New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-13
TRIBUTE OF A FAMOUS CLUB
SPEECHES AT THE MIDDLEsEX BANQUET
IN BOSTON

EMANGPAToR AND LISTEN TO ADDRESSES
BY ISAAC IL. BROMLEY. EX-SENATOR
MILLER AND OTHERS.
IBY TELEGRAPH 70 The IRIBUSgi
Boston, Feb 1.-THE Middlesex Club is one Of tht
Oldest and most earnest and loyal Of the Republican
organizations formed since the war; and has on il.
rolls than 300 prominent in business enter
prlses in the old county from which it derives lis
name. This club has for some years celebrated two
anniversaries, dear to the hearts Of Amercans-th,
birthdays Of Lincoln and Grant. The gathcii inc
to night in honor of LincOlns memory was he.l
at the Parker House. where dinner WIS
served to about 100 members Of the club and theil
guests. The PRECEDENT of the club. Haskell Butler
presided On his right were ex-senator Warner Miller
Ex-Governor AneS and Z. Mcpherson. On his left
were Isaac II. Bromley, Colonel W. II. Dyer and
senator b. VI. Fernad. Among others present wer
Colonel Harrison Hume, Colonel Woodward. Weston
Lewis, Elisha II. Rockwell. of Providence Frank
Howe, OF lowell: eX-NayOr Burns, OF Somervle
Major T. A. Dyar, F. }. Fcss ana George Smith
brief reception preceded the dinner when the members
Of the club introduced to the guests of the even
ing. To the music of orchestra. President Butler
led the way to the banquet room, where cigars were
lighted
President Butler, in o brief, but exceedingly happy
speech opened the pcstp:andial exercises. Mr.. But
Ter referred few OF the prominent incidents In Lin
coln's life which preceded the War of the Rebellion
lie touched upon Some Of the leading events at tho
opening Of the war; and concluded by urging upon the
old Middlesex Club the importance of remaining true
and oyal 30 the principles of the Republican party
and unfolding the hands of its leaders. His speech
was punctuated by applause lie voiced the disap-
pointment of those present al the inability OF John W.
Foster be present. Mr. Butte: then introduced as
the first speaker Isaac H. Bromley, OF The Newly orS
Tribune. IN doing he spoke Of the nlaglincei'
record OF The Tribune in the cause Of freedom anu
civil rights TO all men, black and white 1t had
always been o power under its founder Horace
Greeley, and under the discreet guiding hand OF It's
present owner and manager, WhelaW Reid. as de-
fender OF the poor and oppressed and as an exponent
OF night principles and good government MI Butler 5
reference 10 Tile Tribune received with cheer
after cheer, and when Mr.. Bromley introduced his
reception was cordial and gratifying in the extreme
His admirable speech made to sympathetic audi
enCc, who listened with close attention, frequently
appauded and cheered the speaker to the echo aS he
took his seat. Mr. Bromlcs spoke follows
Some boldness is required to stand up before ones
fellow citizens anywhere and undertake. Will not
instuct-but ~ interest them in particular topic.
In occupying the attention OF the Madesex Club Tor
ever so short a time upon the questions Of current
politics which are its familiar theme, l conscious
OF entering upon ground with which you are most
thoroughly ACQUAINTED and o. taking the risk Of losing
that some has said IS so wise that lie can
rot learn something from the most ignorant Of his fel
lows aud that il wlSest who can learn something
about the subject with which he fumillar from
the man who Knows least about ii.
