New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-23

Stripes while smllax. palms. and masses OF roses
added to the general effect special feature Of the
decorations large shield blazing with red
white and b.ue electric lights. shedding their rays
upon the guests from above two large double doors
AT the side OF the room. The speakers table was on
a raised platform at the south end, while the guests
were assigned 70 seats at three large tables that
ran the whole length OF the room. The souvenirs OF
the dinner were miniature cooked hats in which the
tees were served and bonbon boxes with the likeness
OF Washington the outside and the name ana date
OF the dinner thereon.
l. Latin Kellogg president OF the Colonial Club,
presided In the course Of his Introductory remarks
Mr. Kellogg said that the cub was believer in true
Americanism and that It's members were loyal ana
patriotic. lie spoke in glowing terms OF the simple
fly and nobility Of washingtons life. the pureness
and unselhshness Of his character his brave I'M
ninching loyalty and his potlcdl foresight ana up
lomacy.
Those blessings which came to mankind without
effort and without struggle were the least appre-
ciated Mr. Kellogg said and he feared that one
Of the tendencies OF the present time was TO lose
sight Of the important principles for which Wash
ington and our forefat hers fought To-day it
difficult 10 arouse interest in National questions.
So great was the opportunity 10 acquire wealth,
and so great the desire TO attain IT, that men nova
DAYS had no time 10 devote TO the consideration of
the rights Of citizenship or 10 perform more than
the most simple duties involved therein Mr.. kel-
logg exclaimed I'VE have the best Government
from the worst men. and the worst Government
from the best Of any country on the face OF
the globe, There no party leaders now; only
party rulers" Mr.. Kellogg said that the country
had grown TO such gigantic proportions that the
question with which the people would soon be
brought face TO face was whether the Government
WAS not too free for seventy millions population.
In closing he declared the lesson OF the day was
the necessity for a higher regard for citizenship
and deeper interest in public affairs. Touching
.-f.Vt u .IN. rr he
said Let the whole day be continued nspira-
ton to loyalty patriotism and love Of country
The next speaker introduced the Rev. DR..
Wilton Merle Smith WHO responded 10 the toas,
Washington and His Critics Dr. Smith showed
that like all srea; men, Washington had not been
without his enemies and those who criticised him
He mentioned the Jealousy Of General Gates. the
comments Of Adams and Hamilton. and the out
breaks in some OF the newspapers OF the time, one
of which had said that Washington had de
bauched and deceived the Nation He recalled
the fact that Washington had been accused OF
wanting 10 be king but said that in the race o.
all comment and criticism Washington had held
steadfastlv 10 his duty and his loyalty TO the Amer
lean cause.
DR. Smith said that the newspapers had always
been a thorn in the flesh Of all public men, ana
ne hoped the time was coming when something
could be done 10 prevent the invasion OF the press
into private life lie added that it was cause
for regret that the present President OF the United
States should be made the subject OF abuse and
criticism Just as DE was about to leave the office
and become once more private citizen.
Commodore scarl. In speaking for the Navy
paid It high tribute. and said tnat the time was
coming when the United States would be The equal
of any nation In this department OF war. II there
was 10 be an arbitration treaty, there should also
be II navy capable 10 enforce the terms ana con-
diilOns OF the same.
Simeon Ford In reply 10 the toast. 4 Dyspeptlcs
View of the Father OF Ills Country kept his listen
ers in constant laughter wiki many quip and jest
Among the other speakers were General Stewart
L. Woodford and George H. Post. Among those
present were :. D. Brew ster, +. Locke. ". H.
Ellison T c. Oakley ". H. Sclich. !. II. McPike,
NJ Farris " Wickham Smith. q. W. Luyster F.
NJ Iittlened. Jess Keys. =. II. Wilcox. II. ;. car
ponfer A. Costello James Carter. Horace God-ol,
+ II Plat 4. Pollock. ". l.. Brown. J. T. Thur
her ] NJ Knap l.. l.. Buck. T.. Hopkins, ;. J. Hyde.
+, Ieaycraft the Rev. j. - Wilson. J. y Pun
Serford VI J. Fransol, r. f. D0wline y. \. Shaw,
If F. J. Greacin T.. l. Bushe l.. II. spence. Will
am Triggs O. f. Wilson. ". T.. Taylor. Is. 7.
Uarper " r. Smith. H. =. Plat, c. T. Wills.
" II McCord. Edward Clark, Judge Charles II
,rruax Thomas f. Gilroy Controller Fitch. j. ;.
srrphen r. l.. T. Roston John q. flammer. 4.
l. Wright Robert l.. \. Dorr II. /. sills. J. W
tginfon y J. Hahn, O. i. Smith. II u. Hotchkiss.
y Frost w T.. Webb II II Brockway Frank
Tiiford Francis III Scott. Randolph Gugsen nem.r,
Viiber Mcbride. Charles W. Dayton, William II.
ozark Howard T. Dixie, =. NJ. Stewart, G. g.
R"frh.ller T. !. Jones. W NJ Kerr. George I.
1aSfiear II l.. Kennedy ana J. Y. V. Olcoii.