Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-19

note of an occasion, that, though nat
uraliy delicate, yet-be it said to the
credit of those who had to do with it
WAS harmonious throughout. He dWelt
upon the part North Carolina played
in the Civil War, contrasted with in
\iiious comparison military prisons
North and south, and laid unpleasant
emphasis upon subjects that it were
better not to revive.
In happy contrast was the response
Oh behalf of the State of Maine by
Hon. Thurston s. Burns of Westbrook,
Nc, and this felicitouS strain, spoken
with an earncstneSs and enthusiasm
that betrayed the sincerity underlying
H. was rc-echoed and emphasized by
Mayor Boyden, in extending welcome
to the city OF Salisbury and in the re-
Spouse by Hon. Leroy f. Pike of Cor
nish, Me. Mayor Boyden never made
a happier speech in his life and it was
applauded to the echo. He voiced the
-lcomc of all Salisbury when he said:
extend to you most cordial greet
in-s and offer you, ladies and gentle
men, the fullest freedom of this city.
1t were Il mockery of VirtuOus achieve
ment for either you or | to profess
forgctfuness of the past. To you, as
to me, the memory of the dead upon
our respective sides is something to
be cherished and honored. You could
not nor could | maintain our self-re-
spect if after the passing of years We
should seek to Suavity of device of
words To make apology for antipodal
sentiments one of which appeals to
YOU the other to myself and all others
who wore the gray.
But the season of heated blood, l
rejoice, has passed, and you can come
to the city of which |, a Confederate
veteran. am chief executive with a
certainty that my comrades and my
SELF give you earnest, hearty welcome.
We have passed through many
transitions since that age when we
bore arms against each other. EnVi-
ronlnent has left it's impress, reason
ard a better understanding. social and
economic conditions have all contribu-
ted to the equivalent of an upheaval
that has enlarged our vision. We are
having to engage our hearts ana
hands with present-day problems.
though never forsaking the old and
imperishable ideals, and as these bonds
of interest become more numerous. as
we learn from the larger perspective
that something is required of us be-
yond our own immediate domain we
come to that fuller and complete un-
Outstanding as citizens and of the
common republic.
1t is q patriotic people for which I
speak Their forbears made history
for the original IS states. 1t gave
soldiers and statesmen; they pro-
viled succor in ways without num-
ber for the soldiery of the Revolution;
they responded when the call was
made in 1912, and at all times have
they and theirs answered the voice
Of service for the common veal 1t is
such as these that are glad to have you
because you are loyal to your own. be-
cause service has not found you unwill-
ing, because you come in their midst with
no vain hoastings or blare of trumpets.
but in the good of fellowship that greets
you.
trust your visit here will be attended
by nothing but the pleasantest impress
siors We hold out ready hands of well
come. and our hearts respond to the SEN
timent that prompts this visit. While
with US, make certain that nothing we
have to offer is too good for you. Out of
an abundance of appreciation of your
presence, and for my people and myself
give you most cordial greetings.
The gentlemen from Maine are smooth
graceful speakers and their remarks,
though brief, expressed their sincere ap-
rreciation of the hearty welcome they
realized was theirs. This apprt citation
crorpcd out most pointedlv when Chair
man Libby. in his remarks Introducing
Mayor Boyden, declared very empl'a'icai-