The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-01-15
LETTERS OF REGRET.
Several Distinguished Gentlemen
Unable to BE Present.
E. W. Peet read as fol ows:

E. w. Peet read as fol ows:
Invitations were sent to the following:
Hon. James Wilson, secretary of the de-
ows:
Nothing would give me greater pleasure
than to be with you on this occasion If it
were possible, but have engaged to make
journey through the South early in the
coming year. and must keep my promise to
the people of that section, whose industries
and agricultural needs l desire TO investi-
gate. However, though 1 cannot be present
on this particular occasion, l fully intend TO
make the acquaintance of your people before
long
Hon. James H. Eckels, ex-comptroller of
the currency, writes:
II regret very much that 1t will be impos-
sible for me to accept the invitation Sd k nd
ly extended to address the chamber of com
merce, Of ST. Paul, at their banquet to be
given on the 14th of January, but on the Sd
cago, and it will be impossible for me TO get
away from here so soon after entering upon
my duties. On some future occasion l hope
l may have the pleasure
Hon. D. ]. Brewer. justice Of the supreme
court of the United States, writes:
1t is absolutely impossible for me to leave
the city at that time, and so must decline
your kind invitation. Please express to tie
compliment bestowed"
Hon. Henry Watterson, of Louisville.
writes:
Il very much regret that it will not be
possible for me to be present an occasion
so inspiring and interesting Unfortunately
for me, 1 have imperative engagement else
where on the date mentioned Pray make
my acknowledgements to the chamber of
commerce.
and the seven representatives, but were de-
clined with thanks and regrets, as their en-
gagements would not admit of their leaving
Washington at this time
Hon. F. C. Stevens our own renresenta
tive. writes as follows:
Your invitation requesting me to he nres
ent at the thirty first anniversary of the st.
Paul chamber Of commerce on the evening of
the 14th list. is received I deeply regret
that Will be unable to participate in that
event owing to matters here which require my
presence and attention. Your organization
has every reason to be proud of the record
it has made. not alone in promoting the gen
eral welfare and maintaining the eminence
so long enjoyed by the city of ST PauI hnt
in the success which has crowned the efforts
of the organization in the upbuilding and de-
yeloping OF the great Northwest And the
past achievements are but an earnest Of the
future career OF the chamber. 1t will ALWAYS
afford me pleasure and benefit to confer and
correspond with your honorable body on any
and all questions affecting the weli-being OF
the city, state and country
Gov. d. M. Clough declined because of a
previous engagement.
Hon. Cyrus Northrop, president of the state
of his health.
Mr.. George L. Swift of Chicago, was pre-
vented from accepting by previous engage
ments.
Hon. Joseph B. Cotton, of Duluth-unfor-
seen business matters required his absence
from the state.
Invitations were sent to Mr.. Joseph McKib-
ben, president of the Jobbers' union; Mr.
=. 5. Mellen, president, and Hon. Daniel S.
Lamont, vice president of the Northern Pa
cifc. railroad; Mayor Frank B. Doran. Mt.
j. G. Pyle, editor Of the Globe e, and Mr.
George Thompson, editor of the Dispatch, all
Of whom were compelled to decline because
they were out Of the city or had other en-
gagements.
- The second speaker of the evening
was A. B. Stickney, who responded to
the sentiment "The Basis of the Next
Boom" Mr.. Stckneys address proved
thoughtful and exhaustive review of
the subject, containing suggestions
and recommendations concerning the