The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-09-21

are divipe attributes given to mer
when he is made in the image OF God
AS two cherubim with oLtstretched
wings covered and guarded the holy
oracle in which has been deposited
the ark of the covenant so may tney
guard and protect our institution IL
which has been deposited the priceless
level of liberty as it is transmitted
from generation TO generation until
time shall end. And filled with the
patriotic spirit of our founders may
these who administer the government
come year by year to the Capitol and
by wisdom in council do continued
honor in contributing to the happl
ness of this great people. lllustrlous
founders, ages on ages shall your fame
admire. at no future day shall your
name expire, while stands the Capitol,
| immortal one.
When the applause following Mr.
Henry's speech ceased, the Star
Spangled Banner was sung oy grand
chorus.
The next speaker was Vice Presi-
dent Stevenson, who spoke IN behalf
of the United States senate. The au-
dience honored Mr.. Stevenson with a
greeting equal in volume and enthusi-
asn to that accorded the president.
His address was principally an histori'
Cal review of the senate.
The Marine band played selection
when he finished speaking and Hon.
Chas F. Crisp, speaker OF the house
of representatives, delivered an ad-
dress in behalf of that body, He said:
Mr.. Chairman-When the corner.
stone of this great capitol was laid our
constitution was not six years old
Government by the people had barely
reached the experimental stage. There
were but 10 states in the
Union. Our population was less than
100000 and the house of repre-
sentatives for which | now speak was
composed of only l05 members. To-
day, hundred years thereafter, our
constitution still exists unimpaired,
government by the people has been
firmly established, our population ex-
ceeds 81, 100000 and our house of rep
rentatlves is composed of 356 members.
During the century which passed since
Washington stood where we now
stand the world has watched with
wonder and amazement the marvellous
growth and development of our coun-
try. When that century began we
were Weak in resources. burdened
with debt, just struggling into politi-
cal existence and agitated by heaving
waves which were overturning Eu'
ropean thrones"
Its end finds us strong in resources,
strong in wealth and credit, strong in
numbers and strong in the affairs OF an
intelligent and united people. In all
that constitutes real greatness the
United States is today the foremost |
nation of the earth, In behalf of all
present am sure | will be permitted
to say we doubly thank Almighty |
God for the wisdom and patriotism Of
the founders of our government. We
thank Him for the peace, prosperity |
and happiness of our people, and we
do all most sincerely and fervently !
pray that our constitutional Union
may endure forever.
A grand chorus of 1900 voices sang
THE Heavens are Telling" after Crisp
had spoken.
In behalf of the judiciary Henry
Billings Brown. of the supreme court
IF the United States, spoke. His ad-
1ress was historical.
The concluding address was made
by Byron NJ. Parker, of the board of
of the District of CO.
umbia. He told of the progress of
in the District during
jhe last 100 years.
AT the conclusion of the program
5he assemblage was dismissed with a
Oenediction pronounce by Cardinal
of Baltimore.