/ suppose IL has occurred 10 even the most casua
observer Of current political events that the cOrdtl"
under which we ar entering npHn the zen a.
the campaign OF 1883. as, indeed, OF all previous oos
remember how the platform speakers OF 1885 used to
begin BY calling the attention of their hea:s 10 the
facI that all the conditions surrounding previous cam
paigns had been abruptly changed, ara the old issues
Overshadowed. by the aggressive action oil the Demo
cratic party in It's attempt to force slavery In 10 inc
Territories 1t is not any question Of arm or internal b
tpara al
sild that cOnfr0nts now. The old battle oi CIV;
hzation against barbarian is at point OF renewal
And so the rubbish Of accumulated arguments and de
bates upon all minor questions was swePt OUT mo
the limbo and the stage was cleared OF everything that
DISTRACTED movement diverted sight. am not
lere TO tell you. what every schoobOy knows. that
the quick recognition Of those changed conditions 70
Sarv whose recoId is the Nations stately progress
for thirty years, and whose first chosen chief was the
wise. far-seeing. patient mai whose memory We are
hti orng tonight. That record IS hey ond and above
Boosting The craftsmanship that solved the gratrst
That conducted successful that constructed and
put in operation sound and symmetrical 81 stem 81
settled long and costly war without indemnity or
restoring not G3 peseg y ar" r G iSe obe
ton Of passion that has led the Nation i'om the cage
bankruptcy in lsG 10 The summit ot Nh s
a, home and abroad 10 extor the admiration ana
eNce the envy Of those who thirty year, aD 'c
complshed this needs nothing OF praise or boaSuhs
All he high points in his grand progrss marx ,e
shine they seem in the historic perspective mol SUE,
ce>son OF gttering peaks, but evel ana unoVh'
ppSI rugged Space, Intervene with what pain, aud
toll and weariness. aud under what sore IcNetechtS
bush and hedge in front and flank and rear made
even step draw blood. The same foe hang about Us
conditions nor how many fields lost the party OF
Jefferson Davis and William NJ Tweed and Dayd ID
study Of revenge, Immortal hate still ob,ructs ue
Again have TO push il aside that u may NV
impsSs Ss0 oe a ppes s S T% and The
slowly passing out Of complications %hira i Lack
INTO the domain Of purely economic Questions In or
thanks to the persstsn effort, Of The Revenue
party was led ont into the open. and for the e hS'
time in all its history 1T made sl9are ;tand up n
When the polls closed the people had given the he
publican party another vote Of confidence oy Inc
OF the National Government Their Wa 20 iisE s,
the meaning OF that vote. III was DE 40" ,,I~
1~A nSMseiy. inteiisentl$ or unIntccegt. PIG
people had voted favor Of protective i1if ana n
for its Enactment 10 one knew better than the cx
perienced and sagacious Leaders upon whom t he ~
nrc,d,ncnt: nom knew better than they the linpoS
b,y OF framing measure that wou -, n Utb "%
Uncovered the who'll front u cunning persistent ;Sa
puoHs enemy who, having line OF his own TO
10 bear on the adversary's .rsille points coo,
From the Democratic point Of ysw wa Sssi no' TSGa
notifies u h.
rocnf upon what followed 1t In the election Oh IN
,rosent Congress might confirm that view IL souIn
I've heen easily avoided. 1t only ne.dcd ual w
rucS OF n Democratic Congress- should De cohuu !.
so that the minority IN the House conu ,,ld
Insiness as had been Tn II habit. The democrats Woi
have then been responsible for dcfeal; ue hf
Of the people, and the Republicans wouN naNv as s
froea from lie risks Of the experiment rms VIZ -
clear IN The Republican leaders IN the LIst
Wv q 10 IA any of us lOOking back over II 10 uhS
AID what did they do? Dodge? Take 10 VIC cor ..
OF Democratic presidents to cXclise lhactioan ; G
much They Just unfoded their front 'nG orn w d
strieht ON 10 what the people sent them tere W wv
And fiat was neither sudden impulse nor tie ir'
81 iong delibe ration 1t WAS what the istPuDIIi,n
manly has becn doing all is life since the p"vpc
elected Abraham Lincoln 70 be pesas a o. aua c unod
t.asure ~ maintain his right. II IS us insunc ~
SIrhmark 1t answers to the peoples r viii l. mutual
tristoa trust that Cutlves all MISUNDERSTANDING ana
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