The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-05-15
KlNDLED AT SLAvERYS FUNERAL PYRE.
The Fires OF Thriving Industries In
the Reconstructed South.
LIncoIn's Great Work and Some Of
Its Marvellous Results.
Harrlson's Eloquent tribute to the
Martyred President.

SPRINGFIELD. Ill, May 14-Presiden.
Harrison and his party arrived today and
met an enthusiastic reception. At the Lincoln
monument the President made a feeling
speech In the presence Of large assemblage.
BE said in part:
"Gorernor Filter and Fellolc Citizens:
The interest Of this journey eliminates to
day as we stand here about the tomb OF Lin
coin. As passed through the Southern
States and noticed those great centres of
busy industry which have been built since
the war, as l saw how the fires Of the furn-
aces had been kindled where there was once
solitude. could then but think and say
that it was the hand that now lies beneath
these stones that kindled and inspired all
that we behold. All these fires of industry
were lighted at the funeral pyre of slavery.
The proclamation Of Abraham Lincoln can
be read on all these mountain sides where
the freemen are now bending their energies
to the development of the states that had
been long, under the paralysis of human
slavery. come today to, this censecrated
emotions of gratitude that God. who wisely
turned towards our eastern shores
q body OF God-fearing and liberty
loving men to found this republic, did not
fail to find for US In the hour of our extremi-
ty one who was competent to lead our hearts
and sympathies, and hold up the courage of
our people in the times of our greatest ma
tional peril. That sense Of justice, that love
81 human liberty, which dominated all his
life, is a characteristic that our people will
always love.
You have here in your keeping a most
precious trust. Toward this spot the feet of
reverent patriots Of years to come will bend
their way. As the story of Lincoln's life Is
read, his virtues will mould and inspire
many lives. have studied it and been filled
with wonder and admiration. His life was
an American product; no other soil
could have produced it. The great
ness OF. 1t has not yet been fully
discovered or measured. i shall 90 from
this tomb impressed with new thoughts as to
the responsibilities of those who bear the
responsibilities, though in less troublesome
soul bows this morning." Applause.
When the President closed, he was pre-
sented BY Gov. Fifer, on behalf Of the citi-
zens OF Petersburg, ILL.,, with a old-headed
can, made from the Lincoln store building
at New Salem. Speeches we're also made BY
POSTMASTER General Wanamaker and Secre-
tary Kusk, during which the President and
Gov. Fifer proceeded to the State House,
where large crowd had collected.
AT the State House, the President made
the following address from his carriage:
The demand for my presence in Washing
ton is such that cannot protract my stay
here with you this morning. beg all to
believe that most heartily and sincerely /
thank you for this cordial welcome from
Illinois and for the interesting moments that
we have speut.about the tomb of that man
who would have made the fame of Illinios
imperishable and Springfield mecca for pa
trlotic feet, II no other man In the story of
the state had ever come to eminence, Abra-
ham Lincoln cheersl- his life you have
treasury of instruction Tor your children, a
spring OF inspiration for your people that
will be lasting" Cheers.l