New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-20
WELCOMED BY HIS CLUB.
CHAUNCEY NJ DEPEw HONORED BY THE
UNION LEAGUE.
ITS POPULAR PRESIDENT TALKS TO FIVE
HUNDRED OF HIS FELLOw-MEMBEIss- =
vICE-PREsIDENT SMITH MAKES THH
WELCOMING SPEECH-LEvI p.
MORTON AND GENERAL SHER
MAN ALSO HAVE FEW

MAN ALSO HAVE A FEW
WORDS TO SAY
The reception givcr by the Union League CIuU
last evening to its president, Chauncey NJ I,epew,
notable for the large number of disting nishcd
members of the club who were present, for the
great cordalily with which the popular guest OF
the evening was welcomed home after his summer
journeyings in foreign lands, and for the happy
manner in which he replied to the compliments
paid him. 1t was, as he said himself, rather .
greeting of old personal friends than formal re-
ccption to the returning president Of the club.
There were over 500 members of the club present,
which is something almost unprecedented at this
season, besides invited guests. The handsome
interior of the clubhouse was ablaze with
light but there were no special decorations
All the arrangements for the reception were carried
out BY the house committee. consisting Of
Sigourney W. Fay, Seth f. Thomas and William
NJ iIabirshaw in manner that reflected great
credit upon them.
SOME OF THE MEN WHO WE'RE THERE.
The company assembled in the reading room,
where Mr.. Depcw talked with many Of those
about him, among whom were Levi p Morton.
General W. T. Sherman, Ex-Governor Alonzo b
Cornell General Horace Porter, Charles 5. Smith.
president OF the Chamber of Commerce; j. Seaver
Page, Thomas c. Acton, Mortimer c. Addoms.
Ethan Allen, William l.. Andrews Daniel +.
Appleton, William w. Astor, Henry d. Babcock.
Francis Baker, Oliver p c. Billings, COrnelins n.
Bliss, Cyrus Butler. Richard Butler. Edwin s.
Chaplin, Colonel Locke w. Winchester, John L
Davenport, DR.. r. Ogden Dorcmus, William Iowd.
John B. butcher, ex-Jrdge Noah Davis Ihe0-
dore A. Havemeyer cx-Judgc Granville p. IInwes.
Joseph NJ. Hazcltine Leonard Hazeifinc.
Charles z. Huntington, Edward H. AM
II.Ll. asl
Henry A. Hurlbut, William II. Hurlbut
Sherman w. Knevals Frederick Kubnc, Richard
p Lounsbery Charles w. Marshall, David
Otis, John F. Piummcr. Henry A
v. Post, Archibald c. Rhoades. ex-
sSdsy sSfss oIffG Eos Fus'f shepard N Isaac
smith; William E. D. Stokes, Arthur 7 SuIli-
Tay lor, Eilwood Il. Thorne Charlcs L; Tiffany,
alfred Van Santvoord J; Landon Ward Cha lies
II. Webb, William H., Webb Lansing Zabr,s&le'
Du Val, Henry H. Rodgers, John d. Rockefeller,
Hilnsi.. .ci,cfeller, George Montague. James NJ.
Rcqua, Henry b. Ilowland, ex-J9dge = B nins-
dale William A. Patton. Edward Mitchell, X. NJ
Galloway and Charles c. Beaman.
CHEERS FOR MR. NORTON
Soon after o'clock the guest of the evcn-
ing was escorted to the hall where the meetings
of the club are usually held. Mr.. Depcw, Mr.
Morton and the officers of the club took seats on
the platform. The hall was filled to ovcrfiow'ing.
and comparatively few Of those present found
seats Three cheers were heartily given for Dir.
Morton as soon as he took his scat, and he vas
called upon for a speech and was introduced by
Vice-Presdent Smith, who acted as master OK
ceremonies. Mr.. Morton on rising was greeted
with great applause. He said.
Gentlemen: you for your cordial greeting. bus
my speech this occasion Will be shorter than that
of the gentleman who presiding this evening rofer
you to Mr. Dcpcw for any extended remarks which you
might expect from me. (Appause)
When Vicc-President Smith arose to make tho
welcoming address, Mr.. Depcw, interrnpting
conversation that he had been holding with ex-
Judge Hawes, leaned forward and gave tho
speaker his whole attention. Mr. Smith said:
Mr. Depew: Our own Choate only could psrly
represent upon this OCCASION In his necessary
absence which all this agreeable duty has
been assigned 1 never before so coveted the
gift Of eloquent tongue with which you SO often
charm your friends. but II lips are unable to hty
EXPRESS the sentiments Of the heart, l am surc thas
every present Joins in rendering to you full
measure pressed down and running over OF welcome
home"
we we,come YOU as friend honored and well beloved.
whose adoption has been tried who is graDpcd to
our souls with hooks OF steel.
We welcome you the president OF this iiustiious
club. In the name Of the club and representing uo
modest Eepublican the good Democrat M there be any
left now) the sanity Mugwump the Free Trader ana
the Protectont all combined abrogating ior the nouf
all political and economic opinions ana preferences
we on hands and tender the homage OF our hearts
Aga,n we welcome you as a OF public Affairs as
one to whom fame has come early and Drought J" you
her laurel wreath Of and as one who upon al
occasions at and abroad. has honored Anne sean
citizenship H. sir scfabne2ation Is the ias anu mhs
NJ manhood then your friends VIII claim thas
upon conspicuous under the keen ea' Oh puoie
scrutiny you performed act which SHOWS 'ha' 9ou
esteem character above party amoitioh' anu "o"v
narsonal consideration And for th's ACT Wisely uon'
u GOOD men should honor you and all good women love
you
MIR. DEPEW'S REPLY.
Whom the applause which followed the closing
~, Vice President Smiths address, and which was
loudly renewed as Mr. Depew stood up to reply.
had subsidized the guest of the evening spoke as
follows:
Mr. Smith and Gentlemen Of the CLUB; iniS Ssr IS Dy
ccIycd It celebrates this return OF mine 10 my na
tive land and and % ass " Of he all CAppae
appreciate It not 50 much as sne of personal
Under the limitations which have been set dnwn
in the representative capacity of Mr. smith, hardly
know what line to travel in the way OF discussion 10
night We are not all Republicans, nor all Demo,
pratectionists 6ut the president OF this club has
opinions and II he did not have them and did not eN;
peas ceaov '"Hn that p position Much appausc An added
embarrassment Is the remark made oy tne mex. wee
President of tho United states great appiauscl, uae
what | say here tonight is to be accepted as his
letter Of acceptance. daughter and applause)
| have always found a practising lawyer that
best represented my client when failed 10 consult
with him t.aughier) have for twenty nve years
on ali occasions been in the front Of political battles.
made it necessary break friendships or to mako
them.
MINDFUL OF THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS
A man who is broad gauged enough, travels in this
land of ours recognizing tho individuality OF his
neghbor and the autonomy OF his neighbors opIaon
(applauscl, and he remembers that In the very cx'
plcssons of sentiment and In the activities OF citxen-
ship there Is necessity for any other scniacnt
than that which honors the best and bravest and tho
noblcst antagonists. Therefore, have found that
those In the front of battle and best repro
sent the principles that divide parties are ne men
who are likely TO be the best friends and TO respect
each other the most
II an American, who has been obscrvant, roturns