The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-04
The Cincinnati Editor Accorded an
Enthusiastic Reception by His
Political Friends.
The Rejected Nominee in the Race
for the Senstorship Now Held
by Payne.
Foraker Talks. Claiming all the Good
Laws Were Enacted by the Repub-
Iicans During His Term.

CINCINNATI, Aug. IA reception 10
Hon. Murat Halstead upon his return from
Europe was given tonight by the repubIi-
can clubs of Hamilton county in Music
hall. The great hall was deliberately deco
rated and there was a vast crowd present.
A wild scene of waving hats and handker-
chiefs followed the entrance OF Mayor
Mosby, escorting Mr.. Halstead, which was
repeated a few minutes later on the appear
ance of Gov. Foraker. When all the clubs
had been seated Mayor Mosby made vel
coming address, containing aIlusions 70 the
hOnored guest, his fearlessness as a jour
nalist, and the suggestion OF the usefulness
of such a quality in the senate of the
United States When Mr.. Halstead rose
10 reply he had the most hatter1ng Tecep
tioD, which continued several minutes.
After expressing his surprise and grattt-
cation at the reception accorded him, Mr..
Halstead said: Concerning the action OF
the senate in my case, which his honor has
referred TO, | have no grievances. The
action of the senate was, SO far as the
republicans opposed me, largely owing 10
misapprehensions which 1 was unable al
the time TO correct There was also evi-
dence in some cases of personal feeling
that did not do me justice. But however
intended on the part of those who rejected
me, cheerfully and sincerely recognize the
fact that they did me kindness. l have
!
accomplished the mission most important 20
myself-the restoration of my health.
The president had no difficulty in finding
a suitable man for the place in Hon. VIM.
Walter Phelps, gentleman admirably
qualified to discharge the duties of that Of
fee. Touching the inquiry as TO whether
l am q candidate for the United States sen
ate, do not wish to have that urged upon
the people That is q matter for consider
alton after the republican victory, which l
confide ntly expect in November by the
the triumphant reelection of Gov. Foraker
and the election of a republican general as
sembly. When this republican Legislature
is elected, If the republicans in il shall
think 1 would be q good representative
man, that IN their good judgment IL would
be good thing 10 elect me senator of the
United States, l should regard it as great
honor and attempt to perform the duties of
the Office to the best OF my ability.
But the object to be aimed at, however,
and which cannot be too clearly ana
strongly stated, is not any individual tri-
umph, but TO make sure that Ohio should
be hereafter represented IL the United
States senate by two republicans No per-
sonal ambition should be permitted to in
terfere with that object The more l have
travelled abroad aud the more | have be-
come acquainted with the people and al
fairs of other nations, the higher has been
my appreciation of tie conditions of life in
our country, where, however diverse may
be the fortunes Oi the people. their oppOr-
tunities are far greater than In any foreign
country. Speaking for myself, while un-
derstandiDg that we have no occasion % be
sorry for the Germans French OF English
who occupy some of the most favored por-
ticns of the globe, and have attained a
splendid civilization. l must say | have an
unfeigned preference both for the climate
and diet of the United States of America"
The address was listened TO with inter
est, and frequently appauded-
w. Ii. Parham, on behalf of the cOlOred
people OF Ohio, made a brief address, ex-
Ill
lowed with q welcoming speech on behalf
OF the president Gov. Foraker, in his
address. said his duty was an unnecessary
one He was TO welcome Mr.. Halstead on
behalf of the republicans OF Ohio, but MT.
Halstead knew he was welcomed
long before this time. The governor Weul
on TO tell of the high regard
the people had for his courage and hon
esty, for the purity and simplicity of his
life, his intelligent patriotism and his com
plete and entire republicanism. It was
fortunate that his return, restored to
health, is at this time, when an important
election is about to occur. Ii was an elec-
tiOn when Halstead's sturdy service was
needed TO assist in battling out the most
foul taint of Legislative actiOn-the corrupt
election of Henry Il. Payne to the senate.
Drifting into political matters, the gov
ernOr spoke of the marked reform in
the election law of Ohio in the
past four years and also in the
police force, both of which he claimed as
the result of republican legislation. In
conclusion he touched upon the recent
manifestations of lawlessness on the part
of certain people in Cincinnati, and re-
peated his assertion, made in his recent
letter TO Mayor MOsby. that obedience TO
the law is the first duty of citizenship. Re
ferring 70 the warning that in taking this
ground be would offend the German voter,
he said he had no fear OF that He knew
the German citizen to be true and patriotic
and lover of justice. Throughout his ad-
dress the assembly gave liberal applause,
which was especially marked In his euIogy
of Mr.. Haistead and his declaration in "a
vor OF the support of the law.