New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-07-03


not always wise but he was always dreadfuly in earn
est He first rode rough shOG over OF my pet meas
nres We had time itdld not speak for six wooks'
There "a no purer man than Samuel ). Randall but
purity and honesty are not enough at WASHINGTON Inc
quality OF the bulldog is needed also. That was found
IN the Speaker he has been able 10 save the
country many ,, million; Of dollars; .,
tbGt the XLEth Congress had 70 maze up me
deficiencies OF the AiVfn IL l. not true We saved IN
the nst session OF the Ai-lFta congress alONng Ior
all leicenrIes which have had 10 he made up since,
aDoot l"ehly-lmse MIllohs OF u9nsfs. DuIlns 'ht
present session, leaving out the fisheries award, OF
course, we have maintained our ground, and MADE up
@ @o o me S SaTa ' @
that appropriated was not used 70 pay the officers
and sailors but 20 pay for hr RoesOns rotten con-
tracts by the end OF tie next session we sha! nave
saved % the country, affirm, $J6OOOOOO more than
the AlIid Congress WIS able. or at least, did save
Then as To currency reform In that respect the
Democratic party has not made as good record as II
Act-which passed By the Republicans merely az
bind Circumstances beyond the control OF either party
made resumption in gold possible. We accomplished u
III silver As far e was substitution OF silver for pa
per money il not dishonest Imadc no difference to
IA IN the payment Of our debts, but was not up TO the
highest point OF honor IN regard TO our Orelgh ooSa
tons. Yet the Democratic party Is no more responsible
for the silver bill than the Republican party.
Tant reform is not yet carried der with tne pre-
cedng speaker the and remedy for the present
rich OF New-YOrk. They can't build ships to in
competition with foreign shipping. The value OF our
eeiyed ana sold twelve hundred millions OF DOLLARS III
can't build ships cheapy let us buy them, SO that We
with which we are suffering The duty on raw materi-
ais must De taken off. The country is ready for 1t.
have recorded tnat although deeply nteIesed IN
the iron manufacture my only objection to the Wood
iron. Now certain people have said the Speaker
weak iron they find much fault and talk about not
the builders reject may be put honorable place
than they will like. iApplause.l
OTHER ADDRESSES.
The Hon. Fernando Wood said that he thought the
Randall to New-YOrk, in order 30 afford him an
opportunity for observing the sentiment Of the people
Of the city with reference to his official course
as presiding officer OF the House Of Representatives,
lie had been fellOw-menber with Mr. Randall for
fourteen years and had been an attentive observer Of
him a OF signal executive ability, ana
one who aimed 10 promote The welfare Of all
framing Tariff bill he had aimed TO abolish the sys
ten Of protecting one interest at the expense OF tho
ton he had attempted merely, as the lawyers
say, to serve notice on those protected
able to live without mucn help that the time was
when there would be no favored class when see
ton would be cared for nj the expense OF another; When
the people OF the United States, by their superior
genius their energy industry and perseverance, ana
other people, from any other part OF the world In any
occupation or comparison OF productive power
Ex-Governor Bede also spoke briefly, saying mat ne
did not despair OF the country lie believed ls pros
Prrity would revive under good National Government.
President, but did not see him receive the
Office because OF the machinery Of the Electoral
Commission. This. he thought, il might bo too
late remedy but IL the duty Of Congress 20 H0T
up the fraud 10 would not bc for the interest OF the
country 10 dstUus the action OF the present Admins
tration but its methods Of obtaining Office should be
made Odious The Potter Committee had not indeed,
traced out the Sherman letter. but the fraud was just
a. disgracefu whether pelpaated by secretary saer-
man or Mrs. jerks. Governor Bedle did not thnk tue
Government Cut nice figure with her az all
Some remarks from Ex-Governor Swami OF NOryland,
concluded speaking lie declared that he took great
pleasure in hOnOrug the distinguished gentlemen from
P,nnsylyania lie commended President Hsyess Efforts
pacfY the South hut did not wish 10 De understood TO
dcprpCate the merits OF Governor Illden.
Letters of regret because Of inability TO be present az
the reception received from cN-iiOYe.nOr Ill-
dem Governor Robinson, senator Whyte, or Mary
land. the Hon. Cl3TksOn " Potter anu others.
Governor Robinson said " II would give me great
pleasure % accept your invitation and to meet the
distinguished Speaker Of the House OF representatives,
and regret that my engagements are SUCH rs To COM
rel me to decline. Please assure the speaker OF my
kndc-t regards" The following copy o. Nh Ildcns
letter: - 49,,
Is GRAMERCYPARk, July !, 1873
DEARsu.: Although I canuot be present az your re
cepton tomorrow evening 10 the Hon. Samuel j. Ran
DALI shall most cordially m hc expression Of
esteem and respect for him, and In h-h appreciation
or public services in the distinguished position which
be 80 hOnOrably nils Very truly yours, ;. j. IlLDEN.
CADWALLADER EVANS, esq. NccTtidrH