New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-20
TABLE F CANNEN).
THE CUAIRMAN'S INTRODUCTION.

Tho hum Of conversation at the tables ceaseu
shortly before 10 O'Clock. when President VII
rapped for order and began an address prenihi-
nary TO introducing the other regular SPEAKERS
of the evening What Mr. Orr had TO say was
heard with close attention, and he was ieque"'
~ applauded He said In part;
o.o,.,or,or. In the ancient vocabulary OF my
native country Ireland there is phrase Whch ,e
carry s,,rave of their hospitabe dwelling
nleces as a courteous invitation 10 enter II Is piV
bounced "Ceadmie-falte, and y means h - ~ ex
sand welcomes" and that is what We peg 70 -
end to YOU gentlemen-our esteemed guests-who
have honored us with your presence mere 'hS e''"
Although the outcome of this of-years ciVic elec
lion has proved adisappontment TO us al r no.
not even as discouragement. Appause'1 ~
should be accepted rather as an ha We're
critical examination of the condltlohs tIat " l.
&c nhined TO defeat our expectations, ana II II -
fog4d 'has aes Of our respeced citizens
Seem to think is the case. in the interests 81 eoou
Eo,S pqene sn factors such laws
should be recast. If l remember Alright IL Wa, VA
Of insuring the modification or repeal OF bad law
was 10 enforce IT, not TO shrk ii. and J most iniy
loiiaye that when the meaning OF thls tIecuo!t !.
anayzed and fully understood II will be tounu Una.
what has come to us as disSpponl,ivnb,i cb have
ionp been on the satutebook. but now for the hrst
Inns Vigorously enforced should be amended and
w ,bat !, US their purpose to relegate this city
Iwhicb they had so ately helped by their votes to
cleanse and purify-back again to wahow IN nm, tne
noiTe of dirty and criminal politics or be controlled
10y the very worst type Of political despo'isf' zap
We have with us here tonight our fellow men m
Der. the man who was then seiecteu 70 nU,u ny
helm Of the departure, and WINE KNOW w. h
such public statement Of our appropiioh i neleI,i
TO his mind his seeking. feel mat am Oh, oIhi
Say that the confidence Of the peope who yo ,bid
William l. sironr into the EXecuave e''d "a s s'''
pleasure as well as duty to make ths b 1hlI
II will prove announcement ana sauSlactlI}n,
and help TO cheer him onward in fmhiIne, IN, me
III pq
from motives Of loyal and true citizenship ne 'n7"
Ana il is a subject FOR congratu!ation by US all
that the normal conditions Of prosperity when IOp
Their hiding places when we last round this
festive board. now out In the suntem, Hne
over the length and breadth of the whole country.
THE BOND CONTRACT.
Much has been said and written concerning the
Government bond contract of the 18th or FeDru-
ary 1ss5-that saving act of the Administration
which gave protection and benefit to every interest
and every person throughout the whole land. IL
has been claimed that there was waste and eX-
travagance in its negotiation, but. gentlemen we
know better and when the impartial history OF
that transaction comes to be written-its compre-
hensive and far-reachng influence for goodult
who sought TO obstruct and hinder. ana that a
need OF praise will be awarded to all who prompt
Government at time when the credi' e oL ,me
1App ri If ii had been necessary to sacrifice
he whole principal of that loan to maintain the
public credit instead Of a part Of the modest ilem
invested and honorably minded man couIa
have raised his voice in protest. tApplause1 ~
is always pleasure TO render honor 70 WHOM
honor is due. TO express appreciation OF service
well performed. To his colleagues, who were as
ISOLATED with him in accepting and fulfilling me
obligations Of that bond contract every praise
distinguished group. fellow member. and one
Of our vice-presid ens. J. Pierpont Mongan stands
ina INKS. prolonged cheering)
The serious question tnat confronts TINS couhtr!
to-day y not whether the action OF the Government
In entering into a banking business N the past was
wise or foolish, but having entered into 1t. what
must be done to honorably discharge every RESPONSE
given or implied. The admirable suggestion con
tained In the speech OF the Secretary of the
Treasury-whom we al delight in welcoming here
to-night-a little more than one month ago has re-
celyed | understand, the unanimous Endorsement Of
the whole mercantile community. i II re-
ceves a man, and yet cannot help feeling
that a pressing need must first be met before the
Government can honoraby and successfully proceed
TO withdraw from It's banking position and gradu-
ally retire Its legal-tender issues from circulation
This need is the immediate removal OF every vestige
pay debts with honest money. (Applause)
Let Congress unequivocaly declare: First. that
and future. will be paid in gold or silver coin at
the option Of the holder; and. second, that the
Secretary OF the Treasury Is given necessary
power carry into effect the spirit and meaning Of
this declaration. Such action would at once dispel
every doubt 10 the integrity OF purpose. re-
credit TO It's normal condition OF excellence
Of Europe. TO be used as heretofore in stimulating
and forwarding the onward march Of our marvellous
development (Applause)
MAY Congress be given the light to the gravity
any needs of the situation and promptly enact SUI
systems Of relief as viii bring honor prosperity and