New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-23
WARNER MILLER HONORED.
SPLENDID RECEPTION GIVEN TO HIM BY
THE UNION LEAGUE CLUB
WELCOMED By A NOTABLE GATHERING-s
SPEECHES BY G. N. BLISS MR. MILLER.
CONGRESSMAN MCKINLEY AND SENATOR
HIsCoCK-AN ADDRESS BY MI.
DEPEw VINO WAC ApSrNr

anu rum power Ever since the announcements
OF the result Of his splendid though unsuccessful
canvass he has been the recipient OF numberless
expressions of Republican gratitude from all parts
OF the State and from all parts Of the Union.
Last night he received another OF these tributes
and notable one, indeed. 1t was from that
stanch veteran representative organization, the
Union League Club of this city.
Its token OF appreciation for his labors took
the form OF reception given to him by tbs
club and participated in not only by the menu
bers, but by large number of the recog-
nized party leaders of this and Other
States 1t distinguished gathering
The large meeting-hall was filled to overfow-
ing and more than one Of the older members
declared that they had not seen more 1atterine
tribute paid to any public man in years The
exercises. which were informal, consisted of a
social reunion down stairs and speeches by Mr..
Miller Congressman Mckinley, OF Ohio Senator
Hiscock, Cornelius n. Bliss, who presided, and
President Depew, who had to delegate the utter
ance Of his eloquent address to Sigourney Fay.
Mr.. Depew met with an accident yesterday after
noon, which prevented him from attending but
his enforced absence was almost atoned for in
the stirring address which he sent
SOME OF TIE MEN PRESENT
The guests and the members began to assemble
about 0 o'clock. In short time the spacious
rooms and corridors were thronged Well-known
faces were on ali sides Here are few
of them:
or, Colonel William II. Schaefer, ex-senator Frederick
s. Gibbs, Clarence ". Meade, ex;United States Dis
Ebamat Ehn Root General Knapp Of the state
missioner n Taintor, Goone rott "n + sheUsr usT'
ex-Congressman Henry G. Burcigh, william Dowd,
Alaon
Ss9ge campbell OF CShOes General Dudley Of tho
cconS crase senator e9 " 5s'SSg Of Sr
sqse; w. j. Arkell, 4. c: Miller Of Utica; John ".
Hardin, Of Little Falls Henry C. POST salem H. Wales.
W. a, Russell, Of Massachusetts, Charles r. SINNER
Charles & Francis Of Troy John NJ BAILEY. Of x
hany Ezra White and John l. Platt Of Poughkeersie;
field, John Hall, Jesse seligman, s r. d. North. Of
Albany s,n w. Hsberham sts Granville ? Hawes, John
A. Slelcher, a. /. Rice, and host of others.
Mr. Miller Major Mckinley and Senator
Hiscock arrived a little before 10 o'clock They
were cordially greeted. Then everybody went
upstairs, and the speaking began In opening
the meeting Mr. Bliss remarked that he had been
at times called to lead forlorn hopes in political
warfare. but he had never been in such position
as he now occupied in standing in the place Of tho
president, Chauncey NJ Dcpew. Chcers.) Ho
explained the reason of Mr. Depew's absence by
reading a letter from that gentleman, in which he
explained the accident that had befsllen him In
visiting his new house yesterday afternoon it seems
MIR. Depew slipped and fell into hole in the floor
that had been carelessly left open and hurt his
leg so that he could not il, and the doctor
fused to let him 90 out until it was better.
We all sympathze,' said the chairman, with
our president in being kept away from us on such
an occasion this tApplause) He then called
Mr.. Fay to read the address prepared by Mr.
Depew.
MR. DEPEW'S ADDRESS.
Mr.. Fay discharged this task in the best pos
sible manner. His ringing elocution did full JUS
tce to all Mr. Dcpews periods, and the cheers that
the address evoked as frequent and hearty as
if Mr.. Depew had himself delivered it 1t was
as follows:
Gentlemen This reception tonight differs from all
others in club history. We have welcomed with
and applause heroes from battlcilelds where
their prowess and skill have saved the Republic Our
honors have been bestowed upon statesmen and diplomats
whose rumphs have been for the glory and Advancement
Of their country We have greeted the representatives.
OF ancient ally who with gifts 20 celebrate the
centennial Of nationality and liberty gained by their
sance and the sacrifices and virtues OF ancestors
All yctors and but added another leaf
their laurelled
But the unique and original sentiment Of this hour 10
the triumph of defeat. (Applauss.) In war the
leader falls his troops inspired by his example, neryed
by his ardor burning to avenge HIS death. sweep
the breastworks and capture the enemys camp.
ing and grateful countymen weep at his grave and
monuments to his In the conflicts Of politics
circumstances have made 1t possible for the successful
hail their fallen general the architect Of their
loud appause.) Victory is often void OF
honor defeat is seldom decoration As Saratoga in
the War of the Revolution so at the polls In this
November, upon the result in NewYork depended the
destiny OF the Nation. (Appause.) The first exulta-
ton over and our calm judgments measuring what We
have and who conspicuousy helped we recognize
great services and splendid fight Of Warner Miller
Great applauseD The Republican party is only and
always aggressive when it battles for great
principles gives steadfast loyalty end unhnchins
devotion its leaders but its have noe
from following its great but from peril to Its faith
enforcement OF Its crceds. The battle-ery Of
Puritan Naseby and Msrston Moor, and the i'm
mortal aspiration OF Lincoln at Gettysburg, the
spirit of the slogan Of the Republican party (Applause)
Feeling that Harrison and Morton OF
the who believed that the prosperity Of the
could only continue and improve under policy which
paramount the protection of American industries
Miller risked his personal ambitions in appealing
to those who suppression OF the liquor trac
IVES the vital question OF the hour. (Applause) lie
made pluekest of fights against the saloon and dd
gCious battle for the purity and security Of the Amer
can home. (Applause.) With his canvass High -
jud sment o. this State may he checked It
feated Within years from this night laws similar TO
those which In Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio and Nebraska
have proved benecent that politician any party
dare, suggest their repeal VIII adorn the statute Of
our imperial commonwealth. (Applsuss)
demand which will tolerate trnlng or cbleanery
call for ballot reform The sums Increasing
with each campaign which the exigcncies OF our can
vases mpe the committees Of two great parties to
collect disburse the the disgrace Of
suffrage. Old campaigners warmed In the con-
te Just closed by the OF Repubicanlsrn burning
with heat and fury unknown for years Commanding
had reused the ressess en-
ergies OF the Grand Old Party The blood OF old men
tinsled with the enthusiasm OF the years the
sixties and the hearts Of the young throbbed with
pirons which had been the inspiration Of their fathers
(Applause)
his bold ana manly presentation OF the principles
which aroused this grand burst of patriotism for his
character and public services the Union League Welcomes
guest tonight with all the honors Warner Miller.
onv applauseO