Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-08-04
HALS1 FAD HONORED.
Welcomed Home After His
Tour Abroad.
BANQUETTED BY HIS PARTIsANS
He Intimates That He is in the
Field for the United States
Senate.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD. /

CINCINNATI, August 3.-A reception to
Murat Halstead upon his return from
Europe was given tonight by the Repub-
lcan clubs of Hamilton county, in Music
Hall. The great hall was elaborately
decorated, and vast crowd was
present. A wild scene of waving
hats and handkerchiefs followed
the entrance of Mayor Mosby,
escorting Mr.. Halstead, which was re-
peated few minutes later on the en-
trance of Governor Foraker. When all
the clubs had been seated, Mayor Mosby
made the welcoming address, containing
illusions to the honored guests fearless
ness as a journalist and the suggestion of
the usefulness of such a quality in the
Senate OF the United States.
When Mr.. Halstead arose to reply, he
had most flattering reception, which
pressing his surprise and qualification at
the reception accorded him, Mr.. Hal
stead said.
Concerning the action of the Senate
in my case which his Honor has referred
to, have no grievance l desire to have
the public concerned about. The
action by the Senate was, so
far as Republicans opposed me,
largely owing to misapprehen-
sions which | WAS unable at the time to
correct. There was also evidence in some
cases of personal feeling that did not do
me justice. But, however intended on
the part of those who rejected me, l
cheerfully and sincerely recognize
the fact that they did me a kind
ness. 1 have been abroad on my own
hook and have accomplished the mission
most important to myself-restoration of
health. The President had no difficulty
in finding a man for the place in Hon.
William Walter Phelps, gentleman ad-
mirably qualified to discharge the duties
of that office.
Touching inquiry as to whether am
a candidate for the Uniten States Senate,
do not wish to have that urged upon
the people. That is matter for consid.
Grafton after the Republican victory
which 1 confidently expect in No
vember by the triumphant re-
election of Governor Foraker
and the election of a Republican General
Assembly. When this Republican Leg
islature is elected, if the Republicans in
it shall think l would be good repre-
sentative man; that in their judgment
it would be a good thing to
elect me Senator of the United
States, l should regard it as
a 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 and strongly stated, is not
any individual triumph, but to make
sure that Ohio shall be hereafter repre-
sented in the Senate of the United States
by two Republicans. No personal ambi-
tion should be permitted to interfere
with that object.
"The more l have travelled abroad and
the more l have become acquainted with
the people and affairs of other nations,
the higher has been my appreciation of
the conditions of life in our coun-
try, where, however diverse may
be the fortunes of the people, their
opportunities are far greater than in any
foreign country. Speaking for myself,
while understanding that we have no
occasion to be sorry for the Germans,
French or English who occupy some
Of the most favored portions of
the globe, and have attained a splendid
must say l have an un-
feigned preference both for the climate |
and diet of the United States of Amer |
ca."
His address was listened to with in
terest and frequently applauded.
w. II. Parham, on behalf of the
colored people of Ohio, made brief
address, extrolling Mr.. Hastead, and |
Mr.. Jacoby followed with welcoming
speech on behalf of the press.
Governor Foraker in his address said |
his duty was an unnecessary one. He
was to welcome Mr.. Hastead on behalf |
of the Republicans of Ohio, but Mr.. Hal
stead knew he was welcomed long be-
ore this time. The Governor went
IN to tell of the high regard
he people had for his courage and hon
,sty, for the purity and simplicity of his
life, his intellectual patriotism and his
complete and entire Republican.
sm. 1t was fortunate that his
'eturn, restored to health, is
It this time when an important election
s about to occur. 1t was an election
when Halstead's sturdy service was
needed to assist in lolting out the most
oul faint upon the Legislative action of
ohio, the corrupt election of Henry P.
Payne to the Senate.
Drifting into political matters the
Governor spoke of the marked reform in
he election law OF Ohio in the past four
years, and of the police force,
both of which he claimed as
he results of Republican leg
Station. In conclusion he touched
ipon the recent manifestations of law
essness on the part of certain people in
and repeated his asser-
ion made in his recent letter to
Mayor Mosby, that obedience to law is
he first duty of citizenship. Referring
} the warning that in taking this ground I
le would offend the German voter, he
aid he had no fear of that. He knew
he German citizens to be true and patri-
tic and lovers OF justice.
Throughout his address the assembly
ave liberal applause, which was espe.
tally marked in his eulogy of Mr.. Hal
tead, and his declaration in favor of the
upport of the law.