New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-04-26
NEW HOME OF THE FEDERAL CLUE.
COL. SHEPARD STARTS THE DEpEw BOOM.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT CRITICIsEs Mr.. HEWITT
ENTHUSIASM AT 4 HOUsE-wARMING.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT CRITiCIsEs MR.. HEWITT
ENTHUSIASM AT HoUsE-wARMISG.
Thirteen has proved lucky number for the FED
erai Club. There were Just thirteen original ue"
bers when It was incorporated April Z, 1887 Last
night at the "house-warmlng' OF its new, Deeuthui
and comfortable clubhouse at No. $50 Madi'ora'o,
the president, Edward f. Brown, was able to report
financial pros perty and continual accessons to the
roll of members There are about $50 members
altogether Some $50 or 800 OF their friends enjoyed
their hospitality last Eight.
Besides President Brown, the other officers OF the
club are william f. Reyes, first vIee-president;
Charles E. Bdwel, second vce-president; James H.
Phlpps, secretary, and Harris d. Hunt, treasurer
Among those present General Sherman, Theo'
dore Roosevelt Colonel Floyd Clarkson, Scott Foster,
Lieutenant Daniel Nesblt, william II. Williams, presi-
dent of the Young Mems Republican Club OF BROOKLYN
James Talcott. James A. blanchard Charles A. Denl-
son. Theron @. Strong b. L. Luddlngton, William u
Dominick ex.Assemblyman r. j. Lewis, f. b. Hins-
dale, Morris B. Budlond, Henry Kropf, A. s. WhHon'
H. w. swezey, County Clerk OF Suffolk; william
Leary, ex-senator Otis, Hugh N. Camp r. NJ Galloway
Salem II. Wales, James T. Foster, John H. Haii, OK
Alderman John c. O'Connor, r. Chauncey NJ Dcpew
was expected to speak, he had another engagement
TO fulfil likewise, and at late hour he had not az
rived.
Tho reception was a great success. 1t was thor
oughly soclable, and not formal. There was gooo
music and a little speaking. That took place In tho
readIncroom The president reviewed the history OF
the club congratulated IL It's prospects, ana intro
duced Theodore Roosevelt, who said In part
heartily support Mayor Hewitt in his original posi-.
ton in reference to the flags. Much applause) But
regret that the Mayor should thought It necessary TO
write enc or two communications which, for example Re
speaks OF about twenty per Of the citizens being OF
true American descent II all others were not true
American citizens
was very glad to read the words spoken oy MI lie.
pew at the St. Georges dinner the other night 1 had
originally very glad to the movement for natural
started among British and Canadian citizens here
but indicated by the tone Of some OF the speeches. OK
OF their prominent representatives. recently ana Dy
the tone OF the papers published under their auspices
they intend merely try run American politics with
reference questions OF British politics. then we want
Of them. tApplause.)
Colonel Elliott L. Shepard who spoke next, SAID he
wanted to give practical direction to the energies Oh
the club, and first he would have them nominate LOT
the Presidency OF the United States an able and Justly
popular man-the Honorable Chauncey NJ Dep@w. lie
added.
Where shall we find candidate greater In the conn.,
dence and admiration of the people, who shall more sue
cessuly lead vctoryl Every man, woman and chd
all over the country Chauncey, and the wageearner
points 10 him as the who first raised the issue when
the President taken up the man who first made the
issue OF protection to American industry Applsuse)
Colonel Shepard counselod the club TO be Adequately
represented at the coming conventions. lie cmnded
them that with the Prohibition party In the field there
would be triangular fight but that 70 vote frOhiDilon
was to vote Democratic He spoke vigorously against
tbe internal revenue. Down with direct TAXATION"
said he, and up with the rights OF American In