Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1910-07-28

the city. They took him through the
streets on the East side. then crossed
Kcnh,iskcng stream and exhibited tho
business institutions and the wcll-kept
homes on the West Side. Nearly every
business block and dwelling had nag
decorations In honor Of the visitor and
tho agreeable Impression he received was
cxprosscd IN his little speech later.
In spite of the day being In the height
of the hnying season. the farmers for
many miles around left their fields to
assist In the demonstration. On both sides
OF tho stream that divides tho city the
President found many people on every
tfcot to cheer him.
Mr.. Tnft's guides brought him and the
procession OF automobiles to the en-
trance Of the Bangor house nbout /
p. IN. in anticipation Of a speech some
| 45OO people filled Main street and COW
cred the sloping bank of the Unitarian
Church lawn opposite the hotel.
| The President was assisted through
| second story window on to a small bal
cony, while Capt. Archibald Butt stood
| by to sec that none of the politicians
crowding about Internationally raped
| the tender ankle.
| AS the familiar countenancc appeared
| In the window frame the throng cheered
| Justify and Mayor Woodman stepped
forward to present Mr.. Taft. The mayor
did not waste words, he just welcomed
the President in the name Of the city
| and the people endorsed his modest pre-
scntation.
MIR. Taft was proceeding with his COM
plimentary references to the city when
| one or two enthusiastic auditors ex-
| claimed:
Good, BILL" That's right, Bill"
YOU'RE all right, Bin"
| Il see In this gathering some whom
recognize us those with whom I en-
Joy an intimate acquaintance" the Pres-
dent quickly responded. emphasizing his
speech. II like to meet them, because
1t makes me feel at home"
The spirit Of the chatting acknowl-
edginent of the familiar term of ad-
dress tcklcd the crowd, but Mr. Taft
was not called "Bill'' any more
BANGORs GREAT MEN.
The President said
Ladies and gentlemen, citizens Of
Bangor-It gives me great pleasure to
meet you and I thank you for this
cordial reception
II took advantage Of 'he adjourn
ment of Congress and vacation time to
start along the Maine coast aud see
the beauties of those islands and bays
that have attracted so many people
from other parts OF the country to
enjoy the summer. But my reception
was so cordial that I did not feel I
was doing quite the courteous thing
without coming into Maine and into
one of the most important centers and
to say to the people how I appreciate
their welcome and how glad l am to
. meet the citizens of this State.
IT do not know whether you know It
with which you kept them in Congress
until the country knew their strength
and bowed before their influence.
D among them were such men as Will
liam FIT Fessenden. James G.. Blaine.
Thomas r. Reed, Nelson Dingley and a
g score Of others now dead; and then you
@ or not. but Bangor is one of the most
t beautiful cities OF the country.
@ thought you might he doubtful about
g that and I wanted to emphasize 1t.
: "Seriously speaking, I don't wonder
n that every citizen Of Bangor IL proud
= of this city. You have had great men
n come from here. Hannibal Hamlin
o the associate and supporter Of Abra-
ham Lincoln in the dark days Of the
i republic: Chief Justice Peters. one OF
d the greatest chief justices of the state
e have the living senators. Frye and Hale
l. a man who united with profound
IL learning Of the law. a genial humol
% and a deep knowledge of human ma
u ture; these gave him an influence ant
20 effectiveness which made everybod,
l. who came within the range Of hi
acquaintance happier and better fo
the knowing OF him.
l. FUTURE OF EASTERN STATES.
l. "And then there is your former Con
q gresham Boutelle, to whose knowledge
he and to whose interest as naval once
the American navy of to-day owes much
J. Through your great men, my friend
l. YOU have exerted a great deal more influ
ence In Congress than you were entttle
Z, | to and you did II because of the car
n with which you selected your senat or
q and representatives and the continuation
id who have placed their mark in the his
ID tory of this country within the last
years.
y LAS came from Mt, Desert Ferry thi
II morning and looked out of the window
I, Of the car in which rode. a thought Q
s. two came with reference to those olde
ID eastern States. The question has bee
el moOted as to what your future is. Hav
you attained all the prosperity poesibl
" here? Certainly you all look happy. an
to under the constitution the chief right
RS that pursuit of happiness.
x 1T seems to me that you as much a
n, any people OF the republic are intereste
III In that subject which has 80 many defln
T. lions, so many various definitions IN
d. conservation Of our resources
IN FARMER MILLIONAIRES.
"In the first place. early In the develop
=, ment of the West everybody who wantt
~ to be a successful farmer went West fl
:, the purpose Of finding rich soil that wou
grow big crops with as little cultivate
as possible, and the Maine men play'
a large part in the development of OF
ls- western country.
or "But now all the rich soil has be-
OF taken up, now we are issuing bonds
,re order to put water on the dry soil in Il
mt West that otherwise would not gro
lid crops, and the thoughts OF many OF q
On. | wisest men OF the country are bell
ss- turned to the abandoned farms Of 4
nd East, where modern science in agricultu
he shows that crops can be raised II on
his proper attention is given, and rules a
to followed In the cultivation OF the sou.
You have In Maine broad stores Of la
ST. that can be awaited OF for this purpOs