New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-04
MR.. HALSTEAD WELCOMED
A GREAT GATHERING TO HONOR HIM IN
CINCINNATI
HE DECLARES THE MAIN OBJECT FOR ONO re
PUBIICANs TO BE SWEEPING VIZ
ToRY-IIIs ADDRESS ENTHUsI.
AsTTCALLY RECEIVED.


ToRY-HIs ADDRESS ENTHUsI.
AsTICALLY RECEIVED.
Cincinnati Ohio, Aug. "a reception TO Mural
Ialstead Of "The Commercial Gazette upon
his return from Europe, given to-nisht pS
the Republican clubs of Hamilton County IN
Music Hall The hall tastefully decNeu
with flags and streamers Of the National coiorS
The lower floor was entirely given up 10 unc
clubs, while the dress circle and balcony were
filled with ladies and their escorts. The ciuo'
marched from their respective quarters
and as they entered with their music
the enthusiasm Of the crowd was kePo
at white heat The stage was occupied by large
number of gentlemen designated To act as VICE
presidents.
The entrance Of Mr.. Mosby escorting Mr. Hal
stead was simultaneous with the coming oil Que
Of the largest clubs, bearing transparency WIN
the legend, " IIalstead Welcome Home" "llu
scene of waving hats and handkerehieis, ana p'o-
pie rising and cheering, followed.
When all the clubs had been seated MAY
Mosbv made a welcoming address containing al
lusons to the honored guests fearlcssnesS as
journalist and the suggestion of the usefulness Vi
such quality in the Senate of the United states
When Mr.. Eastead rose TO reply the cheering
continued several minutes. lie said:
am both cratined and surprised ~ the mants,a,
ton before me tonight, and can answer inc quost''
10 now am, by saying AN very wen I go
Concerning the action of the senate III ny 49,
which his Honor has referred TO- have 10 grey r,
that desire 10 have the public concerned aDouti
ctlon BY the Senate was, far the Repuo% nv
oppo sed me- largely owing mlsapprehenslons "hlcn
l unable at the time to correct IHeie va va, al" ali
evidence In some cases of personal feeling that ul
NOT do me Justice But However INTENDED on inc
part of those who rejected me- cheeifuly anu Sni
ccrely recognize the fact that they did me blindness
| I hay bppn
cOmplished the mission most important " NY son ,;,
restoration Of my health me ffeSdd Nae mac ~ IN the
Hon William Walter Phelps, gentleman adiln"o ~
qualified TO discharge the duties of that one; az
has been proven by his excellent work in the saoa"
Tnucbips the inquiry as to whether am can
didate for the United States Senate, i do not wish WIS,
To havo that urged upon the people mat Is MAJ
ter for consideration after the Repubca victory, Wir VIZ,
reelection Of Governor Foraker and the election %
| a Republican General Assembly. do not thlhk u
| making power Of the state to pass into the hahus
| OF the Democrats. There is nothing In the rec1ll
this RoDubcan legislature IS elected, If the RepuD-
licans I'm it ehall think that would be gOOd repre-
good thing 10 elect me senator OF the unltti
! States | should regar II as great honor, ah% at
tempt to perform the duties 81 the oce 10 t o O be-
aimed at, which cannot be too Hc iliy
n99 EIGHTY Sn 10 maHs sure that Ohio Ra be here
after scnted In the Senate of The United states
any Republican ambition No personal ambition
should be permitted to Interfere with thar Object IL
! is nv hope 10 help TO win clean Republican victory
! I'm straight Republican fight, and 10 make the nght
ON the ground Of staining the National Admnl',ra
ton Of President Harrison and the state Admhisra-
| ton Of Governor Foraker.
The more / have travelled abroad and the moro
I have become acquainted with the people and affair
of other nations he higher has been my appreciation
of the conditions of life In our country, where
However diverse NAV be the fortunes OF the pcOplr
their opportunities far greater than I'm any foreign
! country. -, .
Speaking for myself. while understanding that We
| have no occasion TO be sorry for tho Germans inc
French or the English. who occupy some OF the mos
| favored portions of the globe and have attained
| enlcndid civilization must say that ! have an m
feigned preference both for the climate ana The det o.
the United States OF America.