The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-08-10

| start the machinery going on thu
subject OF railroads or Santa Monica
there is no knowing when it will stop,
so regard for the pleasure and comforl
OF those present will compel me to dis
appoint my friends and not refer tc
railroads except to say that you realize
now if you did not before, that railroad
companies have their troubles and trials
the same as other companies or corpora
tions; that they have to meet the I'M
expected. not the same as we have to
NEE. it in our daily lives, and leave it
to you to decide il the railroad COM
panies did not meet the unexpected in
proper manner, and If they did not
act with charity towards the men who
brought about tho unexpected.
We deplore the loss of life and the de-
struction OF property. We regretted to
see men of intelligence, educated as they
have been, to create. not to destroy, to
alleviate suffering and misery, not to ex-
tend or intensity them depart from these
good teachings and plunge Themselves
and everybody else into trouble, with
out cause, without grievance, just
for @ sentiment which they now &C
knowledge hsH no defense.
If the events we refer to had occurred
the same magnitude. have shaken the
government of the country, and in some
countries wonld have shattered it. With
OF this, in my opinion, is the correct
reasoning, the good oommon-sense,
which our people possess in q remark
able degree. 1t is this good common
sense which will save US no matter what
ho do in fOr ha VIZ h0y IN aot
danger such ss we have just passed
through, the wealthy man in his man :
sion and the mechanic in his cottage
think alike.
We can point with pride to our judges
who unflinchingly compelled obedience
and respect for the law which we ell as
sisted to mako, and the enforcement OF
which gave us that feeling of security
when danger threatened the most, and
it will be our safeguard in future. We
can point with pride to the part played
by the United States army during the
struggle of July. The world looked on
with admiration and wondered mira-
ton at the cool, dispassionste way in
which they performed their duty under
the most trying and irritating ciroum.
stances, with wonder that so few in
number could accomplish so much. And
here let Us say that no effort will be
spared to have this valuable branch of
the government go increased that every
city like Los Angeles ehsll have its gar
rison of United States troops.
| trust Colonel Shafter aud the off,
GERS and men of his command will,
when they return to their homes at the
Preside, carry with them pleasant re-
collections of Los Angeles and of Santa
Monica, its favorite child, the City by
the Sea-"
Judge Lucien Shaw next responded to
the toast The City of Los Angeles. in
which he touched on the intrinsic worth
and resources of the magic city OF the
west, with that facile gift OF oratory for
which Judge Shaw lie well known.
After q charming musical interlude,
Mr. A. Mooser of Santa Monica re-
spo1ded to the toast Santa Monica, and
said:
Santa Monica stands pre.eminently at
the head OF seaside resorts, being &C.
knowledged the Long Branch of South
ern California.
Thousands upon thousands OF visitors
testify to our balmy climate. invigor-
ating sea air, superb beach, grand pleas
yuheskeG 1ffunces not only those seeking
health. but vast number visit the little
city by the sea on pleasure rent.
Civic as we'll as military organiza-
tions vic with each other to pitch their
tents among n5.
The guests of the chamber OF COM
merce of Los Angeles, the officers of the
First infantry, United States army, after
due elaboration selected Santa Monica
as their camping ground. in recognition
of which the citizens extended them
cordial welcome, assuring Colonel Shaft.
er and his officers that no pains will be
spared to make their visit a pleasant
one. With forethought OF the future
possibilities OF Santa Monica, capital
and enterprise have gone hand in hand
to advance the material interests OF our
city. Statistics as gathered show an
actual expenditure OF s475,000 for the
wear 1898 within radius Of four miles,
Santa Monica being the center.
Since Jan. / Of this year vast num-
Der of private residences, aH we'll as the
Grand structure wherein you are now
ENJOYING yourselves, have been erected,
by the enterprise of the Jones Interest.
We point with pride to one of the most
complete and well appointed bathing
establishments on the Pacific coaet.
South OF us looms up the commercial
advantages of Santa Monica.
The projectors of the longest and
moot magnificent wharf on the coast-a
structure that reflects credit upon ita
originstors and in the near future will
become an immense benefit to our fa-
vored town-with their usual good iudg-
mert selected location which is in
tended to serve two-fold purpose, first,
to prevent the injury of our bathing ia
cilities, and secondly, as a point most
advantageous as commercial wharf.
[Applauss.]
Gentlemen, trust you will pardon
any vanity or enthusiasm on my part /;
having the interest of Santa Monica at
heart is the only apology / can offer for
the transgression committed.
In conclusion, l thank you for your
kindness and patience, and take pleas
ure to offer the health and prosperity Of
Colonel Shaiter and his officers.
The closing toast Of the evening was
The Ladies, and it was CALAMITY
responded to by j. B. Lsnkershi %,
who. after brilliant introduction,
closed by saying: ut is not only in
modern civilization that the influence
of woman has been manifested; we
have the most glowing accounts OF
her character and influence during
what is known as the golden age OF lit
erature. The poets OF ancient tineH
vied with each other in the praise o.