The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-04
HALSTEAD AT HIS HOME.
FIVE THOUSAND PEOPLE TURN
OUT TO CaEE2 HIM

A Speech in Which De Admits That
Re Would Like 10 co TO the United
States Senate-A Reference TO His
Defeat as a Candidate for the Berlin
Mission.
C1vcIxxATI. Aug. "a reception to
Murat Halstesd Of the COTmeTcidl-Gd-
zette upon his return from Europe was
given tonight by the republicans Of
Hamilton county, at Music hall. Editor
Hslstead never appeared in bstter health
When ell the clubs had been seated, Mayor
Mosby made welcoming address
containing illusions to the hon
ored guests fearlessness as a
journalist, and the suggestion Of the
usefulness of such a quality in
the Senate of the United States.
When Mr.. Halstoad arose 20 reply be had
most flattering reception which continued
violent for several minutes, during which
the 5000 people assembled arose and
cheered, and cheersd again
Mr. HALsTEAD's SPEECH.
Mr.. Halls cad said:
am both grarified and surprised at the mani
festation before me tonight, and can answer
the question as TO how l am by saying ain very
well indeed Concerning the action Of the
Senate 10 nv case. which las honor las re-
ferred to- have no grievances that desire
10 have the public concerned about Inc
action by the Senate was SO far as republicans
opposed. me largely owing to mlSapprehenslons
which | was unable a the time TO correct
There was also whence in some cases Of per
sonal feeling that did not d. me justice. But
however intended on the part OF those WHO re
jected me, | cheerfGily and sincerely recog
niZe the fact that they did me
kfudnaea been abroad my
own account, and have accomplished the
mission most important TO myself. the restora
ton of my health Tie President hat no dliI
Guilty in ending a man for the place 10 Hon. ".
W. Phelps, man admirably suited to dis
charge the duties u that Office, as has been
proven by his excellent Work in the Samoan
conference.
WOULD LIKE TO De A SENATOR.
Touching the INQUIRY as to whether am
candidate for the United States Senate do not
wish to have that urged upon the people. That
is a matter for consideration after the republl-
can victory which confidently
uniphant reelection Of Gov. Foraker
and the election Of a republican general
assembly. / do not think 1t possible for the
people of Ohio TO permit the law making power
Of the ST te to pass INTO the hands of the demo
Gratis. There is nolhi z 10 the recent history Of
the party to warrant such action. When this re-
publican legislature is elected.it the republicans
in it shall think that l would be a good repre-
sentative man; that IN their good judgment it
would be a good thing TO elect me as a senator
OF the United States, l should regard It IS
great honor and attempt 70 perform o duties
OF the office to the best Of my ability But the
object TO be derived. however, and
which cannot be too clearly and strongly
stated. is not any individual triumph,
but to make sure that Ohio shall be
hereafter represented in the Senate OF the
United State by two republ cans. Th"t IS an
object worthy Of any republicans ambition.
No personal ambition Sd uld 90 permitted 10
n wit m
help to wi clean republican victory in the
straight republican fight. and TO make the fight
on the ground Of sustaining the national ad-
ministrstiOn Of President Harrison, and the
state administration OF Gov. Foraker.
LIKES HIS OWN COUNTRY BEST.
The more | have Travelled abroad, and the
more have become acquainted with the people
anu affairs Of other nations the higher has
been my appreciation OF the conditions OF life
in our country. where. however diverse may be
the fortunes Of the people, their Opportuni-
ties are far greater tha1 in any for
eisn e s1-. Speaking ian for myself,
occasion to be sorry TOT the Germans, French,
or English who occupy some Of the most fav-
ored portions Of the globe and have attained
splendid civilization, | must say that have an
uufeigned preference both for the climate and
diet Of the United States OF America.
Mr.. Halstead's address was listened to
with interest and quite frequently ap-
plauded.
w. h. PHrham, on behalf OF the colOred
people of Hamilton county d of Ohio,
made brief address, telling why the col
Ored people folio ed with prayers the ship
that carried him abroad and welcomed his
restored return. 1t VAS, he said, because
the colored people were not guilty Of i'll
gratitude, and Mr.. Halstead had always
been the colorei mans lend.
Gov. Foraker others spoke in eulogy
of Mr.. Halsuead and the Rep Iblican party.