The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-04-06

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Merrill, Boston journal.
The Oregon was decked wsth bunting from
hull to truck and presented a fine appearance.
From stem to stern.she was neat as wax and,
after long and careful examination, she was
voted by ali one OF the finest ships ever seen in
American waters.
After the vessel had been thoroughly ex-
amined the guests were invited to the heauti-
full main saloon where four long tables were
spread, decorated with choice flowers, and
presenting gala appearance. When the
guests were seated Mr.. Cramp occupied tho
head OF the main table, with Gov. kobi0 on
his right and Mayor Deering on his left, with
Capt. Williams at the foot of the table. After
the superb collation. had received due atten-
ton the company was called to order and
toasts we're in order.
Mr.. Cramp welcomed the company In few
fitting words and proposed the health Of the
Qaeen, which was received with three rous
ing cheers, and was followed by that OF the
President of the United States, which met
with like reception, and to which Collector
Dow happily responded.
The next toast was that of the "Governer Of
Maine" Mr.. Cramp spoke Of the immense
traffic between the old and new countries, o.
the great business that existed between this
State and England, and he hoped soon that
that Maine might be added to Canada. He
called upon Governor Robe who was frequent
ly interrupted by cheers.
GOV. ROBES REMARKS
am pleased at this opportunity 70 express
my thanks and qualification for the kind lnYi-
tation that has been extended to me to be
present, and share the Inequalities OF 50 pleas
ant an occasion. THANK the chairman for the
toast he has given me, and the company Tor
the cordial reception which 1t has met. had
no idea of being called upon In this manner 70
make speech. / am entirely unprepared.
/ can only express, and duplicate, the senti-
ment that have repeatedly heard from 9TH
ers--"What beautiful ship what splendid
occasioni" Allusion has been made by the
chairman 10 the intimacy which exists, and
the reciprocity of interests, which connects
the Dominion Of Canada and the State OF
Maine. only wish that the time, not IN the
far future, may arrive when We may Do con-
neeted by the closest relations of one people
and one government. Great progress has been
made in the commerce of Portland within my
memory. 1t was not long ago that II was
quite an event when steamer made ITS APP
peaAance simply to do the business between
this city and Boston. Now in this harbor are
four steamers Of the Dominion Line, each rep
regentinE value OF 100000, and doing part
OF the commercial business between CONT
nents
The great progress which our country has
made is indicated by the information that we
have recently received, that Portland, in
Oregon, in few months will be connected
with Portland, Maine, by the iron rail. The
name OF this noble vessel which we have ex.
amined, is Oregon May the connection 81
the two States-Oregon end Maine, the con-
nection of the two Portlands, and the copnec-
ton of the far-off west with the eastern
coast on the ocean, result in an advantage to
both interests and both communities be served
thereby and, perhaps, it is significant that
this steamer bears the name of Oregon" and
may this representation Of the commercial
interests of the two nations come in for her
share of the honor and prosperity.
This is an occasion OF social and Intellectual
enjoyment. We are under no restraint Of ma
tionality; no adverse ties of UNCONVENTIONAL
interests; under no influence Of party consider
alton. 1t is the better representation OF the
nobler characteristics; OF the best and truest
manhood. Let us always be true TO the prin-
ciple which emenates from the greatest OF the
commandments
"Love thy nelghbor as thy self"
In this way among all people and nations
there will exist reciprocity Of interest, good feel
ing aud universal prosperity. MAY this ever
be perpetual between individuals and nations
1t is matter of home pride in the general
prosperity OF the country that Portland is do
ing her part, and that her enterprisng citizens
are alive to every opportunity that wi II add to
the commercial and material prospect ty Of the
State and city.
The Collector Of the port, Col f. N Dow,
was called upon to respond TO the toast to the
President.
NJ r,raoon than pafarra5 a. pox,,n.,a ~.
port from whence the great business mention
ed flowed, and called upon Mayor Deering who
most happily replied as follows:
MAYOR DEERfSa's REMARKS
Mr.. Chairman-There is connected with the
office OF Chief Magistrate, some tasks that are
pleasant to execute. Among that class of du-
ties, have the honor, and the pleasure to ex-
tend in behalf OF our city, TO the Dominion
Steamship Company most cordial greeting
The Dominion Steamship Company and the
city are becoming old acquaintances, and no
formal words OF welcome are required upon
this occasion.
therefore most heartily congratulate your
company upon the addition OF your magnih-
cent ship "Oregon," Captain Williams, 10 your
fine fleet Of steamships.
While your company her commander, off,
GERS and men, must feel thatpride in theirship,
that is scarce understood except by those whose
calling IL is-or has been-to 90 down to the
sea in ships, the city of Portland will also look
with pride upon, and extend hearty welcome
TO the Steamship Company which makes Port
land their terminus on this side the Atlantic
and will continue her cordial greeting to the
Oregon" her commander officers and mon
Tho Mayors remarks were received with
loud applause.
Tho next toast was the "Trvde and Com
MERGE of the City OF Portland and Hon. w
w. Thomas, Jr, responded.
W. W. TuoMAss REMARKS.
Mr.. Thomas said this was the machine age,
as, four hundred years before Christ, 1t was
the age OF architecture. He referred to tn Q
inventions that have enabled trade and COM
merce TO stretch out into such colossal proper
tons. Prof Smythe OF Bowdoin once said the
grandest thing in the world was railroad
train drawn by its locomotive at full speed
To him the grandest sight was great ocean
steamer in fail sail lie proposed the Domi-
Mon Steamship Company. May 1t enjoy long
life and prosperity.
Mr.. Thomas was frequently interrupted by
applause and the English cry of "hearl hearl'
In reply to Mr.. Thomass toast Mr. Cramp
described the Vancouver 1000 tons larger than
the Oregon which will make Its first trip here
next year. Mr.. Cramp thepsspoke, In answer
to remark that had been dropped-not in an
offensive manner at oil but simply as
lettering to the long stay here of the
Allan line-that the Dominion line had come
to stay. The Allan line and Grand Trunk had
difference the Allan line left Portland, the
Dominion line came here and took up the
work they left. The Allan line, he said, was
grand line, and he was glad to have them
back here but the Dominion line, when the
great business Of the Northwest was at stake,
came in and secured it, and they mean to stay
and reap its benefits. Mr.. Cramps speech was
hailed with cheers
Judge Goddard said the city was greatly in
debted to both the Allan and Dominion lines.
for tho great benefits that had been conferred
upon it.
Collector Dow was then called upon, and
spoke as follows:
COLLECTOR BOWS REMARKS.
In the course Of his remarks he made alu-
sion to the fact that his knowledge of the En-