The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-10-13

find and destroy the Spanish fleet. The
postmaster general directs great sys-
tenn which brings in revenue over one one
hundred millions of dollars annually
The secretary of the interior, under
whose direction the next census is to be
taken in which we expect to see the
population of Minneapolis and st. Paul
swelled to colossal figure. The dispo-
sition of public lands and the admin1stra-
ton of Indian affairs are the important
duties of his department. Last and not
least we come to the secretary Of agrl-
culture. Through his department expert
ments Of great value are made. and the
industry which it represents brings big
ger returns to the people than anything
else. Our wheat and cereals are mar
keted across the high seas. AS for my
department it Is called the department Of
most in need of justice want it the least.
I am going to tell you something so that
my colleagues on my right will not hear
My department is merely known as the
department of justice. but whenever any
OF them want advice they have to come
to me.
ward. We have all bsen Impressed with
the prosperity of the progressing and
busy West. I'VE look back over history
and recall the, time when the thirteen
lea. From the strip along the Atlantic
! coast westward the star of empire took
its way. 1t would have stopped it's west
ward run If Thomas Jefferson had not
bought large tract of land west of the
Mississippi. That vast region which was
thought at the time to be only future
route for caravans of camelS, has b en-
| cultivated, and today blooms like the
rose, New railroads east and west have
opened up an outlet for the product Of
this land to the markets of the. world:
But the great American enterprise and
expansion did not stop here, but over
leaped the shore of the Pacific ocean, and
today the American flag floats over the
destinies of 100000 of people. 1t was
not the policy of one. administration, but
resistless, progressive spirit character
istic of the American people. Some have
foreseen the enormous possibilities that
lie across the Pacific ocean.
1t is this energy and enterprise of the
American people that has found its way
to our reeves. possessions in the Philip
pines. Boundless good will come not to
US alone, but to the people whom we
seek to elevate and educate.
SPOKE FOR THE NAVY.
Secretary of the Navy John D. Long
was introduced by Gen. Clapp as the
next speaker. He said in part:
pretty good time. This is a delightful
season of the year, and as we stand in
the midst of this thrifty and prosperous
community we feel that we are in para
disc. Today you welcome the soldiers
from over the sea. Everybody is having
tons are SO happy that we are unable
to scare up enough wind to run off an
international yacht race. We have some
troubles and those are in the Philippines,
but they are slight. Our boys would
not have come home if there re had Me been
told bv Admiral Dewey that of the $780,
600 people in the Philippines only 400 0
are engaged in warfare: The rainy sea
son is nearly over and Gen. Lawton, is
buckling on his sword. l sympathize
with you in the welcome accorded your
returning soldiers.
There was more patriotic music by the
bands and then Gen. Clapp introduced
Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock, who
spoke briefly of the felicity of the occa-
sion and assured his audience that in the
discharge of his official duties he would
endeavor to serve the interests OF the
people Incidentally he promised speedy
and satisfactory solution OF the indian
problems that have arisen.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson was
the last speaker, but owing to the lack
of time excused himself for not making a
lengthy address