The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-06-23
Complimentary Dinner to Hon. VIM. b.
Reed by the Citizens Of Phiiadeiphia.


SPEECH OF cUs MINISTER TO cHmA-wHAr HE
BOPEs TO ACCOMPLISH WITH THE CELESTE AL6.
The citizens of Philadelphia gave complimentary din.
ner last evening to their fellow Citizen VIM Reed. tho
United States Minister TO China The propretors of the
Laperre Honse distinguished themselves providing
banquet The Hon. Joseph r. Chandler presided, and
many distinguished guests besides Mr. Reed were pre-
sent
After the preliminary toasts Of "rhc President "The
Govern or Of Pepnsyiy ania" and "The Union of the
sates the fourth regular toast presented as fol-
lows, and drank with great enthusiasm
Ten Hon. wM B. REED-Fitly cboeen by the Chief Ma
Rate represent the interests of the nation
important embassy. May the results of hi. mission us-
fy the high estimate which his fellow citizens place
ability and realize The true American doctrine Of lacking
nothing bat what is right and submitting neshng thss
is wrong"
Mr.. Reed responded, az follows -
Mr. PRRsupEsr GEyTIKMIN-I have very few words
Of earnest gratitude utter for ts OF your good
will They come, believe me, from the rulness heart
deeply touched by what has to day been kindly and
s5see et SAD r years ago exactly eft the
matte msson, despatched what supposed be an
Grand Of benefcence to the world and advantage
own country especially. Tho mission proved fail.
ure and the only persons who derived any benefit from
II, or bad even any enjoyment was the class which
patches, being seduousy attentive at ali places of public
amusement, and suoy ing foreign language under the
most agreeable cb cums,ances aud the moot fascinating
Of my lfe This the exact measure ofmy tape There
however, gentlemen benefit OF inestmabe value
the closest the most confidential and aectonste with
one whose memory s dear in this community (Mr.
Sergeant need hardly ITO yop Mr. PRECEDENT who
only my kinsman, bat my friend, my counsellor and
guide In early life and early manhood aud il is to his pre-.
the IMMIGRATION Q, that sentiment Of state oysNycou,
sistent with national feelngve for Pennsylysnis AZ
feSSn for wna, Dr. Franklin long ago called dear Phs
m M hAaR hoo haa~
controlling influence on my public life and II had no
other reason for the tes whish felt II my du.
elevation TO the Presidency CT Pennsylvania statesman
who, with sipglenees Of purpose beyond all praise
is sox trying keep bis faith to the nation, aud 70 exc
cute hts bis high trust principles OF enlightened aad
conservative patriotism. Thirty years agsi This is
no small portion OF human nfe--and these years have
profession, in public trusts conferred by you as your
representative n the councils OF the State and
city, and In semi,judicisl functions still mare
responsible; and now that l soout TO venture
on different sphere and in doing 60 to leave you with
all the pers Of such separation, feel sensiby than
not beer fruiiless, but that have won and now enjoy
your confidence and esteemthat leave friends behind
me who will care for me- and think Of me. nt DO proud
Of succsss succeed In the distant and doubtful en-
terpree on which am venturng To you my immediate
friends and town, men, than can ever repay;
and yet this your kind FAREWELL affects me moro than ali
beside your approval that prize. For II have been
mostsoctous and venture TO add ID when the President
did me the honor to offer this responsible mssiou
8
sciou that my immediate fellow citizens-he men of bus
and character here, without distinction Of party ap
For all this again thank yoa ana them and nov. rene
men, shall venture 10 say word or two the future
my future IS one Of The representations OF the United
states aoroad-the future OF our country in its relations
70 the mysterious empire 10 which am to be acre.
