The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-10-17
HONORS TO Mr.. BAYARD.
a HOUSING WELCOME TO THE AM
ntsSADOR AT mrs HOME.
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reeu1ed 10 turn Oub tb-ulkhb W WpiCOuto fAulDhS-
,odor Thomas +. Bayard back 10 hie native
s,sie and city after an absence Of eighteen
,n,ntbs a. the representative Of this Govern
nrnt IN the court Of ~. James.
Air payari arrived In Wilmington from
Washington at noon, and was entertained by
Samuel bancroft, Jr., Democratic candidate for
Congress. in the evening he drove TO the resi-
denre Of Senator cray. and from there was
escorted IN the Opera House by goo members OF
the Bayard Democratic Legion, one Of the lead
ING organizations of the city. Other Democratic
clubs marched from their headquarters to the
place of meeting.
Deafenlng applause greeted Mr.. Baysrd AZ he
was conducted upon the Opera House stage,
and he was visibly affected by the warmth Of
the greeting. The ceremonies were brief and
simple and without Formally.
Senator Gray arose. and on behalf OF the
audience welcomed the guest Of the evening:
Mn. BAYARp, IL Is my pleasing and CRATE
full duty. at the request OF the Democratic
societies and citizens Of Wilmington, 10 give
voice to the welcome that we, one and all,
eagerly and cordially bring you tonight. This
OVERLOOKING and spontaneous demonstration was
not necessary TO tell you OF the warmth and
depth Of our affection. We nave known you too
long and too we'll for that But during your
long absence--lt seemed very long to us-ws
have carried you In our hearts. and out OF the
fulness Of those hearts our mouths must speak.
you return to find u.s. IL Ia true, in the heat
of another OF those political campaigns which
contending. with all the strength OF sin:
t those timo.6onSred and time tested prin.
ciples Of true Democracy which you have so
woild. therefore, he Idle to attempt to conceal
the fact that we rejoice to have our war-worn
werc worth and men,
Happily the amenities Of political contests,
which / trust are the result Of an advancing
civilization, permit the recognition OF the parti-
can character OF this reception without offence
10 those Of Your and our fellow citizens Of diff
their presence as our guests tonight. | trust
we all will ever manifest That respect and CON
sideration for honest difference Of opinion that
becomes the high citizenship " u free country.
After all, the man underlies the politician, and
the Kind neighbor and friend is more to us than
the eminent statesman.
- Biood Is thicker than water and we all are
exceedingly glad this evening 70 bear witness
that yuu have not lived your life among US IN
yptn; that We owe you much, and that dear
little commonwealth, like the Roman mother OF
aud fame Of her illustrious sons. We have
watched your career with pride, your triumphs
have been ours. we claim share In the widening
crcle of your honors, and catch something OF
inspiration from the high standards OF duty you
have maintained Ia public life and private sta
I'VE want to tell you tonight that we haye
missed you through the long months that the
the skies are brighter for your return. We hope
nay, we know-that, whatever OF honor and
our kin beyond the sea, the best OF all to you Is
the coming home again; that here among your
and neghbors you have ever sought and found
your truest happiness, your greatest JOY; that
TO you
En 9 heart. hearts t sTe more 5n than Soronet.
49,, WSelsom,ys,, thrice welcome. to our hearts
NJ uaya I'd ros,ond,.J.
MIR. Gray, my kind friends, my dear country
men, and my good nelghbors 1t Is very difficult
tonight, for tonight is an occasion OF feeling
10 me far more than speaking. II is no time for
speeches. Il Is a time when human hearts " are
70 echo with the same good feeling. lApplause.l
Before can make you understsnd the deep
qualification II has given me, after have tried |
that have Used l.seoiGIns 70 yooys ai;o- lsssas
stones throw Of the place in which /
my eyes frst saw the light. Here was I born.
Here were my days or infancy and manhood |
passed In private life, In public life your rep
resentatiye, and now the representative OF this |
commonwealth and her people, integer in the |
mighty union which is the nation OF the Amer
" In representing them | have been sent to a
foreign country, and never before In my life
have ever been separated for SO many months
The home circle - which most closely M
eighteen months of absence | return, and my
heart swells with gratitude when | still see the
friendly faces: when still feel the touch OF the
friendly hands; when | recognize the friendly
voices and feel that once more under the provi-
home and my country, lGreat applause.
IL Is true that great procession of human
life has moved on; that the march continues in
voices, whose greeting should have greatly
Hut they have gone where We must 20; they
have passed under that low green tent whose cur
81 our immediate community. but one Known Ito to
rs al, hcioyei AMI respected, that delightful
Wendell Holmes, died as 'I0' was landing iGsr
upon these shores; and il is thought OF that
witty wisdom for which he was so Justly
moment and describe something that feel and
cannot say. well-defned in my own words. DIR.
when the education OF her son should com
nenGe Well MADAM said be, y think about
"Ahd thisEin r!H%,pisit. and feeling as do,
I'm I'm Inclined TO think anat my education 6 as
ore saw the light Of this town. lGreat APP
'lausel And so, standing here tonight, ! run
,sck into generations OF that unselfsh patriot
SIN and struggles more than century ago.
which permits US 70 meet in safety and In honor
There was the struggle that educated the
lame and blood: but il was their Inheritance OF
ceiling, tradition, and education commenced
md handed from father 70 son; II was that that
made Delaware honOred In the past; IL was that
hat shall keep Delaware honored and respected
n the future. Threat applause.l
" From ono and all In the country to which | |
AVE been accredited has come TO me nothing
nut the most unbOunded courtesy and kindness.
:yerywhers found the name OF an American
vas received with honor; was received with |
avor such as | simply believe had been ex- |
ended 70 no other people than ourselves. [Ap-
'ause.
" FROM the benefcent, the benign the vener-
.be lady whose virtue 81 illustrates the happy |
eign over a contented people. 10 the Officials |
md down 70 the very heart Of the people.
ave found nothing but friendly hands, kind
words. and offers OF good service.
" went as a friend; have been received as a
riend. Had not been friend would have |
'een disqualified for my place; but ! went as a |
riend to clear up all misunderstanding and 10 |
ring together the hearts and the feelings OF
wO nations bound by ties such as exist between
% other two nations on the globe. lGreat APP
lause.l
Il would say that there has been so much
hat have seen TO create great respect for the |
emper of the people and their government, |
Is but just TO say soi IL Is but