The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-06

the state of Oregon and to the city OF salem. /
nnd here, a. have found elsew here, that these
cofuid words OF welcome are repeated with in
creased emphasis by the kindly faces of those
VINO assemble to greet US. am glad that here,
q elsewhere. we look into the faces of happy,
prosperous, coRtented, liberty loving, patriotic
American citizens IApplause.l Our birthright
= the wise anticipation OF those who
framed our government, our national and
constitutional organization. which has repeat
ed Itself in all the states of the Union. This
wholesome and just division Of power between
sne three great independent coordinate branch
es o. the government, the executive, the legis-
larve and the judicial, have already demon
strated that what seems to the nations OF Europe
% oe complicated and jangling system, pro-
ouces In fact the most profound harmony
ana the most complete and satisfactory
organization for social order and for national
strength- We stand here today in one Of these
halls set apart to the law-making body of your
state Those who assemble here are chosen by
your sunrages- They come here as representa-
uves TO enact laws expressing those views of
pubic questions which have met the sanction
OF the majority OF your people, expressed in an
orderly and honest way at the ballot box.
hope It may Be always found to be true of Ore
gon that your legislative body is representa-
tive body; that, coming from the people, its
the purpose of its creation 10 attained by giving
to the well-ordered and well ldisposed the largest
liberty. curbing, by wholesome laws, the ill-dis-
posed and the lawiess, and providing by econ
omical methods, for the public needs. The
judiciary, that comes next in our system. to
interpret and apply the public statutes. has been
IN our country safe refuge TOR all who
are oppressed. 1t is greatly TO our
credit rs nation that with rare excep-
ions those who have worn the judicial er-
mine In the highest tribunal of the country.
and notably in the supreme court of the United
Stetes, have continued TO retain the confidence
OF the people OF the whole country. The duty
OF the executive is to administer the law: the
military power is lodged with him under con-
stitutional limitations He does not frame the
statutes, though in most states and under our
national government veto power is lodged in
him, with q view to secure reconsideration of
any particular measure. But public executive
officer has one plain duty; it is to enforce the
laws with kindness and forbearance, yet with
prompt and memorable decision. [Cheersl
He may not choose what laws
ne viii enforce, any more than
the citizen may what laws he win obey. We
have here but one king; it is the law passed by
those constitutional methods which are neces-
sary to make it binding upon the people, and to
that king all men must bow. IApplause-l 1t is
my great pleasure to find SO generally every
where disposition to obey the law. have but
one message for the North a1d for the South, for
the East and the West, - journey through this
land. It is to hold up the law, tcrics Of "Good,
good" and cheers,l and to say every
where that every man owes allegiance
to it, and that all law breakers must
judgment of established tribunals. fApplause]
You are justly proud Of your great state; its
capabilities are enormous; its adoption to COM
Portable life are peculiar and fine. The years
will bring you increased population and in
creased wealth. hope they will bring with it,
marching in this stately progress Of material
things, those finer things, piety, pure homes
and orderly communities. [Applausel But
above all this state pride, over all rejoicings
In the advantages which are about US in our re-
spective states, we look with great pride to that
great arch OF the government that unites these
states and makes Of them al one great union.
(Cheers.l
But, my fellow citizens, the difficulties that /
see interposed between US and the train. which
is scheduled to depart very soon, difficulties
growing out OF the presence of this friendly
multitude, warn me TO bring my remarks to Q
speedy close. beg again most profoundly, to
thank you for this evidence Of your respect. this
evidence OF your love for the institutions Of our
common county," fcheers.l
Just before leaving Salem, = citizens
committee from Portland, headed by Hon.
George H. Williams, and including Mr.. B.
Goldsmith, chairman of the state Demo-
cratic committee, waited on the president
and said they would escort him to Port
land. A short stop was made at Chemawa.
where the president reviewed the pupils of
the Indian training school and addressed
them as follows:
Young Friends: II gives me great pleasure to
stop for moment and to zee these evidences Of
- u a. q f.
and the good work you are doing for yourselves.
All the purposes of the government toward you
and your people are benevolent and friendly. 1t
is our wish that you may become such people as
your neghbors are. industrious, kindly, peace
full and self-respecting. Everything that can
do to promote them viii be gladly done. hope
your Instructors and all those who are brought
close to you will in every way express and carry
out the benevolent and kindly intentions of the
government.
Nowhere has the president received
more cordial greeting than was accorded
him by the pioneers and veterans at Orc
gon City. A large evergreen arch with the
word welcome" in letters of flowers. prom
inently displayed, was erected at the sta
ton. Standing beneath this, the mayor of
the city delivered an address of hearty
welcome, and closed by calling for three
cheers for the president of the United
States. They were given with a vim and
will such as is seldom heard. The presi-
dent made the following address:
Fello,r-C Citizens: This is . very pleasant morn
ing reception. The heartiness and genuineness
of your greeting 10 unmistakable, and beg to
assure you that we most heartilv appreciate and
return your kindly thoughts You have here
most important state; one of those bordering
on the Pacific. completing the autonomy of our
great country and giving us seaboard on the
Pacific as well as upon the Atlantic,
which was essential to our completeness
and separateness as people. The
interesting story OF the early settlement of Ore
gon, of the international contest which for some
time threatened International war. is fresh in
the minds of these pioneers. and am sure is
taught to these children of your public schools.
The work of those who set up the American flag
here and who secured to us this fertile region is
worthy of mention and of honorable COM
memoration by this generation which is en-
tering into its labors. Your state has
added another to that succession OF kindly
greetings which began when we left the
national capital. We have come out OF the land
of irrigation and roses into this land, where the
Lord takes care OF the crors laughter aud ap-
plause]. and this dependence upon the season is
not without its instructive and moral influences.
Nature seems to have made fresh, white toilet
for US as we have come down the banks OF this
beautiful river. To the pioneers, TO those who
have entered in with less labor TO the inherit
ance left 10 them, to these children and TO these
comrades of the Grand Army, give my most
hearty greeting. ICheers]
The presidential party arrived at Port
land at noon to-day, exactly on schedule
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