The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-23

Axv ARBoR. MIcH. Feb. 22-Ex- President
Cleveland and party arrived by a special train
~ the Michigan Central at II O'Clock to-day.
The ex-President met with a rousing recep-
ton. 40 the depot and for blocks around
were stationed thousands Of people-on house
t.ps and elsewhere. At the depot Companies
and q First infantry formed the head of
tie column. followed by six hundred law stu
dents and about one thousand students
Of the other departments under COM
mand Of Major Soule. treasurer of the
University. AS the party approached the
students they were greeted in one grand col
'eee veil Of L. OF NJ. rah rah. rah, rah L. of
A. rah. rah rah, rah. rah. rah roo rah,
Michigan. Michigan rah, rah. rah." followed
by individual class yells 10y the representa-
hves of the various departments.
Mr. Cleveland and Hon. Don NJ. Dickinson
were met by President Angel and the repre-
sentatiyes Of the city government
A rREszwrATIoS no SIR. CLEVELAND.
Mayor Dotv. on benalf of the city. present
ed the Mr. Cleveland with silver casket con-
tanning engrossed resolutions extending the
freedom Of the city and making Mr. Cleye-
land an honorary citizen OF the municipality.
Mr.. Cleveland responded to the Mayor, ac-
ceptng both the freedom and the honorary
citizenship. and thanking the city officials for
the ecourtesy. TleeX-President was placed with
Dr. Angel. Dean kn0wton. Of the law de-
paitment. and lion. Don Dickinson. of De-
troit in O. carriage drawn by four snOwWhlte
4 q evk, I.al lfrtna .fI
students The city was heavily decorated
with bunting and flags. The line Of march
ended III the residence of President Angel,
where Mr. Cleveland and invited guests were
entertained OF lunch.
The scene at the University Hall, where
Mr. Cleveland was & deliver the annual
Washington's birthday address 20 the stu
dents of the law department. was one OF the
widest confusion. BY 2 o'clock from 400 to
800 persons we're on hand to gam admission.
and 40 $50 the hall was packed. Shortly be-
fore O'Clock mir Cleveland appeared on the
stage accompanied by President Angel,
Hon. Don NJ. Dickinson. Governor j.. b.
Wymaus. the faculty of the law department
and "a number # the invited guests. As the
party appeared on the stage the students gave
another exhibition of their lung-pOwer and
yell after veil rang out. continuing from that
time until shortly after o'clock, when Presi-
dent Angel arose and introduced the speaker
OF the audience and he was interrupted again
and again by the yels and when he took his
seat aud Mr.. Cleveland arose the building
fairly shook with the continued applause
Mr.. Cleveland's Address.
Dir President Ladies and Gentlemen. Among
tho few holidays which the rush aud hurry OF
American life concede 10 us surely no one of a
secular character is 80 suggestive and lmpes-
sIve as tho day We celebrate on TINS occasion.
Mo not only commemorate the birth Of the
greatest American who ever lived but We recall
as lnseparably connected with ms career all the
events and incidents which led up 10 the eotab-
lshment of free Institutions 10 tins land Of ours
and eliminated IN he erection OF our wondrous
uat0n.
appropriately hOnOrs herself and does a fitting
public service by especially providing for such
an Observance OF tho day rs calculated 20 turn
90 the contemplation OF patriotic duty the
thoughts Of the young men whom she is soon
90 send out 10 take places III the ranks OF AmerI-
can citizenship
hone II may not be ont Of place for me to ev-
press the qualification u affords me as q mem
Der of the legal profession 10 know that the
conduct of these exercises has been committed
Oh the classes OF the law department of the Uni
versity here seems 10 me TO be prOpriety in
this for have always thought the influences
surrounding thg practice and study of the law
should especially induce patriotic feeling. |
Ile business OF the profession is related 10 the
enforcement and operatan of the laws winch |
govern our people: and It's members more often
fhau those engaged IN other occupat IONS are
called 10 a participation IN making these laws
Iesldes they are constantly brought 10 the
study Of the Fundamental law OF tho land and a
familiarity with Its history. such study and
familiarity should be sufficient OF themselves
fl increase q mans love OF country. and they
certainly cannot fail TO arouse his Veneration
or the men Who lGid the foundations of our ma
t0n sur0 and steadfast IN written cOnstitu-
ton which has been declared 10y the greatest
living English statesmen 90 be the most won
ueffu work ever struck on at given time by
lAe BRAIN and purpose OF man
WASHINGTON AND TIE CONSTITUTION.
Washington had more TO do with the forma-
ton Of the Constitution than our enthusiasm
ior other phases OF the great work he did for
~, country usually makes prominent lie
fought the battles which cleared the way Tor H.
ie best knew tho need Of consolidating under
one government the colonies he had made Iree.
all no best knew that without this consolda-
l.n, wasting war. the long and severe prlVa-
uons and sunerlngs his cOuntrymen mad under
gone and his own devoted labor in the cause OF
Hteloln, were practically III vain. The begin
.iu+ " anything Ike public sentiment looking
me formation Of our nation is traceable 10
hAthorts. The circular letter he sent 10 the
.pfeIhors OF the States, as early as the clase OF
I'D. VAR Of the Revolution. contained the germ
he Constitution; ami all this was recognized
ll us unanimous choice 10 preside over the
convention that framed II. His spirit was in
ana through IL all.
blt Whatever may be said Of the argument
PRESENTED IN support OF the proprety of giving
.Do ian classes the management OF this celebra-
-Yl 10 is entirely clear that the University her
.fi furnishes TO all her students most useful
.''on when by dccreeing the obsorynnce of
la}, She recognizes the fact that the knOSl-
-e ol ioohs she lmparts Is not u complete full
....leAl of her duty, and comedies that the edu-
..uon With which She 50 well equlps her gradu-
40 Tor Individual success IN life and for bust
e'' an professional usefulness. may prOftably
sHpilenonted by the stimulation OF their |
."i4oilsm, and Sy the direction of their
,.'fsnls 10 subjects relating 10 their counirys
c'.-ie. DO not know how generally such an
Ii fahce Of Nashingt0ns brihdly as has
r,t or moro established prevails ia our other
tfe, vis..its and colleges. but 1 am convinced
~ tns institution OF learning in our land
And fsn heslecis 10 provide for the instructive
MI" tiY'lng observance Of this day within its
'1's sAoTI VI 4ts altallable measure OF 1