Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-08-27
HARRISON SPEAKS.
THE PRESIDENT ON UNCLE SANS
WEALTH AND IMPORTANCE.
Time Now for an Extension of His Com
mercial Infiuence-The Late
War. Lincoln. Etc.
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malone. N. Y, August 26.-President
Harrison arrived here at noon to-day. ana
after period Of rest was escorted to the
park where the Grand Army exercises are
being held. detachment from Brennan
Post acting as q body-guard. The Presi-
dent was enthusiastically greeted, and
made response to the address OF well
come. After expressing his pleasure at
participating in an American non-partisan
assemblage. he said:
We shalt presently, in the political
campaign which is now opening. nave our
separations in opinion emphasized ana our
separate assemblages to advocate those
principles. We ore here to-day, however,
os citizens. not as partfsaus. TO give ex-
preston 10 those common interests which.
fortunately for us as q nation, IN every
time of great exigency and stress, and IN
every time of danger TO the flag, obllte-
rates all party division and makes US one
people in its defence. Applause.
9" We are favored nation IN the great
Isolation which we enjoy. We are free
from the dangers OF close contact with
any Of the great military powers OF the
world. Our neighbor on the north, the
Dominion of Canada. neither threatens us
nor we her. Laughter and applause.l We
desire for them the most abundant pros
perity, the fullest development OF
which their resources are capable,
and constant peace. But 1t must
not be supposed that this separa-
tion which we enjoy from close contact
with the great powers that are forever
standing on the threatening edge OF war
lfhas left US without duties and responsible
ties. We have always in our diplomacy
exercised the patience due to reserve OF
strength and the consciousness of right
cause. | fancy that we are enter
ing now as people upon a career
Fhen our external influence in commerce
Is to be larger than ever before. We have
| accumulated prodigious wealth as a peo-
| Pc, and ] see no reason why the United
ftates shall not, trom this day forward,
ttep into a position of power and influence
4mong the great commercial nations OF
| tle world such az she has never yet en-
Dyed. IApplause.l
THE NEW NAVY.
From causes as to which we differ we
| have come to a condition recognized by
| all. We have been deprived of our once
| proud participation in the ocean-carry-
| ihg trade Of the world. I think we
should resume it. IApplause.l The wise
| and timely Inauguration of new navy has
demonstrated the capacity of our Ameri-
10 the world. lApplause.l The govern.
meut having pioneered in this work of
| ship-buiding bv the encouragement ii
| has given to our constructors and
our artisans, has paved the way now
| for building great ships of commerce.
| iApplause.l And I take great delight in
| the contemplation of the fact. which be-
lleve is now assured. that before another
year has rolled around one of the swlftest
4 and hact of oil tba lima nf
ships that go out Of the port of New
York Will bear the American flag
at the fore. Applause And the
tribute we have paid to foreign
nations in the way of charges, believe.
| will be speedily in a large measure abro-
| gated forever. These great stores of agri-
| cultural products which we pour out from
| our granaries 10 feed the nations of Eu-
rope should. and believe speedily will,
be delivered at the port of Liverpool in
American bottoms. Applause.
We will avail ourselves Of all these
/ natural resources. OF all this vast capacity.
inventive and constructive, which God
| has bestowed upon US. In the belief that
| il has been given TO us primarily, that
| here in this land that so long waited the
| foundation of a free republic. that repub-
| lie and It's people might attain the highest
| development in wealth. intelligence, and
| morality among the nations OF the world.
| lApplause.l
THE WAR BETwEKS THE STATES.
1--WE have had q great struggle within
ourselves. ! believe that we have seen
| the last serious outbreak against the
supremacy OF our Constitution and of our
| laws that we shall ever see. lApplause.
The one cause that could divide our
people-human slayery-has, under the
| favor of God and by the Union
| army been abolished forever. and Lin
coins proclamation has now the as
sent of the South Itself. Applause. The
| law and the Constitution, as the object OF
every American citizens yeneratiOn and
his willing obedience. is the one faith aud
| the only safety of our people. lApplause.
| No cause can be advanced IN this country
upon the lines of lawlessness. Applause.
| Intelligence and morality among our peo-
pie, the church. the school, and the home,
| these great rocks. upon which our institu-
| tons and our safety rest, we will cherish
| and preserve lAppiause.
| The President spent an hour hand
shaking and was hensdriyen through the
principal streets. subsequently returning
| tp | oou Lake