St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-07-15

people when divested of sectionalism and
unincumbered by prejudice. The popula-
ton, which, within twenty years. has
wrought the marvellous progress OF
this region, has been drawn from
all sections of this Union, and, in fact of
the world. and is peculiarly typical of that
restless, aggressive spirit which, ignoring diff
ferences of every kind, is absorbed chiefly by
those considerations which involve the ma
terial and intellectual advancement of all
the people 1t is in such homogeneous in
termingling of those elements which stand
for enterprise and growth that we must rely
for the prosperity and Derpetuity of the
American Union. 1t is to those who lead the
vanguard of progress we must look for the
maintenance of the Republic.
And permit me to say that between the ele-
ments which signalize this great Northwest
and those which animate the press OF this
country, there is a slgniicantand undeniable
likeness. With becoming modesty l trust it
may be claimed that the BODY which
meets here to-day is composed of
those who are shaping the thought
and directing the destinies Of the
people, and who, while they hail from every
state and territory and represent every phase
OF belief, gather mere as brethren, moved by
common impulses of devotion to the progress
OF acountrywhich belongs in common to them
all. From Maine to California, from Oregon to
Florida, widely separated by distance, widely
differing in views, yet the emblem OF all or
them is this banner, the ensign of freedom
only home" 1t is the property of this asso'
citation, donated to it by one who once fol-
lowed another banner. but given and ac-
cepted as a pledge of that devotion
to his country which inspires the
bosom of every member of the association,
whether he come from South Carolina
or Minnesota, from Massachusetts, or from
Texas. On July 4, 1885, this flag was waved
from the Eiifel tower in Paris, being the
only American ensign that ever streamed
from that lofty eminence. And, now, stand
ing here to-day, at this extreme northern
border Of this great country, surrounded by
molders OF sentiment from every state, In
this region SO expressive of the higher qual;;
tiles of civilization. we utter the hope and
prayer that ii may wave in our beloved land
forever from Eiffel towers Of truth and
honor and liberty and without star oblit-
Grated or defaced, over people forever
blended in the fraternal bond of an un-
broken union.
And now let me again thank you for this
kindly greeting, and assure you that from
your beautiful and enterprising city and state
we will carry to our homes only delightful
impressions Of fragrant memories For you
we wish q continuance of that brilliant pros
perity which has hitherto marked your his
tory, while for our own profession we could
ask no brighter destiny than that from the
10000 presses represented in this body there
may flash forth sentiments as pure as the
skies which bend over your beautiful Mime
sofa, as broad as the prairies which compass
TEEN her soil. as rich as the wealth which
lies within her bosom, and as life-giving as
the waters of the noble river which, spring
ing from this source, moves i'll majestic and
resistless current to the sea.
The COnVentfOn's Committees.
On Credentals-G. NJ. Billings. MassBchu-
sets; K, NJ. Rowls, Alabama E. A. Paradis,
Minnesota; j. D. Amos Ohio, and E. IL.
Butler, New York.
On Constitution and By-Laws-K. j. Coop
er, Col. j. c. Hemphill, South Carolina; F.G.
Simmons. Nebraska: :. e. Cooper, Pennsyl-
yania; r. NJ. White Missouri.
On Treasurers Books-Matt Parrott, Iowa;
L. c. Hughes, Arizona; ormo Strong, Wash
ingtOn.
On Resolutions-A. B. White, West Vir-
ginia; j. E. Stack, Wyoming; W. Bullitt
Fitzhugh, Virginia; l. Sambola Jones, Louis
lana, and II. ". Scott, Oregon.
On Memorials to the Dead-J. B. Cranfeld,
Texas; S. T. Pickawl, Maine; r. E. Morning
star, Kentucky, and W. Scott Roberts, Mary
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