The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1895-05-31

have sacrificed. suffered and fought to Sc
cure which our roreraTners declared the
independence of the colonies and maoS
their declaration good by many blood
bought victory on the battle fields OF the
revolution, and Ito preserve which the
members Of the Grand Army endured the
hardships and privations and the dingers
Of the march. the prison ana the battle
field during the war Of the rebellion, are
the natural and inalienable rights OF
man and still remain and win forever re-
main, interchangeable, and as right Is right
and as God reigms, will prevail.
Though dangers may threaten; Thought
visionary schemes of government may DC
proposed and even tried; though tnt
strength of our institutions may De Sc
verely tested, / have confidence in the
patriotism of our people to preserve
the republic, confidence that In the
time of danger to the republic the mem
or.es of the cost of our institutions
and just appreciation OF the blessings
Of civil and religious liberty will animate
the citizens of the great republic ani
unite them for the defense and preserva-
ton Of the nation. That when that time
comes each who can boast Of the proud
title of American citizen will be able "a
repeat with approval the words of the
poet:
"Oh beautiful and grand
My own, my native land,
OF thee / boast.
Great empire of the West
The dearest and the BEST
Made up Of oil the rest
/ love thee most"
Applause,)
let al.
ton and was followed by DR.. MulliniA
In an eloquent and forclble address, IN
which was Shown the very pregnant rea-
sons for ever keeping in memory thar
patriotism which preserved the union and
secured the freedom of those IN bond &c.
During the course Of the spe' 'ch frequens
applause interrupted the speaker.
Messrs Winton, Thompson, Short ana
Garner sang In an effective manner "Just
Before the Battle"
When +, d. Winbon was Introduced he
was greeted with shouts of applause.
and In a stirring SO ech full of fire no
brought vlvldly before his hearers tne
great BATTLES and acts of heroism, the
scenes OF suffering and hardship endured
by many nameleas heroes ana patriots
whose unmarked graves are today men,
orlzed. As The speaker warmed to his
subject, describing many events OF tn
tremedous struggle in which himself ana
companions on the platform were pqrtl-
cipants, frequent applause showed tn
deep appreciation of the audience. The
speaker in closing asked the school boys
and girls pr sent II they wanted TO know
how they could help preserve the Union
so hardly won, and replied by ST. ting
that by proper study of the principles
Of patriotism which nerved the soldiers
Of the late war to battle, and the determi-
nation to see that the ballot box is pre-
served inviolate, that no man be allowed
to vote who Is not entitled to vote, ana
tNat just votes are not count-d cut; that
officials are not put in office who are sim.
ply politicians for what they can get QUE
Of It.. AT the close Of mis- SD ech the
Speaker was crested with prolonged ap-
plause. .----.-e--
The recitation and sineing OF the scene
on the Rappahannock In "a by Myrtle
Blinn and "a voices, was very we'll given
and elicited much applause.
The Rev. DIR. Bushong delivered most
appropriate address which was well Re
"eived. as n deserved
Sew ral more selections by members o,
The different schools closed a memorable
day in Astoria and none could have faileu |
10 learn the lessons Of enduring patriot
ism so deeply impressed upon nGl.