The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-15
AGREAT GIFT TO GORMAN
MARYLAND PRESENTS HER SILVER
SERVICE.

Fifteen Thousand People Witness the
Pressntation-onlyT Three Addresses
Made -eenator German and HIS
EPar. y on q Raised Dais-A Mighty
Cheer Given When He Entered the
Hall
BALTIMORE. ND. May 14.--Fifteen thou
sand people crowded into the Fifth regiment
armory Tonight and passed in review be-
fore United States Senator German, the
occasion being the presentation bv the peo-
pie of Maryland Of silver service to the
senator for his successful efforts in the
United States Senate to defeat the so-called
force bill. There were three addresses, one
by Chairman Goodwin of the committee in
charge of the testimonial introducing
Mayor Davidson, who made the address OF
presentation, and a response of Senator
German.
GoRMAN ON A DAIs.
Senator and Mrs. German and party of
friends from their home in Laurel were on a
dais erected at the end OF the large armory,
together with Gov. jackson and wife,
Mayor Davidson and wife, and some prom
inent citizens of Baltimore, not all demo-
Gratis. These numbered altogether perhaps
300 persons. In front Of them aud
rallied Off TO prevent 1t from
being injured by the crush was the splendid
silver service testimonial so situated that
toe people could examine the designs and
note the elegant workmanship. The crowd
behaved good naturedly, Notwithstanding
the pushing and crowding that neces-
sarily followed such large gather
ing. When Senator German entered
Nl,a. -k.z
thousands OF thrOats. 1t was hearty aud
spontaneous welcome, and did not cease
until he had taken his seat beside Mayor
Davidson. The band played Hail to the
Chiefn
MAYOR DAvIDsoN's ADDRESS.
Mayor Davidson. in his address to Senator
German, said:
1.-THE services of yourself and the band
OF patriots whom you led on that occasion,
in defense of the constitutional and civil
rights of the states and the American people,
will belong to the most important epochs in
the constitutional history Of our country.
To the state of Maryland your successful
conduct OF the great defense on that occa-
sion is peculiarly grateful; since, while
other states share In the qualification that
the rights Of the people have been saved,
she alone can claim you as her son and feel
the pride OF a parent in the glorious
achievement OF her child"
GoRMAN's REPLY.
Senator German remained standing
during the mayors address, and when IL
was finished he stepped forward aud said:
l thank you, Mr.. Mayor, gentlemen of the
committees, and all with us to-day, for the cor
dial greeting given to me. / thank YOU aud all
you in placing at my disposal this last
ing proof of their esteem. While your
kind words have honored me beyond my de-
serts, yet would be wanting In fraukness did
not say that am greatly touched and gratified
by your generous approval Of my public course.
The people OF Maryland contributed much to
the establishment of our liberties ana to the
formati N of the federal constitution;
the union, but have ever guarded with
jealous care the rights of the states; hence
when the recent attempt was made, under the
pretense OF securing fair elections of members
OF congress, to destroy the autonomy of the
states; to substitute for long tried and approved
systems federal election boards; to supervise
the registration by federal officers; to certify
the returns and by law to establish a central
despotism, an overwhelming majority Of our
people placed the seal of their condemnation
upon tho attempt Great applausel
AN UBIQUITOUS BILL.
1t was an iniquitous BILL Applause IL had
the sturdy resistance of all the democratic sen.
ators and representatives in congress- Each OF
L0e0l ToRdFQeu tDo IOEC6 Dll WlLH ltS COlntiosR
train Of ills sectional strife, business paralysis
and despotic principles, as the one
measure that must be defeated lApplause |
We therefore determined TO subordinate
all other questions pending before the last CON
gross to the defeat Of this revolutionary m sas-
ure. Applause You arc familiar with the
many months of ceaseless conflict in paria-
mentary battle, probably the most memorable
in our history. There was not democrat in
congress who did not render signal service
in the contest All are entitled to great honor
Nor are we nnmindful of the patriotic action OF
eight republican senator's who refused TO aban-
which would have su6verted the foundation
and changed the character of the gov
ernment. [Applause. Their manly indep,nd-
ence in boldly resisting the pressure brought
their party organization will not be forgotten
by liberty-lovins people. Applause.l owe to
the confidence Of my democratic fellow senA-
tors the prominence given to me in the consid
GRAFTON OF the measures In the last congress
Our success is due TO their united wisdom, cour-
age and patriotism. LApplause.
THE ISSUE STILL EXISTS.
warn you, however, that the issue made by
the forcs bill has not ceased to exist. The
President and great majority Of the republi
adoption aud still approve its principles The
judgment Of the country upon the issue
thus made will be again appealed TO.
But as the people Of the several
stslVo. aLo 9'ii ttSo " SoioO' .iAon ohn Topre-
the triumph of tho principles Of the
Democratic party. Cheers. The success of
the Democratic party win make sectional con-
tsstshereafter impossible, result ov5rshadow-
ing in Importance all other political con-
siderations. and without which IL is
idle to talk Of the future prosperity and great
ness of our common country. Applause
And now, Mr.. Mayor, and gentlemen Of the
committee, at your hands | accept this beauti-
ful testimonial OF the peoples good will, with
SO tlments of pride which no language
] could employ would aptly portray. While /
live will treasure 1t as @ priceless token, and
those Of my lineage who survive me will prize
it as the dearest Of heirlooms. [Cheers.
When Senator German took his seat at
the side of his wife the hall fairly rang
with tumult Of applause.
The paTading Of democratic clubs and
the playing Of bands was kept up through
ont fha nioht