The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-13

of wonder, pierced the front and forced
an opening, which resulted in the birth Of
| the Swiss republic in the family of nations.
| When the eagle of the Corsican was about
/ to be lowered to the armies of the allies on
tnSt fateful June morning of 1915, Bona
parte turned with despair to his old guard,
the heroes Of Jena adn Of Austerlitz, and
of the Pyramids, to save their France and
his imperial crown. AT Gettysburg the
precious remnant of Minnesota's First was
thrust into the breach to stem the tide of
Picketts awful charge, that that happy
constellation in yonder flag might be pre-
served in its integrity So, indeed, in all
bodies Of men imbued with a serious pur-
pose, the soldiers are not all generals, the
priyates not all field officers.
Politics is peaceful warfare. It's adher-
ents nave their tenets and their princi-
pies. Government by party shines best before
men, IL is best exemplifed, best reflected
In its rank and file. A club whose pro-
fessed object and purpose is to strengthen
political organization, and promote by
all legitimate means the success of party
ana It's candidates, thereby exertlng a most
potent influence In behalf of good govern
ment, is engaged in a most excellent,
most praiseworthy task. Loyalty is the Lin
coin clubs distinctive precept. Its ideal IS
that masterful creation Of Gods most mag
nlhcent handiwork-he to whom do honor
upon this occasion, whose praises the true
patriot sings throughout a united land.
It may not lead the Republican hosts to
victory, but that same party to which we
mere mere drink toasts in testimony of our po-
lltlcal faith has its pickets and its sharp
shotters and finds them in its ranks.
Rob Evans Was Absent.
Other speakers on the programme
were Gov. Clough, Mayor Doran. Jo-
seph A. Leonard and Dennis NJ. Sulli-
van. Robert G. Evans, of Minneapo-
us who was to answer to the toast.
The Republican Party" was seriously
III and could not attend. He had pre-
Vlously prepared his address, and this
was read by Tim Byrnes.
little more music by the orchestra,
little more wine. a few more cigars,
great many cheers, a jolly good
night, and the fourth annual banquet
OF the Lincoln Republican Club Of St.
Paul was matter of history
Inc following letter was read:
or sbaileSe silS. III: Oct 81, 1Ss7-The Hon
me enclosed paragraph which 1 found
some Gays ago in an Omaha paper when
was was visiting that city, recalled to me the
time when I had the honor OF serving
with you as member of the commission
Gettysburg.
remember with great satisfaction how hon
ored was in being permitted TO serve
with United States senator so distinguish
S Se as you: even then; were. Although it
mitted to be at all with you since that
time, have ever since taken great inter-
So' III al Lhdt nave read or you, and
sincerely nope that you in good health
and that you are enjoying the fruition of
your hopes and labors in the service of
your country.
| wonder If you remember our meetings
In that "McClellan's hotel on the public
square at Gettysburg? l remember In our
meetings that you were our wise and ex-
perienced counsellor and that In the i'm
poFtant questions that came up l fol-
lowed your lead. and l remember how you
came to my support in a matter which I
hope you have not forgotten.
Edward Everett had already been invited
to deliver the Grafton at the conservation of
the cemetery. Afterwards, I suggested that
President Lincoln be invited also to make
an address. We had already resolved TO for
maily invite the president and his cabinet to
be present, but had not asked the president
to speak. l urged that Mr.. Lincoln be es-
pecialiy Invited to speak. II was said in re-
ply, that there was no certainty of his com
ing at ALL and that il he did consent to
come, he would not wish to be burdened to
prepare an address Thereupon you said that
there could be no harm in trying to get him
to come, and make an address and that you
thought the suggestion of your young friend
from Mr.. Lincoln's own state a good one
and ought to be carried out and that when
you returned to Washington, you would see
the president and If desired by the board
ask him to take part in the exercise don't
remember that We took any formal action in
the matter, but we united in asking you to
present 1t to the president and / have al
ways believed that 1t was through your
efforts that Mr.. Lincoln was induced to
speak at Gettysburg and that II was brought
about by that conference and your relations
with him.
/ would be glad to hear from you and
meanwhile l am with great respect, faith
fully yours, Clark Z. Carr.