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... ( Applause . ) disap- MR . GILSTRAP : Ladies and Gentlemen - We are pointed today . I have a telegram from Chehalis from Governor Hay , in which he states that he is very sorry to inform me that he will be unable to be here . Perhaps some ...
... ( Applause . ) disap- MR . GILSTRAP : Ladies and Gentlemen - We are pointed today . I have a telegram from Chehalis from Governor Hay , in which he states that he is very sorry to inform me that he will be unable to be here . Perhaps some ...
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... ( Applause . ) THE CHAIRMAN : -The closing part of the program will be an address by the Hon . Jeremiah Neterer , the Grand Master . ( Prepared speech handed to committee . Unfortunately this speech can not be found . ) ADDRESSES GIVEN AT ...
... ( Applause . ) THE CHAIRMAN : -The closing part of the program will be an address by the Hon . Jeremiah Neterer , the Grand Master . ( Prepared speech handed to committee . Unfortunately this speech can not be found . ) ADDRESSES GIVEN AT ...
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... ( Applause . ) I TOASTMASTER : -After listening to the remarks of the Sec- retary , and after listening this afternoon to the splendid re- marks of the orator of the afternoon , Col. Snowden , who has recently , you know , written such a ...
... ( Applause . ) I TOASTMASTER : -After listening to the remarks of the Sec- retary , and after listening this afternoon to the splendid re- marks of the orator of the afternoon , Col. Snowden , who has recently , you know , written such a ...
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... ( Applause . ) THE TOASTMASTER : -The next speaker , when I asked him what he would talk about , said that he would talk about two minutes . That speaker is John Arthur of Seattle , and I may say that he can put into two minutes as much ...
... ( Applause . ) THE TOASTMASTER : -The next speaker , when I asked him what he would talk about , said that he would talk about two minutes . That speaker is John Arthur of Seattle , and I may say that he can put into two minutes as much ...
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... ( Applause . ) I was one of the Cura- tors when we tried to get this Institution on its feet . I was one of those who felt that it was worth while to pay $ 25.00 for a life membership , and we created a little fund in that way , which ...
... ( Applause . ) I was one of the Cura- tors when we tried to get this Institution on its feet . I was one of those who felt that it was worth while to pay $ 25.00 for a life membership , and we created a little fund in that way , which ...
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Page 213 - Bring me men to match my mountains ; Bring me men to match my plains, — Men with empires in their purpose, And new eras in their brains.
Page 222 - I trust, will ever be, scrupulously observed by the United States. Under that convention, a year's notice is required to be given by either party to the other, before the joint occupancy shall terminate, and before either can rightfully assert or exercise exclusive jurisdiction over any portion of the territory. This notice it would, in my judgment, be proper to give ; and I recommend that provision be made by law for giving it accordingly, and terminating, in this manner, the convention of the sixth...
Page 220 - In advance of the acquirement of individual rights to these lands, sound policy dictates that every effort should be resorted to by the two Governments to settle their respective claims.
Page 225 - At the end of the year's notice, should Congress think it proper to make provision for giving that notice, we shall have reached a period when the national rights in Oregon must either be abandoned or firmly maintained. That they cannot be abandoned without a sacrifice of both national honor and interest, is too clear to admit of doubt.
Page 223 - I recommend that this be done by Congress with as little delay as possible in the full extent to which the British Parliament have proceeded in regard to British subjects in that Territory by their act of July 2, 1821, "for regulating the fur trade and establishing a criminal and civil jurisdiction within certain parts of North America.
Page vii - Association, with the powers, rights, and privileges, and subject to the limitations, duties, and restrictions, which by law appertain thereto. Witness...
Page vii - ... [the name of the corporation], for the purpose [the purpose declared in the agreement of association] , with a capital of [the amount of capital fixed in the agreement of association] , and have complied with the provisions of the statutes of this commonwealth in such case made and provided, as appears from the certificate of the president, treasurer and directors of said corporation , duly approved by the commissioner of corporations and recorded in this office: now, therefore, I...
Page 224 - ... inherent in the American breast, and must prevail. It is due to them that they should be embraced and protected by our laws. It is deemed important that our laws regulating trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes east of the Rocky Mountains, should be extended to such tribes as dwell beyond them. The increasing emigration to Oregon, and the care and protection which is due from the government to its citizens in that distant region, make it our duty, as it is our interest, to cultivate amicable...
Page 298 - How blest is he who crowns in shades like these A youth of labor with an age of ease; Who quits a world where strong temptations try, And, since 'tis hard to combat, learns to fly!
Page 123 - HOW firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in his excellent word ! What more can he say than to you he hath said, You who unto Jesus for refuge have fled...