New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-20
ANOTHER DINNER FOR Mr.. WURSTER.
THE HAMILTON CLUB GREETs THE MAYOR AND
MAYOR ELECT AND THE REV. DR. sTORRS
MAKES A SPEECH.


MAYOR-ELEC'T AND THE REV DR. sIOKRs
MAKES A SPEECH.
The Hamilton club had one OF the last, and at
the same time Of the pleasantest, in the long
series of complimentary dinners given TO Mayor
Scheren and his successor, Frederick w Nurs'er'
last evening MIR. Wurster able 10 be present.
although he has barely recovered from the effects
OF 2 severe cold Dinner served at $50 o'clock.
The tables were prettily decorated, and about one
hundred and fifty members and their guests were
present. The president OF the ciub' James NC
Keen was the POSTMASTER. and his short speeches
introducing the speakers were witty and well re-
ceiyed References TO President Cleveland's Ven
ezuelan message were eagerly looked FOR but the
fayorite topic was the change soon 10 take place
In the city government. Mr.. McKeeu was heartily
ap2auGed when he said that whethe" or MOI tE9
Monroe Doctrine was out Of date. President Cleve-
land had done wisely In taking the whole Nation
into his confidence. and that the sober second
though; OF the American public may be trusted
- save from taking any step when would Dc
unworthy Of our National dignity. He said that
Navor Slneren stood there proof that civic
affairs can be conducted with honesty and fidelity
Mayor Scheren spoke briefly, urging upon his
hearers the importance of activity az party pri-
mares in gh;ing for good ntrodees By Mr. Nc
Keen a witty and brilliant speech Mr.. "urs'sr
Il said TWO years ago at dinner here thas
would give the work in the Fire department my
viii be while | am Mayor to equal the record OF
nv PREDECESSOR. 1t is not an easy task nowadays
10 break records, and cannot hope 10 DO any
recarA-smashing But ] shall feel that have done
vel # I equal that OF Mr.. Sch.eren.
The Rev. Or. StorTs introduced by the toast
master as the great preacher OF America and as
one of fhe men who never grow old. He was greet
- with long continued cheers when ne arose
lie SAID that intended to make no extended ref
e~euc4 to The subject brought 30 prominently be-
fore the public by President Cevelands last mes
sage l., ..,.,.a ..,ho.
4 have nov beer able TO see, ne continued that
The Monroe Doctrine applies TO dsputes between
en- English colony and an adjacent state. 90 not
have any particular love for Englishmen myself,
but England and America are the two great mrs mrs
tan nations which destined 10 lead the nations
Of The world toward better civilization. Neither
rafiOn has anv idea of going 10 war But we are
moi hr-e 10 discuss National or International ques-
tons but to congratulate Mayor Schieren on MS
eycrerf term OF office and TO greet the new Mayor
IKE Mayor Schieren all the better because ne
Ias not been much Of a politician In National pol
itIcs l am and always have been Repuoican
ron crown to heel and Il Is not clear 10 me no"
any intelligent man could ever be ANYTHING else;
ant / don't know that thorough khowle9se OF
he tariff and other National Issues Is eSsental Ior
man in order that he may govern a Guy sue
cessfuily hold that National issues should ho
ha,s one honest and intelligent Democrat IN once
- ona could b., elected laughter) than a ittpuD-
ican who rs weak IN he spine or on color. .
Dr. Storrs was followed by Frederick Taylor. OF