New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-10-10
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THE COUNTRY WITH HONOR ALL THE TIME
The spirit of fervent Americanism is abroad
in the land. and no more earnest or sincere is
this sentiment in the North than in the South.
This year the words OF your veterans legion,
borne on your breasts to-day. NO North, no
South no East no West. the Union forever,
sounds forth like q bugle note calling patriots
together and is an expression Of the purpose or
the American people. both North and South
tremendous APPLAUSE proclaiming liberty
union and honor as the high aim or every sur
vivor of that great war. on either SIDE ana OF
every patriot in the country. The inspiring and
uncomfortable sentiment OF this campaign is
country first. country last and country with
stainless honor all the time. (Cries OF GOOD!
Goodr' and great cheering)
The voice of the misguided partisan is not
needed the voice of patriotism strikes
eponsive chord this year. The voice of prejudice
and hate is lost in the grand chorus of peace
and goodwill. National unity and National In
teerity Great applause) No stronger evil
dence no higher testimony is required to prove
that sectional lines are obliterated and that the
war has long been over than the presence IN
Canton to-day OF this large assemblaGe OF ex-
Confederate soldiers travelling from the valley
of the Shenandoah in Virginia, which marked
that bloody pathway OF the war. to testify their
devotion to the unbrOken and never-to-be-broken
Union tremendous applause. and their purpose
20 uphold its credit and honor for ever. (Cries
Of Good. Good" and great cheering) Their
presence here betokens a new departure 1T is
On inspiring and uplifting scene; it lifts us above
the plane of mere partisanship. The soldiers
who fought against you also here to give
you hearty and hosptabe welcome. marching
side by side with you under the same nag
Long and continued applause) NO longer
have they In their hands but love anu
respect for each other in their hearts. ceres or
Good Good.D 1t is a spectacle which our
eyes have longed to see. North and South. and a
consummation devoutly wished and prayed for.
and for which. sensible as am of its import. 1
cannot find words to give my gratitude suitable
expression. Renewed cheering) Men VINO
were engaged in deadly conflict against each
other thirty lone years ago. now stand on COM
mon platform of fraternity and union, vying
with each other in joyous rivalry in their loyalty
TO the glorious old Stars and Stripes: meeting,
not as enemies, but friends; fighting TOT the
same cause. the honest cause which ever en-
gagged mankind. the glorious cause OF country
and its spotless honor (Cheerirg) think
may be pardoned If 1 say that have great
pride and qualification in this call OF eX-Con-
federate soldiers. loud cheering)
AN INCIDENT WITHOUT PRECEDENT.
1t has touched my heart profoundly. 1t is
probably the first call Of this kind that was ever
made upon a Presidential candidate OF the Re-
nublcan party. or possibly any other party.
1Applause) l regard 1t as another and most
significant assurance that complete reconciliation
has come and that the South and North. as in
the early lifetime of the Republic. are again TO-
gether. in heart we'll as in name "'rea'
cheering) 1t will quicken every paTiouc pulse
from one end Of the country to the other III Is
a glorious example of patriotic devotion wnlcn
might we'll be emulated by some people, both In
tho North and the South. Few Of them. hap
PLY, there who would profit by RAINING 'he
flames Of passion and prejudice. by arraying
one portion Of our country against the other
(Cries of That's right and great applause)
II is peculiarly a matter Of qualification TO me
also that in my home city and from the neigh
boring CITY of Cleveland my old comrades or
the war. with whom fought on the other side
from you in that great conflict, have given you
warm welcome, and will tender you hospitality
while here and give you their love and benedlc-
ton to carry away with you when you go. (Con-
tinuous cheerng) i am honored 10 have VIII
messed this scene and I bid you, soldiers OF
Grant and soldiers of Lee
At the shrine of this reunion
Dedicate your love anew:
Rejoice all Of you. and thank God
Cause OF truth and human veal
l. transferred from the swords appeal
To peace and love.
Vociferous cheering)
No longer from it's brazen portals
The blast of wars great organ shakes the skies,
But. beautiful as songs of the immortals,
The holy melodies Of love arise.
Let no discordant notes crate upon this
melody OF peace. Let it go forth, let it be
roty hot no Of
North and the men OF the South are together
and stand for the enforcement OF the Justice
and supremacy OF the law. Great cheering.)
The voice that would reopen the conflict Of the
past and the bitterness Of thirty years ago, that
would array class against class or section
against section, is not friend, but an enemy OF
our glorious Union and stands in the pathway
of it's glorious progress Great arplause)
NEW AND BLESSED ERA.
Men Of the South. the only force now needed
IN this free Government is that Of conscience
Justice reason and intelligence. Great ap
plause) This is the irresistible power upor
which rests our strength, security permanehcA
and glory. We have entered upon new am
blessed era; have crossed the DOMINION %
force into the kingdom Of pea, and law ah'
mutual goodwill. tremendous cheering) Faiti
In each other. faith in &C mmon country i"i''
in the future and a common destiny mas nao
us one-forever one We have learned that-
Peace and greatness best become;
Calm power doth guide
With a far more imperous s'ateiiness
Than all the swords of violence can no.
And easier gains those ends she tends unto
(Great applause, and cries Of Good "Good'
This is my message to the grim SURVIVORS
chat mighty on both sides THIS IS III
spirit that I would have carried into practice
everyday administration and HI the hearts
the American people. Cheers)
thank YOU for this cordial greeting. ] than