New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18
coined the DISTINGUISHED guest in brief ad
dress and introduced him to the convention
THE GLORY OF MASSACHUSETTS.

rang out When IL possible for him TO be
heard the President spoke as follows:
Gentlemen of the General Court: Although
limited for time. l could not deny myself the
honor of accepting the invitation officially eX-
tended IN Joint resolution OF your honorable
body. which ! had the pleasure Of receiving
from the hands OF your distinguished senior Sen
ator the Hon. George L. Hoar ! am not indf-
ferent 20 your generous action. and II cannot
loo more sincere than the feeling Of pleasure
which I have In meeting the Senators and Rep
resontatives Of the great Commonwealth OF Mas
sachusetts.
am glad TO be I'm this ancient Capitol Here
great public questions have had free discussion.
Herr. great statesmen. whose names live in their
countrvs history. have received their training
and voiced the enlightened opinions Of their
countrymen. Here through the century YOU
have chosen your fellow-citizcns 20 represent
you IN the councils OF the Nation through that
great parliamentary body. the Senate of the
United states You have chosen well, and lead
ere YOU have never lacked
what ulustrious men have thus borne the
commission 81 the legislative body Of the Com
nouwcalth of Observation-Disclosures and Pick
oruc and Webster, ChOate and Everett and
Winthrop. Sumner. Wilson and a long list he
sides Nlustrious I'm the annals 81 your State and
the Nation. and those later statesmen, HOar and
Lodge houorcd everywhere for their distln-
guiehed serN ices to our common country.
II was in the Massachusetts House Of Repre-
sentativcs that John a Andrew made the
speech for human liberty which touched the
hearts OF his feow-citiZens and made him your
great War Governor Nor do I forget that nj
one time the Speakers chair Of this legislative
l07v was occupied hv v0ur former Governor
and Representative IN Congress. the able Score
tary NJ the Navy the Hon John i. Long. whose
great Department has added ustre TO the Amer
lean Navy and glory TO the American name
] am glad 10 be this historic ground. II
revives memories sacred in American life. II
recalls the struggles OF the founders Of Massa-
chusetts for liberty and independence. Their
uuselhsh sacrifices their dauntless courage are
the inspiration u all lovers OF freedom every
where Their lives and character reach into
every American home and have stimulated the
best aspirations Of American manhood.
In the beginning Of our National existence.
and even before. this was the home and fountain
~ liberty. II is the home Of liberty now. and
] am sure that what those great men OF the past
secured fr MS they WouIo nave us Nal7lit' no
only o. our descendants. but carry 10 oppressed
peoples whose interests and welfare by the FORT
unes Of war are committed 70 us.
Wa may regard the situation before us as
burden or as an opportunity. but whether the
one or tie other. IT is here and conscience ana
sertiOu ~ duty IS not an American habit u
was nor the custom OF the Fathers. and will
not Doe the practice Of their sons.
LONG AND GAGE TO THE LEGISLATURE.
The applause that followed the remarks OF the
President continued for some minutes. The
members 81 the joint convention were then In
troduccd 70 the President who took place
IN front II the Speakers desk.
After the members had resumed their seats
there were loud cries for Secretary Long. who
spoke for several minutes IN humorous way
ard ;hen said:
know voice your sentiments when I say
that YOU take great pleasure IN welcoming me
President of the United States and his Cabinet.
II ever there was Pres dent whose purposes
We're high and pure. and VINO had inc hoI'
cuuraI. 20 carry out his convictions. u is the
present President ~ the United States. He hoids
q place in The affections. as well as IN the coni-
denc- NOT only Of the people Of Massachusetts
lt N..HI4
which as unsurpassed in the annals ~ the great
office Dee holds And the men who ar" assocl-
at-l with him are worthy u the trust Whch
u.s. now put .u their hands. The best eNldence
~ he manner in which they have mot their
responsibilities IS in the results. and these re
suits aye great I'm the progress II the civilization
and tho eufrauchise mont Of tho world 10 when
our country above an others IS committed
Secretary Long then raised the gavel and
pronounced the familiar formula for adjourn
rnent To the amusement Of all present ana
added: 'T3ut before concluding the session !
wish 10 improve the opportunity 10 present to
You the man who presides over the finances of
the Nation. the honorable Secretary Of the
Treasury Lyman J. Gage" Secretary Gage IN
Response, said.
AS Secretary OF the Treasury It has not been
mg lufy 90 stand IT, the front with the Secrt-
tarv o. War and the Secretary Of the Navy IN
carrying tho great responsibilities which had
q G0 with the winning ~ victories fnr the
American Army and Navy ana honor Tor the
American flag. j. has been my simple duty 10
STAY ly the stuff" daughter and applause. and
] often think that in many respects " Is the
move kind duty az the two il seems 10 he the
duts % the Secretary OF the Treasury 10 pay
our. and lf d. uo part NJ his duty 10 appropT-
ate. somebody else does that. and he is eX-
i--t-d to provide.
Tne country j. TO boz congratulated that under
th. al,airI strati0u 81 this faithful President no
question 90. tho standard Of payment has arisen
even ~ the face ~ the great National con
.V.1 home "a o.
future viii have bright prospects FOR us in
store.
TRIP THROUGH THE SUBWAY.
This ended the speechmallng and the Presl-
dent and his party Withdrew amid applause and
cheers jed Dog prominent Democratic member.
u had been planned that the President should
proceed ~ once to the Algonquin Club. but at
the last moment he decided 20 accept the In
vltatou Of tie Transit Commissioners and Cen
eral Bancroft o. The Boston Elevated Railroad
Company 10 inspect the subway Therefore
tae procession passed 70 the Temple Place en-
TRANCE Of the system TWO special cars had
been reserved for the party. who went over th'
regular route 10 the north station, rounded
the loop and returning crossed over the
Iovlston-st line 10 tho Church-st entrance.
There the party anehted We're mot by their
escort. and proceeded 10 the Back Bay
TALK TO BUSINESS MEN.
The last occurrence OF the Presidents visit 10
Boston was the breakfast at the Algonquin
club rendered 10 him hy the Commercial club.
Nh party arrived at the clubhouse shortly after
] o'clock and after short reception repaired
20 the diuing-hau The decorations were all
floral. and We're beautiful
Charles 7. Choate president Of the CONNER
cial club. presided. At the principal table with
him besides President Mckinley. were the
Presidential party. Governor Wolcott. Mayor
Quincy and Alexander ). Wheeler. When the
President arose 10 speak he was warmly greet
I'd He said.