The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-02-23

AtSudlc Vi revolutionary TcuOWu. "a Jus
of Washington was unveiled at the genera
postoffice in the presence of the clerks
Wall street was deserted today. and al
the public buildings were closed. Ir
Brooklyn rhe national, state and city fl tg:
alone were displayed from the public
buildings. This was in striking contrast
to the custom Of former years. when for
eign flags were slsO profusely unfurled.
At sunrise salute of 100 guns was fired
The Brooklyn firemeu, numbering 1850,
celebrated the day with parade.
AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Feb. 22-The great banque
hall of the Union League club was filled
tonight at the annual gathering of th'
club members in the evening of Washing
toms birthday. The hall was tastefulll
hung with the national cOlors, and pro
fusion of bunting was gracefully drapec
around the pictures of Washington ant
other revolutionary heroes. Governor Nc
Kinley of Ohio. who had delivered the
Grafton upon Washington at the Audi
torium during the afternoon. was the
honored guest of the evening. and his re-
marks, after the cigars were lighted, were
received with great applause. Nothing in
any of his speeches was given political
tinge-the night was given over to eulo-
gies of Washington as man and praise OF
his achievements as a soldier and states
man.
Besides the speech Of Governor Mckin-
ley, who was let off easily on account of
his afternoon effort, Bishop G. II. Fowler
of Minnesota spoke on 'Washington AS a
Providentlai man; Representative w. j.
Bryan of Nebraska on "Justice, the Pillar
of GOOD Government: John S Wise, ex-
ton, the Mightiest Name on Eirth," and
Luther Latin Mills of Chicago, on Wash
ington's Farewell Address"
Numerous other speeches were made by
guests and members of the club.
In closing his speech at the Auditorium
In the afternoon, Governor Mckinley said
tina. in many things the first president
was beyond his age, and especially in his
views as to the value and importance of
education to popular government. He
perceived that real liberty must rest on
the basis of popular education. ''Wash-
ington," said Governor Mckinley, "had
the true American Spirit of love for our
free Institutions, and tor our schools and
colleges, and everything he said or did was
in encouragement of that spirit. In u
letter dated January "a, 1895, he said:
cit has always been source of serious
reflection and sincere regret o me that the
to foreign countries for the purpose of
education. Although there are doubtless
many under these circumstances who
escape the dangers of contracting prlnci-
Piles unfavorbable to republican govern :
ment, vet We ought to deDrecate the haz ard
attending the ardent aud susceptible mind
from being too strongly and TOO early pre-
possessed in favor of other political sys-
TENS before they are capable Of aDpreciat-
ing our own.
Now" said Governor Mckinley, 81
fear that the hazard Washington depre-
Gated ninety-nine years ago still exists.
and that even now there are those of
our rcountrymen. who, falling to appreciate
our own, are too strongly preposSessed in
favor of other political systems, and have
not escaped the danger of contracting
principles unfavorable to republican
government
AT DETROIT.
DETROIT. Feb. 22.-The Michigan Re-
publican leagues were in their glory to-
night. They have been arriving for two
days past to attend the ninth annual ban
quet of the Michigan club, which was
greater success than even its notable pre-
decessors. Covers were laid for LOGO and
every seat was occupied. The gallery of
the huge structure contained large
audience of spectators of the feast, and the
affair was indeed brilliant one. Ex-
Senator Thomas w. Palmer acted as
toastmaster.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts was the
first speaker. He upheld the protective
policy, and attributed the financial de-
preston and business troubles of tue coun-
try to alleged tariff discussion. He at
tackled the provisions of the Wilson bill,
and held that the future welfare of the
country lay IN the hands of the RepubIi-
can party.
Ex-Minister J. L. Stevens was greeted
with great applause and was listened to
intently.
Mr. Stevens speech was devoted to the
Hawaiian question. He argued that gov
ernments could not ignore their oppor-
tunities and their responsibilities any
more than individuals. To have a COM
merce commensurate with our resources
and needs, we must have roads both on
the land and the ocean. To use the ocean
roads we must have innumerable ships
driven by steam or electricity, and to
make these available we must have power
storage depots on ocean Islands favorably
located. 1t was our historical and mart
time experience which caused John C.
Adams, Daniel Webster and John NJ
Clayton to perceive the Importance Of the
Hawaiian Islands to the future interests
of the United States. Annexation of for
eign territory to our national domain is
an act OF national sovereignty, and he did
not believe that the American nation,
with all its vast resources, was to be smut
up within its present boundary.
To this nations necessities, to the
welfare OF American prosperity, stinted
formularies and provincial prejudice must
give way. The Hawaiian isluuds, being
the key TO the South Pacific for our COM
mercial and naval marine. we must hold
them against all contingencies and all
corners. Let us not forget that the COM
merce of these islands with the United
States is nearly 100000 annually, aud
let US not forget that our commerce with
the South Pacific under the american flag
nearly exceeds that of any other nation, a
fact which holds good as TO our COM
mercial marine 10 no other part of the
globe.
The islands must come to US or go to
some other strong power. They ara not
large enough to constitute n natiou. We
have no right TO make Hawaii the football
of an uncertain and yacillating policy.
We are bound to accept the islands as
they are offered to US, or let ,6em 20
where they can make part of a strong
nation. This valuable prize is offered 10
us OF our own terms, without the cost OF
a single life or a single dollar. II is an
American colony in Its interests. its civ
iiizstion, its education. its patriotism.
and its hopes. and should come under the
American flag"
General s. l. Woodford Of New York
responded TO the tosst American Citizen
shi ? and the Ssncity of the B sllot.n
Senator Allison spoke on The Past snd
Future OF Silver The solution Of the
silver stton," be said. rs that the
European nations must uuite with Us in
the problem
Congressman Deliver talked about
THE Future"
SAN Francisco. Feb - -Washincton's
birthday WAS celebrated by large oorsiou
of the population Of this city az the Mid
winter fair grounds. The weather was all
that could be wiShed-wsrrl, sunny and
spriGg-.iSe.