New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-04
THE PRESIDENT GREETED
HE ADDRESSES A THRONG AT PLATTSBU re
THE CHOLERA EMERGENCY-HE TRUSTS THE
STATE AUTHORITIES WILL COOPERATE
IN A FRIENDLY SPIRIT

IN A FRIENDLY SPIRIT.
Albany Sept. "a dispatch to "Thc Journal
from Plattsburg says that President Harrison and
party arrived there from Washington at Il 80. Ell
route for Loon Lake. A large crowd with the city
band ut the station upon the arrival OF the train
The President and his party occupied their private
Delaware and Hudson train. Upon leaving the car
the city band rendered selections arranged for the
occasion. The President escorted to the Fouquet
House. directly opposite the station, where an elab-
crate dinner had been prepared. delegation con
sIsting OF Smith NJ. Weed, J. NJ. Weaver, and + G.
Baker stepped on the platform OF the private car
and asked the President TO address the people Presi-
dent Harrison delivered short speech from the
second balcony OF the Fouquet House to a large and
enthusiastic audience. He was interrupted several
times by loud applause.
He said there much that was pleasant ana
proftng In the reception, but there one incident
he did not like 1t not consonant with his feel
lngs to look down upon his fellow citizens 1.-THE Presi
dent speaking from an upper veranda OF inc
hotcD. lie said the ground upon winch lie
stood was consecnted by events which had happened
I'm our early struggles for independence. The Cham
plain and the Hudson In early days were made
avenues Of invasion and dsquic by the Indians who
used these channels to attack and destroy white
settlements. Later other Indians. more civilized but
not less hostile. seized upon these channels OF com
muncations 1t was "a glad thing that they were
now avenues of peaceful Intercourse between our
selves and Che Dominion Of Canada.
80 great has been that development, which has
come under the blessing God and great the pwcr
OF our people, that do not stand in fear OF men.
Secure in our own consciousness OF peaceful dis
position toward all the world ana secure In the mighty
military strength which is found in the courageous
hearts and strong OF her people. the Nation goes
on upon peaceful lines in peaceful pursuits the care
OF the home education OF the children ana The worship
OF God-each in his own way
The President then spoke Of the reason for his hnr
rted visit to Washington, the threatened coming OF
cholera and said that he could not quite accept that
view Of constitutional law which he bad seen In some
quarters that the power "repcl INVASION extended
TO the invasion OF plague and pestilencc. The policy
OF our Government has been to leave 10 The States
the exercise Of these powers Of quarantine 70 keep out
disease. The National Government has the duty Of
hearty cooperation This attitude he had cndeavorcd
10 maintain and strengthen lie wonld greatly regret
IL the Stnte authorities anywhere should fail u accept
that offer OF cooperation In friendly spirit.
lie had felt that extreme suggestion OF convcning
an extra session of Congress with view TO rcscrving
10 the National Government these powers not. In
this emergency the best. Time would be consumed
I'm securing the necessary legislation. and much more
lime I'm the proper equipment OF quarantine agencies
I'm all our ports. II seemed TO him. therefore, that II
would best the public interest ana protect The
hcmes Of his fellow citizens promptly 10 cooperate with
the state authorities and to exercise those powers al
ready conferred by law.
For performing this plain duty he desired no mans
thanks Great applause) All these efforts TO keep
o,t the cholera by guarding own seaports would
now however, give full protection, and he had de-
cded that the Secretary OF the Treasury should sehd
n special agent TO confer with our Consuls on tho
Canadian scaboard and TO watch incoming vessels. and
to solicit the cooperation OF the Canadian authorities
so that infection might not be Introduced through
interior lines OF communication.
The President deprecated any unnecessary alarm.
Alarm TINT would result Ia the proper sanitation OF
our cities towns and Villages is Wholesome and com
mendabIe but alarm that becomes terror or panic IS
unwholesome and unmanly. Doing all that can be
done we should let business and social duties proceed
without interruption. leaving the issue OF HE with
the benign God who conferred IL.
In conclusion the President said that the topic he
had discussed was probably not the most cheerful ore
sor such an occa sion. but his words might not be
without benefit, and they had been suggested by the
remarks of the gentleman who had introduced him.
He warmly thanked the people for their expression
of personal regard and OF Interest In those VINO were
dear TO him.
The city band then played "The Star
spancled BANNER and the President and party
were escorted 10 the dningroom and paitcok
of dinner A beautiful floral tribute from the hotel
garden was gwen to Mr. Harrison by the proprietor
After dinner the party with A. Iihnman, general
manager of the Chateaueay Railroad. VINO had made
arrangements for II special train TO convey the party
over the Cnateaugny Railroad, walked across to the
station, 10 the strains OF march " 'he CITY o"i-
The train started for Loon Lake at ;oo'
Thu uartv arrived ut Loon Lake about . 10 D. IN,
and the President was at driven 10 his cottage
from the station. At a number OF the towns Oh inc
way there were cordial demonstrations particularly ~
@s,tbered many of them miners The President lnhdc
!, hrief speech and received from the hands OF inc
= itts0..
TIE President win stsy Ut Loon Lake until ne leaves
70, ~, ,hinal to be present al the Gfand ARMY en-
c.mnment and II Is hfs intention TO do no wdrK "iit
sxer but TO secure the needed rest winch ths iaF his
sni,n,er he has net been able TO ENJOY
r,,,. cot n NptTSrFn PULLMAN