this pleasant ceie-
bration at Woodstock has so perfectly tri-
umphed over every impediment. / am sure
look into the faces this morning of a body of
citizens filed with honest pride in the story of
their country and full of serious purpose to
maintain those institutions from all faint of
corruption or decay. We stand to-day as a
nstioL exempt from all fears Of foreign hurt.
NO FEARS OF FOREIGN HURT.
ut Is not in the power Of any people upon
earth much TO harm US. except our own people
We do not say this in any spirit of boastful-
ness, but rather in one Of thankfulness for
that Divine Providence which has given us
such location and assignment among the
nations OF the earth that no people of greater
power touches US any side. All the
more, exempt from thoughts of foreign assault
ought our thoughts to turn to dangers
which are internal, and from which alone
we could have serious harm. All the
more should every thoughtful citizen
consider how he may promote the public veal
how he may hold up our institutions in honor
among ourselves, securing and promoting both
In state and national legislation those measures
which have best promoted, not individuals not
the special. but the general good of all the
people. Applause. i think such meetings
as these, the old-fashioned Fourth-of-July cele-
bratlons, have IN them very instructive and ele-
waiting power. 1 think you should be, as
doubtless you are. very appreciatiye and CRATE
full to him who has inaugursted and with SO
much patience and intelligence perpetuated
these gatherings.
THE RED EDGE OF BATTLE.
II am glad to be here with you to-day.
am glad on this anniversary of that declaration
which afterward, established by arms, made
Us a nation seriously as in the presence Of Hira
whose guidance has been conspicuously pres.
ent In all our affairs, to unite with you in fresh
conservation TO duty and to true veal and hap
piness to all our people. desire to thank these
comrades of the great army of the Union for
their escort and attendance here to-day
Surely those who in peril on the red edge Of
battle have shown their love to the flag will
not fail to be good citizens now that they have
returned to their abodes of peace and civil pur-
suits. To all of you who have gathered from
these Connecticut homes, desire to express
my thanks for your kind and pleasant recep-
tion.
MR. BowES's EXAMPLE.
at seems to be exceedingly appro-
pirate that one like Mr.. Henry c. Bowen. born
here on these Connecticut hill-tops, drawing in
his youth the vigor and strength which
equipped him for the sharp contests Of bust
hess life IN our great city, should return hither
bringing back to the old hills and to the old
state tribute out of that wealth which he has
accumulated to beautify and benefit a country
10 which he himself is so largely indebted. ZAP
piause.l IL is pleasant to know that his ex-
ample in this respect is spreading among those
sons of New England who have gone. not only
TO great cities and marts of trade upon our
Atlantic seaboard, but even to the far west
that they are coming back and repossessing
themselves Of old New England homes and
giving their influence and their means to pre-
serve and perpetuate here that high manhood
type OF simple but strong citizenship which
was the pride of these states in early years.
There are behind me several gentlemen, with
manuscripts ii their pockets, who are burn
ing for utterance Ilsughterl, and / will do
again to-day that which have so much formed
the habit of doing at Washington-g:ve way to
Senators and members Of Congress" HEARTY
cheers and cries OF good As the President
resumed his seat three cheers were called for
and given with a will.
OTHER SPEECHES
Senator Hawiey was next introduced and
spoke briefly in advocacy Of q worthy celebra-
ton of the Fourth of July. He said a nation
which has no sacred days, no traditions. no bit
Of cloth to wave and shout for is mighty Door:
but a nation which has such days and traditions
and such flag and does not improve them is
worse still and deserves to die II was the
boys who were taught to celebrate the Fourth
OF July who saved the Union. Associate Justice
Miller followed in a short and excellent ad-
dress.