The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-08-05
MURAr HALsrED's RETURN.
Tie IL Warmly Welcomed and Makes
Vigorous Speech.


CINCINNATI, Aug. 3.-A reception in
honor of Murat Halstead upon his
return from Europe was given tonight
by the Republican clubs oil Hamilton
county in Music bail. The great hall
was elahorately decorated and vast
crowd was present A Wild scene ol
waving hats aud handeschiefs fol-
lowed the entrance, Mayor Mosby
escorting Mr.. Halstead. which was
repeated few minutes later on the
appearance OF Governor Foraker.
When all the clubs had been seated
Mayor Mosby made a welcoming ad-
dress containing illusions 20 the hon
ored guests feariessness as journal.
ist ana suggesting the usefulness III
such quality in the Senate OF the
L nited States.
When MIR. Haistead arose TO rcply
he received most fiattering recep-
non, which continued several min
utes. After expressing his surprise
and gratiiicatien at the reception ac-
corded him. MIR. HalStesd said.
Concerning the sc:ion of the senate in
my care, which Msyor Moshy tas ref. rrt-s!
to, have no grievances | desire ia have
mssie public. Republicans opposed nae
largely owing 20 misspplehensi which
was unable at the time TO correct. There
was slso evidence Ia some cases of per
sotal ies ling that did not do ne jaStlce.
but, however intended on the part OF those
wbo rejected nae. ] cEeeffgfly and sin
cerely recognize tie fat that they did me
Kindness have been abroad on my
Own business, ana have accomplished a
mission most important 70 myself. toe re
sioraiidn of my health. TIE president
had no difficulty IN findiag suitable man
Tor the place in William Walter Phelps. a
gentleman admirably qualified to dis.
charge the duties OF tha, office
Touching the inquiry as TO whether am
4 candidate tor the senate. | Go rot wish
10 have that urged on the people. That is
rnattsr for consideration after the Re
publican victory, which | confidently ex-
peef in November ty the Triumphant rs..
election oi Cove uof Foraker aud the elec-
ton OF Republican general assembiy.
when this Republican legislature j.
elected, u the Republicans in IL stall think
would he gcod representative man and
that IN their good judgment IL would te
good thing 20 elect me q senator OF the
tinted states, should regard IL - great
honor and should attempt u perform the
duties OF the Office 80 the hes. of nay ability
otl.et To De aimed At, however, and,
stated. it would Not be an individual ri
amFsh, but TO make sure Ohio shall be
hereafter represented in the United sites
senate by two Republicans. no personal
objection should be permitted 30 interfere
with that object.
The moie ! have travelled ahroad and
The more have become aequzififed with
the private affairs OF other nations, the
higher has been nay appreciation OF life in
our country where. however diverse the
fortunes oi the people their opportunities
are lar grs sster than III any foreign country.
Speaking tor myself, while Understand
~ We have no occasion 20 b. saTry for
Germans. French or Enslssh. who oceury
some Of ihe most fsrored portions OF q Z
globe and have attained splendid eiyiltxa.
ton. ] must have unfeigued preference
both for the eliraase ana si.t O! The Tilted
States OF America.
The address was listened Ia with i'm.
iersst and frequently applanded. ".
III. Parhafn, on behalf OF the cnsore.l
people OF Ohio. made a brief address
extoiiing Mr.. iialsseasl, aud Mr..
Jacoby followed with a welcoming
speech on b~baif of the president.
Governor Foraker. in his address.
said his duty was an unnecessary one
tie Was to Welcome Mr.. Haistead on
behalf OF the Republicans OF Ohio.
but Mr.. Hsls,ead knew he was
welcome long before this time.
The governor went On 10 tell
the high regard the ..eut,,e
had ior his courage and honesty, Tor
bis purity and simplicity, his lie. his
intelligent patriotism and his com
piete aud entire Repnb!ieanism. /,
was fortunate that his return restore,
TO health has occurred al this time
when an important election IL at.ou;
10 occur. II was an election whsr,
ifAisfead : sturdy service was nee.ls.l
80 assist in hiotting out the most foul
Legislative action in Ohio, tb. roYrnpI
election OF II. H. Payne 10 the nate
Drifting into political matters ,hs
governor spoke Of the marked reform
Ia the election iswso' Ohio la the past
four years. aad of the police force
both 81 xhieh he claimed a. the r.,
salt u Republican legislation.
In euneiusion be touched upon the
receai manifestations 0f saw sess1ts :.
on The part of certain I-eSngs OF ciu
csnnati. and reseatsd his assertion
made an hts recent letter 10 Magol
Aesay that obedience 10 lag il ia,
hfet duty ot cstizeisaiaip.
Referring 20 the warning that In
taSlng this gFeund be would offepe
F aefnaa voter, lie sai1 he hasI no fear
that te knew tenn an eitix~fS 10 4,
true snd patriotic and lovers 81 ias
tsce. Throughout his sdIrrs. ;hs. as
sea1hsy gave iif~fsl spp.ause. whicl
s-s especially marked in his saiog-
- Ar. iialsts14 AHd bis declaration n
favor 81 Support Of the las