Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-12-22

Eminent MeA Shake HIS Hand At
PHILADELPHIA.

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Eminent MeA shake HIS Hand at
Philadelphia.
The Union League Of Philadelphia gave
reception - hAnor OF Ex-President Harrison
last evening. "A econ as the word was CIV
en- the line Of guests began to form In the
hall. and two abreast they marched into the
reception room to greet the guest OF the
evening. The center Of the handsome apart
ment was a big table loaded down with
plants and flowers, a space being left be-
tween 1t and the four walls through which
the company could pass without inconveni-
ence. Returning the line passed out of a
side door through the office and back into
the hall.
As each man grasped his hand the ex-
President smiled and said a word or two of
greeting. He shook hands in q sturdy old
fashioned way. Mr.. whitelaw Reid, Ex-
Senator Edmunds and Ex-Postmaster Gen.
eral Wanamaker were with Mr. Harrison
Among those who passed the semi-circle
was almost every republican in Philadel-
phia whose social standing was high enough
to get him a card OF invitation. Some were
democrats. Gov. Pattison and Gen. George
r. Snowden being two of the first to enter
the room. Gen. Harrison shook hands very
cordially with Gov. Pattison. and they
wished each other merry Christmas.
Shortly before 20 o'clock the assembled
company wendell their way UP the broad
stairway, decorated with smilax, holly and
twinkling electric lights, to the banquet hail.
where the dignitaries were seated at a table
to the north, while the bulk Of those pres
ent took their refreshments standing
President John Russell Young presided
and in the place Of honor to his right sat
the guest of the evening, Gen. Harrison
thanked to the right and left by q number
of noted men from all parts OF the Union.
Whitelaw Reid sat to the left Of the pre-
siding officer and next in turn Gen. Ssweli,
while Gov. Pattison ana John wanamaker
occupied the corresponding positions to ,ien
Harrison's right
have seats had satisfied their hunger, and
the general company had combated sue
cessfully with the walters on the floor of the
banquet hall. District Attorney Graham.
Gen. Harrison's health. a toast received
with tumultuous applause. Gen. Harrison
rose and said:
Gentlemen: For this cordial demonstra-
ONCE in order to enjoy the getting out OF IL.
1t Ii gratifying to receive such evidences Of
respect and good will from the people Of
this most loyal city.
ONCE IL he can feel that he has the respect
OF his fellow citizens. You have gathered
here az citizens Of Pennsylvania In order TO
do honor to q citisen Of another state and
aemonstrate your allegiance to American
Let US all be Americans whatever our
political belief. We must all realize that to
secure our homes we must carry into each
the protection OF the law and keep open the
avenues Of political and civil life that our
forefathers established.
Above all we have to assert and maintain
the supremacy OF law. As ! said In an ao-
dRn1 LAT ,g<xA& 49,
den upon. We need to arouse that public
sentiment that will make lynchins impos-
sible. No reform that II accomplished by
violence or disregard Of the rights Of other
men can be permanent
My faith in men has been greatly shaken
tonight. When came here President Young
promised that I should not be called upon
to speak. 1 will say no more. but return
my sincere thanks for this most elegant
demonstration.
whftelaw Reds Talk.
Whitelaw Reid was next called upon, and
to a suggestion that he mount a chair In
order to be better heard replied: mo; /
shall not climb UP. my last exploit having
been to climb down and out Of ONCE" Then
taking up his address he said:
Il am here only to express to the president
OF the Union League the thanks due for
being allowed to participate in such a DEM
onstration as this and not to touch on poll T.
cal or moral questions. am not here In the
capacity of a politician"
Mr.. Reid then paid a glowing tribute TO
Ex-President Harrison's worth, giving II as
the judgment OF the American people that
the guest Of the evening was as much hon.
ored when out of once as he was in the
White House, and referring to Harrison's
spotless record and faithful service
Ex-senator Edmunds followed Mr. Reid.
II consider myself a Philadelphian," said
ne, and that Is the best thing I can eey
about myself, I have lived long enough in
one Of your little cottages here called the
Stratford to earn that title
Mr.. Edmunds Sarcastic.
Il don't believe in what Shakespeare Gays
that the evil that men do lives after them.
I believe that the good done By any admin
istration will live for years. I can say that
Mr.. Harrisons administration throughout
Its whole career never did the American nag
an evil: never broke a bank: never shut up
shop or mandatory. don't say that the
present people In power have done any of
these things. They have shut up their eyes.
folded their arms and told the workingmen
that II IL only q coincidence.
1T may be that there are some here 10
whom this Ii q disagreeable fact. "a voice
from the crowd cried. Very few.D / believe
that every democrat in Pennsylvania be-
mans arm. 1 am a democrat myself and
had voted at the last election should have
done 20 two or three times"
Gov. Pattison was then called upon and
voiced the sentiment that all the citizens of
Pennsylvania Joined In his welcome to the
ex-President. The governor expressed his
regrets that Senator Edmunds did not be-
long to the same political faith as himself,
as the party was in need OF the three or
four votes that the Senator declared himself
competent to cast.
I'm conclusion" said Gov. Pattison, Il
wish to say that II is always a pleasure to
be afforded an opportunity to come within
the Union League. than whose members
there are none more loyal 1 honor their
loyalty, although do not always agree with
their political ideas"
John Wanamaker was then called upon.
but contented himself with a few words of
thanks for the honor. after which the guests
separated.
The Anchor Nurse.
From the New York Times
When a billiard player makes q run of
500 points while scarcely moving the balls.
at a game that was especially devised to
hinder ''close nursing and to compel open
table play. II is likely that the end OF that
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