Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-08-04
He is Given Rousing Reception in Gin
cinnati-Speech by Gov. Foraker


cinnati-Speech by Gov. Foraker.
CINCINNATI, August 3d.-A reception to
Murat Halstead upon his return from
Europe was given tonight by the Repub-
lican clubs of Hamilton county, in Music
Hall.
The great hall was deliberately decorated
and the vast crowd presented wild scene.
The waving of hats and handkerchiefs fol-
lowed the entrance of Mayor Mosby escort
ing Mr.. Halstesd, which was repeated a
few minutes later on the entrance of Gov
ernor Foraker
When all the clubs had been seated.
Mayor Mosby made the welcoming ad-
dress, containing illusions to the honored
guests fearlessness as 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 con-
tinued for several minutes. After express
ing his surprise and qualification at the re-
ception accorded him, Mr.. Halstead said ::
Concerning the action of the Senate in
my case, which his Honor has referred to,
l have no grievances. l desire to have the
public understand that the action of the
Senate was, so far as the Republicans op-
posed me, largely owing to misapprehen.
sions which | was unable al 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, 1 cheerfully and
sincerely recognize that they did me
kindness. | have been abroad on nv own
hook and have accomplished the mission
most important to myself, the restoration
of health. The President had no difficulty
in finding man for the place in the Hon.
William Walter Phelps, gentleman most
admirably qualified to discharge the duties
of that office.
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 matter for consideration
after Republican victory, which / conf
umphant reelection of Governor Foraker
and the election Of Republican General
Assembly.
When this Republican Legislature is
elected, if the Republicans in it shall think
l would be good representative man, that
in their good judgment it would be good
thing to elect me Senator of the United
States, | 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 and
strongly stated, is not any individual tri-
umph, but to make sure that Ohio shall be
hereafter represented in the Senate of the
United States by two Republicans.
No personal ambition should be per-
mitted tointerfere with that object.
The more | have Travelled abroad and the
more | have become acquainted with the
people and affairs of other nations. the
higher has been my appreciation of the
conditions of life in our own country
where, however diverse may be the fortunes
OF the people, their opportunities are far
greater than in any foreign country.
Speaking for myself, while understand
ing that we have occasion to be sorry for
Germans, French or English, who occupy
some of the most favored portions of the
globe, and have attained splendid civil
ization, must say | have an unfeigned
preference for the climate and Government
of the United States of America.
His address was listened to with interest,
and frequently applauded
w. II. Parham, on behalf of the colored
people of Ohio, made a brief address. ex-
tolling Mr.. Halstead and Mr. Jacoby fol-
lowed with welcoming speech on behalf
OF the press.
Governor Foraker in his address said his
duty was an unnecessary one He was 10
nelCouuo MI hdISleau Oh DeQaiI OF the hC
publicans of Ohio; but Mr.. Halstead knew
be was welcomed long before this time.
The Governor went on to speak of the high
regard the people had for his courage and
honesty, for his purity and the simplicity
OF his life, his intelligent patriotism, and
his complete and entire Republicanism,
1t was fortunate that his return, restored to
health, is at this time when an important
election is about to occur. It was an election
when Halstead's sturdy service was needed
to assist in blotting out the most foul faint
upon legislative action of Ohio, the cor
rupt election of Henry B. Payne to the
Senate
Drifting into political matters, the Cover
nor spoke of the marked reform in the
election law of Ohio in the past four years,
and of the police force, both of which be
claimed as the result of Republican legis-
lation.
In conclusion, he touched upon the re-
cent manifestations of lawlessness on the
part of certain people in Cincinnati. and
repeated his assertion made in his recent
letter to Mayor Mosby, that obedience to
the law is the first duty of citizenship. Re-
ferring to the warning that IN taking this
ground be would offend the 6 rman voters.
he said he had no fear of that; he knew the
German citizens to be true and patriotic
and lovers of justice.
Throughout his address the assembly
gave liberal applause, which was especially
marked in his eulogy of Mr.. Halstead and
his declaration in favor of the support of
the laws.