The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-09-11

try, but our loyalty is the same, and
/, a Democrat, congratulate our Illus
triouS senator on all the honors that
have marked his success. To him we
extend wishes for his future health
and prosperity. Some of us may differ
from his party, but we ali are sure
that the future career Of Cushman K.
Davis will be guided by the same lofty
purposes, by honesty of motive and
the best interests of the commonwealth
as he sees it.
IN the performance Of the duties
he has TO do, we bid him God speed"
There was another outburst of ap-
plause and then President Hamlin
stepped again to the platform to in
troduce President James j. Hill, Of
the Great Northern railway. He said:
1t has been said that he who causes TWO
blades OF grass to grow where one grew be-
fore is truly a benefactor of the human race.
We have such benefactor wial us this even
ing, and, strange to say, he is railroad man:
lie built road to the Red River valley ana
fields multiplied and farms increased. He put
a line of steamers the great lakes, and
the markets of Europe were at the doors OF
the farmers of the Northwest and fields In
creased and hocks multiplied he extended
that road to the Pacific coast, and again
farms increased and fields multiplied. Iron
mines We're opened, copper mines were opened
and ranches sprang up everywhere In the
great grass states west of US.
His activities include both hemispheres, but
if | were to tell you his personal history
l would tell you the entire history of the
commercial development of the Northwest:
| car sum it all up in two words when
l introduce to you President Hill. Great ap-
plause)
(Mr. Hill's speech appears on the first page
OF this issue OF The G ! o e).
AT it's conclusion, there was another
hearty outburst OF applause, and Mr..
Hill was warmly congratulated.
President Hamlin next introduced
George Thompson, who said:
MIR. THOMPSON'S ADDRESS.
Mr.. Thompson said:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen: The Is
ended and gentle peace once more reigns
supreme; and while the war was necessity,
entered into by the president OF the Un!ted
States all unwiliingly the greatest pessimist
will acknowledge it worth all it cost.
1t Is true lives were lost; but the names
of dead heroes who were sacrificed upon
their country's altar, shall 60 down the corri-
doris of time, engrayen upon the memories OF
a grateful people, while the fame OF the
United States shall become worldwide, and
the stars and stripes shall be upheld as
never before; tasks Of our foreign ministers
made more easy; true diplomacy shall take
the place of brute force, and the worl2's
standard shall be raised to higher leve!.
Our living heroes viii learn TO realize
nations gratitude; and the names OF Dewey
Schley, Hobson, Lee, Roosevelt and many
.he, s. shall remain household words, used
to conjure up a peoples patriotism.
We shed tears for the dead, and shout the
shouts Of victory, with the living. We mourn
with the bereaved and make joyful holiday in
the welcome home.
Our hearts are full realizing that never in
all our history have the American peop-e been
un!tcs AS EOW.
The prophecy has been fulfilled, there is no
North no South, but one country united I'M
der flag.
While we sing praises OF those who went
to the FROM, let US not forget those who re-
NAMED behind who have fought their coun-
try's battles in the days that are gone, and
bear the scars OF wars which are now but
history Let US not forget those who have
VI held the honor of the United States, In
the halls of congress, giving further proof
country's honor, without the enthusiasm of
the battlefield or the excitement of conflict
There among q galaxy OF shining stars,
stands one brighter than all the rest;
MinneSotian, ST. Paulite-who, because OF
his eminent ability has been selected to req
resent this country on the peace commission,
soon to assemble in Paris.
When I shall mention his name | want to
bespeak for him a Minnesota's Godspeed
want him to carry with him into his ardu-
which he is held ct home. l want him to feel
that all Minnesotians, independent Of party
think that there is no man who has a greater
right than he standing before all the world,
to proclaim in all its import, Il am an Amerl-
can cltizen!"
OF Cushman X. Davis, Of Minnesota, your
senator, and your senator that Is to be.
When Senator Davis mounted to the
platform, there was a whirlWind Of
cheering. He stood with tightly-set
jaws, trying to maintain composure,
but it was quite evident that his emo
tons were deeply stirred When 81
lence was obtained, Senator Davis be-
gan his SDeech