The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1891-08-25
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS,

| THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS.
That portion of the Grand Stan,
in front of the Starters Stand wa
closely crowded this morning to heal
the address delivered BY Hon. Davi,
R. Francis.
Promptly at 11:3O, the Governo
and party, ascended the steps to tb,
starters stand. Mayor E. W. Stew
ems stepped to the front railing ant
made the following Introductory re
marks:
"Ladies and gentleman, on this
occasion, it affords me great pleasure
to introduce to you, the Hon. David
r. Francis, the present
governor Of our state:
q gentleman who has ever looked at
ter the interest of Missouri and has
done more for the state
than any four governors
has ever had"
The governor then took his stand
before the people and delivered one Of
the most instructive addresses the
good people Of Pettis and surround.
ing counties have ever heard. Amid
loud applause he began:
"Mr. Mayor, ladies and gentleman:
Alter the fiittering rdsjuat spoken,
l hardly know how to express myself.
However, it is always b
source of pleasure to meet with the
good people Of Missouri. 1t is I'm.
necessary for me to speak or argue
with you upon the present political
issues. Three years ago l had The
honor Of being given the highest Office
in your state, and since that time
there has been unlimited hard work
on my part. The state debt has been
greatly reduced and the wealth in
creased from s7S9, 600, 900. to $685..
600, OOO., in the last three years.
There has been the ample sum of
$3.50, COO, appropriated to the exhibit
and display of Missouri at the World's
Fair, which meets 10 our neighbor
,ity, Chicago. in 1898. When / laid
his proposition before the peop'e of
he state, it was met with obj ions
IN every hand, and it appeared that
hey would not think of allowing that
mount for Missouri's showing. But !
am glad TO say that they |
ave fully considered the
natter and will show the
tut side world what kind of stuff her
iiizens are made of. Would you al
ow an exhibition of this kind to &C.
ur and not be represented /? The
legislature, with an eye ever to the
interest Of Missouri, will allow this
tate to be second TO nune in the Uni.
ed states and l will venture the as
srtion that she will make display
hat every Missour;an will be proud
{. The commissioners met in your
apital and there selected a SedaIian
n its president [applause.]
One, travelling through your
'ction cannot help but see your
Let all help, not only
very citizen and voter but every lady
make display, which will place us
efore the people of the world.
II is but fair a great university.
lore can be learned there in two days
ian there be gained two years at c
nding university. It not only O
rves as an instructor but it promotes /
'od fellowship among all. During .
e late unpleasautness, in 81 and IS, o
lends were against friends, but there
Chicago, they will be associated c
hich will make them feel an interest e
this, our glorious reunited country. Il
Of all the counties have seen in v
issouri, Pettis keeps the race with
e rest and che has citizens who show Al
terprise and push. Last night l ii
d the pleasure of witnessing one of
finest displays of fine works 1 have &
er seen, and I hope that By the CT
v extemporaneons remarks which / III
We made, you will Gid tue commits. tt