New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-12

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Republican Club the evening OF the lin h''' lo
VIII not be possible for attend for reasons that
VIII occur to you cannot enter into any o'scussoh
OF Political questions but beg 10 extend to you ana your
associates OF the Republican Club sincere thanks for
faithful and energetic party work and 10 express nS
hone that faith and courage OF the club VIII nha IN
defeat stimulus not encouragement 1t cannot o. oe
MED that under Republican legislation and. A. we De-
Ievs BY country has been brought to the highest
prosperity. No period 10 history can be indicated
when tie National fame and influence ana the prosperity
a the people greater than now ~ inc DehocI'''
party VIII put into law its platform declarations our
people will be able bring the discussion TO the test
AZ a near contrast that test Republicans 40
BENJAMIN HARRISON.
COL NGERSOLL'S ELOQUENT WORDS.
Then Mr. Smith, In few appropriate sentences,
introduced Colonel Robert &. Ingersoll as one who
had met Mr. Lincoln in Illinois many years ago
The presence of Colonel Incersoll was itself AN IN
SEPARATION in such gathering. and he received
hearty whole souled welcome. lie read portion OF
his famous tribute TO Abraham Lincoln dciVerei
originally at Indianapolis in 1876 some OF tho$
present had read il to the ma iority, however, 1t
WAS entirely new. to all it was literary and an
oratorical treat unanticpatcd, but appreciated IN
all its beauty of diction and el0quence OF delivery.
All listened eagerly and at times breathlessy. an"
at the close there was a perfect torrent OIL dp-
pIause These are some extracts from what to
some is familiar but ever admirable DISCOURSE
eulogistic Of great American patriot
Hundreds of people engaae1 In smoothing ou'
the lines of Lincon's faceforcng all features 70 the
common mould-so that he may be known, not as ne
really was but according to their poor etanuard as ne
shsuid have been.
Lincoln was a type. He stands aone-no aaecstor'
no fellows and no successors. Lincoln never hnished
hi. education To the night OF his death he was pupil
q learner m inquirer, q seeker after knowledge isu
have 70 idea how many epoed by what Is cae1
education For the NEST part colleges are places wnere
,ebbles are polished and diamonds are dlmmed IL
Shakespeare had graduated at Oxford he might nave pee"
. clubbing attorney hypocriteai parsoh.
Lincoln great lawyer mere Is noun
inc shrewdcr in this world than intetisent
honesty. Perfect csndor is sword ana sn'eo' nc
was an orator-ccsr sincere natural. ne uo
not pretend lie did not say what he thought others
,housht hut what he thought II wish Tn know the
difference between an orator and eocutionst-oe'"ecn
whs: is felt and what /, sadbetwcen what the hear'
and brain can DO together and what the brain can DO
aone-ead Lncon's wondrous speech at Gettysburg ana
then speech OF Edward Everett
The grafton OF Lincoln will never be forgotten. IL
will live until languages dead and lips arc dust The
speech Of Everett VIII never be read
Lincoln immense pcfsonality-hrm Due not
obStlnate Obsunacy is cgotism-hrmness. heroisn He
Influenced others without effort unconscousy and they
submitted him submit to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
He was with himself aud for that reason lcnient
with others.
He appeared to apologize for being kinder than his
fellows.
Hc did merciful things steahily as others com.
mitted crimes.
Almost ashamed OF tenderness. he said and did the
noblest words and with that charming confusion,
thai awkwardness that is the perfect grace OF mode'y
lie wore no Official robes either on his body OF his soul
pretended be or less or other or differ
ent, from what he really was
lie was neither tyrant nor slave. He neither knet
scorncd.
With him men neither great nor sall-they were
right wrong.
through manners. clothes, titles and race he saw
the real-that which Beyond accident policy, CON-
promise and he saw the end.
He patient Destiny whose undecpherable HERO
clyphs deeply craven his sad and tragic face
1t is the gloryo Lincoln that having almost absolute
powell abused it, except the side OF mercy
wealth could purchase, power could not ave- this
divine. this loving man.
slavery plying conquer. not per-
.ons but prejudceshe the embodiment OF the SELF
denial the hope. and the nobility OF Nation.
He spoke not inname, not TO upbrsd. but to con-
vince.
He raised his hands not to strike but In oenedct'on
He cnged TO pardon.
He loved pearls Of JOY on the cheeks Of wife
whose husband he had rescued from death
Lincoln the arandest figure OF the hercest 0' wa"
He IL the gentlest memory of our world
The toast. The Administration was responded
"a by the Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Eos
ter. The legend associated with the toast was:
1T has added new lustre to the party that Gre
ated il, and will stand in the light OF history
uneclips.d ny any of its predecessors"
Secretary Foster spoke enthusiastically OF tho
past Of the party, as well az hopeiuily OF Tvs
future triumphs or the future financial credit
~ the country ne spoke without any tremor of
Lack OF confidence in his voice. 1T has been
the proud boast OF the Republican party in It's
financial legislation and administration, he said,
- 70 secure for tile people currency consisting
NJ Manor. silver and gold, each dollar OF when
was equal TO any other dollar
An alluson TO the possible annexation OF
Hawaii. e-en before the expiration OF the present
Administration. was greeted with loud and pro-
longed cheers
Mr. DEPEwS SPEECH.
The neat speaker was Cnaunccy NJ. D'few'
who responded to the toast. The Republican
party-It still lives in the strength OF l's man
ho,d and full of it's original spirit The words
~ ,h..motto are those Of Daniel Webster Mr..
nesr.w't. vigorous defence OF the principles OF the
Pennblcan marty, in advocacy OF when II ia"
,or. down 10 defeat, and his confidence IN Its
future triumphs met with enthusiastic applause.
This is his speech in full
c.a,,cmen 1t IS a perennial pleasure to meet with
,aa Club annual celebration Of the ort
dsv .s1 .abrsbaln Lincoln They revere him iof ,he
patrieflsn, craftsmanship and courage "hch nav III"
o,ta,Ized him among the saviors OF mankind ana 'het
believe IN the principles by which he lived and on account
a, which he died. The club lives under perpc'usi
charter and goes forever It's ranks ere constantly "
,,ca from the youth and enthusiasm Of the Republican
rany II sets the example for the rest Of the orea"1a
Ton, bv never being unduly esed by victory nor greatly
Ae.eessed by defeat. applause 1t believes mat re
publican principles stand ia relation 10 the years ts
n. and 70 like truth which though crushed to earth
will rise again" The past Of the Republican party Is
h,.,a tho present Of Republican party Is watchfu