The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-12-13
STEVENSON AT AUGUSTA.
Thirty Thousand People Give the
Visitors an Ovation.

Speeches, and the Crowd Receives
Them With Cheers-A Synopsis of
the Vice Presidents Speech-Secre-
taries Herbert and Smith Also
Speak.
Augusta, Ca, Dec. 12.-Orators from
the west, north and south on the same
platform expressing the same sentiment of
undying loyalty to the union, uttering
words of encouragement for the upbuild-
ing of the nation-such was the sight
that greeted 10000 visitors at the Au-
gusta exposition to-day That the war
is ended, so far as the south is concerned,
no one who witnessed the scenes to-day
could doubt. Yankee Doodle wakened
yell of enthusiasm that could only be
compared TO that which greeted the fond
strains of Dixie, and when President
Walsh III introducing Mr.. Springer as
coming from Illinois-'a state which has
given to the people and the nation an illus
trious name which we of the south revere
and honor, the name of Abraham Lin
coin, there was burst of applause that
would have put many a northern audi
Again was there a great wave of ap-
plause, expressing the peoples approval,
when Mr.. Walsh declared that "the time
has come when, however much we may
relOice in our own state and IN our own
section, we must eXalt ourselves by the
highest patriotism and rejoice in the com
mon heritage of such men as Lincoln and
Davis, Lee and Grant, Sherman and
StOnewall Jackson"
Such was the feeling that prevailed on
the occasion of the visit of Vice President
Stevenson, Secretaries Herbert, Of the
navy, Smith, of the interior, and Con-
gressmen Springer, of Illinois, and Sperry,
of Connecticut, TO the exposition. Never
did men experience more generously and
warmly the far-famed hospitality of the
southern people than did these distin-
guished guests of Augusta.
OPENING OF THE EXERCISES.
During the morning President Walsh,
accompanied by the reception committee,
called with carriages at the Bon Air hotel
for their guests and drove to the United
States arsenal, where a salute was fired
in honor of the Vice President. The
party then went into the city and were
escorted through densely crowded streets
to the exposition bya long column of in
fantry and cavalry.
After making a tour of the exposition
they entered the music hail. where the
formal reception took place. AS the
statesmen mounted the stage there was
scene not unlike that in national con-
ventien. when some prominent man rises
10 speak or the name of favorite candi-
date is mentioned. People rose from
their seats, handkerSchiefs were waved
and men shouted themselves hoarse 1t
was such an ovation as is seldom given to
any man.
President Walsh delivered the address
of welcome and expressed the profound
gratitude Of the people of Augusta for the
honor conferred upon them by the visit of
the distinguished statesman and closed
by expressing the sentiment that, 1--WE of
the south rejoice that we are united and
prosperous people,
When Vice President Stevenson arose
to speak, there was a repetition of the
previous ovation, even more prolonged
Than the first, lasting fully two minutes.
sTEyENsoN's SPEECH.
The Vice President extended to his
hearers the good wishes and hearty God
speed of the millions who dwell in the
great valley of the Mississippi and con-
gratulated the citizens of the historic city
OF Augusta upon what his eyes beheld
Referring to the success of the Chicago
exposition, backed by the influence of the
general government, he said:
Your exposition, now drawing to close,
possessing none of the advantages l have
mentioned, has, on the lines intended by its
lp4nders proved equally u success. 1t has
proved a great object lesson in enlightenlng
me country and the world as to the wonder
iUl results achieved during two decades Of
peace and good government by your own and
me neiehboring states of the south. Feeling
as do a profound interest in all that con
Germs your welfare and happiness, again eX-
TEND my congratulations and wish you God
speed. In this brief address. let me say a
word to the tilerS of the
SOL Your occupation is as old as
me human race In all ages the cultivation
o. tne earth has been the only condition upon
which human life could be sustained. In the
sweat OF thy face, shalt thou eat bread" is the
great law that knows no change. In the early
uaWn OF history. we find our race engaged IN
Tuoc husuandry, extended to Greece and to
houle. a few of the maXlms of the ancieuts
concerning the cultivation of the earth may
nov oe Wholly without value, even at this day.
me poet Virgil says; The farmer may
praise large estates but let him cultivate
small one" Cato the philosopher, said:
Our ancestors regarded it as a grand point
Ul uusbandry not TO have too much land, for
,oeE considered that more profit came by
Nolding little and tilling it we'll"
Sketching rapidly the progress of agri-
culture as it kept pace with civilization,
Nce-president said:
IL must not he forgotten that one-h half
o. the people of the United States are
tIther engaged in or directly depend
eny upon agricultural pursuits for sup
g9IL All other VOcationS depend upon this
lle success Of the farmer is the sure meas
gIe OF success in all other fields of human en-
ueaVors Let the timely rains and the genial
sunshine but bring abundant harvest and the
Countenances of the people are lighted W tn
10y and the he arts of all are overfowing
WIN gratitude
Mr. Stevenson drew attention to the
changes for the better working in the life
VI me farmer and planter as compared
WIN 1Qrmer generations by improved i'm
plements and greater accessibility of
markets and advised the tiller of the
SOL 10 magnify his calling
lie continued:
Let him not forget that his responsible
III Keep even pace with his great oppOrtu-
Ilue9' At your fire sides let your sons and
GSg- nlera learn that there are higher aims in
I IMAM mere mOuey-gettlng From the
nNlllty nome, from the country school house
,I l power viii spring thar will, it is believed
''u ever before, that will, as we enter upon
n Is" century, give loftier impulse
'NV aspirations OF this great people.
THE FARMER IN THE CITIES.
rom the farm house to the great cities
aH-oltS an unending procession of brave en-
f,se(l lc men, physically and morally equipped
tof me tattle OF life. From their ranks will
rc .5lhen those whose voice Will be potent in
fs1lS department Of human affairs, My
'J-''o" eiuzens you are to be cOngra tulated
sEg,a lhe wonderful progress of youI
r{y since the close OF the
mer, mem war. war. since the hour your state govern