New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-10-05
GOVERNOR AT ST. LOUIS.
He Erhorts Young. Men to Brace
CaIumnies of Public Life.

St. Louis, Oct 4.-The most successful state
Day celebration yet held at the exposition, both
in point of interest and attendance, was that OF
New-York State to-day. The New-Tork Build
Ing was beautifully decorated, and was crowded
with guests.
The Garde RepUbIicaine Rand. OF France. be-
gan the exercises incident to the celebration with
a concert at the State building. Edward Lyman
Bill Of Nev-Yorz City the state Commissioner,
spoke at the exercises held in the State build
irg The Rev. Dr. William ". Boyd, OF ST.
Louis formerly a resident Of New-TorA deilv-
cred the invocation.
Music was rendered on the organ by Professor
S. H. Groves, OF New-York Addresses were
made by Mr.. skin, Director Of Exhibits. and
Commissioner Bill. tc which Governor Odell re
sponded Governor Odeu said in part:
The diplomacy which led up to the acquisition OK
the Louisiana Territory furnishes one or the n1 y
interesting incidents in the worlds hs.PGS' I ne
ests OF and affordiug liberty OF conscience and
5e14 ~ o. goyernent ~ bch could not have sue
Hdsd If any rgstraint nad 9s9 h no been broad
enough to meet the demands Of a growing GOun-
try. While there was authority Tor me aGLlLs ~
permission for the purchase Of territory. Mnen we
look over the results which have tolloIeI ,, sS or
magnificent growth In population aa0 T vs. Iss at
which was accomplished in showing TO the world
that we were living under Constitution oroad
insute success 20 popular government. That JEFF
ferson and his advisers acted wisely IA SO co4 Ts
STRUNG their power at that time Is 5.1
there no other achievements OF mat W9ileeL
full administration. then this alone would suince 10
That the acquisition OF this territory was ac-
by bioodshed, was another triumph for civiliza-
ton. While wars have come since ana niag cI bs
IN the future, the plan or arbitration wnien mas
been adopted generally by this and other ne
tons may. perhaps, have had its inception In this
solution Of burning and important Ques-
ton to this country. Our Union now IS one thaL
all that means common interest the common Wa, Weal
and common protection Of all the pe9ple, ~ al
the States have decreed by majority Ior tnat
try then these questions should no longer be the
subject OF craftsmanship or party ollteIShCss u1
ali TSo believe in america and her fpt1re. me
same laws govern US, the same protection shouia
no Individual isolated community that does not
ests ara not on the same plane o. eQuahty-
THE CALCNIY OF PUBLIC LIFE
Every man should be a part Of the government
He should feel il TO be as much his dGty 20 E, ne
under q monarch whose early tuition instils
In them the belief that they owe the peSt par %
eminent AS they are undeterTed by fear Of death
or disaster so saoad our ySung a De TIoesto
and abuse which they see TOO frequently ana 100
IS here taSay 5y It's ocial repre-
sentattves testify first TO its loyalty to the Pu
sbow the people Of the West that in their progress
we are Interested and that TO them we t 0oE 0f
patriotism as will give to our nation men or
energy Of right impulses TO you we owe mGS UGH
De to aid you in every laudabIe undertaking 70
stand behind you In all that means the prosperity
OF common country $500, ,, 49,,
~ a1n ,i nave pTonS Notbins ike It has ever been
known IN the annals OF the world Skilled WORK,
In lis success Here you witness not only the
steady progress that mas SeeH mace , yoS have be-
fore you also exhibits from some OF tAe posses posses
Si9nS wjca 6S'f here some Of the problems which
demand solution at the hands OF the American
Our flag has been planted In far OF land and I'd
must face Representatives. Wnlen ~ Wo ts+ 20
S1ties That have cost us the blood Of some o. the
PyayeI ana e WSs, Here we may see something Of
that which has been accomplished as ven as
DUTY TO correct - TSich We efov ourselves
ours wherever these people are ready for IT, and u
nnt 3uT thew are preTared for IT, There is no one
who has seen the progress Waleh Is heLe Lspsss -
ciyzation WhGh Is Sn5s 10, 70 Pf 5s a come w
aad SUP J o-e Who had the courage 10 stand
for II against those who demanded another solu-
HOs aa al ma, no true American demands the eur
render OF these possessions and that the only
eeo9ntry Is whether they shall be given their IN
dependence now. or when they are IN a eoAdluon
This exposition stands not only. as monument
~ our progress but 20 our united and determined
eIort 70 take a prominent part in all that means
fine Advancement Of mankind and the prosperity
~ the whole world We owe that which we are
al present 70 the devotion and heroiSm OF the
men OF the past. and 20 protect and guard the
inheritance which has come to US should he our
aim. To DO broad and conservative IN our con,
centfon of our duties aud responsibilities should
be our purpose. To instil into the minds OF our
youth determination 70 meet every question with
true American courage should be our object
Every EFFORT that makes for the good OF humanity
tS sitting tribute TO that national policy which
has taught US that there IS no responsibility too
GREAT for our citizens 20 bear and that In the on
vrar, progress 81 civilization America recognized
her duty and viii not fail In It's performance
The day closed with reception and ball.
given by the New-Yorl1 Commission in honor Of
Governor and Mrs. Odell
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