The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-30
A R0YA[|. WELCOME IS GIVEN
SEN. HANSBR0UGH AT HOME

most prominent opponents must admit
your uniform courtesy and ready re-
sponse to the inquiries of the most
humble constituents. In our city's
Efforts to open up communication with
the territory south of us, all will bear
testimony to the extent and impor-
tance of your aid.
Your work against the Louisiana
lottery, your work in abolishing the
army grOg shop, your efforts to pr3-
tect the farmers of North Dakota
against the anti-republican treasury
rebate by which a few millionaire
millers were to be benefited to the
detriment OF the states vast agricul-
tural interests, all manifest persistent
craftsmanship.
Your EFFORTS to procure an apprO-
priatton for the drainage of the Red
river valley may seem futile and the
prospects for success shadowy as your
efforts for the Devils Lake building
may have appeared, but we predict
success and congratulate our friends
OF the valley upon your championship
of their interests.
The occasion does not admit of
sufficient time for satisfactory COM
ment on your great labors on the ir-
rigation law, but we predict as a ma
tional measure it will stand as one of
the monuments of legislation.
ITO the superficial critic, the secur-
Ing of an appropriation may seem
mere setting aside of special fund,
but the conception of the purpose, the
reconctltng of the representatives of
the conflicting and warning interests,
the adjustment In the web of legisla-
tion and harmonizing with the admin
istrative policy, involves the exercise
of sound craftsmanship and expert
ence.
"On behalf of the settlers on the
public land, permit us to thank you
for your valiant stand in favor of re-
tanning the Communication law, thus
saving to the settler the, benefit of his
Efforts and improvements which, in
many cases, would be sacrificed by the
relentless changes in circumstances"
I'VE are proud of your record as a
public servant and in extending this
welcome and reminding you OF our
appreciation of your many efforts, we
are conscious that we are standing "a
soil of your own home. within the
curtilage of your own dwellin,, an
we are not unmindful of the illness
OF your accomplished wife.
we wish to express our regret that
such condition detracts, materially,
from the joyousness OF this occasion
and we add our sympathy for a friend
to this welcome we give you as our
senator"
The next speakers on the program
were Mayor Whitman and Joseph Kel-
ly, president of the Farmers railroad.
Mayor Whitman, in felicitous man
ner, made Senator Hansbrough well
come by presenting him with the keys
Of the city. He spoke feelingly OF the
senator's service to this city, this
county, this state and the nation. In
closing well-timed address of well
come, he said: Devils Lake is Sen
ator Hansbrough's home town. This
is his county and we, his personal
friends and fellow citizens, regardless
of race or creed, lying aside party diff
ferences, feel it an honor to extend to
him most hearty welcome. We have
watched his long career in the United
States senate, the most learned and
dignified\ deliberative body in the
world, with satisfaction and pride.
I'VE will continue to follow his dis
tinguished career. May he live long
to serve his state and country. We
most heartily bid him welcome today,
extending to him in behalf of the city
of Devils Lake the freedom of the city.
We beg leave to express to him the
hope that he may tarry long with us
and give us all the pleasure of fire.,
quently meeting him personally. Sen
ator HansbrOugh. we heartily, well
come you. Stay with us as long as
you can"
Hon. Jos. Kelly, president of the
Devils Lake Commercial club, deliv-
cred one of the most fervent addresses
of the day.. Among many other very
excellent things, he said:
Devils Lake and Ramsey county
should consider this their proudest
occasion. We have today with us
Senator Hansbrough, of whose career
and of whose personality we may all
feel justly proud. This is an occasion
in which we can ignore all party diff
ferences and unite in welcoming home
man who has always stood for the
best interests of his county and who
has ever been on the alert to promote
the welfare of his own state and coun-
try.
We are to have fine public build
ing for this city. To Senator Hans
brough will forever stand the credit
for this magnificent structure. This
is only one evidence of his fluctuations
of the interests of the state. On every
occasion he has shown the watchful
care of a personal friend for his con-
stituents and he has rendered dis
tinguished services for his country at
large.
I'VE have watched his course in the
United States senate with pride and
we will continue to follow him in the
discharge of his public duties. Dis
tinguished as has been his career. we
expect more from him in the future.
Still in the prime of life, and with 30
great an experience, he is better
equipped today for a great public
career than ever before. Long may
he live to represent us in the United
States senate, and welcome. many
times welcome to our hearts and our
homes"
Ex-senator Henry Hale was the next
speaker.
He said: Senator Hansbrough, II
my memory is right, the last time the
citizens Of Devils Lake turned out en-
masse to extend welcome, 1t was to
Captain Cogswell and the gallant boys
of Company D. returning from VIC
tories in the Philippines.