The Press., 1895-12-05
7 (Hartford Post.)
 RECEPTION TO CONGRE SSMAN HENRY,

CONGRESSMAN HENRY.
 Last week Wednesday night, in spite of the stormy weather, a large audience of over 800 gathered at the town hall, Rock vile, and united in giving honor to Con gressman Henry, who left for Washing ton Friday. The meeting was called to order by Geo. W. Randall, who introduced Alderman B. l.. Heath of Rockville as permanent chairman of the meeting.
 MT. Heath in introducing Judge Loomis said: "that in two periods of the coun- try's history Uncle Sam had needed as congressman for the first district of Con necticut man from Rockville. The first time was when the fear of civil war men, anced the republic, and men tried and true were needed in the nations council chambers. At this time we had in Rock vile 8 young lawyer by the name of Loomis, who was elected not only to the 36th but to the 37th congress. Also we have him with us tonight. It is with great pleasure that I present to you Ex- Congressman Loomis."
 REMARKS BY JUDGE LOOMS.
 Judge Loomis was received with pro- longed appreciation and in his address congratulatedhis auditors on the occasion which called them together. He referred to the time, 36 years ago, when he was first elected to congress, and contrasted it with the present. Then the country was beginning to feel the bangs of civil war, and to-day there is not disunionist in the entire country. He was glad to see men together before him irrespective of party, and trusted that in the future public questions would be settled ina iu- dicial manner and not by partisan preju- dice. In conclusion he congratulated MT. Henry on his election and'the constituent cy, which had sent him as it's representa- tive at Washington.
 ADDRESS BY CONGRESSMAN HENRY. When Alderman Heath presented Con- gressman Henry to the audience the an- nouncement was received with long-con- tinued applause. In his address the con- gressman-elect said:
 Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: I can hardly find words to express my heartfelt thanks for the kindly greeting you have given me this evening. I have lived among you as man and boy for nearly half a century, and during all these years have been an interested observer of the growth and progress of Rockville. The time was when personally knew almost every resident of our town. And looking in your faces tonight am impressed by the thought that you all know me, and that would like to know you all as of old, to know you as friends and neighbors, and regardless of party, sect or nationali- ty, to greet you as fellow citizens. whom I am called upon to serve, as I may be given strength and understanding, to rep- resent and do your will.
 am just now asking to be relieved of a service to which you were pleased to | call me two years ago. Last evening l took leave of my associates in the city government; all gentlemen whom have learned to prize and esteem, and who I am sure are faithfully laboring in your behalf and the public veal. My parting kEards have -beeRBsaid to them, and now take leave of yoA; but not for long, for the time will soon come when I shall be among you again to be hope and trust your lifelong fellow citizen; for all my interests are centered in Rockville. Your welfare and the well being of our city are nearer my heart than any other cause whatever.
 In going from you as public servant to a new and perhaps more important field of labor, shall at all times have your in- terests in mind, and it will be my constant endeavor to serve you, together with the business interests of my district and state, as best may, regardless of party lines. Because of the late hour, 1 cannot even briefly discuss political issues tonight. But as you have 8 right to have some knowledge of my views of the present po- litical situation, will relate in the fewest possible words the substance of recent conversation with brother congressman, and it is fair to say that we were well agreed. This gentleman asked me, Eff thought the coming congress would pass any tariff measures, and if so, would the president be likely to approve of such measures ?'' My reply was: "What were we elected for? Upon what other issues were our phenomenal majorities obtained? | How else are we to interpret the mandate of our constituents ?" As 1 see it, it will be the duty of the next congress to enact financial legislation which shall provide sufficient revenues to meet the necessary expenditures of the general government and to stop the further issue of interest bearing bonds. While primarily intended to prevent further treasury deficits, this legislation must necessarily be upon pro. tectiye tariff lines, and should provide such additional protection for American 1workingmen, farmers and manufacturers as will effectually shield them from dis astrous competition with the cheaper Ia. bor of other lands. It is not our affair ii these measures do not meet the approval of a twice discredited administration an administration repudiated even in the ? strongholds of the faithful. It will be fo1 us to do our luty.
 This in brief is my interpretation of the mandate given me last November. Ii l wflI be for you..to determine if I shall have kept the faith as good and faithful servant. My ambition will be fully grat J flied, if after the expiration of my term of service in congress, you are willing to accord me even a small measure of the approval and appreciation of so freely giv. on to our late townsman, and my distin hguished predecessor of more than thirty years ago. This gentleman, for so many years easily our best loved. most respect
 ed, esteemed and eminent fellow eitizen Hon. Dwight Loomis, has been pleased perhaps because of auld lang ssSneg tc honor us with his presence this evening
 We unite in giving him most t1earty,~ sin
 cere and loving greetings. May his life
 be prolonged as continuedz blessing, tC
 all our people. Permit me toag gain thank 1 you for your most cordial reception, anC allow me to say, not farewell but rather 1 au revoir.