New-York tribune., 1896-01-19


CHARLES A. DANA.
liant services were nttngly euogizel. Only recent
ly he has again g, strong evidence of his hearty
and robust patriotism.
Consequently, Il was omnently fitting that the
I,otos Club and its friends should gather in con-
spicuous array TO pay veneration to one who has
earned the regard and esteem. not only OF his fei-
low-cransmen. but signally that OF his country
men at large.
GREAT SUCCESS ASSURED.
Particular pains were taken by the Executive
Committee OF the club 10 insure unprecedented
success this occasion. The parors of the c!uD
in which the dinner was held had more the ap-
pearance OF a conservatory OF a private hous" thah
the public rooms OF a club. The walls were literally
hidden In profusions OF hanging evergreens ana
stately dropping ferns and palms But alihoush
there was such profusion OF foliage. th"S was
no monotony OF color. Festoons Of bright-red rib
bons. standards OF lilies and pinks and devices in
roses with the added effect OF plentifuily DIS
tributed electric lights. peepins from behind the
leaves Ike will-o'-the-wisps. gave To the scene
pronounced effect OF extreme and varied beauty.
THE GUESTS PRESENT
Frank r. Lawrence. the president % the club
occupied the seat or honor. AMI WITH him
at the guest table were Robert Bonner. Chauncey
NJ Depew Joseph g. Hendrix. St clair McKclway.
Wright. District Attorney j. II. Fellows. General
Horace Porter William H. McElroy ami Robert
Bridges Among the two hundred members ana
guests present were Captain william Henry White.
George II. Wooster. Colonel II. IS. Sckles. Or W.
w walker +. \ Burnham. Julian RiN. II. "
Ranger William H. Hume. William T Evans. J..
T Regg George II. Dickenson. Georg" : sinney.
Henry y Cory. G. J. Fitzgerald. John Eld"rkin X
f. Bonner Frederick bonner John T.. Miiholland.
Charles W. Price. George Berri Henry W. cannon.
William r Evans. +. NJ Slack Randolph Guggcr-
he,mer Colonel T.. j. James. Major j H. Bond.
Henry =. Gilng Chandos Fulton. Geore" II Daniels.
G. B Doom. + l.. Montague. Thomas \. Eddy.
Henry II Rogers. Guy Du Vnl. David Barry.
John Swinton Colonel John a Mccall. Judge TfauN.
J. W. vrooman. Dr. A. S Northrop. Charles J.
Perry william Lesry. o Il. Davis. G. i Roschauli.
General Howard Carroll. ". =. Phillips ". s
Howard Colin Armstrong and H. C. Du Val
INTRODUCED BY MR.. LAWRENCE
The Efforts OF the chef OF the club having been
thoroughly appreciated by the diners. Mr. Lawrence
rose to open the after-dinner oratorcal now In
introducing the guest OF the evening. he said;
We have recently enjoyed the pleasure 10 greet
and welcome several distinguished guests from Tor
eien shores We assemble tonight in honor Of
gentleman not the least OF whose titles 10 our es-
TEEN Is that he s heart ana soul an American
The profession Of journalism has always b''h IN
timately associated with the Lotos club. Its mem
bers named first in our constitution among IN"
several classes whom the club was organized TO al.
tract. And the first name In our charter IS una. M
OF a distinguished journalist for many years our
president. whose portrait hangs upon our waIs an, AZ
whose face all wish 1t might have been possible
for US to see here at this time eo,rr yo hail the
typical American journalist The representative oI
fhss Ss P1sn' dr paen as any than a other
Ing human affairs. The press OF today not mercy ~,
merely voices public opinion. but through an intelli-
gent discussion of public questions often determine
and within bounds. OF the claims TO distinction
baro hogr a
fection than here. And among the great Jouii,d'S,
Of his metropolis there is none distinguished
than that great newspaper whose brilliant and sue,
cessful management for 80 many years mas causs'i
cop smcs ol S as sVss great master OF hs craft
In welcoming Mr.. Dana tonight we welcome tno n
dsputant the holder Of a keen ard powerful pen; pen;
the grave philosophcr In private ire we man
The Iotos club pledges to the Dean OF American
men. ask you ali to rise and join with me in drink
ing TO the health of guest the Honorable Chaf's
A. DANA
ADDRESS OF MIR. DANA.
Mr. Dana in rising to respond to the happily
worded Introduction of the president, was received
with a great outburst OF applause. In substance
his address follows:
The heart that would not be deeply affected by
such a welcome as this must indeed be OF hardcr ,n
material than any with which | am acquainted,
NpplauscJ consider this most unusual. and
may say without too excessive modesiy. an uli,
d"seryed compliment but In respect feel that
# is not entirely ont Of place. do not take II 10
mvseIf as individual as | receive 1t evidence or
a most conclusive nature that the gallant Am"ilcun
snirit lives i'm this club and that among It's members
OF whatever profession they may be- or to whntr,r w,
party they may be temporarily or permanently
attached, there Is only one predominant, supreinne
and unfading idea, and this idea IL embodied IN tn
stars and ST rlpcs II s an idea OF main lining mere
in America a home for freedom regulated by law !.
a home where liberty shall be AS to the manh'l
horn: a home where liberty shall be defended hs
long as a drop OF blood flows In the veins OF an
American man
THE GREAT END OF THEIR EFFORTS.
This is the great end OF the efforts, labors ana
.ufferngs OF humanity during thousands OF years
and that free government shall be established. tna'
the rights OF humanity shall be established. tha'
every citizen shall have equal chances and rights
OF religion and property. and that every man shai
worship God according TO his heart and conscience
undisturbed and protected under the aegis OF
mighty Nation that fears rival and fears no
foe (Cheers.) 49,. -, n
Gentlemen we seem stand In the m'ds or
most Interesting crisis In the history OF mahk,ln
for whatever concerns the American Nation con,
Germs mankind more than II does the .ndlV.luai a.
American Here great struggle is 10 DE "oi w. n.a a
out in the higher form OF c.vization and ro II W.
fall where as who hope for better future g,
can we 20 for consolation? We must stand up W
and defy all antagonism. II necessary ana lnu' 10
in substance must stand up TO the star IpaI Iprn
SeI,ghted to believe and feel Is the home OF tnis
sentiment II contains many journalists anu w We
who are the habit OF believing that t tne q, he
townd in the civilized community, are uiispeahh
glad 10 find that. whatever men may 90 10 o,.n55 n5
d,scredit on the profession the higher idea's a'
| the higher standard VII be ma'htahed 10 'he '"'
Attorney Fellows here paid glowing tesn
nny 70 the influence OF the press and In somewhat