The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-08-24

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 23.-Pres-
ident Roosevelt closed his second days
journey through New England at
Newport tonight, where he !. is the
guest of Winthrop Chanler. Upon the
conclusion Of his speech at Providence
he was driven to the dock, where he
boarded private yacht for the res
zidence of Senator Aldrich at Warwick.
Newport was reached at $50
o'clock. He was at once taken to the
Chanler residence and while there he
will attend the christening of the
Chanler baby.
Since starting from New Haven his
progress through Connecticut and
Rhode Island has been marked
by greetings the warmth of
which could hardly be exceed
ed. The weather has been all
that could be desired, and the pres
ident has frequently expressed his ap-
probation of the successful carrying
out of the elaborate plans for his re-
ception and the ontp irSg Of the null
titudes, all anxious to share in extend
ing him a welcome
He rose early this morning in Hart
ford and arrived at the station some
minutes before the hour of departure.
His Democratic Ways.
The presidents democratic ways
are constantly referred to and in his
speeches he seems to reach the people
at once. At Willmantic, where he
spoke from his carriage in the public
square, his remarks were referred to
by several as a heart-to- heart talk.
Perhaps the most enthusiastic re-
ception accorded to him by the smaller
places where stops were made was at
River Point, r. L. in the Pawtuxet val
ley. Pastime Park, which adjoins the
railroad track, was thronged with peo-
pie, among them being hundreds Of
Grand Army veterans who formed a
semi circle in front of the platform.
The president quickly captured his
audience, which applauded his tribute
to the veterans of the Civil war for
their answering valor and devotion
to duty. His reference to the people
of Rhode Island, concerning of their
resources, met with distinct favor
The demonstration at Providence
was the climax to an eventful day.
The multitude which gathered around
the platform in front of the city hall
gave vent to their feelings time and
time again throughout his address,,
and at its conclusion he was over
Whelned with congratulations.
Curbing Trusts.
In his address at Providence the
president said:
Much of the complaint against COM
binationS is entirely unWarranted.
Under present day conditions it is as
necessary to have corporations in the
business world as it is to have or
ganization among wage workers. But
we have a right to ask in each case
that they shall do good and not harm
Exactly as labor organizations, when
managed intelligently and in a spirit of
justice and fair play, are of very great
service not only to the wage workers,
but to the whole community, as the
history of many labor organizations
has conclusively shown, so wealth, not
merely individual but corporate, when
used right is not merely a benefit to
the community as a whole, but indis-
pensable to the upbuilding of the coun-
try, under the conditions which at
present the country has grown not
only to accept, but to demand as nor
NAL.
"This is so obvious that 1t seems
trite even to state, and yet, if we are
to judge from some of the arguments
advanced against and attacks made
upon wealth as such, it is fact worth
keeping in mind.
Responsibility of Riches.
"a great fortune, if not used Alright,
makes its posSeSsor in a peculiar sense
a menace to the community as whole,
just as a great intellect does if it is
unaccompanied by developed con-
science, by character. But obviously
this no more affords grounds for con-
demning wealth than it does for con-
demning intellect. Every man of pow
er, by the very fact of that power, is
capable of doing damage to his neigh
bors, but we cannot afford to dis
courage the development of such men
merely because it is possible they may
use their power to wrong ends. II we
did so, we should leave our history a
blank, for we should have no great
statesmen, soldiers or merchants, no
great men of arts. of letters or of
science.
"The great captain Of industry is
factor without which this country
could not possibly maintain its present
industrial position in the world. Good,
not harm, normally comes from the
piling up of wealth through business
enterprises. Probably the most ser
ious harm resulting to, us, the people
of moderate means. is when we harm
vices of envy and hatred towards our
fellows eat into our natures"
The president then spoke in favor Of