Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1899-10-19


geant climax of the fall festival, the Chi
cago day parade, took place in the aft
ernoon, led by President Mckinley,
who received an ovation all along the
route. In the evening the parade of all
nations was an imposing affair.
At the Banquet.
At the Auditorium in the evening the
was brilliant affair. Gov. Tanner ex-
tended the welcome of the state and
Mayor Harrison the welcome of the
city ~.
The President's Address.
When the POSTMASTER introduced the
president, who responded to the senti-
ment, "The Nation" he was greeted
with cheers that for time prevented
his voice from being heard. When quiet
had been restored the president spoke
as follows: -e.e---- -r - h.,
ST am glad to Join you in extending sim
cere welcome to the distinguished states
men and diplomatists who represent the
great countries adjoining US on the south
and the north. We are bound to them both
by ties Of mutual good neighborhood. We
rejoice in their prosperity and wish them
God-speed in the pathway Of progress
which they are SO energetically and sue
cessfully pursuing. 81. ss,4
1T is impossible to trace our history since
the Declaration of Independence without
: feeling that Providence which was with
us in the beginning, and has continued to
the nation, His gracious interposition.
When, unhappily. we have been engaged
in war, He has given us victory. Fortu-
nate, indeed, that it can be said we have had
no clash of arms which has ended in defeat,
and no responsibility resulting from war is
tainted with dishonor. In peace we have
been signally blessed. Our progress has
gone on unchecked, ever-increasing in the
intervening years. In boundless wealth of
soil, mine and forest, nature has favored
US, while all races Of men Of every nation
atty and climate have contributed their
good blood to make our nation what it is.
Our Progress.
& ''F'rom 1923, PA IN 1890 our population had
grown to upwards of 81. 000.O 900 in 1890, and
!. our estimated population to-day, made by
! governors of the states. is Il, 1892 We
have gone from -. states to 49, We have
annexed every variety Of territory, from
the coral reefs and cocoanut groves Of Key
West to the icy regions Of northern Alaska
territory skirting the Atlantic Gulf of
Mexico, Pacific and Arctic oceans, and the
islands, Of the Pacific and Caribbean sea,
and we have extended still further our
jurisdictiohsto far-away islands in the Pa
cific. Our territory is more than four times
larger than it was when the treaty of peace
was signed in 1888 Our industrial growth
has been even more Recommendation that of
population Or territory. Our wealth, esti-
mated in 1890 at $462. OO0.ooO. has advanced
RspuDlic stronger Than Ever.
"Has the pyramid lost any Of its strength /?
Has sthe republic lost any of its viril-
ity? Is there any present; menace to
our stability and duration? These ques-
tons bring but one answer. The republic
Government by the people has been ad-
vanced. Freedom under our flag is more
universal than when the union was formed.
Our steps have been forward, not back
ward. From Plymouth Rock to the Phil
ippines the grand, triumphal march Of HUI
man liberty has never paused.
Patriotism Alive.
"I1as patriotism died out in the hearts
Of our people? Witness the 25O,OO0 men
springing to arms, and in 30 days organized
into regiments for the Spanish war, and a
million more ready to respond; and the
more recent enlistment Of 20, 900 men, with
many other thousands anxious to enlist.
but whose services are not needed. Has
American heroism declined? The shattered
and sinking fleets Of the Spanish navy at
Manila. Santiago, the charge Of San Juan
and Ell Caney. and the intrepid valor and
determination Of our gallant troops in more
than. 10 engagements in Luzon, attest the
fact that the American soldier and sailor
have lost none Of the qualities which made
our earlier army and navy Industrious and
dpYincible.
Pyramid Stands Unshaken.
t'After 1923 years the pyramid stands I'M
shaken. It has endured some severe shocks,
hut It. remains immovable. It has endured
the storms sof war, only to be stronger.
It stands. frmer and gives greater promise
3 of duration than when the fathers made 1t
S the symbol of their faith. May we not feel
assured that II we do our duty. the Provi-
dence which has favored the Undertakings
gress since will continue His watchful care
and guidance over U.S. and that the hand
that led US to our present place will not re-
LAX His grasp tin we have reached the
glorious goal He has fixed for US in achieve.
ment of His end.
-..Can.da's Premier. Z
Following the address of the pres1-
dent, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, of Canada,
/ was announced to speak on 1.-THE Do
!, miniop.f The greeting which was ac-
corded the premier of Canada as he rose
to his feet was hearty in the extreme.
Cheer after cheer rang through the hall,
men rose to their feet and waved their
napkins frantically. Sir Wilfrid said,
in parts,
{ ssir: I am. proud to say, in the presence
OF the chief executive Of the United States,
that Y Is the belief Of the Canadian govern
ment that We should make supreme eff
fort to better our relations, and make the
government Of President Mckinley and the
present government Of Canada, with the
assent Of Great Britain, so to work together
% to remove all causes Of dissension be-
I u0 ha
chickering's. speak my whole mind. and
believe speak the mind Of all you gentle-
men. when say that after all, when we go
down TO the bottom Of our hearts, we will
dnd there is between US genuine aftec-