The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-18

Secretary of the Treasury, was to respond.
No more cordial greeting from a repre-
sentative business body could have been
desired than that accorded Secretary Gage.
The business men of Savannah, indOrsing
the principles espoused by the secretary,
were especially pleased to honor him as
the representative of sound finance. The
hearty reception was evidently highly
gratifying to the secretary, who was in
troduced by ex-Mayor Herman Myers. Mr..
Myers said:
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen: My as
ISOLATION with the business men OF SaVan-
nah, and my relations with its commercial
interests, have favored me with no Incl
dent that shall look back upon with such
keen pleasure, as that of this evening. Ii
Is an honor to introduce to this assem-
bage not only distinguished represent
atiye of the commercial and banking in
terests of the principal city of the West,
and the great West itself, of whose sue
Cessful men he is a worthy type, but also
the financial head of this great American
republic, whose administration OF the
country's fiscal policy has been such as
to strengthen the financial credit of the
nation, give added confidence to the cred
TORS of the national government and to
those engaged in trade and manufactur-
ing, stimulating commerce and quickening
it's arteries TO healthful and lusty pulsa-
ton in every channel
This distinguished guest, whom l shall
have the honor to present to you. took the
portfolio of the treasury at time when
commerce was almost at halt awaiting
the trend of events. a sound and wise
fiscal policy only could beget confidence
SO necessary TO the stability of this ma
tons credit. Such a policy only could re-
ViVe healthful commercial conditions. Hos
Titles with a foreign state interyened TO
add gravity to the conduct OF hnanclaI
affairs, and yet they have been conducted
with such forceful and masterful success
that we emerge from a short put sue
cessful war with a financial prestige equal
to that won by our navy ana army III the
Orient. our army and navy In the Antll-
les. And in this connection may 1 not
hazard the opinion that the continued
growth of our trade and commerce Will
largely depend upon our acquisition or con-
troll Of the additional territory, when a
strong and able government has, through
the courage and efficiency Of its army ana
navy, made tributary to our commerce
end the commerce Of the world.
nation becomes rich and powerful IN
proportion TO the extent of it's commerce.
Look at the small area of England, ana YET
her wealth and power have resulted from
her extensive commerce in every quarter
of the globe-the pioneer of civilization
which civilization follows with unerring
ucad
TO you, Mr.. Secretary of the Treasury. l
voice the sentiment of every citizen of this
commercial metropolis of the South Allan
tc, when / bid you welcome, and assure
You that we feel honored by your pres
ence
The remarkable growth Of Savannah and
IFS increasing wealth are due principally
10 IT'S commerce. We feel grateful TO the
government for It's appropriations which
have deepensd our channel 20 the sea, 50
mat out commerce can flow Ia and out
with uninterrupted progress. Our harb1r
now affords anchorage for the transports
iHat are taking our flag ana our bravo
boys IN blue TO blaze the pathway OF our
'ommerce TO new ana inviting fields
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen. the com
m'icial interests Of al sections Of this
i'buhiic can at any tlme De instantly pal-
..'1 Dy an unHkiAful hand. OF "a thoorz-
if mad in Che Treasury department J
iitIaie tho country thaf af mo nnrI0l
"i Cur history have conditions besn mare