New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-04-17


lightfu American homes are not 10 he found any
where upon our continent than those of the Ministers
OF the United states representing rs I'm those great
countries.
Now have had very often much sympathy with
our guest of this evening We were born in the
same state and in the same country and have known
each other long and we'll, and there is one thing
and one only, that will undertake to say here and
now touching his relation abroad one thing that
has been in some degree neglected, and yet that
seems 10 me the most important and most distn-
guished of all his honorable distinctions and that was
that he recognized from the first In France the
fact that he was the representative OF a Republican
Government, and that France was a republic.
and his constant sympathy as know,
was the repubicanl,m Of that great Nation, in Which
oil Europe is interested. and in which we ourselves
take just and hudable pride. (Appausc)
have. gentlemen of the Chamber Of Commerce Of
city, and as have become better acquainted with
IT, there is one institution in this city Of Ncw-YorlI
the nj ss novel that v,ot
interest that it commands, and the resources with
which it DISTINGUISHES Itself throughout the globe-thcre
goneand that is the great Chamber of Commerce of
the City Of New York. congratulate my old friend
handsome that l am he, no one else would.
with his experience in affairs Of the world prize most
highly and esteem the browning honor OF his career
in dplomay SO happily terminated and his entrance
regard to the future. (Applnus')
TIE LETTERS OF REGRET
Many letters of regret were received.
Among others from cx-Presi-
dent Cleveland, received late. announcing
his regrets at not being able to accept the invita-
ton. The letter of President Harrison was read.
and the mention of his name was greeted with
loud applause. These were the letters received:
FROM PRESIDENT HARRISON.
Executive Mansion
Washington, April II, io'-'
Hon. Chauncey NJ Depew and others Committee, etc
the invitation Of the Chamber Of Commerce OF the
the Hon. whitehw Reid the evening of saturday. the
10th inst. There controlling reasons OF public
at rne rm a p Mi am glad to
notice that New York gracefully and fully recognizes
t. render to this country during his residence IN Paris
rs United states Minister, and would be glad To apr
Very truly yours, BENJAMIN HNREisoN.
EX PRESIDENT RUTHERFORD L. HAYES.
Fifth Avenue Hotel. Madison square.
Gentlemen: In full sympathy with yonr purpose to
recognize the services Of Mr.. Reid In France, ! am,
myself he pleasure Of accepting Your invitation for
Saturday evening sincerely. -
Messrs. Depcw Porter, Biss. Babcock orr, Committee
SECRETARY JOHN W. NOBLE.
Department of the Interior,
Washington. April H. 1899.
Nv Dear sir on the afternoon OF SATURDAY. the 10Th
inst. ! nave engagement at the nm ANfiue
Hotel 10 meet my brethren Of the fraternity Of the
Beta Theta ri. and thereby am prevented from ac-
cepting Your very kind invitation 10 the banquet 10
the Hon. Whelaw Reid. Minister Of the United stats
TO France given by the Chamber OF Commerce Of the
state Of New York al Delmoncos on the same even
ing.
Nothing would give me greater pleasure than 70
bear nv tribute Of respect to our eminent fellow
citizen who has - faithfully and successfully per
formed the duties of the Office entrusted 10 him
American commerce has been greatly promoted ana
orr friendly relations have been Sgnally advanced.
not only with France but with other countries. by his
labOrs. 1T
1t gives me pleasure 10 add that. from the teStl-
mony OF many who have met Mr.. Reid abroad. thouGh
engaged I'm the OncrouS duties dev1lvcd upon MIN. he
has AT all times shown the utmost consideration for our
fellow citizens abroad. and proved himself IN private
affairs as Wen ~ I'm pIblc patriotic AIncrl can.
With the best wishes for the success OF your en-
"''''''''' JOHN W NOBLE.
Mr. Cornelius " Bliss. Chairman Banquet Committee,
Chamber Of Commerce. NV rk.
CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER.
The Chief Justice tegS 10 acknowcde" the invita-
.on 81 The Chamber Of Commerce Of the state OF NcW
York To be present al the banquet 10 the Hon Nht'
law Reid Minister Of the United states 10 France ht
Delmonico's on saturday evening. April 10, AZ MN
mast q O'Clock and 10 express his regret thht "m,I
duties here will prevent his participating IN I'M,
manifestation OF the appreciation Of the service rhde c
nv Mr. Reid 10 his country In promoting lis com
mercial interests while discharcng the duties OF ta'
high position. -