The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1892-10-06

Is S9lQ ana done 0lf1erence6 OF opinion
will still exist, but in such dis
nent, and honest with yourself No
public instructor can afford to stoop be-
low the dignity of a gentleman and
reasonably expect to be sustained in his
course.
Our committee thought the cascades
of the Columbfa-that great barrier to
the progress of the Inland Em mpire-an
exceedingly fit place to meet you. We.
hope your visit there may have given
you additional Information, and further
cause to aid us in securing an open
river.
To each and all of you, now, in be-
half of our citizens, extend the freedom
of our city. I regret that the late fire.
which swept away over half the town,
makes us unable to entertain you as we
would wish; but we trust your meeting
may be none the less pleasant and bene-
fetal, and that when you have gone, it
may be to ever retain pleasant recollec-
tions of our town and people.
Mayor Mays address was followed by
a response from President Noltner,
filled to the brim with sentiment ex-
pressive of appreciation, and pledges on
the part of the association that united
action will be made to shake off the
fetters that bind the Inland Empire and
grind its energies to palpable dust under
the oppressive heel of a soulless corpor-
alton. The speaker pictured gloriotis
future for the great Inland Empire when
the noble Columbia shall be an open
river. In response to the welcome of
mayor Mays, Mr.. NoItner said:
Mr.. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of the members of the Ore
gon Press Association, permit me to
thank you, andshrough you, the people
of The Dalles for their cordial, hearty
and hospitable reception. To those un-
familiar with the people of our state,
this reception may be somewhat of
surprise, but to those whe are acquainted
with their character and open hearted
ness it is not astonishing. Tt is simply
natural for the people of Oregon to be
the most hospitable in the Union. That
the citizens of The Dalles know how to
capture the good opinions of the
Oregon editor, was demonstrated
at the very threshold, and fair ladies
were brought into requisition and the
session inaugurated with mostsumptu-
GUS lunch which was set before them on
tables most handsomely decorated, and
the committee on reception had pre-
viously arranged most delightful ride
up the Columbia on the beautiful
steamer Regulator, and on our arrival
here, we found that everything for our
comfort and entertainment had been ar
ranged.
Lam especially gratified that the Or
egon Press association selected your city
for it annual meeting at this time, and
/ may be pardoned for using in reply,
portion of what was intended to be in
corporated in my annual address to the
members of our association. But the
subject is one of interest to you and the
great Inland Empire, therefore 1 re-
served this part of my address for this
occasion.
Again thanking you, Mr.. Mayor, on
behalf of the association, and hoping
that the people of this city may realize
their Just reward for their hospitality
and courtesy, and that your fair city,
which has been able to maintain its
adverse and discouraging circumstances,
may continue to prosper, and ever re-
main one of Oregon's brightest and
most prosperous cities.
Following the address of President
Noltner, Col. Pat Donan was introduced,
and in his happy manner convulsed the
audience for a full hour on the subject
of Country Journalism His conclud-
ing words were tribute to the possible
greatness of the empire west of the
Rocky mountains, and should be spread
upon the minutes and published with
the proceedings.
At the conclusion of Col. Domains ad-
dress, Col. ]. B. Eddy, from the com
mittee on resolutions, offered series of
resolutions expressing the thanks of the
association for the hospitable reception
at Cascade Locks and subsequent enter
tainment, which were adopted unani-
mously.
He next offered a set of resolutions
concerning the Inland Empire, and an
open Columbia river.
On motion to adopt, Col. Eddy took
the floor, band made the speech of the
evening. He urged our fellow brothers
of the valley to read up on the subject,
and realize the work before MS as CO.
laborers for the good of the whole state.
And iuding from the. enthusiasm with
which his words were received, they
will be productive OF very much good.
The convention then adjourned until
9 a. m. today.
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