The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-09-21

by r. p. Mnrdock, business manager G
the EAGLE, IN he most happy manner !
referred exclusively to the business deal
ings of manager with his advertiser
patrons and it certainly was an address
that would be highly appreciated by gen
tlemen in that capacity,a as we'll as by thos
who understand the workings of the in
terror Of printing office.
"The American Nile'' was the subjec
allotted Colonel j. r. HallowelI, bu
he being unable to attend, Hon. George L
| Douglass was asked to respond to it at th.
! last moment. Mr. Douglass did full credit
to the subject and ran vein of hume
through his remarks that was very refresh
ing Mr.. Douglass made some exceedingly
hapdy illusions to the days when he wa!
| in the newspaper field himself, which
| illusions provoked considerable merri
ment. This merriment soon changed Il
seriousness when Mr.. Douglass touched or
politics, he made some admirable re-
marks on the political situation which
were heartily cheered.
The reputation of Major j. X. Hudson
OF the Topeka Capital as powerful
writer was known to every newspaper mar
present but very few Of them had any con-
ception of his ability and powers as An
orator till last night. What Kansas Has
Done for the World" was his theme and
to say it was a splendid treat would be but
feebly expressing the facts. Major
Hudson pictured in the most
vivid coiors the achievements of
Kansas and what she has contributed
to the world and what the capacity of her
undeveloped resources still is. He spoke
with force and feeling and was no doubt
inspired by his recollections of the gradual
and wonderful development of the great
prairie commonwealth during the thirty
years he has spent in it. 1t is pleasure
to hear an old Kansan talk of his beloved
state on any occasion; but Major Hudson
is particularly entertaining.
Our Fair Partners" was the toast re-
sponded to by Hon. W. E, Stanley of this
city. Mr.. Stanley can make splendid
speech on any subject. but when it comes
down to such pleasing subjects as ladies.
he Is exceptionally good He made many
fine hits and WAS loudly cheered One
thing is certain that all the ladies present
carried home in the recesses of their hearts
cherished recollections of the nice things
Mr.. Stanley said about them.
"Single Cussedness' was the subject al
lotted Editor Hoyt OF Lyons, and being
single, young, handsome and braiuy every
body regarded him AS the most fitting
gentleman TO respond to the toast. He
disappointed no one for be made most
admirable response.
Take the list of responses from Begin
ming to end and it is doubtful whether
there was ever better average of re-
sponses made in Kansas at any time Or
on any occasion. There was
not a speech made that would
not be considered gem in any as
sembly OF people around a festal board.
At intervals in the speech-making Toast
master George Maiiiet, Of the Anthony
Republican. could not resist getting in
some humorous remark that never failed
to cause nerriment around the board. At
the close Of the banquet the following res
olutions were passed:
Whereas, The Seventh Kansas District
Republican Editorial association has had
a very pleasant and profitable meeting at
the city of Wichita, therefore. be It
Resolved, That we return our thanks to
the members of the city press of Wichita
for their interest in our entertainment
while here, and Tor the manner in which
they have labored to make the banquet
and other incidents of our meeting, sue
cesSes.
Resolved. That we also thank the city
government for the use OF the council room
for holding our meetings.
That our thanks are due Mr. Gerald
Volk and the Coronado club for the hand
some entertainment we received at their
hands 1t added much to the pleasure of
our netting
That our thanks shall also be extended
to the manager of the street car line for
the use of car in showing the members
of the association over this beautiful city
and id enabling US to see for ourselves tho
and wonderful industries that
nave helped develop the resources of Wioh-
tia. BE it further
Resolved. That Mr.. Royal Matthews. of
in preparing and delivering
such an Interesting paper on 1.-The Ser
vices which Banks Perform" deserves
our sincere thanks. We are also indebted
TO Hon. Chester |. Long, Hon. George T.
Hon. j. *. Hudson, Professor
Hoss and others for their interesting talks,
and that we appreciate the kindness of
Hon. George Z. Anthony in addressing the
association in matters OF common interest
and instruction.
f. r. FRENCH.
q. w. REED, Committee.