New-York tribune., 1899-02-17

increasing possibilities. a. people redeemed from
savage incidence and habits. devoted TO the arts
Of peace in touch with the commerce and trade
Of ali nations enjoying the blessings OF freedom
Of civil and religious liberty. Of education ana
Of homes and whose children and children
children shall for ages hence bless the American
Republic because 1t emancpated and redeemed
their fatherland and set them in the pathway ot
the worlds best civilization
A MEMORABLE BANQUET.
The Home Market Club dinner was the principal
feature Of the Presidents visit 70 Boston II was
the largest banquet ever arranged IN this country
the exact number Of persons who were served pe-
ing 1914 Besides these there were fully thirty
eight hundred spectators In the balconies. inc
holders Of tickets began to arrive as early as S.S'
r. M in order TO be present at the reception TO the
President and Cabinet members.
The Presidential party left the Hotel Touraine
under cavalry escort at 4:2O o'clock and proceeoed
through cheering crowds to Mechanics Hall. The
reception was held in Paul Revere Iall. ana Tor
over three-quarters Of an hour the President and
the other special guests stood in line and shook
hands with fully twenty five hundred persons. The
receiving party stood follows under large
canopy: W. T. Plunkett president Of the Home
Market Club: President Mckinley. Governor VOL
cott Secretary Gage Secretary Alger. Postmaster
General Smith Secretary Long. Secretary Bliss
Congressman Grosvenor and Lieutenant Governor
W. Murray Crane. The Reception Committee
which introduced the various persons 10 the Presi-
dent was under Charles II. Hutchins. Of Worcester.
as chairman The reception hall was prettily deco
rated with flags ferns and potted plants There
was no delay and the line was kept constantly
moving
At 6 o'clock after the President had rested for
few moments a bugle sounded. announcing that
the dinner was ready TO he served. and the COM
pany marched into the hall. keeping step 10 music
by Stewards band The sight disclosed az 'he
guests took their seats AT the various tables was
brilliant The apparently endless number OF taoles'
each decorated with flowers and dainty dishes
blended harmoniously with the beautiful docora-
tions Of che hail Tho Presidents table bore I'M
inense bouquets of American Beauty roses ana
pnks and two large lamps with PINK shades. IL
was draped with smax. over red, white and blue
bunting over the stage under an arch "t
bunting and electric lights. were large portraits
OF Washington. Lincoln and Mckinley and under
Meath was the word "Liberator,' in large letters
Each balcony was drGped in bunting ana from 'he
roof hung long strenmers. over Inc SptahelS
pIatform were large pictures Of Thomas b. Reed
and President Harrison. and between them the
banner Of the Home Market club under "h'ch
both Presidents Harrison and Mckinney were
nominated at National conventions
On the balcony there was a picture OF Admra
Dewey. with the legends. 'To the captain OF
German shin. You must not sail by the United
command at Manila. you may fire, GHdley' ""e"
ready" on either side Of this portrait were those
~ Grant and Mckinley on the rear balcony were
uortraits Of Governor Wolcott and War Governor
Andrew.
The menus were handsome affairs Each was
an eight-page book containing a lfehke portrait
Of the President and an ode TO the Presidcnt writ
,e, bv Samuel Walter Foss to the music OF Amer
tca d. The ode was sung by the audience atter the
President finished his speech. Al the Presidents $
Mate the menu was satin-bound, with an elaborate
hand painted cover
President Mckinley sat at the front of the pat
form and those at the table with him were Judge
Francis c. Lowell. Bishop William +. MaiIaheu'
William r. Castle. Postmaster Henry \. Tnomas'
Navor Josiah Quincy. Secretary Long. Secretary
Alger Governor Roger Wolcott. William y
PlunketL Secretary Gage Postmasier-Deheral
Smith. Secretary Bliss. Collector Lyman Gov
ernor Frank W Rollins Of New-Iampshire, Lieu
" Murray Crane. eX-Mayor VIII
lam l.. Strong. OF New-York. and Suo-lreasuier
George A Marden Of Lowell. The invocation was
pronounced by Bishop Mallaheu
There was great enthusiasm when the dinner had
been eaten. and some of the tables removed ~
make way for chairs. 1t was several minutes DE-
fore President Plunkett could make himsei h''Iu
above the tumultuous applause which greeted him
as be arose 10 begin the speaking. Governor VOL
cot, and Mayor Josiah Quincy welcomed 'he ireS'-
dent TO the State and city.
THE POSTMASTER GENERALS SPEECH.
The President then spoke. and he was followed
by Postmaster General Smith, who said.
Tho first mission Of the Mckinley Administration
was TO re-estabsn Industrial stability and business
activity Was ever q high duty more promptly anu
ately summoned in extra session. and, under me
skilful direction Of President VINO perSlaVts IT.
was brought 70 accept the gea' me%surS oi nprds
,. mas rful
,a i,In.nted %risnn Dingiey of Maine. Tho
suit was the instant Quickening of business he an
Ureseion in iSe and before There was threat OF
currency debascnont and danger that the coun-
try would degrade itself to a false money standard
That fear has been dispcled.
But thi, is not ali. The Administration has done
policy and solid financial security. It has enkin-
died the high sentiment as well advanced tho
material interests OF the American people. II mas
cemented The North and the South in ne bonds OF
Whatever the doub.s and differences OF TINS hour !
oppression looking back 10 the Administration OF
William Mckinley and blessing IL for the humanity
our own people. with faith confirmed by fruits viii
honor that Administration as dating new 'p9ch
I'm the advancement and development OF the Ee-
-Four davs ago We celebrated the birthday Of
Lincoln. Six DAYS hence We shall celebrate the
birthday OF Washington. Neither washington nor
Lincoln started war iQr VIZ, necin ils ,"..ial'
necessity and object but neither hesiiated 10 ac-
ccpt the obligations and Consequences ~ their
glorious deeds. Lincoln "lnduClpdicQ lOuF HlIOH 'l
beings. Mckinley mas lifted ten millions into now
light and freedom and the devoted President. who.
OF all American leaders is most like Lincoln I'm his
moral attributes and his popular sympathy, Is
keeping touch with the popular heart as he fulhs
his lofty mission OF taking the flag Of American
liberty where Lincoln has left II pure and stain
less and carrying II forward 70 wider sway and
influence I'm the world
In his next Introduction Mr.. Plunkett said:
We are proud to have with us this evening an
eminent citizen of Massachusetts, whose name
history will inscribe on the roll Of her most hon
ored sons The Commonwealth has temporarily
loaned him 70 the Nation 10 which he has rendered
valiant in the time of greatest emergency.
Faithful and efficient Congressman, model Gov
eruOr-thrice elected-great and distinguished Sec
rotary of the Navy but always and everywhere and
in every position. our own beloved John ID. Long.
ADDRESS OF SECRETARY LONG.
Secretary Long received a greeting second only
10 that Of the President He cheered 10 the
echo and even President Mckinley rose and