The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-05-01
INAUGURAL FEAST
The Costliest Banquet New
York Ever saw.


Ex-rrssfdent Cleveland. ex-Prssf-
dent Hayes sna Chief Justice
FalIer Respsnd 20 ressss-
NEw YoKx, April 81 The Metro
positan opera house was tonight the
scene Of the second chief event OF the
great centennial celebration the
greatest banquet possibly. ever held
within the recollection OF man. The
interior decorations of the now histor-
ical building excelled even the
spiendor and display of the
ball celebration on the previous
night The stage and auditorium,
connected In one continuous door,
was the foundation for over d quarter
oil hundred tables arranged in
double horseshoe fashion, with a
seating capacity Of 500. . Nearly 500
wine glasses glifsered at intervals
along tbs array Of tables, and GO
walters. as well drilled as so many
soldiers. were ready to respond 70 the
slightest want OF the diners.
The tables we're elaborately decor
ated. The expense OF the dim er is
said 70 have been $4,000. the wine
alone costing On expenditure OF nearly
$1,000. The bill OF fare in print was
eight inches long and OF French con-
struction. being " ound up with twelve
kinds Of wine ard three cordials.
Over the president 5 seat, surrounded
by flowing American flags. was SIS
pended huge picture of the face and
bust OF Washington. At Mayor
Grants right hand sat the president
and Gov. Hill was on the mayors left
Next to the president was Vice. Presi.
dent Morton. The others were Chiei
Justice Fuller. Gen. SchoEield, Senator
Eyarts, ex-President Hayes, Bishop
Potter, Secretary Proctor, Gen. Sher,
man. On Gov. Hills side were Judge
Charles Andrews, Admiral Porter
Senator Hiscock, ex-preSident Gieve.
land, Speaker Cole Of the New York
state assembly, Hon. s. s. Cox, Clar.
ence Bowen end Eldridge T. Gerry.
THE PRESIDENTS ENTRY.
1t was little after s o'clock when
The president, escorted by Governor
Hill and Mayor Grant. entered the
great dining-room. They were fol
lowed by Wee President Morton and
Northumberland Jones. OF New
York, and other distinguished
guests OF the mayors table.
As the party walked down the
main aisle of the auditorium,
all the assembled diners stood up in
recognition OF the presidents arrival,
and the band played. Hail TO the
Chief. The presidents party stood
back OF their chairs with head bowed
while Bishop Potter made tile opening
prayer OF grace, slnd the
dinner was begun at q signal
from the banquet director.
It was announced that Secretary
Blaine was unable TO be present, and
President Harrison's address at the
end of the list was scheduled for the
place OF Secretary Blaine's. whie.a was
halfway down the toast list.
At the conclusion Ss sse invocation
Mayor Grant rose and read the list of
toasts. Gov. Hill was introduced as
the first speaker and rose and vel
coined the guests.
WELCOMED BY GOV. HILL.
Gov. Hill, in closing bis address Of
welcome, said
The sentiments OF every true American
are expressed in the hope that factions
may not destroy, that pride may not in
lure, that corruption many not undermine,
aud that sectionalism rlag not di'
vide this fair republic, but that
its borders may be still further extended,
its commerce fost upon every sea, the
stars upon its flag be trebleG. its free in-
stitutjons live on and flourish aud its lib
erty-ioving people continue TO work Out
the problem Of self elfgoyernmeng 50 long as
freedom itself exists. and until tIme shall
be no more.
Following Gov. Hills welcome, ex-
President Cleveland was introduced
and responded TO the toast, t0ur
People. as follows:
Ex-PREsiDKST cLEvELAND's ADDRESS.
The mention OF tree people may well
suegeGt sober and impressive reflection.
Wherever human government has been
administered in oppression there has been
found among the governed q yearning for
q fEttF E1lEikiVu uHE tfsC ac>tltiO0 Vi t@iAl !
nobility. These are but the faltering steps
of human nature IN the direction of free.
dom, which is its birthrighs, and they
presage struggle OF men to bscome free
people. and thus reach the plume Of their
highest and best aspirations. In this rela-
ton. and 10 their cry for freedom. Il may
be truly said the voice of the PEOPLE Is the
voice OF God. The influence oil the refec.
ton is upon ne as speak OF those who,
after the darkness OF doubt and struggle,
burst forth In the bright light Of indie
pende nee and liberty and become free.
sour people are seterminea aud conn
dealt. challenging the wonder OF the Uni.
verse, proelaiming the dignity OF man and
invoking the aid and favor of Almighty
God
In sublime faith and rugged strength
our fathers cried ont 20 the world. we,
! the people 81 the United states. In order te
/ form q more perfect untop. establish
/ Justice, fusuFe domestic tranquility. pro
| vide for the common defense, promote the
general welfare and secfTe the blessings oi
liberfy 10 ourselves and eur pnstesify, dc
orsfain aud establish this constitution fol
the unifed States" Thus when our people
/ in g day assumed a place among Ias
| nasioEs Of the earth. their mission was tc
teach the fitness of man for seisgoyeTn.
meIf. aud their destiny % ogltkfFip eyery
other people In nafieaai achievement and
material greatness. One hundred yeaFs
have passed. We have assssennced and
approved 10 the world our mission aEd
u ade eur destiny secure.
will not tssneiy seeite oar aehisve-
ments They ar wFisteA on every page ol
our hgsgcry. aud tae monuments of 0as
growth and advancement are about es. bal
the value of these things Is measured BY
the tuliness with which our people have
preserved their patriotism, their Integrity
and their devotion 90 the FIRE institutions,
70 meet this fsef We pofat to the scattered
grzv. "a the n any thousands ct oar pese
pie W. have bravery died sn defense ol
car national safety and prabity, musely
bearing testimony 20 theig love 0i cuaitry
and 20 the fnvlEeabic living host siaa1ing
fessiy TO enforce the national rights and
protect cur land, our casHrchss. oui
/ schools aud universities. aud oar exneyo
/ lent institutions hitch beaciafy the town
and hamlet. snf lock out ftola every hill
si5e 10 testify 80 she value oer people
place up2G religious teaching, upon al
Yaacea education snG ap0a s,ssas oI ehas
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