New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-17

Niagara Falls, y. Y. Aug 16-Governor
Roosevelt came among the farmers to-day
among the ranks Of those who helped TO elect
him Governor last fall-and made address
10 them at the Pioneers Association picnic. at
Olc-tt IN Niagara County The Governor
frankly expressed his obligations 10 the horny
handed sons OF the soiT' at the beginning OF his
address. and then spoke at length upon various
tories his chief one being the necessity OF con-
duc-ng the war In the Philippines with all the
force Of the Nation, and then OF giving an hon
est and efficient government 70 those islands,
tres from any rule by American politicians
This speech at Olcott the first OF a series
TIE Governor intends 10 make at county fairs
tAe present year. He left Jersey City with Mrs.
Roosevelt, in private car over the Erie Rail
way for Burralo, last night, and arrived here
early this morning. He met al the station
BY Thomas V. Welch president Of the Niagara
County Pioneers Association, and by other Off
GERS q that association. and welcomed 70 the
city. Soon afterward there arrived TO greet the
Governor in this part Of the State several lead
.ng Republican officials, among them being
Senator Timothy E. Ellsworth and Willard A
cobb. president OF the State Civil Service Com
mission both cf Lockport Assemblymen John
Darrison aud Jay S Rowe. Of Niagara County;
Janes Low of Suspension Bridge. United States
postmaster Of Washington; ex-Assemblyman
John T. Clark Of Lockport, and ex-Assemoly-
man Peter A Porter. Of Niagara Falls
Governor Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt. In
company with those already named, departed
FOR Olcott az o'clock. Olcott IS situated on
Lake Ontario two miles from its railway sta
toni II possesses a beautiful grove Of pine trees
and IT is IN this grove that the picnics OF the
Pioneers Association are annually held. one OF
the ornaments OF the grove is large log cabin
fIed with interesting relics OF pioneer days
FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE PRESENT.
When Governor Roosevelt arrived at Olcott
ruuy I'VE thousand people had gathered al the
prove. There never was so large picnic held by
the Pioneers Association. The Governor moved
about among the throng everywhere being cor
daily welcomed TO Niagara County. There was
q hearty handshake for him in all parts Of the
grove He visited the log cabin. and then, with
Mrs Roosevelt enjoyed a fine view over the
blue waters Of Lake Ontario. Meanwhile for
several hours, Republican politicians. present in
large numbers, were canvassing for votes for
delegates TO the Eighth Judicial District Con-
yenton. Two candidates for the Republican
nomination for Supreme Court Judge-County
Judge Charles Hickey and ex-County Judge A
K Potter-were present.
o'clock. and reelected Mr.. Welch president
Then TWO hours later II had some public pro-
oeetings at a platform in the grove. This was
the tine selected for the Governors address.
The proceediugs opened with prayer by the Rev
Mr Staples. OF Olcott, who In his prayer ex-
pressed his thankfuness 70 the Almighty that
there were men IN the service Of the State who
could not be corrupted. The record Of the asso-
ciation for the year was read by F. ". Pool
OF Niagara Falls MI Wech, who is Demo
crst. then introduced Governor Roosevelt to the
large audience present in the following words.
a distinguished French general at the out
Get OF NapOeons career said that this young
man must be advanced in rank. OF he would ad-
vance himself Governor Roosevelt as writer
as legislator as United States Government
official and as Governor has been known and ad-
rn,red throughout the United States. He stands
for honesty and courage and ability in official
me-an example Of what is best in American
life. I therefore have great pleasure IN intro
ducing him TO you"
THE GOVERNORS SPEECH.
Governor Roosevelt was received with ap-
1lause He bowed and then said
am more than glad TO have the honor OF
Meeting YOU here to-day. In the first place De
cause you are responsible for me. You see !
am addressing just the type Of audience tnat
gave me the right 70 address you by putting me
,ybere I am and ar the right time. Ihls is pre-
o,saI,( the fvne Of audience to which / shall de-
sire 10 render accountability OF my stewart
ship Particularly I am glad 70 be LnIouuCeu
bv NV Old and valued friend Mr.. Welch, pc
cause I made my entrance INTO pOi4I!oa4 49,, 49,
with him he and met In the Legs ature Ile
FIST year I went there ! found out very so'n
--ba+ has seemed clearer and clearer ever since
-, in ruhlic Uta while you need 70 have com
mn sense YOU also need common honesty' ana
4. ,-ou find q man with both YOU are gong y,
ge, along with him prety Nr" ~ NJ Welcb
az he same political stamp or hot. Nj -
sn6 7 were three years together IN inc L+eIS
lature and. although we oelohe I" -
,,fI-ica1 ma rites we usually voted dlihc' a.
- hllIie,,eS IN drawing party lines on mat
+e-s 5starrnfned by the Ten Commandments, on
which the lines certainly can De II@""' i'f9
men with that view l get along WIN ,
7 an glad 10 note the nahle - l.s,Siatiop ~
-ne-~0~ate You are the Pioneer Assoclation ~ ~
Was-arn New-York. See that loShouse5 49, 49,
4he-eo For several years, a pretly eooI -
s'-L - 7 vas a pioneer myself. and l!VeN
on TIE LITTLE Missouri In q cabin compareu -. -
which that is palace That mas w.,
Ours did not have two stories. oiiJ t..,-,
= a sense we are all descendants OF pioneer
T'ebt generations ago my people "eie 80 ~
on Manhattan Island--n the GAYS a. ,oe
northern part Of Manhattan lslahu "o' r. -
ssssI., ~ Indian tribes and when IN NaH-s
they had a high palisade 70 Keep @ GU, ~ ~. iess
fans Some people think that indlahs a. a. ~
dangerous than the present I'M aDltaH' - -, lost
p They generally are peopie WIN ~
money.
No VICTORY BRINGS ABSENCE or N'' -
The work OF a society like this Keeps - at
Historical associations. II tends 20 hegp &c
the memories Of war and the memories OF pa p'.h
As the pastor who opened these exercise ,,,st
prayer well said: We most earhes'Ig - - the
thar the kingdom u the Lord Is spIeat an mango
earth and that instruments OF war VIII ~ ~Cl1a,,s
20 the instrumentalities Of peace. pe' ,e 80
then peace enters through the Only way ~ ,,oes. =,
Il come through the triumph OF rIsH'et- ia 70
bur n neace comes because you are alrAiu "
have struggle with evil. It is mean sna raone l
noble peace. Remember the two kIhus ol P'"I - -
Horor double honor thrice honor 10 mos s w.,
seek 10 advance the world 10 peace oy rlsn ,e
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