New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-01-15
WELCOME TO SHERMAN.
A RECEPTION BY THE OHIO LEGISLATURE
THE SENATOR'S sPEEcH-THE BALLoT-Box, TEN
PERANCE AND THE LABoRER.
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PERANCE AND THE LABORER.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 14-John Sherman,
who has just been reelected the United States Senate
arrived from Washington at o'clock this afternoon.
committee Of the General Assembly consisting OF Sena
tors Ely, Pugsley and Rannelis aud Representatives
Cowgirl Poorman Brown aud Clement In waiting TO
receive him and his arrival they took carriages
and escorted the Senator to the Office OF Governor Fora
ker. and from there the House of Representatives.
That body Immediately took in honor OF the
guest and the Senate came by invitation. Then
Senator Sherman entered hall the House preceded
by Governor Foraker. He was greeted with cheers,
cappiDg OF hands, and the waving Of handkerchefs by
the men and women present. As order was res
tOred ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Kennedy introduced Mr..
Sherman and Representative washburu, OF Loran,
delivered address OF welcome In the course
OF which he reviewed tho long public
career of the distinguished guest and eaid
tender you the hearty congratulations OF the Gen
era Assembly and of the citzens of this great Common
wealth Conscious that have rendered far greater
service to the people your native State than 1t Will be
possible for them repay by any honors they can confer
upon you again bid you most cordial welcome and In
woke the continued guidance and protection OF the same
Almighty Being who has led you thus far to merit we'll
the name of good and faithful servant"
Mr. Sherman replied at considerable length and after
thanking the and Representatives for his
election said:
The time has arrived when there ought to be an en-
tire revision In the election laws OF Ohio The time has
arrived when both political parties should address them
selves to this question and prevent fraudulent voting
For myself could why in State affairs, poll
tics should be brought INTO play. IL different with
great National questions In State affairs you should be
patriotic regardless Of political affiliations and regard
this question from the standpoint 1t apparent
that there ought to he general revision Of our election
laws Ohio the only State in the Union that clDgs TO
he at be divided. The
purity OF the ballot Is dependent upon single dis-
trcts and small voting precincts The occurrences which
have happened recently should convince men Of all po-
ltical opinions that srsdca change should be made.
81 invite your attention to the example set by the
great State New In that State in 1868 great
frauds were perpstrated by man whose lame will be
repudlsed by any party Boss Tweed. Then 1t was that
of both political parties went TO work and reformed
their election laws. III had not been done civil war
would have been inevitable Men of both political par
ties resolved upon reformation, and It resulted In the
best election law In world In the dispute last fall
over the election they awaited the announcement
Of the official vote and the matter
was ended. one OF the most distinguished
men bring about this reform Samuel j. Tilden
(applause) and an glad 10 speak OF him here In This
respect heartily refer TO the recommendations made
by Governor Hoady I'm his annual message which ex-
presses my sentiments better than could do. l also
heartily In the expressions made by our gallant
mendaton of these to preserve to every man one
honest yotei
There is another question upon which desire to say
a few words the temperance question. feel the i'm
portance OF your egslstng upon this subject There is
q growing sentiment in every State In this Union that
certain laws onght to be passed TO prevent the
evils growing OF tho trac In Intoxicating Liquors.
This question ought not 70 political character
The Legislature OF Ohio should address itself to this
question wise laws going far as consistent
with the rights OF citzens 10 Is the sentiment OF fully
oneha Of those composing the two great political par
ties that there some legislation upon this subject
you Will lay party aside and represent the people,
higher power will bring about this legislation
There s but one other question desire to call your
attention to that Is the aborer The division OF
capital and labor IL dependent upon the Jaw OF supply
and You ought to legslRte so as TO secure 20
the laborer law the highest wages ana
the advantages OF social life. The aborng men are the
foundation upon which all suDersructures ara reared
The great boly OF the people are laborng men, there
yaocement OF the aboring class OF our country Give
them an opportunity 10 make their way IN the world,
them all the advantages OF educatlop without
distinction OF creed color or anything else lap
plause Above all, secure 10 them an equal advantage
In their contest with capital"
Al the conclusion OF his speech Senator Sherman was
introduced the Senators by Ken
nedy ant the members by Speaker EnIrekn, AFTER
which he retired the Executive Chamber. In the
eyrnng public reception rendered him In the sen
ale Chamber. Governor Foraker made an eloquent
speech OF welcome to which the Senator replied In
fitting term. The reception lasted until half past
o'clock. $40 . -