Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-05-01
SECOND DAY ATST. LOUIS
Continued from First Page.)

almost within the limits of the ter
ritory gained by the Louisiana purchase
we have already carved out twelve
great states-leaving a still larger resi-
due. who occupants are eve now clam
oring for statehood.
Il shall not enter the field of sta
~tistics for the purpose of giving de-
tails of the development Of the terri
tory acquired under the treaty we com
memorate. The supreme Importance OF
tho Louisiana purchase, and Its value
as a national accomplishment, wher
seen In the incidents of its short his
tory, and in the light of its present ano
prospective effects, and judged solely
by its palpable and independent merits
cannot be better characterized than b.
the adoption of the following language
from the pen of a brilliant American
historian: The annexation of Louis
jiana was an event so porteitlous as tc
defy measurement. 1t gave a new face
TO politics, and ranked in historical inn
portance next to the declaration OF IN
dependence and the adoption of tn:
constitution, events of which it was
the logical outcome. But as a matter
VI oIpiolIittNyt 49, 49,
cause it cost almost nothing.
I'VE are here at this hour to dedicate
beautiful and stately editices to the
purpose of u commemoration. But
as we do this, let us remember that the
soil wherein we stand was 81 century
ago dedicated to the genius of American
industry, and thrift. For every reason.
nothing could be more appropriate as
an important part of the ~centennla.
commemoration we have undertaken
than the gathering together on TINS
spot of the things that are character
istic of American effort and which tell
the story of American achievement;
and how happily will this be supple
mented and crowned by the generous
magnanimous and instructive contfi-
buttons from other and older lands,
which, standing side by side With our
exhibits, shall manifest the high and
friendly regard our republic has gained
amon the governments of the earth,
and shall demonstrate how greatly adj
vancing civilization a fostered and
stimulated the brotherhood of ma
TONS"
He called attention to the fact n a
a century ago the people OF this coun-
try were not seeking to gain govern
mental benefit by clandestine approach
and cunning pretence, but were apt TO
plainly present their want or grieV-
ances, and to openly demand such COLI
sideration and are from the general
as was their due under the
mandate of popular rule and their de-
mand was quickly responded to.
While in his day and generation we
may wonder at the doubts which SO
petpiexed Jefferson in 1903, and at
his estimate of the limitations of our
fundamental law. and may be startled
when we reflect that if they had been
allowed to control his action we might
have lost the greatest national oppor-
tunity which has been presented to our
people since the adoption of the con-
stitution, we can 10 fail at the same
to be profoundly grateful that
these doubts and this estimate We're
those of a man sincere enough and
patriotic enough to listen 10 wise and
able counsellors and to give his coun-
try the benefit of his admission of the
fallibility OF his judgment.
"A recent writer on American d.
plomacy who is not suspected OF par
TALLY for Jeffersonian political doc
trine, CAV in strong n graceful terms
d good reason for our gratitude today,
in referring to this subject he
wrote: 1t was fortunate for the flu
Of America that we had at the head
of affairs a mar of such broad views of
our country's future. A less able presi-
dent with the same views entertained
by Jefferson as to the constitutionality
of the easur would have put aside
the opportunity. Jefferson put aside
his preconceived views as TO the fuhda-
mental law, or subordinated them to
the will of the nation, and welcomed
the opportunity to open up the CONT
nent to the expansion of American
democracy and free Institutions
In conclusion i hope | may be per-
to suggest that our thoughts and
surroundings on this occasion should
lead us to humble recognition of the
of God in all that has made
a great nation. From our beginning
a people our curse has been marked
by occurrences and incidents, so strik-
ing. so significant, and so constant, that
only superstitious duilness or intellect
blindness will place them TO the
credit of luck of chance.
Thus we may we'll recall in these
surroundings, the wonderful measure
of prophecy's fulfillment within the
span of a short century, the spirit, the
and the civic virtue of
Americans who lived a hundred years
and Gods overruling of the wrath
of man and his devious ways, for the
blessing of u nation.
I'VE are all proud Of our American
citizenship. Let us leave this place
this feeling stimulated by the sem
timents born of the occasion. Let us
appreciate more keenly h a ever how
vitality necessary 1t is to u coun-
try.s veal that every one within It's
citizenship should be clean minded in
political aim and aspiration, sincere
and honest in his conception of our
countrS's mission, and aroused to high
er and more responsive patriotism by
reflection that it is a solemn thing
to belong to a people favored of God"
Gets House BY Clever Ruse.
New York. May 1.-After having
tried in vain to rent a house in Bay
and being refused because she
has nine children, a woman has fooled.
a real estate dealer n procured 81
years lease of the house she wished.
She sent her children for a walk in a
cemetery with a relative. and when she
was asked by the agent how many
children she had she replied:
II have nine children, but they are all
in the cemetery
That's too bad" replied the agent.