The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-06
GOVERNORS DAY AT ALBANY.
A BIG CROWD IN THE CHAUTAUaUA
TENT.

The Governor Given the Chautauaua
salute After His EBtrance-He
Pays "a High Tribute TO the People
of south GeOrgfa-The work OF the
Chautauqua warmly Prnised-HOn.
wallace Bruce on Wit and HumOT.
MIR. duBiEnOn Speaks at the Night
Session.
Albany. Ca, April 5.-To-day was gov
ernors day at the Chautauqua, and every
thing seemed 10 conspire 10 make II
one of the best. If not the best OF the
seven. The weather was delightful; the
throngs Of people were on the streets and
every train added to the crowd, till thou
sands Of happy visitors and residents
mingled. the one bent on a day of en-
joyment and the other happy in the
thought that they would not be disap-
pointed.
At 10 o'clock the throngs began to wend
their way to the Chautauqua tent. and
by Il o'clock it was hlled as it has seldom
been filled before.
The entrance OF Gov. Atkinson and Hon.
F. C. duBignon was the signal for
perfect storm OF applause This was fol-
lowed by singing by the Chautauqua cho-
rus, after which the governor was given
the Chautauqua salute.
Dr. Duncan introduced Gov. Atkinson in
an appropriate speech. The governors
address was eloquent forceful. logical.
sympathetic. historical eulogistic and en-
couraging. He paid a high tribute to the
people OF Southwestern and Southern
Georgia for the noble fight they had made
and were still making for the advance
ment OF morality and the elcva-
tion of the people along all the lines
of human endeavors. The work of he
Chautauqua received his warmest praise
and Endorsement and upon this subject
he spoke strong words of encouragement.
He then gave a word picture Of grand
old Georgia, dwelling with evident pride
upon the chivalry of her men ans the
modesty and beauty Of her daughters.
the grandeur Of her natural scenery. the
fertility of her soil, the variety OF her
resources and the almost boundless posi-
bilities which await her in the not dis
tant future. He was frequently inter-
rupted by applause, and when he resumed
his seat after an impassioned peroration.
the tent seemed 10 culver with the mighty
outburst
Hon. Wallace Bruce, Of New York, fol-
lowed Gov. Atkinson. His address was
devoted to defining wit and humor and
II Is safe TO say that his definitions and
illustrations were never eXcelled. unless
heretofore by himself This gifted poet.
orator and statesman has a way of utter
Ing the rich stories Of his mind that de-
lights his hearers and causes them 10 re-
greet when he reaches the last period OF
bis address.
This afternoon there was concert by
the Chautauqua chorus. and at O'Clock
tonight came the address of Hon. Elem
ing G. duBignon. Mr.. duBignon's fame
as an orator had preceded him and the
audience which greeted him was possibly
the largest which has faced any speaker
during the assembly. and evry spectator
was royalty met, Mr.. duBignons subject
was Patriotism" He began bv taking
the citizen as unit of government form
ing the basis of all calculations for prob
lens affronting the nation. The perpet-
uity and safety of the government de-
pended absolutely upon the moral and
mental character of this unit and by Il
the government must stand or fall The
heart and head must be tested and treat
ed conformity. Educating the head alone
NVulu not 10. Inc hearts ana conscience
of men must be taught the close relation
of the omnipotent to their destiuies and
this having been accomplished. the prob
lem of national peace, happiness and Sc
curity was made plain He discussed the
rule of mammon as affecting and threat
ening the present safety of the republic.
The piling up of colossal fortunes and the
eXtravagant use of them by their owners
had poisoned the public mind to a large
extent and famed into existence
the baleful fires of envy. or
the mad desire for getting
rich in order that they too may follow.
initiate and revel. The conditions which
permitted such desires and ambitions were
false and must be changed or else they
would prove the nations undoing. MIR.
duBignon's Grafton by its BREADTH depth
ana comprehensiveness. made a deep inn
preston upon every one who heard IT,
ENGLAND AND NICARAGUA.