The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1894-09-13
REPUBLICAN EDITORS
RENDERED A BANQUET AT ST.
PAUL.

Republican State Editorial association by
the citizens of st. Paul at the Hotel Ryan
last night will live long in memory as one of
the most delightful and patriotic gatherings
ever held in the Capitol City. The fame OF
Republcanism burned with a bright, warm
glow, and scholarly speakers and men prom
inent In the affairs of the nation were there
to keep it burning. AS relief from the
labor of building statesmen and bringing
candidates to the 'front.' the editors, the
molders of public opinion came to hear
those pho had prospered under the guild
ance, and as q mere incidental to say
word for themselves. Though they antici-
pated feast and charming entertainment,
they were scarcely prepared for the brilliant
oratory and the magnificent display OF patrl-
otsm. The speaker Of the evening. Hon.
John P. Dolliver of Iowa, far exceeded the
expectations of those who had invited MIN,
and RECALLED the banqueters with one of the
most inspiring addresses they have heard in
many day. He spoke as If by inspiration
and showed such clean perception i'll the
selection of topics that he kept his audience
in a continual uproad of enthusiasm and
finally took his seat amid storm OF ap-
PAUSE. s.t-g t... -
The parlors and dining room were decor
ated with a profusion of American colors
and continually throughout the evening an
excellent orchestra played patriotic airs.
Ex-Gov. Merriam, Welcomes Them.
At o o'clock the assembled company
marched into the dining room and took seats
at TIC lOuE lOuS tables. IueF0 were tuIcc
tables extending the length OF the room.
and the fourth ran across the ends In the
form of T. At this head table were seated
the toastmaster, the speaker Of the evening,
the president Of the association and others
Of note: An hour was passed in the discus
fragrant odor of the Havana filled the room
the toastmaster, eX-Gov. Merriam, raped
the audience to order.
ne said, II am most happy to extend to you
the cordial greetings Of our city. We wei
Tduas but as ot who haVs done
much towards the development Of Mime:
sofa. We extend the right hand Of good
asking You It" to partaKe Of the hospitality
prepared for you here tonight.
"There never was time when patriotic
press was, more needed than now, ZAP,
plause.) The times have seemed largely out
Of }ont due mainly perhaps to the naR
ted throughout this. fair land of ours and
their perpetrators have gone. unpublished.
w "r 70 hgoe as edor m esder auS
instill into the public mind a healthy sentil-
ment and to merellessly punish those hi high :,
to do their duty. We gather here as Re
an to d us the p tha IT. On
p aD IN the n of e1
Mckinley the Democrats have done their
own taking, off and condemned themselves:
to do is to stand by our principles and look
10 Tile people. IL Is lne only party tlltlt
thoroughly intrenched behind its great and
honest PRINCIPLES we can confidently tuil
to the people and leave 1t all in their hands
With the right work and the right spirit
and adherence to the grand old party we
viii reap tna another and more ore glorious vic
again be under our control.
Mf; President we s4cersy st. trust YOU
and that when you go your journey over
inland seas you will bear with you charm
Cow Merriam an W. Was hear Fly apf an
Chairman Whitney, of the association, re
'p President Whitney yD Replies.
"Mr: Chairman-.In behalf of the Repub
tend our sincercst thanks for the .cordia
welcome you have bestowed, and for tn,
opportunity afforded the members of tn
newspaper. fraternity, in meeting with citi
and professional life Of your city. w
are also grateful for the pleasure afforde,
US in meeting with the distinguished gen
tlemen who have by the largest and mos
thoroughly representative, and one of tn
most harmonious conventions ever assem-
bed in our commonwealth, been placed il
they are destined to fill through the SUI
frages Of the intelligent loyal and patriot
man. we deem Of three. told interest to tn
grand old party that has ever stood TO
progress in education and Improvement O
the welfare of the people, and for the pre-
lection of the American citizen in the priv
and in his voting precinct. We deem it sic
nifcant. sir. that tonight we are met a
q political body. the gnests of representa
fierce throbblng Of the business pulse i
it's competitive struggle during recent year
has tended ID too greatly to aieaate the
the political arena: and the result has oftc
been be-. tn the control of primaries by men who's
the primaries has been supplemented by Dc
fault. at the polls. throrst, Indifference =
pul lie: the schemes ot the selt-seekin
p pol 1--we carr:c1 md the purit
pe evil ha nfv all oe ea 30 f.
participation therein has been lost t
busy minds with honest purposes
detrimental to party snccoss e amd sene an
prosperity. there came harsh criticisms an
severe complaint among men Of prominenc
in the business and professional world
quickly to be taken advantage Of and mas
rifed by cnr opponents ard re"dilv ASSN
experience in orr own ranks. The rcsr'
If not inevitable: was in sequence wit
causes ,eaaips thereto The oncs rocl
its .moorines. and to the national admins
tration came the party that was pledged
corntry's prosperity. Then the bushes
world was staggered. capital sought safet
In SerluSton, the great industries We're pal
alyzed. the laborer without his hire cam
to want and the ,,ahorer witt, his hire II
duced came to discontent then followe
strikes. boycotts rioting. wanton destru
tion Of property and terrible loss OF huma
life. And during these long months
Observation-Disclosures has the business worl
waited, with that "hope deferred thu
maketh the heart sick" for the breakin
away of the. clouds that would let in IL
sunshine of industrial activity, and who's
first faint CLEAN we hope we now see, no
however, without great anxiety and fearf'
apprehension for it's broadening beam
Truly the sins of omission of q by no NEAR
lir,ited number of business and professions
citizens have brought fearful penalties, bl
If they suffice, to teach the lesson Of patr
otto devotion to honest politics the creates
Industrial calamity that ever visited 0,
fair land will not be without redeen,in
gentlemen of this honorable body. that "
deem it happily significant that You as bus
ness men and we as q political organic
ton commingle in socia. manner to di
cuss the veal Of our common country
1--WE deem it most fortunate, Mr.. Chat
man. that thus early In the campaign '
lave the opportunity to meet and obta
q closer acquaintance with the gentlAmt