The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-08-20


president of the Bennington Battle Monu-
ment Association. in q brief speech then trans
ferred the monument to the State of Vermont,
and Governor Page responded briefly. accep-
ting it.
Hon Edward j. Phelps, OF Burlington. the
orator of the day. lie received an enthusias-
tic greeting.
THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Phelps grafton,
President Harrison was introduced The
President said in substance: Mr.. President
and fellow-citizens, There are several OBJ
vous reasons why | should not attempt 10
speak 10 YOU. This great audience ls so un-
comfortably situated that further proionga-
ton of these exercises must be inconvenient
90 them. A stronger reason is that you have
lust listened TO "A scholarly review OF those IN
cidents which have led TO tins assembIage
and to those lessons which they must
suggest 10 every thoughtiul ana patrlotlo
man. / can have no other preparation tor
speech to-day than this cordial welcome you
have extended me. which makes 1t uniting
that should neglect 10 make the most CRATE
ful acknowledgment Of 1t. Perhaps may
be permitted as citizen Of Western State
10 give q tribute to Vermont. Perhaps as a
publo officer can bring 10 you tribute OF
The other colonies stsked their Liberty on the
issue with the assurance that If they were
successful their rights and hber--
ties were theirs, and the INHABITANTS OF
New Hampshire grants alone fought with the
inhabitants Of the other colonies, un,
knowing whether when liberty was achieved
their homes would be assured them by tho
victory. They had grave reason TO fear that
that government to whose supremacy YER
mont had so nobly contributed might recog-
nize the claims Of New York upon their
homes. and yet through all this struggle, though
assurance could undoubtedly have 1een
had from the crown, Vermont took glor-
ous part in securing that Independence which
was the ultimate security of the homes OF her
people.
VERMONT PRAISED.
II ia a glorious and unmatched history.
The message of Indiana and of all the States
is worthy OF Vermont She has kept the faith
unfalteringly from Bennington TO this day
She has added iliustrious names TO our roll or
warriors and statesmen. Her representation
IN CONGRESS as have known 1t has become
copspicuous for influence, ,.and solfar as | can
recall has been without reproach TO
anv man. We have occasionally come TO
Vermont with a call that did not originate
with her own people, and those calls nave
always been answered with the same conser-
yation 10 duty as your own ! found when
before me that could not get along without
Vermont stick in it. Laughter and ap-
plause The partisanship of this State in the
war of the rebellion wasEmagnihcent;
Her troops took 10 the field tlat high conse-
Grafton to duty that had characterized their
fathers. ever in their vision lifting up their
hearts in faith that God would bring that
cause TO a Just issue. We are to-day ap-
nroaching the conclusion of a summer OF e1-
trqordinary fruitfuiness How Insignificant
the stores gathered at Bennington III lHt
compared with these storehOuses bursting
with plenty to-day. We ought to pe a CRATE
ful as we'll as prosperous people. European
deficiencies offer ready market tor all our
cereals and Eve shall grow ncher ny
thev take food from our st0rehouses. But
after all il is not the census table OF wealth
that tells the greatness Of this country. YER
mont has not been one OF the rich states III III
cold or silver, but she has been wrought out
If the strife Of competition and has the
sturdy manhood on which the security or our
country rests. IAppause.i In conclusion
the President thanked the a1dlence Tor us
attention.
A BANQUET HELD.
sfter the -eYiew 81 ben0uet was held IN q
( large tent on the grounds OF the Soldiers
Home at o'clock. Tables had been ser tor
3. 800 persons but they were insufficient 10 &C
| commodate all who desired TO participate IN
I
persons present when the banquet began.
| President Harrison made q short address, al
the conclusion OF which he was presented
with q gold medal as a mennonite OK the ceie-
! bIation.
Governor Russell was the next speaker, and
| he vas followed by MaJor-Ofeneral Howard
| General Alger. Secretary Proctor Att0rhey
General Miller. Hon. Alexander Webb,
/ president of. the College Of the city
| of New York: General j. q. Mccullough;
| x-Governor Rice Of Massachusetts: Colonel
| Albert Clark. OF Boston T.. II. sherman, Oh
| Chicago; General Bartlett. commanding the
| Amoskeag veterans and 4. Il. Barrett, presl-
| dent of the Massachusetts Sens Of the Ameri-
| can Revolution. who also mace brief remarks.
The display Of fireworks this evening gwen
| ON the grounds of the Soldiers Home were
| very fine. aud were witnessed by immense
| crowds A grand historical pageant OF PIC
lures representing heroic scenes IN Vermont
| past history was a notable feature Oh tAe ois
| play.
THE PRESIDENT ENTERTAINED.
After leaving the banquet this afternoon
| President Harrison WAS driven to the home OF
| General Mccullough, in North Bennington
where ne was entertained at dinner: The
| guests of General and Mrs. McCul
! iCugh were ex-Minister and Mrs
Phelps, John King and Miss King Az
! torney-General Miller aud wife, Secretary
| PROCTOR, oenhtoI nolills.' pe"et,N 49,
Horatio LOOMS and wife, OF Burlington
| Charles Phelps. Russell Harrison, Secretary
Halford and Messrs Cole and Tibbott. The
President will leave for Mount McGregor a
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
FALL OF ONE OF TIE STANDS.
At the reviewing stand while the procession
was passing the platform Just behind the
President broke, but fortunately 1t fell only
few inches and though a number Of dlstin
guished guests were shaken up none were a
| all hurt.