The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-31
NJ KINLEY WAS PR: ::SENT
RESPONDED T0A TOAST AT THE COM
MERCIAl CLUBS BANQUET.
He Confined Himself to Friendly Greetings
Making no Reference to the Contest
in Ohio.

Cincinnati, O., Oct. 30-President Nc
K.nley has had continuous ovations here
to-day from the time of his arrival at
1850 a. m., until after midnight whom
the banquet Of the Cincinnati Club was
over. There was a luncheon at the
Chamber of Commerce at-noon and in
the afteraoon musicale attended by
| the President and Mrs. Mckinley at the
Kirschener Mansion.
The dinner at the Cincinnati CONNER
c;al Club at night was the objective
point of the trip. The appointments
were perfect and the decorations the
most elegant ever devised by the club.
| President Lucien Wulsin gave the
toast to the guest of honor and Presi-
dent Mckinley responded in part as fol-
lows:
members of the Commercial Club
and Guests:-Appreciat:n the purposes
of the Commercial Club, l account my
self fortunate to be its guest tonight,
with the privilege of meeting old and
valued friends whose support and con-
+ fidence have encouraged me and still en-
courage me in the performance of public
duty. What will make the nation strong
est and best; what will make it's cit;-
zenship the most useful and effective in
government?
Nothing makes more for the govern
ment than intelligent and virtuous citi-
!zenship. 1t is the foundation of govern
mental success, and is essential to the
highest destiny of the republic. 1t should
start in the home and be taught in the
schools. 1t should have the inspiration
of example in public and private sta
tons. The public officer should illustrate
it in his life and show it in the admin
iistratiOn of his public duty.
mot only are we interested In these
fundamental elements which constitute
the natural strength, but we have 9
deep interest in the material develop
ment OF the country. No subject car
better engage our attention. than tn,
promotion of trade and commerce a
home and abroad.
Commerce is a teacher and pacifca
tor. 1t gives mankind knowledge of one
another. Reciprocity Of trade promote.
reciprocity of friendship. Good trade in
lsures good will. The heart as well as
the mind contributes directly to tht
progress OF mankind and wherever We
Isecure just and far commercial rela
tions with other nations we are sure tC
have friendly political relations will
them.
"Abating none of our interest in the
home market, let us move steadily out
to new fields and increase the demand
for our products in foreign markets. II
should be our settled purpose to oper
trade wherever we can, making oul
Iships and our commerce messengers OF
lpeace and amity.
"The consular service of the govern.
ment should be closely scrutinized and
carefully Differed and we should have
at every commercial port of the world
a sensible and practical American, who
while discharging all his duties witt
honor to the government, will not omit
in every proper way to promote Ameri-
can exchanges and encourage reciprocal
trade.
"F:nally, If we are entering upon IN
era Of prosperity, such as many believe
land all fervently hope. remembering our
recnt panic and financial experiences
we should strengthen the weak places in
our financial system and remove it for.
ever from ambiguity and doubt"