The times., 1897-06-25
BANQUET TO THE MEXICANS
Leading Washingtonians Entertain
the Distinguished Visitors.
Bright Speeches and an Excellent
Occasion Delightful One.

The party OF Mexican capitalists ard
business men who are visiting this city
were rendered a banquet by the repre-
sentative business men of the city at
the Hotel Raleigh yesterday afternoon.
1t was intended that the Board Of
Trade should give formal banquet in
honor OF the visitors, but, owing TO the
absence of several members from the
city, IL was impossible to do this
However, the somewhat informal affair
proved a distinct success in every way,
and the guests of the afternoon have
every reason to remember the courtesy
shown them by Washington's citizens,
The menu was dainty, the wines ex-
ceilent and the speeches bright and en-
tertaining.
MI. Is. II. Warner presided, and intro
duced the speakers in humorous and
happy way.
Mr.. Lyndon H. Stevens, under whose
charge the Mexican party is making its
tour, was the first called upon by Mr. War
ner for a speech. AS Gen. Luis TerraZas,
ex-governor Of the province of Chihuahua,
was unable to speak English, Mr.. Stevens
expressed for him the appreciation felt
by the party of the courtesy extended
them. He also spoke of the record or
Gen. Terrazas as having been elected gov
ernor of Chihuahua TWENTY-FIVE times with
out a vote cast in opposition to him.
Gen. TerraZas, he said, was close to PTesi-
dent DiaZ, and also a warm personal
friend of ex-Gov. Alexander Shepherd,
the Father of New Washington
Representative Newiands of Nevada dur
ing election times and otherwise OF Chevy
Chase" as introduced by Mr.. Warner, de-
livered Il speech of ten minutes duration
which created marked impression.
II ami proud to meet repres sntatives of
the country OF Mexico" saio Mr.. New
lands, "for in that country we have The
livlnS proof OF prosperity which comes Of
adherence to the metal of silver as well
as Of gold as money. In Mexico We
have an example of a country with
silver currency paying gold debt and
yet advancing in prosperity with rapid
strides.
my friend (referring to Senior Creel)tells
me that wages have increased nearly 100
per cent in Mexico under the silver stani-
ard.
81 congratulate these gentlemen OF Mex
leo upon their possession of leadership
which prescrbes for their country policy
In direct contrast to the leadership under
which we suffer at present.
Toastmaster Warner then proposed the
health of the President of Mexico, which
was drunk standing.
As. Gen.Terrazas could not respond to
this toast his place was taken by Senor
Uree:, banker of Chihuahua senor Creel
Pa- ha IL.
shown his companions and himself, and
then spoke in glowing terms of the work
which is being accomplished by ex-Gov
Shepherd in developing the resources OF
Mexico.
Commissioner Ross was the next speak
er, He confined himself almost entirely
to "reminiscences OF Washington in the
lays when Gov. Shepherd was doing So
much for the city. He said not day
passes that he does not have reason to
appreciate the broad and strong founda-
tions laid by Gov. Shepherd In his policy
Of city government.
Short speeches were delivered by Com
missioner Hermann, OF the Land Office;
Hon. Simon Wolf, DR.. A. P. Pardon, and
ex- Mayor Emery.
The guests of the afternoon were: Gen.
Luis Terrazas, ex-governor Of Chihuahua;
Senior Enrique G. Creel, banker of Chi
huahua; Don Juan Terrazas, son Of Gen.
Terrazas, end Don Miguel MARQUEE.
Amongthose present Were: Commissioners
Ross, Wight, and Black, Land Office Com
missioner Hermann, Mr.. B. H Warner,
Mr.. Stilson Hutchins, Representative New
lands. OF Nevada; Mr. Crosby Noycs, Mr.
A. M. Ilothrop, Mr. G. J. Bell, Ion. Simon
Wolf. Mr.. Alexander Hazen, DR.. A. P.
Pardon, ex Mayor Emery and Mr.. G. Hop
kins.