The Portland daily press., 1886-02-23
wAsHINcToN's BIRTHDAY.
The Day FlttingIy Observed in Many
Localities.
MIR. Blaine's Letter Read at the Mich
igan Clubs Banquet.

BosToN, Feb. 22.-W Washington's birthday
was observed in this city by the customary
suspension of business. The delightful
weather was favorable to outdoor excur-
sions, skating parties and the like, while the
theatres entertained large audiences.
Among the distinctive features of the day
were an address in the Old South Church by
Dr.. William Everett, upon Washington,s ca
reer; celebration by the Ancient and Hon
orable artillery company of the anniversary
meeting of the Bay State club At the latter
gathering Col. G. H.-Tayler presided, while
seated about him were many prominent gem
tlemen, including Congressman Springer of
illinois, first assistant postmaster general
Stevenson, Mayor Grace of New York, Hon.
George M. Stearns, Mayor O'Brien, Hon.
Leopold Morse. Hon. f. 0. Prince, Hon. Hi
ram Atkins of Vermont, Hon. j. X. TarboX.
Hon. Jonas III. French and others. Short
speeches wers made by all.
DETROIT, Mich, Feb. o. The Michigan
Club held their first anniversary tonight in
the shape of a banquet in the Princess rink
in this city. The rink had been tastily dec
GRATED with bunting and plates were laid for
1000 persons. Senator Palmer, the presiding
officer sat at the centre of a raised table at
the end of the hail. On his right were Sen
ator Evarts, Senator Conger, Senator Man
derson, ex-Representative Orr and other
Michigan men, while on his left sat Senator
Logan, Gov. Alger, Gov. Foraker, eX-GOy.
jerome, Congressman Guenther and others.
After dinner Gov. Alger was introduced, and
in brief address welcomed the guests,
the mention of each name calling for hearty
applause. Hon. VIM NJ. Eyarts- of New
York, responded to the toast, Washington,
the Nationalist the Federal Union the con-
summation of his work: Gov. j. b. Fora
ker of Ohio, was next introduced, respond
ing to the toast, "0ur State governments;
their relations to the national government
and to each other" Senator Palmer started
to introduce Gen. Logan, but was interrupt
ed by hearty applause. As soon as Gen. Lo-
gan arose, the entire audience leaped to their
feet, cheering and waving handkerchiefs.
When the applause subsidized he responded to
the toast, washington, the Republican; he
believed in the voice of the people, which
can only be heard through a fair ballot and
an honest count" Hon. Jas. g. Blaine
wrote letter, expressing regrets at his ina
bility to attend, in which he said:
1t will give pleasure to Republicans throughout
the country to observe an organized determination
lsh their old strength and prestige in the State.
i am sure you will find complete victory within
your grasp, and do not mistake the signs of the
times. You will receive in your good work some
valuable aid from our political opponents.
Letters were also read from Senators Sher-
man, Harrison, Malone, Hale, Frye, Sabine,
Edmunds, Allison, congressman Phelps,
Kelley, ex-President Arthur, the Governors
of Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Chauncey M.
0C,oPo", doniJ O"D0o H0"9o W
Sherman.
CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, Feb. 22-
The American colony celebrated Washing.
toms birthday by laying the corner stone of
the American hospital in the suburbs of this
city. Gen. jackson, United States Minister,
delivered an address, and Joaquin Miller
read poem. Several hundred American
residents and tourists were present.
HAVANA, Feb. 22-In accordance with the
invitation of the commander Of the man-o1-
war Yantic, the vessels in the harbor, both
national and foreign. were covered with flags
in honor Of the anniversary of Washlngtons
birthday.
LONDON, Feb. 22.-United States Minister
Phelps gave a brilliant reception today IN
the guests were Viscount and Lady Wolse-
ley, the Earl and Countess Spencer, num-
Der of resident and visiting Americans and
other notahles