New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-04-24
GOV. ODELL THE ORATOR.
NETWORK STATE DAY CELEBRATED
AT THE CHARLESTON EXHIBITION

| York State Day at Charleston E>AposlN4Oii "i41 -
was notable for the large number OF New ork-
! ers who came here to participate in the eXer-
| cises Governor Odell. dozen New-1ork legls-
lators a large number of members of the Mer-
chants Association of New-York City and the
! New-York State Monument Commission heau-
| ed by General Daniel E. Siclles, who was once
/ military governor of the two Carolinas' We're
| among those who took part. Governor McSwee-
new of South Carolina, was unable 10 a'tehu'
| owing to the Illness of his daughter,
The Naw-York State Building was formally
turned over to the exposition by S c. Mead
president Of the New-York Commission anu
| Governor OdelI delivered address.
GOVERNOR ODELLs ADDRESS.
The Governor said:
New-York Is called the Empire State because, IN
the language of one OF her most eIoqnent f sons
civ ana tow yaSt eemng eid and hummng valley
and waste seashore It's Tomanees us 80 Ike
Erie is chain of cities and towns like glroie OF
glittering jewels with their happy n1Ines pires
From ali this opuence and lntesenee t Hiaeara
caeseiessly thunders to Montagk: This is New
York: this is the Empire State IT. -,o,, ,oor5io1
1t is from such State that l bring you corolaI
greetings and felicitatons. Great as NeW-aork Is
IN as eseo6ze Sst we are dependenf upon
sister States north east south ana %es snS o. rn
would be ours It is pleasant a 6 to pear b
this M TO the S'aJe cur o. New
York and South Carolina marched shoulder TO
fields Of battle the blood of our forefathers COM
mingled. In the pride that you have Tor your Your
Laurenses We join you, while we cherish the mem
DRY of our Hamiltons. our Clintons ana our Scfuy
In the recent DEVELOPMENTS that have beer, been
and the enjoyment priceless gifts which have
been left 10 US by our you nave u e
! ton and love for common country Citizenship
ferng and hardships. is heritage Of untold value.
Of far worth than the fruits OF labor or the
it is our duty as citizens the various States Of
without prejudice partisanship. support our gov
eminent and show TO the people Of the world that
mental policy our respect for our flag and our i3Te
! and broader than State lines.
NEw-YoRKER IS PRESIDENT.
New-York is proud of the fact that there sits at
the head of our national government to-day one or
those great duties is discharging them with dignity
and courage and whose early training in the AFFAIRS
pe S6aae I WE know him to be honest
H a1I the same support that is
corded by those who know him and respect him for
I his worth. ..
We are glad TO recognize that through his energy.
the & ana f bas ee1 made posbe be-
there is no form of teaching or !ea earn
the study Of the works which have resulted through
the ingenuity of man; the apphcatlon o, bcb
makes blades of grass grow where but one mas
before
tanned from books but rather OF tn81 h1b brons
sees sermons in stones BOOKS IN running o'ooA
While to the general government has been dele.
gated the right to govern our intercourse Win ote d
to protect manufacturers and our farmers from
bors 20 equip our armies and perform other func-
tons which necessary for our nauohai Pi th.
wisdom of the features Of our constitution many
5fss gsh Is er foe TS rosperity and good
fame Of the State depend upon us nqt1uid
And the desire Of the most humble to disI
the webelns Of the STATE fnoad +beronghiv pro-
teced as of the most learned scholar or the
which fired the blood forefathers, Is prn-
cple which lies dormant in the minds OF our cru cru
as strongly resented to-day-not. perhaps. with the
bands Of freemen the ballot Justice should be
measured out equally 10 ALL Rights should not be
in6iridua Both Should be permitted to pursue
laws. and both should be protected in doing So
Labor is king. the producer is the sovereign and
but il does demand and should be accorded such
n9 @ pro a wi of Who Build our great
mercal enterprises. These are functions OF the
Education which teaches the mind by bringing
the eye in range with the fauna and fora OF the
cal gardens. is important any course laid
With the generosity Of the cities within Dor
ders TO accord the workingman this opportunity
the wonders Of the earth.
EDUCATION JUsTIFIEs EXPENSE.
II expositions were presumed to have no other OBJ
tect than the strengthening snd cementing OF the
bonds between cur States, while bringing into our
lives examples that lead us TO renewed activity
and 10 view the wonders and possibilities of the
various regions of our country-!f say, there
should be no corresponding commercial advantages
TO be gained this educational feature would alone
suffice and justification for this vast expend-
ture of money: but when we look back upon the
exposition celebrating the anniversary of our birth
as a nation when observe the wonderful prog
has been made in the arts. IN manu-
lrdi in Sri9
yeilous growth and impressed with the belief
10 the encomiums that have been showered upon
her by the world which has viewed her success
with amazernent and her progress with surprise
The story OF our advancement has been almost
Louisiana Purchase tan event which we are soon
to ceiebrate) the Pacific taking in an empire
which sought not protection and the advantages OF
bene6cent institutions. responding to the cry
of doyntrodden Cuba our borders have moved out
until thew include the Philippines and have struck
the shackles from the Western Hemisphere. True
promise. Cuba is soon 10 enjoy the dressings
free government under the protection OF our
flag while as a pledge of faith we have taken
into own possession one OF the jewels OF the
Antilles
pire State exchanges congratulations with South
Carolina Roads of iron and natures waterways
bring in close touch and communication Upon
tables and before astonished gaze are
o. your citizens The bond which exists be-
tween all parts of country insureE TO YOU a
welcome from your sunny South to Northern
home. We welcome you 10 climate more rigorous
the same warm heart the same brotherly clasp OF
the hand that you have extended TO the citizens of
commonwealth Your interests ours.
Through the golden gates Of commerce Of our