Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-04-11

with the banners of victory in his
grasp and the laurels of a grateful
country on his brow.
General Stewart pointed also to the
National Guard which is to-day an
efficient body because it prepared
when it was the fashion TO sneer at
preparedness.
When he reached that part of his
address which had to do with the Gov
ernor himself, the Executive sat with
bowed head as applause ran sharply
through the hall. 1T is the desire of
your military family" said General
Stewart, addressing the Governor, Ito
present to you this tribute of our re-
gard, love and esteem-their admira-
ton for your loyalty, for all that you
have done and all that you have
promised you will do to uphold the
traditions of Pennsylvania in this
crisis. May misfortune always be- a
stranger to you and may your path
be always one of prosperity"
The Governor. who sat with his
head bowed throughout the unveiling
exercises, during which the audience
stood, was frankly too overcome with
emotion to speak when he arose to ac-
cept the portrait and it was with diff
Guilty that he found voice to reply.
The Governor Speaks
The Governor spoke feelingly of the
part Pennsylvania must play in the
great national problems now at issue
and of the responsibilities of himself
and all others of the State Govern
ment who have part therein. I'VE
must continue to keep Pennsylvania
where the State always has stood and
where, please God. she always will
stand" He made an earnest plea for
popular support in the conduct of
Pennsylvania's part of the war, draw
ing attention to the fact that by rea-
son of her location, her resources, her
wealth and her great population Penn
sylvania must take a leading place
among the States and be prepared 20
contribute far more than smaller and
less fortunate Commonwealths.
Former Governor Willis in his ad-
dress made a strong appeal for ma
tional support. This is the time for
citizens of all walks of life to rally to
the colors," he said, and added that
he had no doubt where Pennsylvania
stood on this question. The history
of the United States is filled with the
mighty deeds and the wonderfully
patriotic services of Pennsylvania and
Pennsylvanians," he said. He pro-
nounced Governor Brumbaugh the
greatest Governor of the greatest
State in the union and said the peo-
pie of Ohio and other Commonwealths
are watching to see how Loyalty the
people of this State line up behind
him.
Mr.. Collins Masterful Address
Mr.. Collins speach was masterful
presentation of the ideals of the Am.
erican people and the great part they
have played through the war of the
Revolution, the Civil War and now in
the world conflict on the side of hui
manity and in behalf OF freedom and
the rights of the individual. He point
ed a beautiful word picture of the
visit of Lafayette to our shores in the
days when French assistance spelled
victory for the American cause and
spoke feelingly of the return we are
about to make to France in her hour
of trial.
Mr.. Collins also spoke confidently
of the part Pennsylvania will play in
the national crisis. 1T is my hope,
during this war" he said, ito see the
Stars and Stripes floating in France
and at the head of the division that
shall place them there the figure OF
that rugged, red-blooded American,
Theodore Roosevelt" Mr.. Collins
was greeted with enthusiastic ap-
plause and there were evidently many
who agreed with him in his hope to
see the Colonel given an opportunity
for service.
A social hour with dancing followed
the speaking.