New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-28
Mr.. MORTON HONORED.
WHOLE SENATE TENDERS HIM A
BANQUET.
TESTIMONY TO HIS ABILITY AND
,rxrss-nIS ASSOCIATES JOIN WITH
OFT REGARD TO PARTY

,,nc,on Feb. 27.-Vicc President Levi p. Morton
'onored t,night none Of his predecessors nave
VIZ Tho entire senate. without distinction oi party
he" q, rendering him con plimentsry dinner ana
in" testimony 10 the admirable manner IN which
>. has presided over lac u'''o'r"''o"' u INC
>, the last four years ,.
p" ,anouer which was held In the din'ng-hall OF
l~ , o was the best that skill and taste could
" nv, aecor,t lions were effective and the company
SPY .,,i,hea a, could we'll be- inasmuch as scarcely
~n.tor Of prominence was absent. Among the
rbo participated in the proceedings were cX-
Fs,. " W. Evarts and r. w. Palmer, General
r, and Frank iiatton'
A| ~. Napdeson president pro tenn. of the
was chairman and POSTMASTER. and he never
go n.rrit,ed the proceedings TO flag.
~ mo-, Of the evening, Vice-fresidcnt Morton.
cted a. follows:
~rr1bsrc are event, In the life OF every man that
=, an, with such prominence and make such
-, mon him that an indelible impression r.
while memory hold, it, seat This &C aston.
>s.rsring to me- the speeches - complimentary.
.,,dal greeting and the hearty good will ex-
- IN such pleasing form shall ever live within
s,os and volume Of my b:ain, unmix d with b scr
r:re' ,. ,,nour, ,,o s,,cr,oo. y,
=, a,,en, Of this great Republic to the high place
~ main duly OF which is 10 preside over the de
siye body recognized a. the highest in the world
rheh YOU the representatives OF forty four s1ver
- states forming powerful Nation, are nI,rlb"r'
Taught TO the position very limited experience ana
:, ,ttIe knoSledge OF parliamentary law, for III
w.. Of nv life had been cast in places where
So knowledge is not acquired felt the full force
shor,colnings bat relied with trusting conidenc"
Wv ,,s gentle fO -arance that Las ever Character
-. tho senate OF the United states. Experience
49, shown that my trust had abundant 10 ndat!on'
r,, I have served the senate acccpaDly (and ain
49, ~ believe So from the earnest TecO ;nition you
,r. riyen me here and elSewhere) has been because
:, ,be generous aid and uuselfsh support rec eiVri
:. mo from all members Of the BODY without dis
sr,on or party and without bias from political a.
tstOns. .u,,,.,o.
A., 7 no. feel overwhelmed with gratitude, ana
-oss in the strongest words that tongue too
..ns 10 express the fun emotions Of my heart Is
,,rNs az forming. the thanks, the sincere and
,..-,y thanks with which TO acknowledge the com
psment 30 generously paid me. am greatly be
hs1.n also 10 the efficient officers and employees OF
ns senate who smoothing my way, have been the
rides along many a parliamentary path by me I'M
explored and over many rugged road 10 me I'M
Known.
The distinguished gentleman who will In few
esys succeed ne has for congrat ulation, and
5, the end Of his service will have like occasion
70, satisfaction thai the support and countenance ever
accorded 10 lis presiding officer by the Senate VIII
BE- his rendering the performance OF a grave and i'm
pr,an, duty pleasant and attractive function"
Mr.. Morton closed by graceful allusion to the re-
ding President, OF whom be said:
In few days there Will pass to private lifo the
nan who distinction soldier In the period Of
war, and lasting renown as civilian In time OF peace
patriotic citizen, safe counsellor. thorough
Extesman. wise rner--the name Of Benjamin Har-
nson will shine brighter with the light that comes
With every passing year"
Ills remarks were received with every demonstra-
Ton Of cordial approval.
TIE Presidents health drunk in silence and
yA touching allusion 10 his domestic atiicton.
Mr. Eurts (who PROPOSED IT. received with much
vsrlh by his old associates and his evident I'm
poyenst in health Save only for bis impaired eye
ksst the subject Of much congratulaiion. lie
began the fun Of the evening by remardng upon the
EnDg sensation he felt in addressing 80 luH a
eeaste adding that he would rather make dozen
Ess 'Nes to full stomachs than one to an empty chair
Mr. Hale followed this up with one Of the most
humorous speeches Of the evening. Among other
things he said, speaking OF the duties OF the VICE
hsident with tie exception Of the brief time when
B. calls some other senator 10 the chair, his only
function IS 10 SIT and think. UaughterJ
"To how many OF US has he been floor and gallery
nd press combined - continued Mr.. Hale A friend
bi mine from Maine. who was recently in the city.
described the situation to me afterward' in a letter
! turned him loose In the gallery TO listen. After
Be hae heard an eloquent speech from the seFat,r
from Florida Mr. CALI he wrote me t he considered
tie Senator from florida had addressed the greatest
arena for oratory in the world, for there was not
one Senator on the floor who was below The rank OF
Ucepesident.7
In the midst Of the laughter that tits sally occa-
stoned Mr.. Hale continued When my friend nom
Colorado Mr.. wolcot, who is enjoying the joke Oh
the Senator from Florida In that modest, rctirine way
which oharacerizes him. rises 10 defend the IIeai
dealt Of the United states Qaughter), yon Mr. VICE
President, cannot get away. We may 60 10 lunch OF
% committee rooms, but you must stay 10 near
Il cat. When my friend over there pointing 10 ME-
AMssn tulhozes the senate over the Appropriation
When my friend rom II ssour CMr CockrelD rises to
epti you and lie and the clerk nave 10 near mn.
Out. When the senator from Nevada (Mr. stewart
question daughter there l. nobody under has control
70 completely and absolutely Us you:
In succession, and in likc happy vein, Mr.. nae
tSaehed upon the peculiaiiies Of other senators n
ending the senator from -H"mP,hire Mr Chanh,
Texas lMr. Coke. and added. and ! know now II
myself. When beyond all this / reflect that the
lnerfesident has listened TO something more thah
SIS morning prayers laughter and 10 The unpre,,
mtdltaed art Of seventy more senatorial lMleIa
,oEss then feel and no dorb, yo1 90 aSo m una,
In ell the tinted states" daughter and cheers u,
Mr.. CockreI Of Missouri, followed With his.or,,
,a reference 10 the twenty-five Nicc-Pr sidcl'S VINO
tI heretofore filled the chair. Of whom MI. Mor'oi
was the sole survivor and speaking III tLe hsmc VI
NE whole Senate he said Wherever MT NoiluI
soes. our beat wishes Will accompany MN i0r We
nahh And long life and prosperity OF himself
Us noble wife ard beautiful daughter Nh'c''.l
w. HiscOck paid an eloquent tribute to the Staic
q New York. stating that ii was not nor" heaIN
iox finished as 81 State than II was hundred yealS
sxs, when its urdcveopcd agricultural Tesoui' ~
mviec the immigration 81 the adventurous sons OF
Northern Europe ard New England.
NJ Via, spoke for TIE NORTH Nh Butler SPOKE
~ The south Mr.. IiOdr spoke Tor IN" L.,''
Politics
The proceedings were protracted 10 Ia'c ho.i I
tsan; =