New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-14
TWO PHASES or TEMPERANCE.
MURPHY IN THE STOCK EXCHANGE
HE TALKS TO THE BROKERS, But IS INTERRUPTED
BY rHE CHAIRMAN.

MURPHY IN THE STOCK EACHANGE'
HE TALKS TO THE BROKERS, But IS INTERRUPTED
BY THE CHAIRMAN.
Francis Murphy, the temperance advocate,
visited the Stock Exchange yesterday afternoon, accom-
panied by Thomas W. Pit.man. While business was be-
ing transacted Mr. Murphy stood visitors gallery
watching the movements Of the bulls and bears"
When the gong sounded at o'clock for the close Of
business, the members began cheering for Mr. Murphy
and I'm their enthusiasm hats were thrown Highland hand
kerchicfs were waved. When Mr.. Murphy reached the
door Of the Board Room he fairly carried
along by the crowd OF brokers who gathered ABOUT u
and he was lifted on a steam-heater in the Long
Room"
From this coigne Of vantage, Mr Murphy Said " Gen
tcmen OF the stock Exchange thank you for the honor
You have conferred upon me, and for this
hearty, whole-,oulcd and hosptabI" welcome.
men OF this great word, mo- Who arc
living continually the field If battle. lChecrs ana
Cr OF That's the talk"l I'm not ind 1crrut 10 ms
great honor thus conferred upon me bv body repre-
seutug the wealth and influence nfh- country lIeaze
ordinary pUr, uit Of business as SuhCi -e dl, ma,
ing brain. Cheers and cries Of "AmcnI M ~ true
Al This point the speech Chairman Mitchell, VINO
had pushed through the hiOng uuol c arrived IN roIJ
II Mr.. Murphy, threw up his han.s aud requisite MT.
Nh DHy to stop, was IN violation or the rules OF tlt
Exchange iOT him 10 proceed The members VINO ny
this time d completely packed me Long Room .ech1
greatly excited and there loud cries o. Go on"
I'VE ire the Board" T. " Wntc moved HAT We are
the stock Exchange, and Chairman Mitchell has no more
mott voted on aud rcceS ed loud -houto OF ayes.
Mr.. Murphy nued hi- ami for order aud in a loud
tome Of voice said "Just minute, my friends Let u5
have peace here" Chairman Mitchell thcn requested
the members 70 allow him TO say few WoTIs'
This was followed by lOud cries OF Yes,
yes. Let rs hear Mr.. Mitchell" Mr.. Mitchell
SpOudcd, Il wish to say mat personally
would Ike 70 hear MI Murphy speak here Is well as
any other prcs NJ, out President Ives. who Is my
superior officer has given me instructions To lave tEe
Exchange red at the usual hour, and
have merely done my duty This was followed
by shout OF "N.s, You have done your
duty and you 60 away now TmI>aly was lr-
celvcd with ond cheers and laughter, and Mr. Murphy
added "My dear friends when through the Kindness vi
friends was invited to speak To your BODY II TcIulnde
me Of that daY when all was cOntusiOn-l
r,ter 10 the memorable Black Friday 1t
was time, you all remember, When
mems faces became pale, the country was con-
yu.rd and drifting into insolvency, ana the cntre
business Of the country Ocke mp. The President
of tue United states asked to do something to re-
lrye tue people from the terrible depression HIS
answer wls some men break the laws, but It Is
impossible for L. ;. Grant 10 do 80. lCres OF Go on,
We viii stand b, you'll While l th4uk you
heartily this generous invitation TO speak WISH II
h. be distinctly known mat am iw-abdlng cltlzen,
and yield OocdIcuce 10 the demand OF TIE president
OF this association. H. however, the members Ot the
stock Exchange should desire mc to speak
10 them | stand ready 70 do 80
al any time and place You may be pleased u name
Mr. Murphy then Withdrew from the building amid
loud chez