The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-06-05
STEVENSON TO THE STUDENTS
THE VICE president AT THE
COMMENCEMENT At WINSTON.

The Secretary of the United states
senate and Five Ladies' Accom-
pany the vice President-Mr. Ste
vcusOn Delivers a Long Address
of a Historical Characteristic
CrOwnins Glory of the Century
Woman's Rights.
Winston, n. c.. July A-The one hun
dred and first commencement Of the Uni
versity Of North Carolina was held here
to-day. Incessant rain during the past
two days greatly reduced the attendance.
but the state was wen represented by
Gov. Carr and other state officials. and
prominent men from all sections.
The chief event Of the occasion was
the visit Of Vice President Stevenson,
who arrived at noon, accompanied by
Gen. Cox, secretary Of the United States
Senate; Misses Leuua Stevenson, Julia
Scott. Jane Harden. Julia Harden and
Lucy Alexander The Vice President and
his party were met at Greensboro by
a committee of the trustees, headed by
Lieut.. Gov. Doughton. and also by other
prominent gentlemen, who escorted them
here. The Vice President was everywhere
given hearty greetings.
speaking by five members of the senior
class, which began at noon. and in which
K. q. Allsbrook won the oratorical prize.
Thirty-two other members of the class
presented these. The first honor men are:
John c. Eller William r. Webb, Jr., John
n. Canada and Edwin c. Gregory.
Presentation of the diplomas vas made
at 8 o'clock this afternoon by Wee Pres
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an address Of forty minutes length He
was given an extremely hearty reception
when he entered Memorial hail, escorted
by President George T. Winston OF the
SnlIXIerslty, Gen; Cox, Gov. carr and other
pubic men and trustees of the Univer-
sity. He was introduced by Gen Cox,
VINO said North Carolina always delighted
to honor Vice President Stevenson.
Ihe latters address was almost entirely
historical and was read from manuscript.
~ contained not one political reference.
ne eulogized the university and its work
anq declared that intellect and not force
VIII govern the country. He declared
that to North Carolina belongs the i'm
perishable honor of taking the first step to
declare the Independence Of this country
from Great Britain and for all time men
nave linked the MeclElenberg declaration
with the Magma Chara; Charlotte with
Hunnymede lie closely analyzed the
United states constitution and bill OF
rights and said all powers not expressly
granted 10 the government remain with
rise from minorities. He read part of
Washington's farewell address and said
Our politics go no farther than the wa
ters edge Worse than war with all it's
horror IS national dlshOnor. 1t Is folly
for one nation to look for disnterested
tavors from another. America is heir of
al the ages"
He asserted that the crowning glory of
this closing century Is what has been
gained for woman in giving her legal
rights and new paths Of endeavor and eff
fort. In the pathway of the republic in
the next half century new problems will
arise with the rapid increase of wealth,
monster corporations and eruption of the
vicious element in our population"
At the close Of the address the vice
President held a reception and $500 per-
sons shook his hand.
The university now closes the most
prosperous year in its history, having 534
students on its roll.
Vice President Stevenson and his party
attended a bail tonight and tomorrow he
goes to Raleigh, where he will be rendered
a public reception.