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

stand here today TO present you with
this token of their esteem
This treasure which conveys to you an
expression of their regard, is essentially
a gift from the men who delve in the
heart of the hills for the precious metals
which have formed the money of the
world since the days when the wise men
( followed the new star of hope until it
rested upon the manger in which lay the
hope Of the world. In its component parts
Z it is made up of is parts of silver TO one Of
gold. Surrounding its hull are the rich
fruits AID golden grain which are the
product of agriculture in the green val
fact that. as the mining industry stands
above it, agriculture is its support and
that the tiller of the soil is as earnest
in his desire that our monetary condi-
tons be changed as is the man who
reaches into the vitals of earth for the
treasures which are there secreted. The
eagle oerched upon the bee hive will tell
you that freedom sits enthroned only on
the homes of untramme.ed industry.
Standing on the apex, is the hardy
miner. with the tools of his trade. look
ing. beyond for the glad tidings which he
knows are coming. There is hone in his
pose and expectation manifested in his
attitude. 1t is as though he realized that
right and justice will triumph. The rock
upon which he is standing syInbolizes our
principles. in this that there are 16 sill
yer stars as to one gold. On the one side
you behold a scene OF tie Great Salt lake
as it appeared to the pioneers so years
ago. The desert was to them uninviting
and it seemed to many that they would
never be able TO subdue it and make it
blossom with waving grain and sweetest
flowers. But they did and the beauties
of today are the result of the labor of
their hands. Today as we look over the
valley of our national conditions, we see
more to encourage us then they. Across
on the arid plains are here and there
spots of green. We see them as the
traveller sees the oasis in the sandy
Sahara. They We're once few, but are
becoming many. BY and by they will in
crease and unite one with another and
blending will form one broad expanse of
living verdure- There is hope in the
picture.
At the base you will note the sego lily.
the state flower. II was placed there to
remind you that this gift comes from
Utah, where the people esteem and love
you for your efforts in the cause OF
humanity. When you look at them re-
member that here in the heart of the
Rockies all are your friends. That you
have but TO call for us TO uD and follow
after.
The small medallions represent scenes
in this city One of them is that of this
building. When in days to come your
eye shall rest upon this treasure. re-
Lake City are with you in your. every
action in life, for they have confidence
in your integrity Of purpose.
And now, sir. in conclusion let me ex-
press the belief that this gift will be
valued by you. not for the intrinsic
values Il represents. but for the associa-
tons connected with it; the regard and
love it expresses. May its presence ever
cheer you n the years which are to
come. no matter how exalted your sta
ton in life may be. | tender it with the
affection of people whose hearts are
ever warm; whose prayers ascend daily
IN your behalf. that you and your
principles may succeed and that when we
shall have accomplished our ends under
your leadership we shall have fulfilled
that rich promise made in the long ego
that Nv ee9ing endureth for the night,
but joy cOmeth in the morning"
We tender it with the hope that it and
You may adorn the White House in 1900.
In reply Mr.. Bryan said:
1 scarcely know in what language to
express my appreciation of this mag
nificent gift so exquisitely wrought.
When l find so many evidences of
good will feel like paraphrasing the
verses which are so well known to
every young lady:
IT'S better to have run and lost
Than never to nave run at ALL"
This present, coming as it does from
those engaged in honest toll, is more
appreciated than If it were the gift of
idleness and luxury l remember
when Emerson was attempting to pay
a tribute to the common people ne said
of the fishermen and the plowmen and
the woodmen he would make a state.
This gift, coming from those who
labor and are useful to mankind, is
far more highly priced by me than any
title that could have been placed upon
me. It represents the combination of
two most precious metals, and if I
were minister of the gospel 1 would
say in the language of the good book,
What God hath joined together, let
no man put asunder.'
Those who present this are engaged
in useful toll. / think sometimes we
have a false idea of greatness. The
good book SAYS, He shall be chiefest
who is servant of ALL" And they who
by their muscle and brain convert the
natural resources into material wealth
are those who should enjoy the great
est distinction, and 1 trust that the
time will come when they will receive
the rewards which others more I'M
deserving often reap.
/ shall treasure it because it be-
speaks the good will of the donors. 1t
will be a constant witness to the great
ness of your glorious state and the
good will of your people.
1t has been one of the pleasantest
features of my journey that I have
gathered many souvenirs from other