The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-10-24

such evidences as are here found OF tf G
growth aud prosperity OF interests anG
enterarisps in which they are especially
concerned, cannot be deprived of the
euluyment tfJrded by the reti ctlon that
the work they have done emphasizes, in
tn sight of the world, the immense re-
sources and indomitabe thrift OF the
people of the United States.
1T seems to me the Thought may be
suggested as not inappropriate to this
occasion, that what we see about us is
an outgrowth Of another exposition in
aueu ated on American soil more than a
century ago when new nation was eX
hibited TO the civilized world, guaranteed
and protected by a constitution which
was ordained and estab shed by the peo-
ple of the United States, with the de-
clared purpose of promoting their gen
eral welfare and securing the b;es
sings OF liberty to themselves and their
posterity. The success which has at
tended this exposition Of products and
manufactures is not altogether due to
the quality of the soil or character of the
people in any Of the contributing States,
but it rests largely upon the fact that
these States are members or henehcent-
ly governed nation, whose natural re
sources and advantages everywhere nave
been developed and improved by the in
fiuence of tree institutions, and whose
people have been stimulated and encour-
aged by the blessio gs of personal liberty,
"a contemplation of the Dement'S
vouchsafed to us by our government
easi y reminds us of the imp irtance OF a
hearty and united co operation in their
support and protection. We should
lovingly watch and guard it, not only be-
cause we are recipients of its precious
gifts but for i;'s own sake, AID because
il has been put in our hands in sacred
keeping, to prove to the world that man
can be trusted with self government.
''We shall walk in the path of patrl-
otic duty, remembering that our free In
stitutions were established to promote
the general welfare. We s rive for those
things which benefit all our people and
each of us is content to receive from a
common fund his share of the prosperity
thus contributed. We shah miss our
duty and forfeit our heritage II, in a
narrow selfishness, needless of general
welfare, we struggle to wrest from the
government private advantages which
can only be g aimed at the expense of our
fellow countrymen.
Il hope may therefore be permitted,
in conclusion, to suggest, as most i'm
portant Lesson taught by this occasion,
the absolute necessity to our national
health and welfare, and consequently to
our individual happiness as citizens, Of a
careful discrimination in our support OF
politics and in our advocacy of toliticaI
doctrines between those which prompt
the promotion of the public welfare and
those which simpy seem to serve selfish
or sectional interests.
eff we are to enjoy the blessings our
government was framed to fairly and
Justly bestow, we shall secure them in
due time by cnltivating spirit of broad
American brotherhood and insisting
upon such conduct as will, within the
spirit of the golden rule, promote the
general welfare"
The President was greeted by an ova,
ton which lasted for several minutes.
Hats were thrown into the air and bound
less enthusiasm was manifested.
His speech, though short, consumed
considerable time in delivery because oi
the frequent Interruptions of applause.
At its conclusion, Mr.. Cleveland held ar
informal reception. A line was formed
along the front of the stand and
squad of police kept it open.
President Cleveland took position or
one of the steps and began shaking
hands with the people who pressed up tt
him. For five minutes he grasped hands
at the rate of one hundred and three
per minute. Then the number pei
minute gradually lowered until he was
shaking hands at the rate of one every
second. In fifteen minutes the Presi.
dents face was covered with perspira.
ton and he was evidently firing. Fol-
thirty three minutes he continued tc
shake hands with the throng and tc
speak a pleasant word to many.
He finally said he was fatigued, and
the line was closed The carriages fol
the party were driven to the stand, and
all were taken to the Piedmont club.
where a cold luncheon with champagne
was served to the company of three hun
dred people. After luncheon, the Presl
dent began a tour of the grounds, visit
ing the Government building, the Main
building, the Negro building, and in
spected the Exposition throughout.
The series of courtesies extended to
the Presidential party was concluded TO-
night with reception at the Capitol
City Club, which put itself on record "a
the most elaborate social function under.
taken in the South. The chief
executive reached the club accompanied
by the cabinet and the ladies of the cabi
net, between 9 and 10 o'clock, and spent
an hour or more receiving the 1905
people present. Maj. Livingston Minis
president of the club, did the honors oi
the occasion. After the reception, the
President and his party boarded theil
special train and left for Washington.