Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-11-16
THE 13Oth BANQUET
Of the New York Chamber Of Com
MERGE, tuesday Evening,
Cannot But Cement the Good Feeling Between
England and America.


'quet of the New York Chamber OF
Commerce was held at Delmonico S
tonight. and in point of elaboration
and magnificence exceeded the prev
ious efforts Of the chamber. Three
hundred and thirty covers were laid
and every place was occupied. The
guests of honor were: Lord Herschell
President of the joint high commits
sion; United States Attorney General
Griggs; Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles;
Hon. Levi p. Morton; Ex-Vice Presi-
dent of the United States: Hon. Stew
art l.. Woodford, late minister from
the United States to Spain; Paymastel
John A. Kasson, special commission
plenipotentiary: Carl Schurz. ex-secre-
tary of the interior; Seth Low, presi-
dent of Columbia University; Bishop
Henry c. Potter of the diocese of New
York; Samuel D. nf5abcock. ex-presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce;
Chas. S. Smith, ex-president of the
Chamber Of Commerce; Percy Sander
son, British consul general at New
York; Hedworth Williamson: Horace
White; st. Clair McKelway; Murat
Halstead; Edward Carey; Arthur F.
Bowers; Hart Lyman and Robert c.
Alexander.
Before the diners went into the ban
quet room, Lord Herschell held a levee
in the reception room. The hall was
decorated in more elaborate manner
than ever before attempted and was in
keeping with the present good feeling
between this country and England at
the same time giving recognition to
the friendly commercial relations ex-
listing between America and France,
Germany, Russia, Austria, Italy and
Mexico.
After all the guests We're seated Bis
hop Potter invoked a Divine blessing.
The speaking programme was as fol-
lows: introductory address, by Alex
e. Orr, president of the Chamber of
commerce. Toasts: THE President, /"
Hon. Stewart L. Woodwork: THE Flu
ture Relations Between Great Britain
and the United States" Fight Hon.
Lord Herschell; Confidence Regain
ed" Hon. John w. Griggs, attorney
general: THE United States and Can
Army" Gen. Nelson A. Miles: THE
Navy" Paymaster General Edwin
Stewart, U. S. N.
Alex. f. Orr, in his Introductory re-
marks, praised the war and the finan-
cial policy of President Mckinley, con-
Guiding his remarks by paying a glow
ing tribute to the participants in the
late war; He closed by asking all to
stand and drink the health of Queen
Victoria. The orchestra played God
Save the Queen and all present join
ed in the chorus.
President Orr then read "a letter from
President Mckinley. 1t was loudly APP
plauded. President Mckinley, in his
letter, expressed regret that imperative
and the pressure of Off
cial duties would prevent him from be-
ing present and then said: These
of your organization have
been productive of great good to the
interests of your state and
the country at large. They encourage
free interchange of thought and render
possible the timely discussion of pub
lie questions. Not the least among
their beneficient results are the kindly
good fellowship and cooperation which
they foster.
Never, in the history of the nation,
have we had cause for greater thank
Fulness than now, in the increasing
of the people and in the
of a future bright with prom
Sc. The great trade organizations, the
influential bodies representing the vast
interests of those who labor in the va
ious fields of endeavor have presented
o them an opportunity seldom vouch-
'afed, for the advancement of our ma
.erial welfare and for the betterment
If Industrial conditions.
THE Chamber of Commerce of the
state of New York, will, / am sure be
lelpful in every movement for national
prosperity and development and will
Xert its influence in accordance with
he principles which made the work in
he past SO far reaching and effective
n the new problems now pressing upon
he country it's cooperation can be
relied upon for their right
ul solution. and it will bravely follow
uty wherever it may lead