The sun., 1889-11-20
A BUSINESS MEMS BANQUET.
BOOMING TIE WoRLD's FAIR AT THB
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. DINNER


Grover Cleveland suEgssts That There
Should be More Business Men In Con.
Eress, and That Ex-Presidents shouIS
Not be Lee Out nnd Shot-Dr. Chauneey
Depew sets Forth tho Grea tness OF New
York-speeehesb by President q. =. Smith,
EE-Minister Phelps, and Justice Miller.
There was band up In the balcony Of Del.
monico's big fesstlnR room last night. II was
on duty from o'clock until midnight and the
strains OF the town ditty We've all been there
before many time. many time" floated out
over the heads Of $50 diners at the annual din
nor Of the Chamber OF Commerce. 1t was the
121st dinner Of the organization. and many
silver-halred members OF the Chamber who
were present had sat at the same table on
many similar occRsions. Whom the band fol-
lowed with Where did you get that hat2"
the appropriateness was not apparent. But
while perhaps not dozen in that stald assem-
blage OF New York merchants could tell one
tune from another. or tell at what concert hall
one or another OF the songs became famous,
they nodded their heads with no less vim In
time with the music.
President Charles 8. Smith. Just returned
from Europe, presided at tho dinner. and be-
side him were Secretary Noble. Justice Miller
OF the United States Supreme Court Gen.
Sherman. Chauncey Depew, Edward J. Phelps,
ex-Minister to England; Senator Hiscock,
Samuel D. Babcock. Gen. o. o. Howard Carl
6churz, David NJ. Stone, James M. Brown. and
others. They looked out on eminent New
Yorkers like J. Edward Simmons, Stephen v.
White. Alfrod r. Whitney. J. J. O'Don-
ohue. Col. Elliott F. Shepard. Horace
Portor Cornelius N. Bliss, John H. In
man, George Wilson, Brayton Ives Sig
Quincy W. Fay. Appraiser Marvelle W.
Cooper, Congressman Amos J. Cummings,
and lots Of others. The chair next to President
Smith on his right was vacant until coffee was
reached little after 8 o'clock. Then a big
man brushed aside the portieres leading to the
banquet hail. and Immediately there was q
great clapping Of hands and much napkin wav-
ing. Tho newcomer was Grover Cleveland.
He knew where his seat was and started
straight for it, The handclapping continued
while he greeted Mr.. Smith and others.
Pretty soon it was time to start the speeches
OF the occasion, Mr.. Smith referred to his re-
cent visit to Europe and spoke OF the Worlds
Fair. He said:
-, To have M International Exposition in the
United States IN 1892 is an econ nomic and politi-
cal necessity mean political not In its party
sense. but in its broad and general meaning.
=" have Visited, ali the Worlds Fairs since
say that all these Fairs abroad have discred-
tied our country by the poverty OF our exhibits
Even inte liRent foreigners regard the United
STATES STATES as t p69d9GlnS ,iS IN the main only raw ma
the worlds necessities and luxuries. our silver
workers. s,SIy so ably represented BY our fellow
We are known for our cotton. grains. petro-
leum. provisions steel rails. sowing and reap
sS Know eRs Ss foa oa sh al
We are the second manufacturing country in |
the world; and in our specially Of plain colors
productions OF Lyons. We are the largest |
cnrGet manufacturers. and in the, grades we
chow piece Of silk or carpet this year in Paris.
l believe II we had, we. should have taken |
grand prize in both fabrics.
Away from the eeaboard in our country an |
exnosihfion e hs wonid =. f have but little Sympathy
this am convinced BY recent intercourse with
business men in Europe. An Inter-
patronage. would give the United States the the
are entitled take in the
Then came ex. President Clevelands turn.
Mr. g. Smiths intIoduGtion was very simple. Il
6ers." He was again very cordially ereetod.
As, speak of the honorary members Of the
Chamber Of Commerce. I ahall. first Of all. avail
press my thsHRs Tor ths action Of lSat BODY
!. i source q great to p No 70 be
ustness interests which this ORGANIZATION has
m IN ifs charge tr @ and keeping and trust that do
f 5ueh reationsSip. @ % "n'0n may result TO mo from
and ell who are directly or Indirectly connected
With 1t. who are acquainted with Its operations
and are able to discern the manner in which it
may benefited or injured. and the causes which
Affect 1t. should be- for these reasons. better
le!e q 10 well perform their duty as citizens.
riotic aspiration q our PEOPLE: But good gov
ramens Is Is 50 unlikely thing to be gained BY
ind palpable. that it is best judged BY business business
ests: and thus the condition Of the business Of
country is properly considered a reliable in:
ticator OF the nature Of its government and
he manner In which such government is ad-
" OF course. the conception of business hero
Intended must not be confused with tho selfish
curry and sordid olutchinR after wealth which
lights Of others aud utterly regardless Of any
to aid In the nations growth and
This is is not the business of a coun:
ty; nor should the marrow and circumscribed |
uccess OF such endeavor be recognized as evi-
'ence, OF benetlcent government or OF whole
tartInG from Important centres. steadily per-
neates the entire land giving TO our trades
oilers remunerative labor and to our homes
omiort and contentment. constitute phases OF
n4oos of pr o G3Sary whGh we love
litutions and demonstrations Of the benign
peration OF Just legislation. But when these /
7anting we may we'll ienr that We are not in
he enjoyment Of all tas blessings OF good I
government.
Since business properly defined. Ia thus ,
losely related to government. it plainly folloWs
hat II those intrusted with pub affairs were
nore identified with men like those forming
he active membership Of this Chamber Of {
commerce. and wero better informed concern-
M the interests which such men represent |
he country would be tho gainer [ do NOT s
estate to say that We should have more busi- | q
oss mon In our National Legislature. II this | i
hould be conceded, and the question of reach
1g that result is presented but two modes y
nm be sugRested-either, to make business (
len Of those elected or choose business men n
a the first instance. The latter plan is mani II
,stly the best. and, indeed, the only practical i
ne. +
ii must confess that. fresh from public en- =
loyment. as look about me here / feel like a r
ood Judge OF valuable material when he soes n
efore his eyes. II is we'll for you to be con- i,
ersant with markets. and you are Obliged TO n
Judy them. But 1t 10 undeniable that the laws n
your country and their execution are SO re- a
tied to markets that they. too, are worthy Of Il
our attention. l know that participation In /.
40 public service would involve an inter Il
OF your duty TO suffer this for the sake OF the =
ood you can 0ocomplishp Nor is this subject n
evoid of an inducement based upon self +