ditedf There OF course, ocial proprees imposing
reserve which no one win expsc me to violate but
there a. the osber hand an official aYectstiou which
here a. should be sorry suspected Of There is
iasipe, marvellous e1asEorason sbou, this thing called
and
@aon 1t Lord Chesterfield, think, who. describing tho
mysterious journey Of German dpiomAas lays, ",he
the journey for the sake Of he nyssAry have no dc
sire that there should any ystcry about
does mas harm. am Ia no danger q suffering 10 this
way, for thesc has been paid 70 by who Ia ve
an uninentonai Compliment. n beinr dscr,bsd m ons
"wholy without diplomatic experience" (Which freely
adm)-a specimen Of thai "na,ur.l curiosity" known the
world over ~ 40 Phiacelpha lawyer" and with some
share OF tact, shrewdDcss and common tense. Now
u seems me the point OF the praise II such was
tiemen, common ssns., w. enIsh.enn,x sSn
loyal American heart which must guide me now.
China Is place where The homsly quality called
well educated shrewd masters OF the Of sophs
Try, and emInensy diplomatic in the technical Of
who try those weapons With EN- There s nothing Ike
precedeptor authority TO regulate intercourse that re-
r un =. % onnese diplomacy very
There are no lighthouses buoys, signs OF fren lily
counsel or guidance They want strangers and they
help none 70 come The gallant ship which 10 bear
must hnd her way into their pors and rivers by the skin
and courage Of the American men board Of her. and
viii, viii anchor nere without word Of wse,ms except
get securely In. She will be safe and respected under her
has-agsrestlvt n'no act for her errand Is peaceful
prompt protection where protection Is due. Ny
mission, l sincerely hope may not he unlike my
snP 10 eliminating sp san9' my
lance 70 IL, fidelity 10 my counrys uadi-
tons and republican faith. honestly say I
20 abroad with dependency ~ 10 the fnture want Of
sctrcliance, the anchorage which my education has
given only holds am proud 70 belong 10 tina, school
which believes In the raditionary policy Of This nation as
hrtt came nom The lips OF Washington, and has been
maintained vi certain mischievous alterations,
since There not on the pages Of our brief history
unattended with mischief all partcs concerned. II 4
thh belief this implicit faith, resingon principle whish
alone guide me through the perp,exhes Of Ate Of
foreign sympebies sntpsthies have cosmopolitan
enthusiasm have suspicion there is danger from
too many treaties Than too few, especially Of undertaking
regulate other peoples concerns-on the general policy
OF tho earth and they the forms Of gnaran
tees" 20 abroad-and hope In this TO carry out
the views OF the governmenf-wifh q fixed reso.
luton 10 avoid such diplomatic complications,
which, even. before my day is over, would be sure
those who low friends, and Who best keep
90 by not being too intimate But, gentlemen, the
ohe, hsnd et me eot eher here o. elsewhere be under
sympahes OF the civilized nations Of The world with 70
gard Cbrs the United states should stand ooldy aoof
Amoei every practical question 70 be there determined
has relations 10 others beside ourselves. We have no
thing 10 ak that others may not share; but choose
ask Il IN way, and In good time. No one
find fault II be part Of the duty OF Ameri-
representative 10 be the sulen spectator OF what
others are doing and have perfect right TO do; 10
charge word OF psel; 70 refuse omit confer
frankly and fully matters OF common interest," Tor such
there Of vast moment am than content. 20
abroad ~ith strong anxiety, all subj cp OF common
and kriumae interest, 20 have early aud sincere
svowa Of Views and Intentions and TO try 10 Interchange
with the fepresen aves Of every friendly Power the
Chinese vcnage, mutual good onhccs 90 not presume
TO be mediator In other peoples qusrrcs but shall
be proud TO show, BY example al least, that
peace can win victories well Tho fault win not
be mne gentlemen, II there be any efficacy in candor
and fair dealing am not the best with every
one IN similar trust, beihgerert NEUTRAL and this wth
out oeparseing ENHANCEMENT I rely my common
tcnse, and hope kindly disposition 10 effect this result IN
spite OF my ineSperence 70 abroad with q clear sense
OF responsibility 70 public opinion At bone the only re-
spopsibhty an American public should know I
recognize fully; and does require forecas,
10 determine what will with reference this oren
hl complication. viii exact there, s every where, defer
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