Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1891-08-20

service. to use military phrase. 1t will
be difficult for him to use it any more
today. 1t will be impossible for him to
be heard by this great audience unless the
utmost silence is preserved by all who are
present. He has kindly consented, not
withstanding this debilitated condition Of
voice TO stand up and say a single word
to you this second time today, and l now
have the honor of presenting the president
once more" IApplause.l
Charges 1t to New York.
The president then arose and said that
whatever temporary injury his voice had
suffered, New York was responsible, not
Vermont, as the speaking in the rain at
Albany had tried his voice sorely. Still
he could not forego the pleasure of saying
a few wolds. Proceeding he said: Il
knew that General Veazey had been put
in charge of the transportation lines of
the country; but did not eXpAt TO find
him in charge of what the boys used to
call The cracker line" [Laughter.l 1t
seems that his capacity for usefulness in
the public service is so great and so di-
versifed that you have called upon him to
conduct the exercises of this magnificent
occasion. He is a most excellent inter
state commerce commissioner [applause,l
an honor TO your state, and | have no
criticism OF him as president of the day,
except that he calls too much attention TO
me-" Laughter and applause.
4 Tribute to New England Character.
Referring to the bountifully supplied
tables Mr.. Harrison said that if the sup
plies gathered here today had been here
in IN the struggle would have been
much more obstinate. He then paid
high tribute to New England character,
saying that it had been a source of
strength TO the nation, and had done a
great work for the states, especially those
of the west. The secret of this influence
he said, would be found in their tenn
pies, in their schools, and in their God
fearing homes IAppiausel The men
who fought at Bennington, Concord, Lex,
ingtor and on other historic fields were
God-fearing men, who had no one else to
fear,
A Time for Greater Things.
After some further remarks in a similar
vein the president said: Il believe we have
come 10 time when we may look out to
greater things. Secure in our own insti-
tutions, enriched almost beyond calcula-
ton, l believe we have reached time
when We may take a large part in the
great Transactions of the world. [Cheers.l
believe our people are prepared now TO
insist that the American flag shall again
be seen upon the sea-lapplausel and
that our merchants and manufacturers
are ready TO seize the golden opportunity
that is now offered for extending our com
merce into the states OF Central and South
America. [Cheers.l l believe that con-
servative views of finance will prevail in
this country. [Applause.l l am sure
discontent and temporary distress will
not tempt our people to forsake those safe
lines Of public administration. in which
commercial security alone rests. lap
plause
Equality of Dollars Must BE Preserved.
As .ong as the general government fur
nishes the money of the people for their
great business transactions, | believe We
will insist, as ! have said before, that ev-
cry dollar issued, whether paper or coin,
shall be as good and be kept as good as
any other dollar that issues. [Cheersl
The purity, the equality of what we call
dollars must De preserved, or an element
of uncertainty and of bankruptcy will be
| introduced into all business transactions
This. may say, without crossing lines Of
! division. How this end is TO be attained
will not attempt to sketch, but do not
hesitate 10 say that l feel myself, in the
| public interest, pledged so far as in me
| lies, To maintain that equality between
our circulating money that is essential to
the perfect use Of all. prolonged APP
plausel
4 Tribute to womankind.
May |, in closing, tender to these good
| women of Vermont my thanks for the
| grace and sweetness which their services
| aud their presence have lent to this happy
occasion. May l say to them that the de-
| voted services Of their mothers, their
| courage and patience AID heipfuluess,
shown by the women in the great struggle
| for liberty, cannot be too highly appre-
| ciated. 1t was an easier fate TO march
with b9 red breasts against the Hess ian
ramparts at Bennington than to sit in the
| lonely homestead awaiting the issue with
fearful eyes uplifted to God in prayer for
| those " no periled their lives for the cause.
| All hoI or TO the New England mother,
| the queen of the New England home
/ [ApplaI seI There, in those nurseries Of
! virtue and truth have been found the
| strongest Influences that have nodded your
| people for good and led your sons TO
| honor Great cheering
4 Commemorative Medal.
| When the president concluded has re-
| marks John b. Carney, chairman of the
! citizens committee OF fifty, advanced 70
| the side of the presidents table and pre-
| scented Ir. Harrison with a gold medal as
| a meme nto of the celebration. The medal,
| which was pinned to the president coat,
| bore a likeness OF the Bennington monu-
| ment 1t needed not this memento, ="
! said the president, ito remind me of this
| suspicious OCCASION Governor Russell
was the next speaker, and he was followed
| by Major General Howard, General Al
| ger, Secretary Proctor Attorney General
| Miller and other gentlemen.
| The Pyrotechnic Display.
A meeting of the representatives of the
! several state societies of the Sons Of the
! American Revolution was held at the Sol
I diers' Home. of which the Hon. (. b. Bar
! rett, of Massachusetts, was elected presi-
! dent, and L. L. Tarbell, of that state, sec
rotary. The display of fireworks last
| evening given on the grounds of the Sol
diers' home, was very fine, and was W.T.
messed ty immense crowds. y grand s.
torical pageant of pictures, representing
heroic scenes in Vermont's past history,
was notable feature OF the display.
| OF for Mt. MeGregor.