The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-04-20
MdSSA CHUSETTS REPUBLICANS DINE.
Senator Dolph, Theodore Roosevelt, aud
Ex.Spemker Reed Talk to Them.

Senator Dolph, Theodore Roosevelt. aud
Ex.Spenker Reed Talk to Them.
BosToS. April 1o.-The dinner Of tho Rerub-
lcan Club Of Massachusetts at Music Hall
this evening signalized the opening OF the
national campaign in this State Nearly 1000
Republicans sat at tho tables while the bal
comics were packed.
At the centre OF tho head table. which
stretched across the entire platform. sat Hon.
John Simpkins. the President OF tho club. At
his right wero Senator Doph OF Oregon. Hon.
Theodore Roosevelt. eS-Gov. Drackett. Post.
master Thomas n. Hart OF Boston. ex-Sena-
tor Hill Of Colorado. and W. lowering.
Chairman OF the State Convention which
at the left, and beyond him were
John L. Dodge President Of the Harvard Re-
publican Club; Speaker Barrett of the Massa-
chusetts House OF Representatives: the Hon.
W. W. Grape. Chairman Draper Of the Repub-
lican State Committee. United States Attorney
Frank D. Allen. President Pinkerton of the
Senate. and Secretary Ratschesky Of the State
Central Committee.
At Z o'clock. after an elaborate me.iu had
been discussed. President Simpkns arose and
delivered brief opening speech. He referred
to the failure OF Mr.. Cleveland to discuss the
silver question in his Rhode Island speeches.
that fails to touch upon this vital issue can be
accepted as a finished product by the people.
fattering reception. Mr.. Dolph spoke upon
the silver question. Among other things. he
The advocates Of free coinage propose that
tho minis In the United States be open to FREQ
coinage not only OF the silver Of American pro Prs
Ing that in the United States. is .estimnted at
Fanse sia!ss G nSss HS5 S6SsSS silver CON-
enc her rs sver or gold f Tie Citizens
and subjects OF foreign countries and foreign
wsqd sya them
mint 81 cents worth OF silver. bullion. receive
inI for II u lcgal-tandcr noto for a dollar. con;
vertinG 1t into gold and send1n. the gold
H. with free coinage. the value OF tho Ameri-
Tie gold dollar o.. our coinage. the law wouidin
eject make the nited States the purchaserof
ps tho II IN rei y er r. T sale e At the q x So
ver., How long the credit Of the Governnent
could lie maintained under such law leave
~ have seen it recently stated that the
American .novernmsnt, mrHncipa and rail-,
ss0.GO0. OU0 interest. / think a large Am "monnt
Of the m IT,. %eHt Il and
The inlnairmcnt OF confidence among our
foreign creditors in the ability and intention
maintain the present standard OF values. or a
well defined fear justified ny our legislation or
%o sod dear Mi l part aS eomnany IN tits
country. end silver become the basis OF our
commercial! transactions and Legal tender
our securities 10 be returned to Us and gold
igr thcm, withdrawn from this country. and
one can understand tho disastrous effect upon
pnr inausISes any general movement OF this
Tho remarks OF tho Oregon Senator were
listened to with deep interest ard werc fire.
John H. i. Dodge Of the Harvard Republican
Club. was the ncst speaker. IN the course q
his remarks he declprcd that the m1!o,ity Of
herrd TO tho princlres Of III" Ecru,iran
party, The mention ~ the Names Q! lr.Ii-
sess afrsG. f Eifa'"y 'nS the
The Hon. = heodotn Roosevelt wa, then in
trodr en. II" prefarnI his sneenh by thank
hat Harvard vas in as lit danger Of becom-
inG Democratic as II wasot becoming Mormon.
Any civil siTl service Commissioner who, rs. in
honor hound. jealousy. strives to uphold the /.
lazy, Is sure, to find himself brought into |
/ have never courted au,sh collisions; hu,
forced iy upon NO; 'ani have felt nothing
but cont cmpt for those people who have as
ht W.T. gGSd RaTy ay Ss ths
classified civil service was kept clear OF poll,
ties, and that Democrats and ltepnhllcnns had |
the same chance under the law. |
These people care for Office not principle: It |
Is they themselves who are poor purity men. |
using the words IN their proner sense :,
Next fall intend to do all that In mo lies TO |
prevent the collection Of POLITICAL assessments;
BY no matter what party. in Washington: and
! intend publicly to attack and 70 Interfere n |
every way with any person and any commit |
tee that may be engaged, directly orln,d,TIectly;
in levying such assessments in violation 81 |
law The law in relation to these asSeSSments |
amply sui'ices to protect all clerks VINO rriuST,
To- coutributn, and l intend 70 SEQ t'lat al!
I o clerks unIc! stand this entirely, ana that |
They shall 10 made to feel that II they hre
in any unlawful way by any one. no |
matter how high IN standing. shall try 10 have |
that man indicted: and that IL their places arc |
imrarilled in the slightest degree ny any Dub-'
lie oilicUr for falling to contribute. shail Iry |
10 have that officer not only indicted but as
Inifted There 3 no mcaner species 81 peuy |
swindle than tho attempt to blackmail poor.
Woodworking Government officials out OF |
perce,Ttaga Of their earnings under the Euise
Mr. loosevet's subsequent remarks re,
viewed various acts Of tho ADM istration and !
OF the Fifty first Congress. and dec Jared that |
the 'rcord OF the Republican Administration
ami TIC REPUBLICAN Congress entitled tle |
party to tho gratitude Of tho American people. |
ana ga.o 1t the right to ask their suHfages Tor |
us cont nuanCc In power. , -
Tho Hon, Thomas b. Reed was the last |
speaker. He receive oil an enthusiastic recep-
umm. lie said In part:
Inc gathering broke up at 0:10. and the
politicians. many OF whom had come to attend |
the state Delegate Convention to.morrow, I'd.