The record-union., 1899-09-15

the heroes of our country that have re-
turned from the wars. This great fair
teaches the glory of industry and the
possibilities of our State. / am glad
SO many illustrious visitors are paying
us visit, and I thank you for your
attention.
There was much cheering at the con-
clusion of the Governors speech, after
which Attorney General Ford intro
duced General Shafter as ''the match,
less hero of just war for human free
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GENERAL SHAFTER'S SPEECH
The cheering was so intense that it
was some time before the General
could get the floor. and when he began
to talk he soon demonstrated that he
has the ability to make a concise and
pointed speech, punctuated with patri-
otic common sense. He said:
THE army of the United States needs
no eulogy from me- It's history is un-
paralleled in the record of all nations
from the day this country was first
organized as an Independent Govern
ment. Mark you. I don't speak of that
little band of troops called the regular
army, gallant as is its record; but l
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armed citizens who manfully fight for
their flag at the call of duty. (Cheers)
Since the country was first organized
we have fought four successful foreign
wars, succeeding with honor in every
cause. In another war among ourselves
which lasted for four years we demon
strated that the unfortunate civil strife
of those dark days has brought us
closer together as a nation. (Cheers.)
Our fathers wisely fought against
any large standing army, for such
system would be bad for this country,
but there is no fear that any army in
this country or ever to be here will
ever be guilty of unlawful conduct
There is no party or occasion imagina-
bic that would or could induce an army
in this country to subyert the liberties
of the people. Our real army springs
from the ranks of the people, and never
has such a body of Americans been
vanquished. From Bunker Hill to
San Juan Hill there has never been an
act of the American army that would
cause any American citizen to blush. :"
The conclusion of the Generals speech
was the occasion for an outbreak o..
prolonged and enthusiastic cheering.
THE WITTY ADMIRAL.
The POSTMASTER next introduced Ade
miral KautZ as a fearless officer, whose
loyalty led him even to defy the min.
ions of the German Kaiser. Again
and again the brave naval hero was
cheered, and when he began by modest,
| ly saying that the people would soon
find that he was not speaker, there
was a twinkle in his eye that belied
his modest Introduction. He proved
witty and interesting talker.
Il am reminded of the Frenchman,"
he began who said he had just missed
fine opportunity of holding his
tongue. General laughter) In view
of the disasters that have befallen
/ some of my brethren in the navy from
talking and writing letters I think 1t
advisable to refrain from making a
speech. I might tell few stories,
however,
The distinguished visitor then told
two or three brilliant little yarns, tbs
wit of which would be missed in print,
| and concluded by thanking the audi,
ence for a pleasant time He was
/ cheered so long that he had no doubt OF
| his popularity.
GOVERNOR LEES TALK.
| Governor Lee of South Dakota was
next introduced. and he was cheered,
| Governor Gage leading in the shouting
1T is a difficult matter to define the
merits and dement's of States" he said.
| but | am delighted with California
We have a great agricultural and min
ing State, we are growing, and we think
We rank among the great States of the
/ Union, but we are glad to say that this
is wonderful empire out here famous
! all over the world for it's climate and
for its varied products. We are en-
deared to you also BY the warm man.
ner OF your reception to our soldiers on
their return from Manila You are
brave and patriotic at all times. and I
assure you that the soldiers and officers
who have seen your good people will
make you popular all over the land by
| the stories they tell of your kindness to
| all of the heroes who have come to
your border and met nothing but kind
ness from the day of their landing"
When Mr.. Ford came to Minnesota
he said he was sorry to say that the
| Governor of that great State was un-
avoidably detained by press of busi-
ness, but he would introduce Adiutant
General Scheller, who would begin the
talking.
TWO MINNESOTANS.