Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-28

, for large supper this evening from 10 until
II o'clock.
Mrs Miller, wife of the Attorney General,
win not receive on Wednesday.
VICE PRESIDENT MORTON HONoRED.
A Dinner Given to Him by His Colleagues
in the Senate.
Vice President Levi P. Morton was honored
last night as none Of his predecessors have
been, The entire Senate, without distinction
OF party, united in rendering complimentary
dinner and in bearing testimony to the ad-
mirsble manner in which he has presided over
the deliberations Of the upper chamber of
Congress for the past four years.
The banquet, which was held in the beautiful
dining hall of the Arlington, was the best that
skill and taste could supply. The decorations
were most effective and the company as dis
tinguished Is it could well be, inasmuch as
scarcely one Senator Of prominence was abb
sent.
The table was arranged in the form Of a hol-
low square, the open space being filled with
palms and cut flowers.
The Vice President sat on the northern side
Of the quadrangle. near its middle. Upon his
right was Senator Harris Of Tennessee, on his
left was Senator Henderson Of Nebraska. The
guests, besides the Senators who participated in
the proceedings, we're ex-Senators W. N. Evarts
and L. W. Palmer, Gen. Ager, Mr.. Frank Hat
ton. Mr.. p. Y. De Graw and Mr.. II C Clarke.
The management of the dinner was left in
the hands of Senator Hiscock, and to his good
! taste AMI care much of its success was due.
senator Henderson, as president pro tenn. was
called upon to act as POSTMASTER.
THE SPEECH MAKING.
The first toast, "To the President Of the
United States" was responded to by ex-Sena-
tor Eyarts. and when he arose the hall rang
with the applause of Welcome
To the "Vice President" Mr. Hale was asked
correspond, and his humorous speech was one OF
the brightest OF the evening.
THE VICE PRESIDENTS REMARKS
Mr.. Morton's remarks were listened to with
the utmost attention and respect He said:
''Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: There are
events in the life of every man that stand out
with such prominence and make such imprint
upon him that an indelible impression remains
while 'msmory holds Its seat.
This occasion. fiattering to me, the
speeches so complimentary. your cordial greet
ing and the hearty good viii expressed in such
pleasing form shall ever live within the book
and volume Of my brain. unmixed with baser
matter
-Four years ago l came, through the sus-
frages Of the citizens of this great republic, TO
the high place, the main duty of which is to
preside over the deliberative body recognized
as the highest in the world, of which you the
representative of forty-four sovereign states
forming one powerful nation. are members.
II brought TO the position very limited expe-
rience and but little knowledge of parliament
tary law, for the lines of nv life had been cast
in places where such knowledge is not acquired.
l felt the full force of nv shortcomings but re-
hat IN
forbearance that has ever characterized the
Senate of the United States.
Experience has shown that nv trust had
abundant foundation. That l have served the
Senate acceptably (and | am fain to believe so
from the earnest recognition You have given ME
here and elsewhere) mas been because of the
generous aid and unseifsh support received bv
me from all members of the body without dis
tinction of party and without bias from politi-
cal affiliations.
~ would be lacking in the common sensibili-
ties did l not feel overwhelmed with gratitude
and express in the strongest words that nv
tongue (toO feeble to express the full emotions
OF my heart) Is capable Of forming the thanks
the sincere and hearty thanks, with which l
acknowledge the compliment SO generously
paid me.
II am greatly behoiden. also. to the efficient
officers and employees of the Senate, who,
smoothing my way. have been the guides along
parliamentary path by me unexpiored, and
over many a rugged road to me unknown
1.-The distinguished gentleman who will in a
few days succeed me has cause for congratula-
ton, and at the end OF his service will have like
occasion for satisfaction that the support and
countenance ever accorded to its presiding
officer by the Senate Will be his, rendering the
performance of grave and important duty a
pleasant and attractive function.
ut Ia with great pleasure that have listened
to the eloquent tribute by my long time frien,l.
the revered and honored ex-senator from the
empire state and ex-Secretary of State Mr.
.Evarts, to the President of the United States.
The theme is well worthy of the rich jewels
OF speech that drop so bountifullv from his
lips. for it is in very deed the greatest position
On the earth. The man who satisfactorily per-
forms its duties for four years has well won d
place upon fame's roll of tine immortals
I'm few days there will pass to private life
the man who Won distinction as a soldier in the
period OF war and lasting renown as a civilian
in time of peace. A patriotic citizen. a safe
counselor, q thorough statesman. wise ruler
the name OF benjamin Harrison will shine
brighter with the light thai comes with every
passing wear.
But l must not detain you from the feast
that feel assured the president pro tempore
has in store for ne deecsation Of his fellow
Senators, and end as began, by simply say
ing. thank you every one"
The other speakers were Senators Cockrell
Henderson. Butler, Hoar, Teller, Cullom,
Villas and Harris.
THOSE PRESENT.
Among those present were: Messrs. Piatt.
White. T. W. Palmer, Jones, Nevada: Wilson,
Dawes, Vance, Hoar, German. Morrill,. Pugh.
Eysrts, Henderson, the Vice President, Harris,
Sherman. Vest, Allison. Blackburn, Frye, Nc
Pherson. Hawley, Alger. Washburn, Jones.
Arkansas; Sawyer, Clarke. Valentine, Shoup,
Mills, Proctor, Gibson, FELTON,, Camden, Carey.
Gsliinger, hunton, Kyle, PETER, Power.
Gallery. Stcckbridgs. Bloomenburg, Perkins,
Pasco. Daniel, Higgins. Chandler, Gray. Hale,
Mcmillan. Wolcots Mitchell, BIo6gett. Hans
brough, Faulkner, Petsigrew. Lindsay. Stewart,
Brice, Turpie, Squire. Gordon. Paddock. Bate,
Teller. CockrelI, Culiom, Hill. Dubois, Berry.
Warren, Hatton, McCook and De Graw.
ALEXANDRIA.