St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-04-25
SPOKE HIS PRAISE.
A Flattering Reception Ten
deped to EX-United States
Senator Washburn.
WILL FIGHT AS A PRIVATE
In Future for the Good of the
Grand Old Party in Min
nesOta.
WILL FIGHT AS A PRIVATE
THE EXPO MAY BE SOLD.
stockholders Finally Come to
the Conclusion That Some
thing Must Be Done.

The Republicans of Minneapolis,
and the friends of Senator Wash
burn thronged the Union league
rooms last night to welcome him
home. 1t was a warm, personal well
come, and the senator was made to
fell that he was among his old
friends, the dignified citizen and
honored statesman who has done
much for the great state of Mime
sofa. The speeches all breathed a
cordial homecoming to the senator,
but in all the cordially of their well
come, there was "a tinge of sadness at
the thought that this homecoming
marked the close of his official career.
w. N. Hendrix, president of the
lelgue, presided, and called en-
Senator Gilbert A Pierce, Gen.
WasAburn's former colleague in the
United States senate. But for per-
sonal experience, he said, he might
see nothing but chagrin in such a
defeat as Senator Washburn had suf-
fered, but political success was no
true criterion Of merit. AS when
Lincoln was defeated for senator in
Illinois, it might be that now
higher power and a better fate was
in store for Gen. Washburn.
Hon. Loren Fletcher gave a brief
review of Senator Washburn's polit-
ical career. No man in the North
west, he said, has a better record,
and no man has done more for his
state, his district and his city. He
also spoke in the highest terms of his
achievements as a citizen and his
efforts in behalf of Minneapolis.
Mr.. Fletcher was followed by Judge
Vanderburg, Prof. Folwell, Eugene
Hay, Senator Morgan, Senator Wy
man, and ex-Mayor Eustis.
The remarks of the gentlemen were
all highly commendaItory of Senator
Washburn's career both as private
citizen and as statesman, and when
at length the senator arose to speak,
he had good reason for remarking
that the high praise which had been
lavished upon him made him blush
like a girl. 49,
He said me was very much sur
prised at the character Of the re-
ceptiCn, as he had expected simply to
shake the hands of his true and
tried friends, and greet them all in
an informal way, but words were
inadequate to express his gratitude
for the sympathy and encourage
ment which had been showered upon
him. He said he was naturally dis
appointed at the outcome of his con-
test for the senatorship as he had
every reason to expect to be return
ed. He would not, ne said, have had
the effrontery to ask for that honor
had he not thought he had the ap-
probation of the people Of the state.
There was not the slightest bitter
ness, however, in his heart over the
outcome. There are many paths
which lead to usefulness in the public
service. His great regret was that
there were many things he had hoped
to do for the city he loved, which he
could not now accomplish. He said
he was as he had ever been a Re-
publican and would never falter in
his allegiance.
! The country" said he, needs the
Republican party now more than il
mas at any time in the last twenty
years.
am charter member of the par
! ty, said he. II voted for Lincoln and
| Gen. Grant, and for every Republican
president since attaining my majority.
L have never faltered in my allegiance
to the people. l do not now propose tn
falter because of personal disappoint-
ment. believe the future of the conn
try is more dependent upon the sue
cess of the party than ever before. You
cannot understand how gratifying II
Is for me to know that 1 possess your
aHectlon and eSteem-that 1 am re-
spected by the people 1 have lived
among Tor thirty-eight years 1t is
worth thousand times more than
mere pride of place IN political office.
nave lived among you since Mime
apoi1s was hamlet, and 1 do not be-
neVe l have an enemy in this city. ]
have endeavored to be loyal and earn
est in promoting the interests of all
the people of this great state''
Ihe senator spoke with deep feel
ing, and those accustomed to his calm
dispassionate manner when speaking
on public questions were surprised by
MS eloquence. He said he was going
away for few weeks, and when he
returned hoped to take his place among
the working Republicans as of old.
AT the close of his remarks. the
senator was Immediately surrounded
by large crowd of anxious friends to
grasp his hand and wish him God.
| speed on his journey.
ELDER STEWARDS LOT.