New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-25
THE EDITORS JOLLY DAY
THEY ATTEND RECEPTION AT THE
UNION LEAGUE CLUB
IN THE EVENING THEY co TO ROSTER BIALs
GENERAL PoRrER's CORDIAL WELCOME

WHAT Mp DEPEw HAD TO SAY.
The Union League Club yesterday afternoon was
the scene OF a meeting OF brainy men. The mem
bers OF the Republican Editorial Association OF
the State OF New-York had accepted I'm invitation
from General Horace Porter. president Of the cub.
10 visit the handsome clubhouse, partake OF a
luncheon and bask in a Republican atmosphere.
And the editors accepted the invitation. With a
few exceptions. the editors OF ell the Republican
papers published In the Empire State were present
and they covered their assignments we'll. There
were no formaties The big clubhouse was thrown
open 70 the men. and we'll did they enjoy them
selves But 1t must be said here that the scribes
had put In" some hard work before they went
to the club. They met at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
at II a. m. and in session until D. m.
The president. John A. Sleicher Of The Mail
and Express" made a short address. After re-
of hour TIE editors again met and listened
TO papers read by DR. T.. II. Makk. Of The Roches-
ter Volksblatt l.. McKinstry OF THE Fredonia
Censor" and William Berr. of The Brooklyn
Standard Union" The titles Of the papers read
were respectively. The German Press in the
United States" Faction Fights" "A Plea for Prin-
cple" and The Passing OF the Bell Boy"
Then the editors went to the Union League
Club. They entered the clubhouse sngly and in
squads. AS fast they presented their cards they
were shown upstairs. into the theatre. where "a
feast fit for the editors had been laid out. Did
the editors enjoy the feast? Yes. the editors did
enjoy the feast. Why did the editors enjoy the
feast? Because they could not help themselves
Twenty attentive walters were stationed behind the
handsomely decorated table. and the editors filed
up space In a manner which brought broad smiles
TO the face Of the steward Of the club
GENERAL PORTER MAKES A SPEECH.
At 1 o'clock General Porter addressed the editors
He stood behind the long table. and said. in part:
"On behalf of the Union League Club. extend 10
you. and all, hearty and sincere welcome
When you go home. you may not want TO tell your
wives and daughters that you have been to a clGo
a New-York club. Women don't like clubs. cain
raised the first club ard killed his brother. and
now the women think that the clubs raise cain
Women think that men, clubmen. SIT in the windows
OF their clubs idly engaged in Astronomical pur-
poses that is TO say. watching the transit c'
Venus U.aughter)
But all Joking aside, /. on behalf Of the Union
League Club. heartily welcome you hc-e. You
gentlemen Of the Republican press in the State OF
New-York. have upheld the principles Of the Grand
Old Party steadily and unswervingly. The Union
reform. which fight has dcthroned the FIRST and
greatest enemy and most bitter enemy OF ,he Re
say. in conclusion. that the cluo VIII ever be ac-
lively opposed to that organization and It's meth
Then General Porter invited the editors 10 step
up to the luncheon table and they s' ,b
s$Sy sPPsads% III s,sS%ss
in the middle OF a big circle OF men. he spoke.
WHAT MR.. DEEPEN SAID.
In part this is what ne said: II think. gentle
men. that you Will. before you leave New-fork
gain very different idea Of this club from that
which has been disseminated in the State Of New
York The idea is abroad that the club Is meet
ing place for ward politicians, who come here
every afternoon 70 heh, for me control o. th;s
S So sno Ip pIa"e II is committeG to o man creed
or faction. Now, as | understand II yon have
to see living pictures at Kostcr & Balls tonight.
N.aughterJ Perhaps you win Eut We won't joke
The Union League club has always stood up for
the nomination OF men who realize the principles
Of the Republican party and are willing 10 up
THE BUSINESS SESSION
The association held It's second annual meeting
yesterday In parlor u OF the Fifth Avenue Hotel.
The association has membership Of 10, Of which
three fourths attended the meeting
President John A. Seicher. Managing Editor Of
The Mail and Express. in bis opening aGdresss
treasurer, A. o. Bunneii. read his annual reports
ment Of committees and transaction Of business.
the pr n Mskk IN ss pape on he Gsan P5ess n
as there was 2ny an American press in this county
pioneers Of the ;erinan Amsrcan press began 10
come from Europe in lsAs, and In the face OF CON
in Amercansm The path Of the editors Of the
nan-AmerIcan papers in ihis country. which
numbered 10 was strewn with ihorns ony' but
L. Mckinstry, In the course OF his address. said ia
THE factional differences in the city OF NewYork
he who win succeed in hariaonsns ne factions
Will receive the highest praise throughout tne
OF factional fights They want a united Republican
party and Rspnbsan prns,pies the De%9er"G
the Republican triumph OF 1891 IL was partisan
ta for ,he Republican party 10 resume control Of
Ssch Ed 5ssd n Wifi from he saa
ed O
hanis today the result OF the splendid victory won
der der h ihef inSusne en-" the Tessaure va into
practical effect what The people b ,heir tremen
dSns mI}UrH as IS n 1a aeheved
tened by emphatic declaration BY the nenno
nent and home rrle for the metropolis u
BeIr toi Of recsn, visit he made veto 10 Was4
ested in amending the copyright law la, -,
y M ner never sad BEEN ne to Apply to
pers. He had every reason 70 believe that ne
pena loI be xei By the Consrcssiopai committee
at double the value Of ne copyrlght; ooror,,..os
President Sleicher apponter various cohm't'ees.
AT THE THEATRE.
III, roembers Of the convention crowded eight
boxes a, Roster g. Bials' last night. and 1t Is safe
IN assume that some powerful editorials on the
wichedness Of New-York city and the consequent
menace TO the morals OF the Nation Will De soon
forthcoming in many country papers. MOI tha' inc
editors failed enjoy the living pictures ou' soe
things which are sought out anu ''c"'" ~
spirit OF ethical investigation and thereafter os"p
nroved NAV nevertheless be enjoyed at the time.
r is better indeed that they should be- Tor me en-
joyment Il them puts the investigate ~ ~, f dul
Symnafhv with the regular supporter OF the lor'ns
Of in question and assists his saSp
m the editors In the eight boxes Is not 10 De
doubfed The dccacy Of method IN the limitations
given by Miss Cissy Lotus would douptiess nav
ssnothed this feeling had IT only followed ins,eau
of unfortunately preceding them; Nobody knew yus,
= o,,cb Of the limitations Of French entertainers
ne oncupants OF the eight boxes understood When
Misc Ioftus Initiated a concert nall singer OF france
-, oraserved exactly the same outward aspect as
when' she appeared a tragedian but tnis may
have been only exhibition OF sell :optroi: ~
any rate the true nature OF things at Roster q
Hisrs win soon be better understood above the
Harlem River than II has ever been oeiore'
THE NAMES OF THE MEMBERS.