New-York tribune., 1902-08-20
THE GOVERNOR ON TRUSTS.
TELLS NEW-YORK CHANGERS THAT OP-
PRESTON MUST NOT BE ALLOWED.
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Thousand Island Park. y Y. Aug. 19-Gov-
ernor Odeu was the chief speaker here to-day
al the annual outing Of the State Grange. z. B.
Norris. Of Sodus master Of the order said to-
day that the grange now has sixty-fve thousand
members. Governor OdeI, N his address, plain
y referring TO trusts, said:
am not one Of those who believe that all
the acts OF corporations are right, I believe
that N harmony with our laws upon the
statute BOOKS OF the State OF New-York, they
should not be permitted 10 monopolize certain
products or oppress those who are dependent
upon them for the necessities of life
Then he added later:
We are inclined to believe that in the rural
communities are TO be found those who be
cause OF their conservatism. may be relied upon
TO exercise he proper influence should the oc-
casion arise for the elimination or restriction Of
privileges that are Incompatible with sound
governmental ideas.
Governor and Mrs. Odell began the day to-
day by making q voyage among the picturesque
islands which crowd the St Lawrence River
here upon the yacht Ramona at the invitation
Of Howard s Folger They were accompanied
by AIr- FOIger. Nj. Norris. George A Fuller. of
Philadelphia. jefferson County, overseer of the
State Grange: Charles r Skinner. the Superin-
tendent Of Public Instruction. and Mrs Skinner;
Congressman Charles I. Knapp and Judge
Henry E. Turner. Of LowviIe Lewis County;
James =. Graham. private secretary Of the Gov
ernor: L A johnson, Of the Columbian Hotel,
Daniel z. AinswOrth. Deputy Superintendent Of
Public instruction; Ira Sharp. chairman Of the
executive committee Of the State Grange, and
Judge John NJ Kellogg, or Ogdensburg, OF the
Court Of Claims. Mrs Odeu had never before
looked upon the beautiful islands grouped in
the St. Lawrence River at this point, and. there
fore. especially enjoyed the little voyage
The meeting which always accompanies the
annual outing Of the state Grange, vas held
in the Tabernacle IL $50 O'Clock. ProoaoIy
fifteen hundred persons were present. and many
persons were unable 10 gain admission 10 the
Tabernacle. George A Fuller. Overseer OF the
state Grange. called the assemblage 70 order
Both Governor and Mrs OdeH were present
Prayer was offered by 4. H Dewey. chaplain
OF the state Grange. Then followed an address
of welcome by Dr. J D. Phelps, who said that
when prosperity came 70 the farmer il came 10
The country. for the welfare OF the country was
bound up n that Of the farmer. The farmer
was also . noU4- Al The DOLLS. He continued
rem en1be- when Mr.. Richard Croker said
that the Democratic party was going 70 nave a
wa-kov=r II this state, and the intrepid !eade5
OF The Republican party that year was elected
Governor Then Mr- Croker said the farmers
did il When the present Governor, A1r. Coen
Vas elected. The farmer ClG the lFlch As4-I-
The farmer IS an economical man. and ne must
De economical or he cannot make living. he
must save money slow degrees, ne mas no
way OF entering upon great speculauons; and
SO remembering what certain man has done
zs Governor, how useless men have been dis
missed from the states service ana no" eco
nOr7icaI this Governor has been as Governor,
nominate Benjamin B. Odell, il. for Governor
Z B Norris. the Master Of the State Grange,
also praised Governor Odeu's administration.
saying
We are proud 10 have here to-day the chief
executive Of the State and we believe that he
IS honest IN his efforts 10 60 that which viii be
70 The interest Of the people. He may make
mistakes. but he has shown he Is doing what
he can upIlft the agricultural interests OF the
State. I would not say this without meaning
every word 1 say
Governor Odeu was then introduced, and was
received most cordially. There were cheers and
waving of handkerchiefs and other manifesto
tons of regard for him. In opening his speech.
commenting upon the statements made about
the economy OF the State government. the Gov
ernor said
In view of the fact that reference has been
made here to-day the reduced state
= effect, desire TO reiterate
the statement that its benefits TO the farmer
are lasting. in way he charged
guise increased bond issue.
The Governors speech was listened 70 with
deep interest and was interrupted by applause
He said IN part.