The record-union., 1896-02-13
WHOLE NO. 16,951.

Foraker. who responded to the toast
THE Republican Party
Mr.. Foraker said, in part: go far as
the past of the Republican party is con-
cerned, very little need be said 1t
speaks for itself. Suffice it to say it is
replete with glorious achievements. It's
great deeds and great men will forever
challenge the admiration of the world.
AS the past is full of glory, so is the
present resplendent with triumph. No
party ever won such victories as we are
now enjoying. AT the hands of those
who defeated us has come our most sig
nal vindication. Three years of Demo-
cratic rule has demonstrated that there
is no harmony of opinion among Demo-
Gratis. They are hopelessly divided
upon every great question.
1.-THE elections of next November will
return the Republican party to power,
and the 4th of March, 1897. win mark
the beginning of the second era OF Re
publican rule. No man can speak with
out qualification of the future, but 7
take it for granted that there will be
revision of the tariff to the end that the
Government may have a sufficient reve-
rue and our industries and labor a suffi-
cient protection"
Mr.. Foraker then spoke at length
upon the merchant marine and Ameri-
can navy. 1T should be made advan-
tageous to merchants to have American
built boats carry their goods. To this
end we should discriminate in tonnage
and tariff duties. Had President Har-
rison been reelected the probabilities
are that something effective would have
been done ere this, but he was not re-
elected and the tide has relentlessly
run against us until now we carry only
about II per cent. of our foreign trade.
1t can scarce be said that there is any
longer an American marine.
1--WE must not only recover our mer-
chant marine, but we must have navy
able to protect it and to command re-
spect for our flag wherever it may float.
and then, as the fit compliment of an
American marine and an American
navy we should at once build an Amer
| lean ship canal across Nicaragua.
"These are three majestic works.
They are worthy of the names of Lin
coin and Grant. Their undertaking will
be fit croWning of the closing century,
and their consummation will bring
wealth, power, honor, happiness and
glory to the whole American people,
and so entrench the Republican party
in their affection that neither you nor !
will live long enough to see another
Democratic President
"The Home of Lincoln was re-
sponded to by Rev. DR.. E. Hirsch of
Chicago.
Seth Low spoke to the toast "The
State of New York
| Short addresses were also made by
the Rev William E. Park to the toast
| Typical Men" and by Governor
| Griggs of New Jersey
LINCOLN'S TOMB DECORATED.
| SPRINGFIELD Ql), Feb 12-The
| Capital city of Illinois to-day cele-
| brated the S7th anniversary of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln. All banks,
State and Federal buildings were
| closed and the day was observed with
special ceremonies in each of the ward
| schools. Pictures, flags at half mast
and draperies bespoke the reverence
with which the martyred President is
| held here. Memorial services were held
| by all the civic and, military societies
| Stephenson Post G. A. r. carried out
an elaborate programme of addresses
and music. The tomb of Lincoln at
Oak Ridge was profusely decorated with
| flowers