New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-15
THE FEDERAL CLUB DINNER
ELoQUENcE, WIT AND PATRIOTISM.
FEELING SPEECHES BY THEODORE ROOSEVELT,
WARNER MILLER. ExJUDGE SHAN
NON AND OTHERS


NON AND OTHERS.
Tho Federal Club IL Republican organization, ana
although II IS only two years old II might almost
be said to be full OF years and honors." The men
who were at the third annual dinner last evening"
at all events the most OF them, were full OF years.
nobody entertained doubt that they we're full OF
honors, for at least dozen Of them put ballots in
tho boxes for william Henry Harrison in 1910, and
put ballots in the boxes IN 1858 for his grandson
Each and every Of these brave old veterans looked
as fresh as daisy and really felt young. Ex-Judgo
shannon looked steadily at the vicks OF the
candles as they down 70 the end and smiled
triumphantly lie whispered TO reporter Of Tbs
Tribune. "That is how treason and the Democratic
party dying ont, slowly but surely picture
OF Benjamin Harrison and another Of Levi r. Norton
were on the wall shroudcd in tho flag Of the Union
Theodore Roosevelt in Me chair and chatted
all the timo they were eating with ex-Chicf Justice
Noah Davis. A. II. whitney related many interesting
incidents that occurred during tho can
vass in this city Near ty sat Colonel
William F. shafcr and Colonel Elliott L. Shepard.
Two incidents Of especial interest, as showing
the strong link which binds the men OF today with
those who lived two or three generations ago. Ono
was the presentation By ex-Judge Harmon to the club
of tho banner which the veterans Of 1910 carried In
the big Republican parade In this city before eiection
ard tho other mcmcno which John p. Gould also
placed in the keeping OF the club, silver medal
struck in honor Of Warrington when he died.
The kilograms which were read from General Harr-
son and Levi p Morton drew forth warm paudiis,
and so did tho letter Of regret from Warner Miller:
but this nothing compared 70 the roar OF ap-
plauSc which went up when the recent candidate Tor
Governor appeared subsequently in his own proper
persoa, bowed with profound gravity, whie bis
friends chccTed, and then made speech. The dinner
committee composed Of J. II. Phpps, secretary
OF the club; ". d. Murphy and II. a. Chambers
Surrounding tho chairman these 1S4O veterans:
Ex-Judge shannoa cxChief Justice Noah DAVIS,
William Dunnng. John r. Gould, Alexander Knox
and Thomas Nelson. Some OF the other guests
were Ernest II. Crosby, kemper Bocock, H. ID. Hell,
Charles f. BIdweu. f. l.. Montgomery, II. l.. Purdy,
J. Arthur Barrett II. ID. Hunt, J. II. Qumby, q. y.
Bartlett, Scot Foster and A X. Wctmore.
BEGINNING THE SAFEGUARDING.
Chairman Roosevelt began the specchmaking. Hs
said in part:
BY National Platform am happy say that
definitely committed the principles O. Civil Service
reform We believe in the merit system. nos the spells
system. OF making minor Governmental appointments
We know General Harrison is in sympathy with US; we
expect anything mpscticablc but do expect
substantial advance II may perhaps be made by
extending By law the limits OF the classified Civil Service
the lines the excellent bill Introduced In Congress,
by my friend. Cabot Lodge. AZ any rate, wish to
pudle the theories OF that brilliant deba.er. but
unsafe leader and adviser Senator Ingalls, AMI speak
behalf Of many tens Of thousands Of thofougheolng Re-
pnoicans who belong 10 the party who believe IN IT, not
FOR what they make out Of It, and who wish to sec The
Cv Service administered for the benefit OF the people,
the politicians. Great will be brought 70
bear upon the President by cnceseekers and sposmen
and it should be the duty OK clubs like this TO help him In
every way to withstand 1t. But be il understood thaS
there IS an Immediate necessity for removal Il
large vicious and incompetent among
Mr.. Cleycland's app0ntees
As to our local affairs, sorry Tlmmsny Hall has
come power but Mr. Grant has in the past shown
,Vilf "a
VII ii above the level his organization. wish 70
mai. protest against any uttempt to oppose
him On account Of hts religion Had any such cry been
raised against him the campaign should have felt
strongly tempted for MIN myself II he gives
us Just cause oppose hmif he assumes an Improper
or sectarian attitude toward the public schoos-I viii az
tack him heartily any one But deem II In tho
highest degree improper unwse ami unAmercan to bring
religious preferences questions into our political con-
tests.
wo have good rejoice over cur SUGGEST
personally glad not only Republican but
also student OF American history 1 do not be-
iieve thot Mr. Cleveland a bad man, but he Is
still further from being great man and he has no
claim whatever to place beside our twoseFo
Presidents The Democratic hosts. with their Mug
wump and PrOhibitionst guerilla allies, have been
utterly routed (Applause) IL has been mpoF.
tant triumph for the OF decent government.
The Mugwumps and Prohibitonsts, while they re-
NAMED in the Republican party had great influence
for good; since they have left what little power
they have had has been purely for evil. (Con.
tinue1 applause.) They say they partisan
and independent; but they in reality bitter and
scrupuous parsans and they follow blindy the lead Of
lot Of vinictlve and dscIcdltel bypocr,os. (ire-
longed applause.)
EXJUDGE SIIANNON'S WORDS.
Judge Shannon then INTRODUCED and
who voted for the grandfather OF benjamin
Harrison, related items OF what might DO
called ancient American history, In a way that
commanded the especial attention OF the young
present. lie exhorted them TO be loyal they
had been. and the responsive cheers which greeted
the showed that they had already determined
follow the advice.
ExJuiae Davis. speaking OF Mr. Cleveland. ssii:
We stood Grovet Cleveland. much against viii.
for four but couldn't stand him longer
(Ilau0hter.l Let add. that 1 shall feel
troubled to who is chosen from New.YoFS by Pres
dent Harrison 10 make up his Cabinet long Warner
Miller be Of them" cloud and prolonged applause)
Warner Miller was the next speaker. 1t
minutes after eleven o'clock when he began. Tho
point Of his speech the unstinted praise which
he gave to the club for the good work they had
performed during the campaign; while he dweis
generally and In words Of grateful acknowledgment
upon the signal service rendered by business men
all over the city to the triumph Of Republican prn'
cplcs during the late campaign.
Colonel Shepard A. Il. whitney ard others followed
with brief speeches, and when the time came-it was
late tmeto adjourn the chairman smiled piacdy az
he did when opening tho feast.