New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-18
WARMLY WELCOMED HOME
JOLLY DINNER TO JAMES S. cLARKsoN.


rooms in the northeast Of the first floor of
the hotel were utilized the banquet-hall and
one continuous table extended from one room to
the other through the folding doors. The, decora-
tions consisted Of the American colors and al.
ternating pyramids of roses and fruits.
At the northern end of the table ex-senator
Thomas C. Platt presided. At his right sat
the guest of the evening, Mr.. Clarkson, and at his
left Stephen b. Elkins. Next to Mr. Elkins sat
Russell Harrison, and on the righ tof Mr.. Clark
son, w II. T. Hughes.
The others at the table were John Collins,
Gustav H. Schurman, Job R. Hedges, Henry Glea-
son, John Simpson, John s. Smith, J. w.
Jacobus, c. II. Murray, Jacob NJ. Patterson,
Colonel Maichel Kerwin, j. r. Nugent, ]. e.
Nfilholland, Dennis Burke, Nathaniel Mckay.
Henry Hall, C. w. Tyson, Bernard Blglin, 7. e.
Byrnes, A. B. Humphrey j. A. Blanchard Major
T. s. Bundy, II. G. Backus Cornelius VanCott,
! Ernest Nathan, w. w. Wallace, +. G. O'Bren.
T. +. Lee, Louis F. Payn, John w. YroOman, C.
| II. Murray, Colonel Jas. r. O'Berne, L. 3.
! Harper, A. r. Leech L. l.. Lindlcy, Of New
Haven, and ex-Congressman William l.. Moore, Of
Memphis Tenn.
The occasion was marked by extreme sociability,
and the guest Of the evening received numerous
calls from his friends during the progress Of the
dinner.
| Mr.. PLATT'S OPENING REMARKS.
| 1t was after 10 o'clock when ex-senator Platt
rose to make the speech of welcome lie said:
Il was drafted into the service tonight.
The distinguished gentleman who chosen to
preside on this occasion, was unable to be present,
on account of sickness in his family, and / was
called on but with the distinct understanding
that should not he required to make speech
something which could not do anyway. 1 should
Like TO state for the information of the guests
here that there will be special train TO convey
them to New-York. In that connection l Will
read letter received this afternoon from Mr..
Austin Corbin, which is as follows:
Dear Mr.. Platt, l had ordered a special con-
sisting of an engine and two cars, for the use of
yourself and friends, to be ready at IL o'clock and
as know your habits, gave directions that it DO
held subject to your orders until sunrise tomorrow
morning. / have just learned that the dinner
is given to an Iowa man. l lived in that State
! fifteen years l have lived in New-York twenty
five years. The combined forty years give Inc
pretty sound idea of what the two States can
do when consolidated at dinner table / notice.
also, that my friend Mr.. Elkins is one of the
company So taking all into account, / have
considered it judicious TO provide a third car and
arrange stretchers at this end of the road and
| the entire Long Island Railroad ambulance corps
at the foot of Thirty fourth-st on the arrival Of
the party in New-YorS
| IF you think of anything else I can do TO
| improve the transportation of the party, send
| word and l will that it is done, for / do not
| intend any road in the United States shall beat
| the Long Island Railroad in the character and
| quality of its service on occasions like this
Faithfully yours, AUSTIN CORBIN!
We have met, my friends, tonight TO do honor
and welcome back home a distinguished Ameri-
can citizen, whom we not only respect but
| love; one whom we love for his stalwart Repub-
hcanism We love him for the heads he has cut
off laughter, and we love him because the Mug
wump hates him. Renewed laughter.) But as
| said at the outset, l am not here to make
speech, because there are so many spoil
ing to make speeches. l have the honor Of
| introducing TO you the guest Of the evening,
General James S. GARRISON"
MR.. CLARKSON'S SPEECH.
There was great outburst of applause as Nh
Clarlson He spoke in part as follows:
Tho greatest pleasure of going abroad is the pleasure
OF coming back home Ii IS dOubly grateful
70 welcome as generous this 1t is good 10 be in
America But arf American learns great deal abroad
which, while il actually increases his pride in his
country, teaches him also the greatness Of other lands
For there is great deal for citizen Of the New World
to admire in the Old The first discovery that
he makes IS that the American is composite Of the
better races Of Europe. This discovery does much TO
still more an American.
The intelligent American can realize the vast pos
sibteS Of his country when he sees wh1t these
Industrious people, actuated by national PRIDE have
achieved in teir smaller borders and narrower spheres
lie Is delighted 20 find perhaps contrary TO his former
impression, great interest pervadng all classes as 10
what they call cur experiment. in government in tho
New World lie is stu more delighted to hnd that
in their hearts, especially among toe working people
and the middle classes. they call them there, there
is friendly interest for Government and people.
The wrldngraan in Europe who reads Viii srpT,ss
ul0p In no0nQ in Espga xvba In Franz
Germany, elsewhere, realize far better than do the
worldngmen Of this country the difference between
merchants, whenever American deals with them,
scarcely ever fail 10 let him know that they arc
the wisdom Of the American policy from the American
standpoint. The working people; the peasantsy, the
question Of daily concern, realize not only that this
Nation protects It's interests but that thereby II
right systems Of reciprocity furnish meat and other
products to their tables which arc now without them.
''' STtcaiarly in France where the ssaeaclty and
practical wisdom Of the American Minister , f3rs haye
upon this people, IS th's idea prevalent oIS1, ana
ss present. pp&Hd2 t Il "nS a Of in 5e an sOfR Rs
great countries of Europe Il is now represented by
ana ndd mp the fRoTSs Pao q @ lands
where they are our representatives with me posi-
ueoplc in the use Of American products. (Apphuse.)
PROTECTION AND RBcIPRocITY.
Pcpublcan visiting Europe IL doubly pleased 10
find that an enlarged American trade with other coun
tries is not only possible under the system Of pro-
tectlon but most largely possible hrodgh the opera
tons Of protection and reciprocity; All doubts tha,
had as to the practical wisdom Of the Mckinley bill
md of the Republican system OF reciprocity wero
removed bv what | saw and learned In Europe. The
intelligent Europeans Of all classes not only see but
fear The loss 10 them and the gain to America through
hs operation OF these two SISTERS. The admissions
of THE London Tines and the other great European
apers which thev have already been forced 10 make
IN regard TO the TIN schedule OF the American art, 10
The highest praise 10 the Kepnobcan craftsmanship
The Amcricau traveller in ENGLAND and France finds
a4 he greate.t II dssau SfactOn Is not with
the NcKnley iii 30 much the administrative act
which compels them 20 MAKE their manfcsts accurate
and truthful. Bat after awhile they will find even
in this the comp "saiQg pleasure that comes from
being honest . 90
Another thing that strengthens the faith of tho Re
pubican visiting Europe Is the plain expression OF
hone heard IN many quarters that tie Democrats may
rsturn % power IN the United states and reverse the
American legislation In European interests. have
lever been where the Democratic party was pop
Mar a. in England and Vet noticed that many visit
inr American Democrats hardly seemed proud Of such
,,nnnlarity their paFfy. daughter.