Fergus County argus., 1901-05-08

cepttOn on the part Ol tne peopie vi
Tennessee. Idonot misinterpret this
demonstration do not appropriate
it, but appreciate its true spirit ana
recognize its true significance to our
common cause. 1t is representative
of that universal good feeling happily
existing among the people OF the
United States and which isnot bound
ed by state, political or geographical
lines. 1t is co.extenslve with the
Union itself and exists because oi our
love for the Union. 1t is not per
iunctory or superficial, but deep aud
heartfelt 1t il the hearty, honest
sentiment OF honest people, loving
their country and proud of lis insti-
tutions and determined that both
shall be maintained. It is power
fully influencing our national life and
and development and completing
that unification so essential to ma
tional strength and influence.
"What n mighty, resistless power
for good is this united nation OF free
menl 1t makes for peace and pres
tige, for progress and liberty. ltcon-
serves the rights of the people and
strengthens the pillars Of the govern
ment TO its fulGllment of that more
perfect union for which our revolu-
tionary fathers strove and fought
when theconstitution was made.
"No citizen of the republic rejoices
more than DO at this happy state,
and none will do more within his
sphere tn continue and strengthen it.
Our past has gone into history. No
brighter one adorns the annals oil
mankind. Our task is for the future.
We leave the old century behind us,
holding on to its achievements aud
cherishingit its memories, and turn with
hope to the new with It's opportuni'
ties and obligations. These must
meet, men OF the south, men OF the
north, with high purpose and reason,
"WithOut International troubles ia
distract or jealousies to disturb our
Judgment we will solve the problems
which confront us untrammeled by
the past, and courngeously pursue a
policy OF right and justice in all
things, making the future under God
even more glorious than the past.
az am glad to meet with the people
of Memphis and the state OF Ten
nessee. Their history il associated
with the greatest struggles and sac
rifices Of our country and their val0i
has been conspicuous on every battle
field of the republic. The common
wealth has lost none of the zeal and
patriotism which gave to ii in thu
earlier days the name OF the volun
teer state. Itshows itself i'll worthy
OF that proud designation, for, even
now, its cnlistments in the new army
according to the population, exceed
any other state in the Union. Hel
record in the Spanish war was a dis
tlngulshed one. shall never forget
that during the anxious days OF lS9!
Ii was the Tennessee soldiers In tht
Philippines who with unialterlne
patriotism lead AL Others in re-enlist
ments for the new regiments then
forming. They encouraged theircOm
rales and cheered the heart of tho
whole country. Nor can | fail t.
remember and recall in their presence
and make heartfelt acknowledgment
to the gallant First Tennessee yolun
teers, who, having once embarked OF
the transports, with their faces
turned homeward and towurd tllos,
they loved, voluntarily disembarked
and marching to their comrades In
distress, fought u brave fight ant
with them turned defeat into victory
All honor to the First Tennessee vol
unteers, and all the gratitude %
which my heart is capable to thu
noble men and women OF this city
city for this magnificent welcome t.
myself and associates.
RECEPTION AT NEW ORLEANS.
New Orleans, May 1.-The presi
dental party Travelled across thecot
ton belt last Wednesday from Mem
phis almost to the Gull OF Mexico
Down the low-lying Yazoo valley