The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-01


Mi Connell believed the agitation of
the tariff, which unsettled trade and
put American manufacturers and la
borers at disadvantage. should be
settled by the same general means that
he had mentioned concerning the cur
rency. Neither was a political ques-
tiun \ qualified commission should
make suggestions tO congress and con-
grcsy should pay heed TO It.
As to the proposed annexation of
Hawaii, he was not clear as to what
position he would assume it was not
the spirit Of the constitution to ac-
quirc new territory. but it did approve
protecting our own, and he believed
the United States needed a maritime
station i'm the Pacific.
Mr. Connelrs remarks on Cuba were
greeted with loud burst of applause,
with which the gathering had been
genrrOu. since he began his speech
If a vote were taken now in congress
or had been taken it would be over
whclmingly i'm favor of according
bclligcrpncy. He was not positive con-
cerning the international questions in
vulved, but he did know that from a
humane standpoint some power ought
to halt the indignities, torture and sut-
fcring heaped upon a dOwn-trodden
and liberty-loving people. He felt free,
on those grounds, to affirm any legis-
latiun toward recognizing Cuba's in
dependence. If the question came up
in the approaching congress he did not
doubt that the matter would be taken
out Of the hands Of the president. Mr..
Cunnell would favor 1t.
SOLDIERS MONUMENTS.
Last but not least" he concluded,
there should be erected in this city IA
monument of memory to and in honor
of the countY's dead soldiers. Its alb
scncr is Il disgrace to Lackawanna
county. Little towns and small Coun-
ties have paid lasting tribute to the
mon who saved for us what Washing
ton and the Continentals gave US. 1t
may not be in order. but ! shall take
the liberty of suggesting that it would
not be a bad idea for the Scranton
Rowing association to cooperate with
the veterans organizations to everlast-
ingly honor the men who gave up their
lives for their country" After thank
ing the association for it's reception he
seated himself and received an out
burst of plaudits.
Alderman W. $. Millar, j. NJ. KEN
mcror, Select Councilman G. +. Chit
tonden. George Mitchell, James II.
Torrey. w. j. Welsh and +. w. Fleit2
were heard from before the affair end
cd.
Mr. Kcmmerer, who was introduced
as an eX-presidcut of the board of
trade and a representative of the cltys
industrial interests, gave expression "a
a most fitting compliment which was
later endorsed by Mr. Torrey. The for
mcr. after remarking upon MI CON
rrll $ readiness and muniticence in
aiding the City'S commercial growth
said he had been sorry to see him chos-
on for political service. He had feared
that Scranton would suffer from the
absence of Mr.. Cunnell's great Gcner-
Osity and aid to struggling industries
and from the absence OF his peculiar
business accumen and farsightedness
If Scranton was to be the loser the
country would he the gamer and that
fact mitigatcd Mr. Kemmerer'S regrets
MIR. FLEITZ' REMARKS.
In thc course of his remarks, Mr.
Flcitz said:
/ accord it a great privilege ana higl
honor that |, the youngest member III
DoiuJ of time in this organization, should
be asked to make few remarks on this
| happy occasion. 1t is always wen for u
to pause in our busy lives 10 extend th'
right hand of fellowship, and to offer ouI
congratulations to those with whom We
are associated and in whose success We
all rejoice. 1t indicates the broadncSS
| of men that they can meet on occasion.
! like this ana lay aside all the rivalry OF
! politics, ana meet upon the common leve
u1 humanity. Ana it speaks well TOR this
orgauiZdtiOu and it, membership ina
! thrS, occasions are not few, nor far be
tween. II shows that we number amon7
our ranks the Kind of men whom an III
tcligcnt people are glad to honor, and II
shows further that no matter what ou
personal prercrCrCrS may have bccn ol
what may have been our political aiGlia
tiuus We rejoice in tie prosperity ans
success Of cur fellow members.
While our friends ar" with us in the
flesh ana We can grasp their lands an'
/ look into their eyes, is the time fol
words Of appreciation and affection. | hav,
| listened with great pleasure to what ha!
been said in commendation OF our hon
| orCi guest, Mr.. COnnel, and desire tC
/ say that ! heartily endorse all of IT, While
/ the people of LackaWanna county have
| seen fit to honor Mr. COnrcll with this
high Office to triOrm the duties OF WhiCt
/ he is about TO take his departure, by suci
! a magnificent majority a. 10 practically
make il unanimous. we know that on hi'
! part he is hOnoring us and them by sac
rnring his time, comfort and persona
! interests in acCoptlns it,
His long and varied experience i'm This
| county, his close identification with 1t
! Industries and its people. cminentlS
/ fit him for the career uuOn which he i!
| lust entering While his sterling quail
/ ties as Christian gentleman are th'
! best assura Hccs of his honesty and integ
/ rity. In conclusion l desire to say, while
| This club speeds his parting with ConErlt
| ulatiuns and best wishes We will wclCom
/ his return to our midst with joy, firm n
! the trust and belief that the ncaT futuI
! holds IN store for him, ana through hin
! for this county, ana thi, great common
wealth, other ana higher political honors
Mr. Connen will be present whel
/ congress reopens next week.
The officers Of the Scranton Rowin!
association are: President NJ. W
/ Lowry: vice-president, w. j. Welsh
treasurer, a. y. Bedford; secretary, c
| B. Penman; manager, Frederick Con
nell, each of whom and the following
is a director: G. NJ. Watson, r.
, Penman and G. W. Gunster
OfInterest to Bicyciists and the Pub