Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-08-19
ON HISTORIC GROUND.

President Harrison at Remington, Ready to
Unveil the Great Battle Monument There
Incidents of His Trip Through New
York state-His Newburg Speech.
BENNINGTON, Aug. 1s.-President Harrison
has arrived here after a journey through
New Jersey and New York, and will partici-
pate in the anniversary celebration of the
Battle of Bennington, and unveil the monu-
ment commemorative of that memorable
event. He arrived at the Pennsylvania
Railroad depot in Jersey City at 1885 to-day,
and left over the West Shore Railroad for
Albany at O'Clock.
The President travelled in a special car of
the West Shore Railroad The President was
accompanied from Cape May by his Private
Secretary; George W. Boyd, General Passen-
ger Agent of the Pennsylvania Railroad;
Howard Cole, formerly a law clerk in the
Presidents Office at indianapolis, and a
number of newspaper correspondents. At
Jersey City he was joined by his son, Rus
sell Harrison, and John A. Sleicher
When the train pulled into the big iron
shed in Jersey City the President stepped out
on the rear platform of his car,and,Mr. Boy d
pointed ont to him the wonderful feats of
engineering accomplished in construct ing
the immense iron span.
The President in Robust Health.
The President was dressed in black
Prince Albert coat, light colored trousers,
and wore white travelling hat. He ap-
peared to be in perfect health, and his
cheeks showed slight traces of sunburn.
Dinner had been prepared before the car
reached Jersey City and was served in the
dining room of the Presidents private car.
The West Shore private car in which the
President is travelling is palace on wheels,
and has been specially arranged for his COM
fort and convenience on this trip.
The train arrived at Newburg, n. Y, at
P. NJ. and stopped for ten minutes. There
were 900 people at the station, who cheered.
The President appeared on the rear plat
form. He said:
"My dear friends, you can well imagine
what a great pleasure it is to run out OF the
rain and mist that has hovered about our
shine and gladness of this welcome which
you have extended. You are situated here
In region full of historic interest. Every
child must hear the story of sacrifice and
courage OF those who laid the foundation of
the Government, which has grown SO much
beyond the conception even of the wisest of
influences you must all find inspiration for
good citizenship, and 1t is pleasant to know
that what you rejoice In here has left its i'm
press upon the hearts Of our people"
Feeling Of Patriotism Everywhere.
Far away on the Sacramento, as well as
upon the beautiful Hudson, men love the
flag of Washington. [Applause.l 1 am glad
to be with you moment to-day in passing
to the observances in Vermont OF one of
those great events which led to the inde-
pendence of our country. We have great
common interest as people; and while we
divide in the methods by which we form the
national pros perity, am sure we are all de-
voted In heart to the country that has OBJ
tanned go much for us-the country for which
brave men have died, and for which brave
men will yet die if occasion should call for
that sacrifice.
"In the interest of good government we
are one. We are divided sometimes in the
method by which it is obtained. We are
consecrated In the one purpose that this
shall be so administered that all the people
shall share in its benefits, and that no fa-
vored class shall usurp its benefits, which are
ior everybody, equally, spreading sunshine
in all homes and upon all law-abiding peo-
pie. Again expressing my pleasure at meet
ing you, say farewell"
A railroad nan jumped on the bumper of
cradle speed. He attracted the Presidents
attention by touching him on the arm, and
then held out his hand. Mr. Harrison shook
1t heartily and then went inside.
Greeted by Governor Hill.
Enthusiastic receptions marked the whole
line of the journey, but the crowning one
was at Albany. Here the Presidential party
alfghted and proceeded to the City Hall,
where they were met by Mayor Manning,
Governor Hill and the State officers. The
Governor spoke as follows:
1.-THE limited time at your disposal here
renders it appropriate that 1 should express
the sentiments of the people of the State in
the fewest words possible. The citizens of
the Empire State receive You with profound |
respect, and greet you with the greatest |
pleasure on this occasion; not only because |
you are the honored Chief Magistrate of the |
nation. but because of their appreciation of
your high character and eminent public |
service. They are delighted that you have |
5een'f1t to honor us with your presence to- |
day. They recall with interest your many |
patriotic speeches during your recent mem |
orable trip in the South and West, and their |
desire to see and listen to you has been in |
tender you cordial and sincere |
welcome"
President Harrison replied in the same |
spirit.
Plea for an Honest Dollar.
The President, in his response, had this to |
'ay on the silver question: 81 am one of |
hose that believe that these men from your |
shops, these farmers remote from money |
,enters, have the largest interest of all people |
n the world in having dollar that is worth |
100 cents every day in the year and only |
'uch. [Applause.] Ifby any chance we should
all into a condition where one dollar is not |
Is good as another, venture the assertion |
that that poorer dollar will do it's first [
,rrand in paying some poor laborer for his
work. Therefore, in the conduct of our
public affairs, feel pledged, for one, that
LII the influences of the Government should
% on the side OF giving the people only
rood money, and just as much of that kind
is we can get. [Applause.l
"Now, my fellow citizens, we have this
7ear most abundant-yes, extraordinary
grain crop. This is our opportunity, and |
,annot see how 1t can be possible but that
hese exports OF grain, now reaching the
INIT of the capacity of our railroads and of
,ur ships, shall soon bring back to us the
ost gold we sent to Europe, and more that