St. Paul daily globe., 1892-01-12

his address. He did not bore his audi
ence by occupying too much time-a
great fault of many after-dinner ora
tors-but he said what he had TO say III
neat, dignified and pleasing way. He
was heartily applauded. Gov. Merriam
said:
lam deeply sensible to the compliment
conveyed, gentlemen Of the Twin Cities, in
requesting me to preside at this banquet and
beg to make my acknowledgements.
l note before me the men who have per-
formed their part in the advancement OF the
Northwest who have contributed their share
toward effecting the results that are the glory
and pride of the loyal citizens of Minnesota.
/ am forcibly reminded that men of deter
mination and fixed purpose are essential 10
the successful growth of new common
wealths, and development of the latent re-
sources OF q new country. Men make the
country. Magnificent as may be natures en-
dowment, rich the soil, beautiful the land
scape, great the hidden wealth awaiting Ii 2
awakening from centuries of sleep,
broad the forests Of pine perfuming
the atmosphere with their health
ladened aromas; stately the rivers,
tit to bear upon their broad bosoms the
freighted cargoes of hundred cities: salu-
brious the climate. with atmosphere so exhi.-
Grating as 10 send the blood coursing through
the veins as though infused with the rarest
vintage of old wine; these and more may be
tine attractions, but without the vigorous and
aggressive force we call man the country
comes to nothing. This rapid and unparalleled
growth. this graphing with nature and sub
DUNG her 10 our own use, this building up of
mighty industries which have tor their
browning glory magnificent commonwealth
are the resultant efforts of the Northwestern
man. The man OF the hard wheat county;
the man who shrinks at no task: who halIs
at no obstacle; who hesitates at no sacrifice
this is the kind OF man who isengaged N
building up the cities of this new Northwest.
Tonight we are gathered to honor one who
has contributed his full quota. nay, l think
can truthfully say, more than his part in
aiding in The work of DEVELOPMENT that has
made US the wonder and envy of surround
ing communities. He is the embodiment of
that irresistible force that is SO characteristic
OF the day In which we live; an era of in
yenrion; of material growth; an intensely
PRACTICAL period of the %o Ids history, an
age of iron, when the bent of the human
mind is toward commercial ana business
supremacy. He perSoniiies the essence
of the spirit OF this latter half Of
the nineteenth century. Courageous, IN
tiring. With enlarged and comprehen
sive views Of citizenship, the word
fail is not contained jn his lexicon. Tne exr
panson of u large system of rapid transit,
bringing into close aud Intimate relations. by
means OF the unseen currents of electricity,
nearly 100000 people, involving enormous ex-
penditures of money, as well as al unceasing
drain upon the mental and physical re-
sources, makes him worthy of the admiration
and gratitude of his fellow men. Even in
this period OF almost dynamic force we do
not stop TO realize the work he has carried 10
successful conclusion in comparatively SO
short time. II is pleasure TO publicly sig
nify our respect and regard for one who mas
impressed himself upon his surroundings.
The grand results OF his devotion TO an en-
terprise SO important to-these two cities VIII
be more potent in the years 10 come. The
foundations are laid broad and deep that
will eventuate In the further growth and
prosperity of the twin municipalities.
To speak OF the personal qualities OF our
guest. hesitate. A long and intimate ac-
Quaintance involving close knowledge. of
his many admirable and charming character
istics. as well as high appreciation of his
to step over he line of prudence and venture
into the fields of fuisome hattery. Al the
risk of being called an oyeranxious friend
may be permitted 10 say what SO many of
you know. that he is generous and kindly in
every instinct. AS friend said of Antonio,
he is
1.-The kindest man,
The best conditioned and unwearied spirit,
In doing cCurtesies.''
And above all. he is good citizen. In ev-
cry public enterprise. in every movement
looking TO the welfare of your city. be is The
first 10 come forward. We honor him to-
night as one of the first citizens of our state.
The people of St Paul and Minnea polls holi
in grateful remembrance the honored guest
of the evening, Thomas Lowry.
Gov. Merriam was appiauded until
the classic halls rang and echoed and
Te-echOed, and then the archbishop, the
most Rev. John Ireland, was intro
duced.