The Grange advance. [volume] (Red Wing, Minn.) 1873-1877, 1875-05-04


Henors TO the Statesman ana Good
Citizcn--His Review q the Political
= Situation what the Independents
May Do. ,I>sf: = .&j3t3I
!. "A dinner was given Tuesday evening
the 9th, to ex-senator Carl Schurz by q
number of prominent citizens of New
York, prior to his departure for Europe
on Thursday the 10th. The banquet
room was decorated with German and
American flags, while band discoursed
excellent music. Hon. VIM. M.Evarts pre-
sided, while at his right sat the guest of
the evening, Hon. Carl Schurz. About
200 were present, among them being ex-
Chamberlain Lane, Chas. F. Adams, Jr.,
Peter Cooper, L. B. Chittendcn, John G.
Cisco, Parke Goodwin, D. A. Wellcs, ex-
Attorney General Barbour, Howard Pot
ter, G. W. Field, Murat Halstead, Prof.
Batta, Charles Butler, Whitelaw' Ried,
DR.. Hammond and others. After par
taking of bounteous repast Mr.. Evarts
called the assemblage to order, and in
eloquent words conveyed the compliments
Of those present to the distinguished
guest, and thanked him for his great pub.
lie services. In conclusion he called upon
all to fill their glasses and drink to the
health Of Carl Schurz, wishing him
prosperous voyage, . pleasant summer,
and safe return.
Mr.. Schurz then rose, and in reply said
that ito earn the name of good citizen
is thing to be desired. Imay claim one
thing, and that is, have at least tried to
do my duty. Certain disagreements of
sentiment occurred between me and my
party before left the Senate. I started
early in life, an earnest and devoted man,
and attached myself to the Republican
party. I served it faithfully until and
after the civil war, and the logical re-
suits were perfectly safe. After the war
it then occurred to me that the time had
come for taking other great problems in
hand for solution. 1t was necessary to
secure for the new order of things that
favorable public opinion which is indis.
pensable, by wise course Of Cancellation.
1t was necessary to strike down the spirit
of rapacity which arose during the war
and threatened to destroy the grand old
institutions of our government. It was
necessary to restore once more to the
country sound currency, and to liz hten
and regulate the burdens weighing over
the people from revenue and taxation.
That these evils existed no one denied,
and no one denies to-day. I fondly hoped
that the party to which belonged would
take these problems in hand and deal
with them but you as we'll as know
that these problems were still unsolved,
! and, indeed retrograde movements were
made.
In some respects an attempt said the
speaker, twas made in 1872 to take the
middle course, but it failed. This should
not cause encouragement, because the
best lessons were to be learned from fail
ure. We have two political parties to-day,
| but neither of them satisfies the people.
l also admit that in both parties there
are good men, and in this and that state
some good thing has been done by one
party or the other; but it was like man
coming to two roads. and asking which
he shall take, and person saying to him,
stranger, you may take either, but if you
do so you will wish you had taken the
other The independent voters were in
the main good citizens, who wished to
serve their parties blythe best methods,
and not bargainers. I am convinced that
the mass Of independent voters is strong
enough to give victory to either deserv.
ing it. The independent party was too
great to fritter its power away, but it was
the duty Of the men who composed it to
use their power for the common good. 1t
was too early to advise it with regard to
the next presidential election, but initia.
tory steps should be taken by it to bring
its power to focus. Let it be by the or
ganizaton of committees, or otherwise, so
that when the time arrived they coul
say to the parties what the Independent
men wanted. I believe great good can
be brought in this way, and what great
blessing it would be to have full grown
statesman in the presidential chair. Next
| year We would celebrate the Tooth ami.
versary of our independence. Might it
not only be: known as year of peace
memories but strong independent action!''
In conclusion the speaker returned thanks
for the reception given him.
! Great Fire Mt Oshkosh, Wis, -.Loss near
| $2,OoO,OOO.
CHICAGO, April 29.--The following facts
in regard to the fire at Oshkosh yester.
day afternoon are CLEANED from specials
to the morning papers:
The fire commenced at the corner Of
Pine and Marion streets, and spread
through Hancock, Pearl, Warren and
High streets, destroying the depot of the
St. Paul railway and proceeding to Main
street, where the principal business houses