New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-23
CLEVELAND AT ANN ARBOR.
THE EX-PRESIDENTS ADDRESS AT TIE
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
He TALKc 10 THE STUDENTS ABOUT sENIl'
MESr IN OUR NATIONAL LIFETIME
FREEDOM OF THE CITY PRE-
SCENTED TO THE SPEAKER.
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mn Arbor. Mich, Feb. 22.-EXPrcsident
Grover Cleveland, accompanied by Ex-Governor
Camnbcu of Ohio; Postmaster General Don
AL Dickinson of Detroit; w. s. Bissel of Buiialo
Mr. Cleveland's former law partner, and Richard
Watson Glider Editor of THE Century" arrived
here to-day at IL AS a. from Detroit. Inc
city was gayly decorated in honor OF the party
Fully 1000 students of the University were gath
cred at the depot and greeted them with the nInTe
of tin horns and with the University YELL Mayor
Doty met the party they alighted from tue
train and presented Mr.. Cleveland with the free
dom of the city in silver casllet. The ex-Presl-
dent replied with few suitable words of thanks,
saying that of all the offices which he had held'
he had enjoyed none than that OF mayor
President Angel Of the University, was then
presented and a procession was formed oil the Ann
Arbor and Ypsianu military companies, students
and residents Of this and other cities, winch
marched through the principal streets Aitcr
luncheon at President Angels residence the party
proceeded to University Hall where, at O'Clock,
Mr.. Cleveland delivered an address upon the sub
ject Of Sentiment in our National Life Here
is what he said
Mr. President, Ladies and Gentlemen: Among the
few holidays which the rush and hurry OF American
life coneede to us, surely no one ol secular ca ~
we celebrate on this occasion. We not only com
memorate the birth of the greatest American who
ever lived, but recall nseparably connected with
his ali the events and incidents which led up
10 the establishment of free institutions In tilS aid O
ours, and eliminated In the erection OF our Wohdro'
AalOn.
The University of Michigan. therefore. most APP
propriatcly honors herself and does ittns pubhc
service by especially providing for such an Observance
ton OF patriotic duty the thoughts OF uic young men
whom sne is to send out 10 take places III Inc
ranks of American citizenship.
hope il may be out of place for me 10 express
the Qualification 1t affords me member OF the leSal
profession TO know that the conduct OF these eAee'
has been committed to the Glasses OF te law uSPat
nent Of the university There seems to be prophecy
In th for hyG Away WAY b ndT"g9i ,b .g law Sand e
ciay induce IL patriotic feeling. The business OF tho
profession is related to the enforcement anG operation
bers, often than those engaged III other 0ccupa
lions are called h TO o PsrSpaGR II brd maE to e the
study Of the fundamental law OF the land an ts, ap
should be sufficient Of themselves TO increase mans
love Of country and they certainly cannot ii 10 ,oS
our Nation sure and eeadMst IN ~nIl"n Ooi I,i
tIon, which has been declared by the geaesI y l
ever struck off at given time by the brain ana pur-
Washington lad more to do with the formation of the
Constitution than our enthusiasm Tor other phSe OF the
great work he did for his country usually nIakcs
Tor IT, He best knew the need of consolidating under
one government the colonies he had made free ana he
best knew that without this consolidation wasting
the long lad ana nnaeTsae nG o H or
In the of freedom were practically III YAM me
beginning of anything like public sentiment looking 10
the formation OF Nation is traceable TO his efforts
The circular letter he sent to the Governors OF the
States, early as the close OF the War OF the Kcyol,
this was recognized by his unanimous choice 10 preside
over the convention that framed it. His spirit was IN
and through II all
But whatever may be said of the argument pre-
scented in support of the popiety of giving me law
tirely clear that the university herself furnishes 10
all her students most useful lesson when BY decree
fact that the knowledge books she imparts is not
complete fument OF her duty, and comedies that the
education with which she so well equps her graduates
for individual in life and for business and pro
fessonal usefulness may proftably be supplemented
direction OF their thoughts subjects relating to their
sunsy wee 90 not GpoT 9ST nc M 1 ac
here established prevails in orr other universltes
oI espn5g in U our nd Which ncsects to provide for
the Instructive and improving Observance OF ms diy
Of usefulness and omits Just and valuable eont5n-
ton to the general god There Is ges need need Of Of
Gated men with patriotism. The college graduate may
be. and frequently Is more nnpahoc and les nselnl
ton. has spent the years when opinions are formed IN
within college walls and confined to The study Of books
II IL be true Is often claimed that the scholar In
politics Is generally failure, II may well be- due TO
Impressions easily received. his Intellect alone has
been cultivated at the expense Of wholesome and
speak today in advocacy OF this sentiment. II it
Is not found in extreme and exclusive mental culture
in the confusion OF bargaining nor In the mad rush
a Sr Il has to do oo W the mora, si" sense ae II
ences traditions loves ideas IT chershe The names
OF patriotism. plead for j. because there Is scni
men which In some features is dist!nciyey American
that we should never allow 10 anguish.
When We told that we are a practical and com
moIsense people we are apt 70 receive The statement
with approval and applause. We proud Of is t'gtl
t. the hard work have had to do ever since our
birth as Nation and because of the stern labor We
still in before reach our determined
destiny There is cause to suspect however Tat an
arises from feeling that there something heroic1ly
American in treating with Indifference or deri,ion all
those things which in view DO not directly ard
papaby pertain to what call with much satisfaction
practical Affairs. but which, If We were entirely frank
the bettcrment OF individual condition. Growing ont
OF this feeling an increasing disposition Is dsccrnl~
among our people, which beei1ldges TO sentiment any
time attention that might be given to business and
which Is apt to crowd out of mind any thought not
directly related 10 selfish plans and purposes.
A little reflection ought 10 convince us that this MAY
be carried much too far II is a mistake to regard
sentiment as merely something which II indalced has
tendency TO tempt TO idle and useless contemplation
sturness Of Deccssarv cndesTor and di1unc Pie C c
pacity for National achievement.
The elements which make up the sentiment OF people
should not be counted amable weaknesses because
the, are not Of, al all times noisy and turbulent The
forget that she can inspire man to deeds Of rreatac
and herolsm; that a. wife she often males mar
and fashions in her the strong pillars OF a STATE,
SO the sentiment Of people which in peace ana con
tcntncnt u'fkS HONcIs tIe Temple OF tntlr run
may. In rage and fury. thunder al its foundations
sentiment Is the cement which keeps In place the
srsney %ss o. eo e p1~ Sr S sa
fragments. The monarch who only for his
sovereignty and safety leads his subjects fOrSetfu
ness OF oppression by prctcncc of love Tor their
traditions and The ruler who plans Entertainments upon
the liberties his people shrcwGy proceeds the
apparent sanction OF their sentiment. Appeals u
sentiment have led nations 10 bloody which have
DESTROYED dynastes and changed the lines OF imperial
territory. Such an appeal summoned our fathers Ia
the battlefieds where American independence
all the land. which mucly give evidence OF the
power Of Government and the pcrpetuity Of
free Institutions
/ have thus far spohen of a peoples sentiment as
something which exist and be effective under
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