The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-05
HONORS TO M'GRAW.
The Distinguished Leader Given
an Ovation.
LIKEWISE A SPLENDID GIFT.
Republication and Enthusiasm Over
flows ut a Surprise rendered the Gen.
eral Of Victorious Squire Forces.

DAYS it had been quietly arranged TO invite
Hon. John III. McGraw to meet the leaders
of the Republican party at the Rainier
Club and present him with testimonial
Of personal esteem and tribute of appre-
citation TO his splendid services to the
Republican party, especially in connection
with the recent senatorial contest. Proba-
hly Mr.. McCraw was the only active man
In the party who did not know what was
contemplated, and 1t was in perfect inno-
cence he accepted an invitation to meet
one or two friends at the club. About
O'Clock members of the party began 10
drop in, and within half-an-hour nearly
every Republican of prominence in the
city was present
Among the latest arrivals was Hon.
John Fl. McGraw, who entered the room
accompanied by Hon. Fred j. Grant, ap-
parently no wise surprised at meeting
number of friends and entirely uncon-
scious that within few moments he
would be the central figure Of a most inter
esting event.
While the guests still stood in groups
Major Rinehart raised his voice and said.
AS this seems to be a political gathering,
] propose that Judge Jacobs take the
chair"
Judge Jacobs said he would comply,
and, taking his seat, little discussion took
place, the end of which was that Mr.. John
Arthur was called upon to state the object
of the gathering. Walking to the end of
the room, as the guests seated themselves,
he said:
gr. Chairman and Gentlemen: The great blind
poe. of the Puritan revolution in England
uttered profound philosophical truth when nc
said that:
Peace has her victories not less renowned
In state OF barbarisln the only victories are
those Of superior physical force. The sole
principle of action is the simple plan OF Rob
THAT they shall take who have the power.
aud they shall keep who can"
The victories OF peace are of higher and
nobIcr order They are victories OF mind over
matter. They are victories Of the human brain
over mere brute force. When, to exemplify TO
the sultan bis nnatebless physical might, the
lion hearted King of England, with one stroke
OF his tremendous sword cut through a great
bar of steel, hts imperial host expressed
barism~-the victory OF war; When the Sultan,
in illustration OF his power. cast into
the air his gauzy silk handkerchief and swiftly
severed il with one deft touch of his tiny Toledo
blade, he had achieved the triumph of civiliZa-
tion--fhe victory of peace. Peter the Hermit,
swaying the heart OF Europe and hurting the
chivalric power of christendom at the desecra-
tors OF the holy sepuleher. was the greatest and
srandest force OF his age. Samuel Adams,
preaching the crusade OF American freedom and
laying its foundation in irrefragable logic. was
greater than any general of the revolution.
Robert Emmett, In the felon's dock, uttering
sentiments which will stir the hearts of men so
long as freedom is loved, was mightier than an
armed host, though he was poweress to save
himself from the gaiiows.
These were triumphs of Observation-Disclosures
of peace. On more modest scale we celebrate
tonight victory OF heart. mind and character,
won by one OF our friends and neighbors.
We have invited him here for the purpose of
telling him that we not only praise the victory,
but also love the victor. We do this with char
ity towards all, with malice towards none For
They are ellow-Republieans, with whom we
hope TO cooperate in many future
triumph for the principles of enlight-
and us there be no enmify; our
contests are those of brothers in the same cause,
having the same general purpose in view, and
diherfng only as TO the personnel of the agency
through which these purposes shall be accom-
plished. To them tonight we send frsternaI
greeting, and the assurance that victory with
them viii always be infinitely sweeter than vic
tory over them.
Tonight, our social feelings predominate over
all political attachments and affiliations. We
are gathered together to pay our personal tribute
oil affection and admiration TO one who has lust
passed through civil campaign of severe trial
emerged from it with enviable distinction and
stainless honor. Learning that he Is about to
leave home for a brief season of rest and recrea-
ton, we have eongregated for the purpose of
testifying 10 him the deep esteem which we feel
Tor him. and the hearty wishes we have for the
restoration OF his health and for his early return
10 us in the fulness of his manly vigor
We honor him, not solely because he has
achieved signal triumph in the management of
men, the enunciation OF our views, and the pro-
motion OF our interests; but also for the high
qualities which at every stage of the civic strlg
gle Just closed, as through his life generally
have marked his demeanor
We wish to testify TO him. whitbersoever he
goes, that he will bear with him our love, our
iriendshlp, our esteem and our blessings.
We wish to certify to him that in rendering to
our community, and TO the whole state services
which we regard as of high importance. he has
not rendered them 10 thaukless people. but 10 a
ton OF them and of him.
rs a slight material testimonial of the scuti
ments which We cherish toward you CAPTAIN
Me6raw, beg, on behalf of your fellow Renuh-
silverware.
beg you 10 accept it as a pledge of the
friendly feeling which aniinates us We will
count, not merely the months the weeks
the days, but the very hours that you will he
absent from among us; Your return, in re-
stored health, as we fondly hope, will be warmly
welcomed by an appre iatiye community in
whose heart you viii ever have an assured abid-
ing place.
Mr.. Arthur was frequently interrupted
ny applause, and as he closed he held out
his hand toward Mr.. McGraw who. with a
look OF intense emotion, advanced to the
stand at the end OF the room. whereon was
placed magnificent cabinet of solid silver
containing the following articles, each
with the name of "McGraw" engraved ON
each of the ninety-ive pieces.
Chest OF solid silver coutaipin, ,,,c,,o -.
spoons, twelve desert spoons twelve tessy.oo,
twelve table forks, twelve desert FORKS fvai..e
table knive, twelve desert kuiYcs one csrvir,~
SET one game carving set one salad fore 90
salad spoon, one berry spoon one SOM, Issin
cue cream ladie, one gravy laiIc. one $50
spoon, one PIE knife. one mustard spoon. two
salt spoons fON' wv
Upon the chest, which is a gem from tbo
stock OF Mr.. \. Hansen. is a solid coI3
plate upon which is inscribed the follow.
lncdcdication, with the names of the suh-
scrihers
Presented 10 John h. McGrsw in
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT az his services in
the senatorial contest of iSqi
l. ; J, Hunt, 4. X. Ienner NJ Gra,e.. p
Grant, J. NJ, Wrestling John 4rfbn~' =
u Hebron, W F. Bailey, W K. McCiintoct
T. N. Reed II. ]. {. Haimes ,,es,rr> 49,, -
7. Mcknight, BYRON A. Young N0rifr 800. 800
= Hayden. O. h ktttlugcr. k T. WssI,N.,., -
Harry White, A, +. Bur,eich J. a w.. -
yyohn = fay, ; l. Crawford, A. 4. stewart.
Adsms, {. T. Conoyor, y. \. Kaxter
A NJ. brookes, ID. Jones, q. H. r Sns-Sf,S.s'
{. NJ. Ogden, r. J. Tallman J. + NM.
iurth, u. A Mckenzie, 6. q. Lyon. v. y Rbi,S
haFi, otto kanke, q. +, Adair. q. Davies 80
Gasch, W. +. Boone, Paul d Heirrv II " MI ~
Ter, ". e. squire C. W Ferris : M Ie,,,5..-
W Chalk, Q. Jacobs and Il. NJ Crawford ''''s'
SEATTLE, Feb /, 1891
With few exceptions all the subscribers
were present Mr.. McGraw stood fnr
several seconds while the guests applauae1
enthusiastically. When quie. lad been
restored Mr.. McGraw stepped forward
and with indications Of perfect mastery
over his feelings, made brief acknowledg-
ment