New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-05-29

form where he stood More cheers were given
as the train moved of for Williamsport.
Williamsport, Penn, May 2S.-The Presidential
train arrived at Williamsport time at 10
o'clock, and the distinguished travellers had a
hearty reception. The station was crowded with
people, all Of whom chcered the President. and
as many as could reach him shook his hand lie
remained here only five minutes. Three cheers
were given for the next President
The crowd here was the largest and most en-
thusiastic that had yet been met The people
thronged about the train as close as they could
be packed, and checred continuously. bcauti-
full bouquet was presented 10 the President by the
Ladies Relief Corps, G. 4. r., of Williamsport'
and some unknown admirer handed nm an orha-
mental box containing pair OF white SlIk
suspenders. The President received the latter win
a good natured smile and turned them over 70
his valet
Following is the Presidents speech
NV Felloyv { Citizens Not only for myself but lor
the DISTINGUISHED gentlemen connected Win lhe En-
ecut;vc and Legislative Departments OF the "oVeri'-
ment who accompany on thus trip. give 20"
thanks for this cordial welcome to your beautiful CITY,
Wo bavo left for few hours the duties dc'oi'eu
upon us In Washington to take part with our pa.roo
fellow citizens of Rochester in the observance vi a'
day which has boon consecrated TO the memory OF men
who died that the Nation might live. am gao 10
believe that there not to be found anywhere III 'S
land in any State any American citizen. whatever
his relation TO that great struggle may have BEEN
who will not sympathize with and cordiahy
give his interest 10 this annual Observance
You are citizens Of great state. great
in every material resource, especially great III
a combination of products which make peopio sell
contained and complete; perhaps no stat" IN 'ie
Union combines more largely n productive soil with
mineral wealth than the state of Pennsylvania. TAP
plauseD You have hong held pre-eminence III souie
great lines OF manufactures and you are happy IN INC
possession of q most intelligent population. woui1
not aba,e In the smallest degree the interest or pilae
which YOU feel In calling yourselves PennsylvaniahS
can indeed, In some especial degree enter INTO TINS
feeling for the mother loved and whose early loss
l have never ceased to mourn, was fennsylvahiah'
Npplause)
And yet feel that all these things are subordinate
10 that greater int rest and that greater ctlzenshP'
which you share with tho citizens OF all the states.
(Applause) 1t Is q most happy and auspicious nme
in our history when the benccent influences OF time
and the kindly agencies Of the human heart have so
largely obtcratcd animOses ard prcludiccS; ana
happily united us a one people. tAppiauSeJ
We are glad know that the war
which reestablished the supremacy of the Con-
stitution and brought back the starry flag In
undmmcd honor the lands that had sent II TO be
BONE In battle brought also into unfcttered par
try even those who had fought against it, tAppluse
Who can tell what is before us a. people, If We
great great O opportunities which arc before us be-
cve that arc now entering upon greater DC
yclopmcnt as Nation that we are DOW pushing to a
place Of influence and Importance among the nations
Of the earth, that now about to conquer IN the
have never held before: and | invoke. without dvi
sion of party, the earnest and hearty cooperation OF
my fellow citizens in these great hopes ana pans
j thank you for your frie3dlness and leave with
YOU every my personal good Wishes TAP
plause.)
Elmira, n V, May 2s.--Thc Presidents train
made short stop al Troy Penn. and the Prrsi-
dent responded 10 calls for speech as follows
Ny Friends scarcely know how adequately to
express to you the very deep qualification which
vour welcome ,1ves me. Hike TO get out of Wash
ineton once in a while and like to look up these
hlsdes and valleys. these fields ara
shops In which the industry and enterprise
Of our peopl, working out individual
prosperity and National wealth; but above all these
things. l like to look into the kindly faces of my
fellow citizens and feel that not far apart
that have common purposes and aims ana r tnh
each In his own Place as 0G SveS e 1 asv ele
and glory Of our country and for the peace and good
order Of s fs%% yo upon al pR se Incidents of pros
psnss.ss az full and that, We 10 s sss%
the common Srotheshood Of 5Appauss w, Want
now and then BY the visitation of flood droth, loss
suffering are 50 great in the 10 Sar f a ar
pcope and spread over our land hat the lack is soon
iea We Should be hanEful and for "a things which
are good and orderly ought 70 stand
/ have but one voice a, your President and but one
voice as citizen and mat Is always 10 S and " mani 1
festatons. 1t is the ony rule under which men
thank you foT your friendness. Npp,ausc)
Canandaigua. ~ y May 2s.-The American
colors were prominent in the decoration of Wat
kins When the next stop made. the q.
A. r. men and the school children were out in
force The President was loudly chccrcd when
introduced by cX-PoStmastcr l.. VI. 'iano, who
b.undcred however. in naming him. with great
flourish. william Henry Harrison The Presi-
dent turned the mistake very happily. however,
with the following remarks:
Ny FeIfOwCitizcns: Gone caustic joker, sarlzng
that pidc Of family which clarnctcrzes the Old Domn
ion-I believe We have representative Of Virginia on
boa-said that the old families of that state reminded
him Of the potato plant, the best part being under
ground (LaugherJ l have thought, perhaps, the
slip By my good friend who presented me, in get
ting the Christian of my ancestor rather than my
own might bring this joke TO the recollection OF some
OF you. QauShtcr)
| have heard often, and with pleasure, OF the
beauty of this neighborhood, and am sorry that am
not permitted 10 explore 1t for myself These nasty
glimpses of men and women which am able to se'
from hS rear of car are not o as S % h h
bcauties of nature; wish could come neare: TO y0i
and yet beg to say TO you tat haze derived drive ea
the sympathetic Kindness which has every
where been extended to me by the people.
The GOD bless YOU Of some good woman or some
venerable has helped me to endure with patience
tho Querulous complaints OF other men and women.
The breezy good nature If the people see from the
rear OF the car when travel has Helped me 10 for
get the ugliness of Of those with whom come
In contact at home. (LcughterJ
endeavored 10 keep the people OF this country
in my thoughts That public man is surely unworthy
Of public place who docs not feel the responsibility o.
his once. and who does not reel that the office Is
given TO him. not to enjoy, but that ne
may help the whole body Of the people
(applnusel. that he NAV, he has opportunity, |
and according 10 the wisdom that Is given TO him:
promote that legislation which shall disseminate most
widely among the people contentmsnt. happiness and
prosperity. That ought to DC In his heart. II he docs
not miss right purpose OF public Ohicc. 1t Will
always be there. and. that being so. even II men
differ 10 the policies TO DC pursued public officer
MT fnu n and Kindly iudgment |