The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-10-14
NEW YORK FESTIVITIES ENDED.
Great BANQUET, at which Secretary
Foster and Mr.. Morton Speak.

Great BANQUET, at which Secretary
Foster and Mr.. Morton Speak.
New York, Oct. 13.-l.his is the final
day of the Columbian festivities. and the
visitors are leaving by thousands. In
fact, the streets are comfortable for the
first time since the beginning of the week.
Tonight the praises of Columbus and of
America, of Spain, of England and of
Italy were sung at Lenex Lyceum, on
Madison avenue and FifSy-ninth street.
where great banquet took place. The
invitations sent out to all the representa-
tives of foreign countries, to the ex-
presidents and to the governors Of
all the states were rather sparsely
accepted, but Gen. Horace Porter and
DIR. Chauncey NJ. Depew were there to say
word for Columbus ana several words
for America. The tables at which the
banquet took place were arranged in a cir
cular form around the vasI hall, and the
gallery seats and boxes we're all sold to
private parties and filled with the most
beautiful women in America. The ban
ouet was served by kOetnYonico and the
exercises began at about midnight, lasting
until morning. There were innumerable
minor celebrations this afternoon and
evening. The Catholic societies gave a
special benefit this evening, and the
Spanish speaking societies united for
monster song and literary Columbian
service.
At the banquet Mayor Grant presided,
Vice President Norton, representing
President Harrison, sitting at his side.
Near him were ex-Presdent Cleveland.
ex-President Hayes. Gov. Flower, Secre-
tary OF State Foster, Baron Fava, Gen.
Horace Porter and Bishop Potter.
The first toast was responded to by Vice
President Morton. The vice president la
mented the necessity of the presidents alb
sence, saying he was standing in a great
shadow. awaiting the Issues of life or
death. and continued:
lie tMortonj was here to thank them for the
respectful courtesy which assigned the presi.
dent to so proninen. position in these civic
ceremonies. The l2h of October will herea fter
be marked with white. We have instituted the
Columbian festival to be repeated at the expira.
tion of each 100 years to the furtaernost limit of
time, by actors who will not nave been wit.
nesses of the preceding celebration. After
briefly reviewing impressive events OF the past
five days and speaking of the Lesson they con-
vey. the vice president said tha* on behalf of
the president he was here especially to thank
the ministers of Spain, Italy Frld France for
their fraternal assistance, and zhe representa-.
tives of other powers for their kindly apprecia.
tion.
1T the close, of his address Mr.. Morton
proposed a toast to the wife of the presi-
dent and expressed hope for her speedy
recovery.
Secretary of State ]. ". FoSter responded
TO the toast 1.-The United States of Amer
lea" making graceful speech. He said
among other things:
In no other nation of the word Is religions
faith, which so efficiently contributed 10 thu
success OF the first voyage of the great dis.
coveEer, so potent in controlling society, en-.
riching its charities and elevating the race. II
was in the United States that civ.l and religion.
liberty experienced its new b;rtEl; here it bs,
i's most perfect application, and its re-
hcCted influences have beer promipen.
factors in the last hundred ysars in recon.
struct!ng society and government in Europe.
In no other nation is education SO munificeutly
fosterci ami intelligence 40 genprally diffused
throus hou, al classes. When we turn from the
social conditions to physical accomplishments
OF the United States, the contest IL equally
marked III the midst of our glorS Il alton. how.
ever, il is plain to many eltzans that we haya
not reached perfection in our state OF society
or IN our government. In my residence abroad
the criticism mos. frequently made 10 me by
public men and intelligent observers WAS the
lsx and partial administration OF Justice in the
United states. Too often have | been made To
blush Mt recitals, usually, ii is srue in exag.
gerated terms, Of riots, iynchIng7 ana lav!ess
execution of punishment upon supposed cuI-
p-ltS, not nfreQuent IN this couatry. Usually
Il Is the imperfect administration 4ot Justice hy
the constituted authorities wh.rh occasions.
but never iustifes these lswiess gets. and haes
Of the derelict authorities may generally be
found perverted public sentiment What awell-
grounded source Of eSultation il would he If to
the lists OF achievements already enumerated
we could make claim that in this Land Justice
Was always inparti.lly administered to high
and low, 10 rich and poor. wiihou, Eear or favor
GOV. Flower also spoke. referring to New
York's fight for the fair location three
years ago. and said:
This weeks demonstrations n.~s given rnsr.
nifccnt proof Of the broad, unseifsh patriotism
OF New York's citizens N coneea zng all their
res.n;men. and uniting heartily n the weeks
festivities
Gen. Porter, Congressman Cummipes
and others spoke.