Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1885-06-30
BLACK JACK
Speaks at Reception in Boston, Yester-
day, on Politics.

day, on Politics.
BosToN, June ga large number OF
prominent gentlemen, representing the bar,
bench, pa pit, platform, counting room, md
council chamber, were in attendance at the
reception given to night by Norfolk Club to
Gen. John A. Logan, at the Park House.
AS the guest Of the evening
o. peared in the doorway he wa
greeted with a round of cheers.
General Logan bowed gracefully to the
party when they responded with another
round Of applause. Then in turn each man
came forward to grasp the hand Of the vet
eran. Mrs. Logan then entered the room
and was given a most cordial recep-
ton. After the formalities OF reception
ended the party proceeded to the banquet
hall. Hon. Asa French occupied the head
Of the be, with General Logan upon his
right I'D Gov. Robinson upon his left,
Cover 1r Robinson was the first speaker.
Genera Logan was then presented and re
ceiyed reat applause He referred 10 the
debt hich the west owes MassaChu
setts End to the influence eyerted
by her. In nothing was this
influence more clearly and perm nently
imprir Il upon the nation than in e mat.
ter OF jueation. Inthe present a,P-ct o.
affairs, it is by education alone the wisdom
Of our course in reference to the elevation
Of the colored race is to be fully yindcated
in the r.inds of reasonable men.
Speaking of reforms General Logan
said: n my opinion, reform which will
guarantee personal rights will be of more
advantage to the country than transferring
the fumes OF the Government from sub-treas-
u:ies o the United States to banks
OfC Civil Service Reform
ne aid "It is a child Of the Republican
party rIt it is unfortunately been put out
20 nurse with stranger, and if not dead now
locks suck anto death. The Law now being
constrained to the effect that person who
voted TIE Republican ticket at the last
Fl, ctiOn ccc,mitted q crime against peace
and dignity Of me Democratic party,
n CHeHse heretofore unknown TO
law or nolitics, to wit: Offensive partisan:
ship Mr. Chairman "Ohensive partisans'
is Republican, effective partisan is Demo
cratic He IS to be appointed as reward
tor his political zeal. His appointment
viii not improve the public service,
fancy but is made for partisan
reasons only Democrats have been diligent,
" searching Cor rascal3 with view Of turn
ing them out, as they should have been
had they been found Every time they nave
searched for rascal they have found
Only an "OAensive Partisan
and have instantly turned him him out.
Tie Republican party had had undisputed
leadership lo9 the past twenty.tour years
Principles aad policies announced and
maintained in its record splendid
achievements have challenged the Admins.
ration OF the foremost men Of the world.
such a party must lead. 1t cannot fol
low. Such party reserves and must
again achieve success. have no fears for
the future OF the Republican party its prin.
ciples knocking at the door Of The conscience
ot he people will regain admission
After Cen. Logan concluded, speeches
were made oy eX-Governor Long, ex. Collcc.
'Cg Beard, Senator Hoar Ex-Governor
Bowen aut Henry c. Lodge.