The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-17

The exercises were in charge of Colo mel Charles B. Hoyt, a member of the Governors staff and third cousin of Mrs. Cleveland.
 Governor Bache1der Speaks.
 Colonel Hoyt spoke briefly and then introduced Governor Bachelder, who was received with enthusiasm and who said:
 We are all Cleveland men and wo- men today. Applause While we take great pleasure in the fact that you have come to New Hampshire, we also take pleasure in the fact that you have selected this charming locality for your summer home. It is in har- mony with your rugged integrity and Independence. for which we so greatly admire you.
 If the people wear away the road leading past your home or trample too much upon your lawns, do not think you are the sole cause, for the people of the Granite State have great love for the charming wife and beautiful children which adorn your home.
 You will not need to lock your doors at night or turn the watch dog loose, for we are all solicitous for the safety of yourself and family. but when you leave we should advise you te take your house with you, lest 1t be car
 
 abode of so illustrious a family.
 Tn behalf of the people of New Hampshire. without regard to age, sex or political affiliation. I extend to you a generous welcome, and to Mrs Cleveland also. with the hope that you will. another season, come and see us again"
 Colonel HOyt's Tribute.
 Colonel Hoyt, in Introducing the ex- President, referred to him as Our most distinguished American citizen in pri- vate life"
 As MT. Cleveland arose and stepped to the front of the porch he was greet ed with great applause. He faced a truly rural audience and his every word was heard with intense interest. |. He said:
 Ladies and Gentlemen-I am afraid that have received more than I de- serve in the way of praise from those who have preceded me. The kind things they have said are somewhat modified by the trepidation I have felt at the remarks of your Governor and by the fear expressed by him that my house Is to be torn down. If not from over my head, to such an extent that will not be able to return to 1t. If this is Sandwich hospitality, I beg you to give me q little less of it. Laugh- ter.)
 T am glad to avail myself of an op- portunity to express the qualification 1t gives me to meet the Governor of New Hampshire and my good neigh bors, for the time being. in the town of Sandwich. Of course I fully realize that the compliment which you are to- day bestowing is not one of a personal nature, but arises from the fact that have represented the sovereignty of the people of the land in office.
 T have indeed been q servant of my countrymen, and it Is the only servi- tude which I have known with honor. Notice my words. l say servitude with honor. I don't speak of the only ser vitude with pleasure. because there Is a lady here who expects me to say that as a married man of eighteen years I have experienced a servitude of de- light. (Applause.1
 The perplexing labors of the Presi- dent: the opposition which he meets, the political rancor frequently aimed at him and criticism of his acts are amply compensated. if, when he re- turns to private life. he has the evil dence. as l have today. that the Ameri- can people, after all, are just and fair The thought Is in my mind at this mo- ment that 1 may assume in a way to represent the State in which I was born. in which I now live and where hope to die, so that this happy occa- sion may serve sort of exchange |of greetings between New Jersey and New Hampshire.
 This thought gives rise to another