The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-07-17

stand upon the shores of the great
dead sea we feel that you must ap-
preciate this land which is as pros
porous as any section of the country.
We feel that we are favored above
those persons living in the east; our
industries are diversified, out soil is
fertile and our agricultural and min
eral wealth are inezhaustible. We give
you everything you want. If you don't
want silver we will give you gold, and
our latchstring is always out for you.
l rejoice that your congress today de-
clared in favor of that which will bring
prosperity to all the land I am proud
that we have with US tonight one who
is an American in every sense of the
word. 1 voice the wishes of the ladies
when I say that I hope YOU have en-
joyed yourselves, and that you will
come to US again. Again, on behalf
of all, I welcome you to the youngest
state in the Union.
VOCAL MUSIC.
Mrs. Ferguson presented Mrs. Viola
Pratt Gillette and Mrs. Geneva Jen-
nings. saying the ladies wanted to dem
onstrate that Utah was not only the
land of sunshine, but of song.
The two ladies sang "Lifes Dream
Is Ger" which was heartily received
and vigorously applauded. Bryan de-
manded an encore, and at his re-
quest, heartily seconded by the audi
ence, they sang again.
GOVERNOR PRINCE.
Governor Prince was then presented
by the chairman as a prince Of good
fellows" Governor Prince said il was
fortunate that his time was limited. as
he was so full of enthusiasm there
was no telling where he would stop.
il eff he fol
bottle of soda water. This is by far
the most successful congress he had
ever attended. True. all the subjects
had been discussed, but this was only
a matter of detail, and ought not be
considered in summing up.
The congress had done q little bust
ness true, but this was not the most
important feature. These meetings
were held each year, and thew do a
great good. This would be the con-
gress which would be remembered
among the next 100 as the ladies' con-
gress." They had made it the most sue
cessful one ever held.
The speaker then described the hearty
welcome afforded by the ladies. The
scenes were such as never before seen
in any city. The young ladies and
gates, and ii fiicult TO say which
were the g. nd which were the
chaperones. The congress had a force
oe clerks such as they had never seen.
The pages were a feature worthy the
price of the congress. They never had
such a reception before. but they would
insist on them in the future. The city
which promises these features viii get
the congress. and in no other way
He promised resolutions Of thanks to-
day, but was glad of the opportunity
10 put in living words the thanks Of
the congress to the ladies for making
the congress such a success.
Governor Prince was heartily cheered
during his speech, and at its close.
MISS JENNINGS SINGS AGAIN.
Miss Jennings then favored the audi
ence with another song. 1t was beau
tiful bit of pathetic harmony, and she
was vociferously applauded for her ef-
fort.
Mrs. Ferguson then alluded to that
..uncrowned king of America" William
Jennings Bryan. and with the sugges-
ton that she knew the crowd wanted
10 hear him, introduced him.
As Bryan advanced and took a posi-
ton upon the table used by the press,
some one propOunded the question:
Whats the matter with Bryan?" and
a thousand voices feSpOnueu' he : oil
right"
Mr.. Bryan said: Ladies and Gentle
men-Sometimes il is a matter OF great
consolation to me, when 1 am weary of
work. to be assured that ! am all right.
I do not know what 1 am expected TO
say TO you tonight. Governor Prince.
who has just preceded me. was fortu-
nate in having his time limited. l am
in having mine unlimited.
Judge Powers has told you of the
greatness of the state CT Utah and the
city Of Salt Lake, and he has stripped
me of the best part of my speech.
have been preparing a speech for you,
based upon these lines and was going
to tell you of the greatness OF Utah and
Salt Lake myself. l was going TO tell
you about your city. walled in by the
but these walls were not
built to keep away enemies. because
Utah has no enemies except those, per-
haps, who have never been here and
enjoyed your hospitality.
And then 1 thought / would pay a
proper tribute 10 the ladies'. but Gov
ernor Prince has done all that. as he |
always insists upon talking about the