Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-07-11
A YANKEE FOURTH.

Tho Celebration at Woodstock, Conn.,
President Harrison's Address TO the AS
semb1ed Multitude-The Afternoon Pro.
gramme Drowned Out by q Drenching
Rain.
WOODSTOCK, Conn.,, July 4-The morn
ing opened with the promise of clear
weather, but before ten O'Clock it was
drizzling. Nevertheless the crowd that
came to Roseland Park was probably as
great as that of last year. 1t was an enthu-
siastic crowd of genuine New Englanders.
who came to see the President and hear
the speeches. During the disposition OF
the morning portion of the program me
the rain did not seriously interfere wi th
the exercises.
Congressman Russell at eleven O'Clock
raped for order, and after a few pleas
ant words OF welcome to the President
and the other visitors and the people as
sembled, nominated Governor Buckley
for chairman of the day. The Governor,
In brief speech, accepted the honor, and
expressed pleasure at officially welcom-
ing and presenting to the audience the
President. Hearty applause and ringing
cheers greeted the President as he arose.
He spoke as follows:
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND w-CITIzENS: It
is not my purpose to make address to-
day. did not know until this morning that
the programme would contain any mention OF
my name ut all, but it would be altogether
civil If I did not, this opportunity having been
onered me, express my thanks to those of you
who are gathered here this morning, and to
him upon whose hospitable invitation 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. (Cres of
'Good.) Your patriotism has been put to the
test by weather conditions as unfavorable as
possible
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. (Laughter1. It is very gratifying
to know that your love of country and your in.
terest in the perpetuation and right observance
OF this pleasant celebration at Woodstock has
SO perfectly triumphed over every impeachment.
am sure I look into the faces this morning OF
body OF citizens filled 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 Nation exempt from all fears of foreign
hurt. 1t is not in the power Of any people upon
earth to harm US much, except oar 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 To-
cation and assignment among the nations OF
the earth that no people of q great power
touches US on any side.
ALI the more, exempt from thoughts Of for
eign assault, ought our thoughts to turn to dan
gers which are internal and from which alone
We can 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 our
selves, 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.
[Aprlause.] 1 think that such meetings
these, the old-fashioned Fourth of July cele-
bration, have in them very instructive and ele-
waiting power 1 think you should be,
doubtless you are, very appreciative and CRATE
full to him who has inaugurated and. with so
much patience and Intelligence perpetuated
these gatherings 1 am glad to be here with
you to-day. am glad on this anniversary of
that declaration which, afterwards established
by arms. made US Nation: seriously as in
the presence of Him whose guidance has been
present in all our affairs, to
unite with you in fresh conservation to duty
and to the true veal and happiness of all our
people.
desire to thank these comrades of the great
army of the Union for their escort and attend
ance here to-day Surely those who in peril
on the red edge of battle have shown their love
for the flag will not fail to be good citizens
now that they have returned to their abodes
Of peace and civil pursuits To all Of you who
have gathered from these Connecticut homes
I desire to express my thanks for your kind and
pleasant reception.
1t seems to be exceedingly appropriate that
one like Mr.. Bowen. born here on these Con-
necticut hill-tops. drawing in in his youth the
visor and strength which equipped him for the
sharp contests of business life in our great city,
should return hlther, bringing back to the old
hills and to the old State tribute out of that
wealth which he has accumulated to beautify
and benefit country to which he himself is SO
largely indebted. Applause It is pleasant
n n iS
spreading among those sons of New England
who have gone, not only to the 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 preserve and perpetuate here
that high manhood type of simple but strong
which was the pride of these States
in early years.
There are behind me several gentlemen with
in their pockets who are burning
for utterance llaughter], and I will do again
to-day that which 1 have so much formed the
habit OF doing at Washington: Give way to
Senators and members OF Congress. Hearty
cheers and cries of "Good."1
AS the President resumed his seat,
three cheers were called for and given
with a will.
Senator Hawley was next introduced
and spoke briefly in advocacy of q worthy
ciate- Justice Miller followed in short
address. Congressman T. B. Reed, Of
Maine, was the next speaker, his subject
being ''The victory"
Secretaries Noble and Tracy made a
few remarks in q patriotic strain.
This ended the morning programme,
and the guests then went to the cottage
on the shore of the lake for lunch. Presi-
dent Harrison rested for a quarter of an
b our, and was then escorted back to the
stand by Grand Army men. The first
speaker of the afternoon was President
Gates of Rutgers College. When he wac
we'll advanced in his address a furious
and drenching shower caused the people
to make precipitate run for cover. The |
special guests remained on the covered |
speaking platform. Mr.. Bowen an |
nounced that the rest of the programme, |
of the Doxology and the Bene- |
liction would be carried out at his resi- |
1ence.
Congressman Mckinley, of Ohio, was
to speak, but was unable to |
come on account of the illness of his wife. |
President Harrison will leave Putnam at |
eight O'Clock to- morrow morning for New
London on special train, where he will
Island, and go to Newport in the Dis
patch. The President will return in the
Dispatch at II p. M, arriving In Jersey
City in time to take the $40 p. m. train
Tor Washington on Monday.
America Got There in Great Shape.
LONDON, July 4.-Yesterday was great
lay for Brother Jonathan in England.
With the Yankee rifemen taking the