New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-14

was brief. In concise sentences he drew attention
Of the qualities that had earned for the
new Amba rsador 2 Nationa' reputation. and then.
berolf % tho members. wished him fervcnt
Godspcel his journey and pleasant and sue
cossful tenur" Of Office.
RESPONSE or THE AMBASSADOR
General Porter in rising respond over
wholncd with an outburst of generous applause.
When order was finally obtained he said there
were several reasons that animated him in ac-
coptng the place OF his countrys representative
In France He Anticipated that during the next
few years there would be several important and
interesting questions that would call for attention.
Reciprocity was Of these, and It would he
necessary TO handle carefully the. commercial
changes that you'd probably occur between this
country and France. Then there was the exhibition
that was TO take place in Paris I'm 1902 and as 1t
would be OF the greatest of It's kind ever held.
he thought Americans should be properly repre-
sented there Unfortunately. the United States had
not taken so prominent part as il deserved The
appropria lions had not been made sufficiently
early and consequently the American Commission
ers had received their appointments too late to
obtain good spaces for the exhibition of American
products ana industries He trusted. however that
sufficient interest would he early developed in the
1900 exposition to allow Of the country taking its
proper place in that international project.
Then. reverting 10 matters more personal. Cen
cral Porter expressed the pleasure II gave him, as
a who not imbued with monarchicai senti-
ments. to be appointed TO country whose govern
ment was kindred his Between France
and America he pointed out there was tradi-
tiona friendship and he could not help feeling that
France had pronted by that alliance of years ago.
The triumph OF Americas struggle for free prln-
cples and for the equal rights OF men had I'M
doubted.y encouraged France to establish gov
eminent OF similarly free foundations.
WORDS OF FAREWELL.
In taking leave of his fellow-members. General
Porter said:
ing myself even temporarily from the GOOD iriends
whose company for so many years | nave snJoy yea
good friends have made within the walls OF TINS
clubhouse Here we have mnslsd our signs ar che p
when the bugle sound gave notice OF poitcdi VIC
that divided our sorrows. and that good comrade-
ship that has always divided our JOYS sna nd pe
be separated in sentiment in affections. We are
only ns a tell You my friends that
the day has gone BY when any man must go from
(CheersJ We Shall have the old Stars ana Stripes
over our Embassy in France az and shall a,iIyW Nv,
the French flag here in this room tonight rep
resentins the frendship OF me two & they
Of the red, white and blue. ] SHAH take with me
iron s ,nJ the Su Old seepes of WIT
messed here will be treasured in my heart of hearts
/
can never fail to think OF the Jealous earnest
workers who have given their time and means and
labors every contest for good government. We
have seen YOU here. coming forth at the primaries,
In the elections. holding your functions outside or
this club. gathering together here some of the
most brilliant men in the Nation, who were at
your beck and call TO help In pushing the grand
old Republican column. (Applause) BY your work
throughout the city. and have gained In the conn
try even the respect of your most bitter opponents
! shall carry with me all these cherished recollec-
tons. hope to see many OF you on the other side
during my soiourn there ! can assure YOU that
you will be welcome there as within the walls
of my house In this city.
1t is sad thing to say to you oficially IN THIS
club that saddest word In language. Good
by" You have been good enough TO wish me god
speed, and in return ! wish you. from the very
depths OF my heart, that measure OF success aha
happiness you thoroughly deserve. ana say with
all the fervor OF my nature. God bless you, every
one"
The prolonged applause that arose when General
Porter resumed his seat was mingled with the
playing by the band OF the "Marsellaise."
OTHER SPEAKERS.
The Rev DR.. Duifleld who spoke next. alluded
to many striking Incidents in General Porter's
career as soldier and drew the attention Of his
hearers 10 the efforts the General had unremtting-
~ given TO the Republican cause Speaking OF me
prominent part to be taken by General Porter III
The forthcoming Grant Monument dedication csre,
monies he remarked upon the propriety that had
selected the orator or the occasion the Hih"
who had been General Grants chief OF staff
Several other speakers followed lnciuuinn
10 diplomatic life abroad as drawn from ms owl, own
experiences during his ministry IN Russia. In nisa
terms he referred TO the many qiantles possssssu
tain the honor. dignity and reputation OF our couh-
INV I'm the sister-republic OF France.