New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-18

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most charming style Hero and there was a
little thrust at some human weakness which the
audience eood-naturedlya accepted. scccptuating
their appreciation with.applause which they could
not properly have don, il the same discourse
though quite appropriate to such surroundings.
had been delivered within the. limits of church
walls. Mr.. Wilson's speech seemed to gather
partisan force as he advanced, and the effect was
not so marked as that produced by some Of the
other speakers
IL was noticeable that Bishop Potter when the
speech-making began exchanged his scat for that
on the right Of the president to one on the lett
next to Professor Briggs. When the Union
Seminary Professor arose he was most warmly
greeted. His address was calm and scholarly, and
was listened 10 throughout with the closest al
tenton and received hearty applause at the close.
Bishop Potter conspicuous in leading the APP
plause at the most striking passages Of the ad-
dress. ','s t
Chauncey NJ Depew, who had exchanged ms
place from the table Of honor to a seat at one
Of the diagonal ables was naturally called upon,
and on rising was greeted with hearty cheers
lie took occasion in the of his remarks
TO refer to the courage OF Professor Briggs IN the
advanced position he had taken on the subject
Of theological exploration and discussion.
Erastus Wiman also spoke briefly
~ BEGINNING TIE SPEAKING.
At o O'Clock President Smith arose and said'
Gentlemen: This overnowing gathering Of repre-
sentative business men, limited only by the accommo-
dalton OF Delrnoncos gives evidence that the mem.
bers Of the Chamber value the social intercourse OF
the annual banquet but. the chief attraction is the
intellectual and educational part of the cntor-
tainment, for VIC always md among our
hmored guests The leaders of advanced
thought ana public opinion, and this evening we arc
unusually favored in this regard. Fer the first time
In tho 1873 years OF Its existence the Chamber has now
full complement OF GOD members, ana 1t is u mat
Ter Of partonable pride that the list Of membership
comprises the most eminent names connected with the
financial commercial and industrial interests OF TINS
city, and IN this respect the ancient and honorable
traditions Ct the Chamber arc well maintained ZAP
plauseD
conclusion that there is no question affecting the
public Welfare which can properly claim our attention
the power resident in this Chamber were only aroused
and pat In force. There is NOD town or hamlet
between Maine and e Golden Gete and from the
Of the great heart of New York IT,
The present. and prospective condition OF the silver
question has received as you know recently. the az
tenion Of the Chamber, and IL is so important 70 to
our continued thought and attention. Npplausel
There Is no doubt that the people OF inc oni nt
soS Of Ser TO- nS y 60 cents mt: the
Of debt Even 81 lie present parity between gold and
hs se cp naoTd tha ss esar Of wever party
vote for dishonest money win in the end be repudates
1t has been frequently predicted by men on both pot,
sides OF the Atlantic that the City OF New 10TH VIA
some day become the worlds banking depository, as
London L today It + hsorsa tre te n Ms, to
the Bride OF tie sea and the Mediterranean an Italian
lake that The European nation WHICH Tor sse o ihe
time assumed the first pace in ne To' s,
the UmsS aSs dsnts e5
The t,ads with the Oriental world ana our wonderful
a. pGIsUn s snd wealth ganis 2 tho
Two things are absolutely necessary before t'hs Can
Frat %s must maze The world BELIEVE sey S Ss s
possible doubt thai gold dollsS dsposc a,io Me" W
SSsyac ten as we'll rs finance and il concerns the honor
Of The American merchant Applsnse,l .n,no nro.r
the AI Sm ss9a %s to no of the word
ports. (Applause) Commerce regulates exchange,
s pS T Ses so We and deliver the
mc-ce in our own steamers. ,-..,.u 4,,o .,
alien inncrants into tl,s country * one which demancs
the best though Of our statesmen ata o. al on
gives the number Of alien immigrants into this country
from 1920 to 1865; incIuslye as q CO. and the
number of the same from 1856 TO 1900 Inclusive was
il, iss 500, making a total of 1887 900;
do not believe that any man is able to say H,s at
wise should be placed finally upon Immigration, but
certainly the question IS fondape one anu d ,n,s'
want 10 say word or two regarding the govern;
mept OF our city believe in far larger measure OF
home rule than now have and less interference
With municipal government by our Legslstre eat at
siderston the thought that our city charter should
ae me Sol sa poS tie f0 %SS
tsy reside as at present but tat any c acen, n
the Board If this change could be effected, and wo
could back to the same character of men many OF
who compcsed The Boald Of Aldermen fifty years ago
1T would be desirable to allow all gnesstsNys % VIC
se& t4 rspd Gc' co Taoss and
wiarves AID the Ike, to be under the control eX-
s syoe % 4 rts he q rt ct %e S ea 70
reason 70 expect that the government Of the city Tono
rcSpogslblty for is result would fall directly upon
gentlemen there is a vacant chair at this table: 1t
has for many years been occupied by much love!
Toas as ss eceeG % With Rf I words Of ps
wisdom Is still ] ask ycu. gentlemen, to fill your
eIs,ses and drink in silence to TIE memory Of Gen.
SECRETARY FOSTER.
In introducing Secretary Foster. Mr.. Smith said :
Gentlemen: The maintenance of the parity be-
tween gold and silver is the fixed policy of the
Government Of the United States There is no
man in the country who could so appropriately
give expression TO the weil-l1nown views of the
PRESIDENT and his Cabinet upon this important
question the Secretary of the Treasury. l hold
IL 70 be fortunate for the country that the Hon
Charles Foster, whe Will now address you, has
been bred Il merchant" Mr.. Foster said:
Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Chamber of
.,Ta ~ % e 10 maintain T party Get%eSa S1d as
VIC all recognize its supreme Importance. CAppause
When We come 10 the question Of what policy is the
best 10 pursue 20 maGtain this desired condition,
serious differences OF opinion arise
1t is not NY purpose. In the short time ! shah
occupy your attention. 10 undertake argument for
against any OF The views that may bo advanced
by members o! the Chamber OF Commerce or any official
action ii may determine 20 take. l can. however,
refer 10 existing conditions thai are. In nv opinion,
Important factors in determining action upon this most
delicate well supremtly important subject. II
any body Of men in tie world ought 10 be practical
in their undertakings. Is the Chamber of Commerce Of
Nov York They ahl q ii izfiu n h.
practical things that he accomplished from the i'm
possible ideal which they would prsfer. We all
com selled admit that have learned something
by ~ experience OF tic last sixteen years upon
tie subject of silver. Pror 10 1850 we had many
sound thinking people, who believed that our financial
structure should he based upon gold alone 10 1, prob
All, that the Chamber Of Commerce held this opinion