The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1915-09-23

oouU1Ou W Gno 1aCC C0aU JuSU prior
to the outbreak of the Civil war had
it not been for the patriotism of
the citizns Of German blood in St.
Louis, Missouri would have Joined
the seeding states. Other cases
were cited where foreign-born citi-
zens had nobly responded when
the United States was in need, and
the speaker stated that he had no
doubt but what the citizens of today
would respond as readily as in the
past. 1t is impossible to do Justice
to the speech, but it was interesting
throughout, and frequent applause
greeted his remarks. Mile Laos
county was signally honored when
Senator Nelson agreed to visit our
county fair, and the weather was
disappointing to many who were ex-
treme]y DESTROYS of hearing and see
ing him.
On Saturday Governor Winfield
Scott Hammond was guest of the
fair association, and during the
afternoon Minnesota's chief execu-
tive delivered an inspiring and pa
triotic address. The speaker was
introduced by J. J. Skahen, whose
Introductory remarks were cordial,
timely and appropriate. Governor
Hammond first touched upon Che
great advancement made by the
United States as nation, and
stated that one could not but be i'm
pressed and astonished at the re-
markable Development. The Lou
isiana purchase was cited as an in
stance. This rich domain was pur-
chased for 215 cents an acre, and to-
day farm lands of this territory sell
for from 500 to 5000 per acre. The
soil was naturally fertile, but set
tiers were needed to develop it. The
speaker then dwelt upon the bless
ings of American citizenship, and
stated that people were aided by liv-
ing in a land of free institutions,
and popular government. The United
States, he said, is land of oppor-
tunity and it will continue to be
so long as the right kind of govern
ment is maintained. Each and every
citizen, said the speaker, should
love America, and be proud of it's
achievements. Governor Hammond
then made plea for more unselfish
citizenship. People should not only
consider their rights as citizens, but
also their duties. The speaker stated
that it was not in the least surpris-
ing that foreign-born citizens felt a
deep sympathy for the land of their
birth. nor that they were proud Of
the great names that adorn the
pages of history of those lands. But
he emphasized the fact that when
they become citizens of this land, ac-
cept the blessings connected there
with, and enjoy the opportunities
here offered, they should also be
willing to accept the duties. An
excerpt from speech delivered by
one of the prominent officers of the
German-American alliance was
then read, and it was an unevasive
stand for Americanism. Governor
Hammond made a fervent plea for
preparations for world and lasting
peace. Great emperors, kings, presi-
dents and cars can boast of the
strength of their armies, said he,
but not one of them can give life to
one dead private soldier. A glow
ing tribute was then paid to Presi-
dent Wilson, whom the speaker said
had unswervingly guided the ship of
state along safe and sane course
despite the frantic efforts of some to
force the country into war. The
speaker said that this was one of
those occasions when sensible men
and women have no time for parti-
sanship, but are just Americans.
Governor Hammond is forcefuI, able
and eloquent, and it was indeed
pleasure to hear him. The immense
audience gave him the closest atten-
tion throughout, and outbursts of
applause were frequent
" THE EXHIBITS.
The exhibits at the Mile Laos
county fair in the past have ever
been of An pYcnllont n,1nl;tut h., 4