New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-24

hear the roar OF caravans through all the dresser "
Tho country grssps the ripened and holds IL IN het
hand
For daily bread the Earth lifts piaintve daily
prayer,
America with open palm. make answer everywhere.
CHEERS FOR THE GOVERNOR.
Governor Bllck introduced to speak to
the toast THE State of New-York.' and the
men in the room cheered him heartily before
he began his speech. and still more heartily at
the close His speech was as follows:
Mr. President and Gentlemen OF the Chamber OF
Revoiution and on many events since then 1t has
left its mark. The development of the country
though unparalleled has not been UNATTENDED win
resistance Growth must always make c1nmpe asn
ton what It gains and II there Is no oer !, May
| that compensation must be made through suffering
and peril. The growth OF this country deInonslrat-
ed this rule for with all Its ~ has faced its
Stood where the fate Of mankind would rise or fall
bv their determination Nations are like men: If
they progress too rapidly they must lose many S Oh
is more easily aroused at the misfortmnes OF others
than exultaton at their prosperity 100 Lhtu sui
cess in another is test which few friendshps VIII
cepted this fate. In peace IL has ever Drooded
over her and in war has threatened her destruction
But through all adversites and checks ana rival,
ries her strength has grown WIN SeS,y bas
found its way 10 every place where human inter-
ests are involved. 49,,
The which have led to these results ,T nave
often grouped Themselves about New 6oak W bn,r
| the skin OF her citizens have devised ana lneiI
hands performed has been sometimes the centre Oh
the arch that held the rest. In invention IN nnahce
ana IN n1 her tracks haVe been followed with
| increasing confidence. But for what she mas DOM
| she is entitled to greater praise tnhn many
| who have accomplished less. Her performances
have been great because her powers nay uern
| from which they are taken and achievements by
the means supplied Every one OF inc a'ieu com com
| tributed It's share to the permanence and glory OF
the whole. Bound together by the recoect. e OF
h. ND ,ho ,iga nd
let us hope they will move forward TO destiny as
Stimulate The others and acuated by 1ealousies.
inspired by genuine rlvalries. may they reach ana
hold the highest eminence. stu united
MUST KEEP THE LEAD.
II New-York has In the past maintained the lead.
she is under greater obligations now than ever 10
hold that place. The conditions which surround her
are now and have always been the best upon this
continent She has had not only what she earned
but by her situation the benefits OF others labor
have fallen In her lap. The commerce OF the ocean
naturally comes to her wharves, and the iranlG OF
a large portion OF the country finds here us easiest
for Its beauty, IN the midst OF a country pictur-
esque and fertile with climate agreeaoIe ,nIotsn
States and cities often finds It's permanent abiding
place In the city Of New York $50,
To- are nk to br5c in which that
enterprise tad not the slightest part. we may
feel that security and permanence which rake US
OF satisfaction with ourselves and indifference to
opportunities may seriously. re.ard Us II a
nations communities and men. 40 matter what
sSheved hh2 ohF reancd Tep Sy vEanee
and labor. II has been declared hv, May lha'
tnEiiies: ha through indifference adyln,ascs she
might have gained have gone 20 others n no sense
ircly F'T True 'V at icast l. not entirely false
single illustration never proves a cnaTse out J,
h has been arer man that Of all other ports in
j
foundation other prosperity and gresiness. shs
the the trafiio coming from the Land snd from the
sea And yst Wi,h magngeen5 hhr n, :a VIZ bers
surrounded rvraroads and rivers ana The 2', Fan
glory constantly decline.
WHAT TIE FIGURES SHOW.
should feel tina, mlrusei your hospitality II
T inflicted figures on an occasion Ike this, but
should also feel that | had failed In the main
purpose Of my coming II did not urge upon you
a careful study OF the figures relating 70 your com
merce They show marked and steady failing
of while a corresponding gain has come to other
places the coast There was a time when nearly
scven-ienths Of the import. and exports oi ms
gradually diminished, until now II IS scarcely h@.i,
rommsrcc OF $ew-York shrunk from 70 to 81 per
cent while Boston WIN f smaG So aSr1Sr ncTi5a
doubled hers There may be other reasons for
this unfavornbe comparison. but THIS It leayt ~
one: Boston has done. her best. and York
has not. And It has often happened IN me world
that I'm time the best efforts OF the weak surpass
' This soce;y Is ofFan2ed encourage
That purpose Is the main preccpt In a charter
half In this Chamber OF Commerce. ever since Us
ca q6terp 4Ee O Il has RAD long and honorable
history. It's influence has been powerful and rs n,
the city Of NewYork is the PRIDE Of all the states.
Whom M greater confidence is reposed or on whom
a greater Obligation rest 10 maintain II he proud
Gentiemen. II / have not spoken strictly to the
toast which yop assigned to nm, me The state ,tsc OF
meaning OF that toas, is not confined by territorial
limits, but that ne Interests OF ne b STATE embrace
has been so will It's future be. commensurate with
the country's needs and aspirations.
GENERAL MERRITT FOR THE ARMY.
Major-General Nelson A. Miles, who had been
expected 10 respond to the toast. The Army"
was unavoidably kept away from the dinner.
General Wesley Merritt took his place. and made
a short speech, which was exceedingly well re-
ceived. 1t follows:
Commerce: You can scarcely expect an officer OF
the Army who has had no means OF preparation,
the Chamber Of Commerce in regard 70 the Army:
recent gH resoHon n,roduSed by the Chamber Of
Commerce has given the Information to the coun-
the increase OF the artillery. After the eloquent
may say the three eloquent speeches Il is scarcely
to be expected that ] should say anything to en-
IlBNttH you. lHc idcl lHht was expected 10 nr-
liver an Grafton or speech. has destroyed my din
ner. Uaughter) am glad TO say that nv speech
will not destroy the effect OF yours daughter FOR
II necessarily must be brief.
The Army as II now exists Is better than n has
ever been before. In the presence OF the aha
Secretary OF War (applausel have some hesitancy
in saying much about the Army. because he knows
all about H. tried 10 induce him TO make the
in rank. had to respond to his order, / am very
sorry that General Miles. the Generalin CHIEF OF tho
Army, is here tonight to talk for himself for
they say that he makes Oh good speech. That ia
something that have never been expected 10 40
| am rather Il man OF action. However. what we
need in the Army Is an increase. We are always
calling for increase. and the Chamber OF Com
merce has recognized that fact. We have a num-
Der OF fine tho finest in the world
with disappearing carriages that act like a charm.
which delicate clockwork which need
men &c take care OF them: and II the Government