New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-18

started or al least attempted. 10 make America
Struggles in which It took an earnest part when the
first shot Of Fort sumter aroused the North, How
ment from the beginning to the end Of the great
cause
FAITHFUL To THE FLAG ALWAYS
recall further what they have done from 1853.
when this club was ushered into existence. for the
elevation Of the public service and public morals;
how Civil Service Reform. Of which you have the
most lusiy champion here tonight IN Governor
Roosevelt found here its advocates and supporters
appealed to this club in vain. Gheers) Whenever
the flag Of the country was in danger the rally 10
its support always found a centre here. Ana
hatier myself that having been trained here and
nc good have had a thorough schooling as real
American ana, 10 say no NOR OF nysel. J. WI.
make you just one promse-that ! Will return al
the end Of my sojourn as good an American as
60 loud cheers(
much OF my brother Root most fattering words.
That they shoulq ian rom MS hus a TREND OF
l know perfectly well that a lie spent in forsenic
is Te sRPa ha2e G 90
rely upon some other qualities than those have
developed in the practice Of the law II ] am TO
succeed in my new employment. shall rely upon
a happily temperament, worth millions 10 any man
discussion can rufie upon honest intention;
upon plain dealing and true speaking conscious al
OF the country ] represent paying Just regard
am accredited and then if fail. it will not be
I know. from any want OF announcement from
you my countrymen Cheers
SURE OF A WARM WELCOME.
believe that never before since the people of the
United States ordained our great Constitution 10
establish justice and 10 provide for the common
defence. 10 promote the general welfare. 70 secure
the blessings OF liberty did they send any repre-
sentative ebroad who had greater cause 10 be
proud of his own country was receive
more hearty and more cordial greeting for rs sake
from which he Is sent. and that VIII Doc me WEI
come NOT merely from the English Government
also from The English people. ] believe from
what ! have read OF heard that the English people
COD has MADE Of one blood these two mighty ma
HG 9 r9Gn oTs R eI qiff Bbe and the
common law have bound the hearts Of these two
Of interests. no eXgencies OF politics on either
SIDE have ever permanently impaired IL ana ore
thing more want 10 say whlci ! believe from 1le
bottom Of my heart 10 oe absolutely Ne truth and
VINO after more nan SHY years OF soVrrt.s dI
A an, 5G5 iai tga e8 Ds" ch5ersJ '''
Now. It is rue as my brother r. Roqt has MI,
has found and IS finding every day sleh abundant
coi1g - change the course Of human events or
human nature. Il viii not make watet run uih.ii
af-or an We shall have our rival interests Sui
i cannot but be that rivalry viii be frequent. and
possibly sometimes bitter. oui TINS We DO heheNe-
fown So copiously Of late We shah contend as
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friendly arhijratons. and never again trust. 10y
resort 10 arms (OntelsJ
PRESERVATION OF PEACE
Mr Choate went on TO say that one ~ the
paramount interests of the United States was
the preservation Of peace. He meant 10y that
not the preservation Of peace AZ any price. but
q peace which could always be- preserved with
honor He looked for peace not with one ma
ton only but with all nations. great or small
over the earth He spoke If the friendship
Avnl
the time II became republic and Of the hep
which France gave it In securing its ndepend-
ence The common purpose Of all he argued
should be for the promotion Of peace. justice.
liberty and civilization. Remarking upon the
high stand which America had taken in The
furtherance Of these principles. he continued
Wy should Amercs feel SS1deT has as arc oun mGg
still living WItnin SOUND OF my Volce-inth WHO'S
personal recoll-ctions back on the history Of the
America achieved in that period. br.ef in NE as
compared with any othtr nation why. uoI
taere ever such progress made by any PEG,
PIE IS ours have made IN mat uIlel 49,
Who have taken prominent g;aTt cd In all
There never was such progress made before IN
any time or in any cline. And then such gigantic
strides as Ne have made always apptrfnil{ as
depreoa ed and opposed most actively by the most
parorc citizens ~ the country
Mr.. Choate then reviewed the developn 'nts
that sprane from the Mexican War He spoke
o. the extension % trade which the admission
q California brought the country. and then re-
ferred 70 the Civil War. which At one time
seemed 70 portend absolute destruction 10 the
prosperity Of the country. Yet had resulted h.
sad. IN the creation OF new America tos-
tering ~ new life and the beginning of new
enterprise and the fusion Of the two sections OF
the country.
IN THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS.
Within the last twelve months" he asked
what has been achieved? ! VIII not enter on
any euogy Of any person or ofticial but call
10 your attention the great things that have
been accomplished in this short time In the
first place there has been restoration Of uni
versal prosperity throughout he length and
breadth Of the land The public credit wairn
for three or four years was shlrering In
the winds has been estanhshed ana sens
to command the confidence not only OF
our own people bur Of all the people
of the world; and then too. the great
work Of humanity has been accomplished in me
extirction from every foot Of American soil II
the last vestise ~ spanish power and oppr~s-
sion. And the elimination Of that work has
teen brought a bout in the last few DAYS by the
ratification Of the Treaty OF Peace which one
o: the Commissioners now present took
prominent part In negotiating tCheers)
The people Of the United states have become
united as they were never united before In the
support Of the interests and glory OF their com
mon country And 10 come back 10 the very
point with which I began. the achievements OF
our Army and Navy have developed proves
and vigor that have not only commanded the re-
spect. hut the apprehension. Of other nations;
and believe IL % be absolutely true that az this
moment our country is on better terms with
every other nation than she ever was before.
Great cheers
THE ATTORNEY-GENFRAL SPEAKS.
Attorney General Griegs was then introduced
He said the United States was not and never
had been an aggressive nation against the
rights Of others 1t had always oeen first TO
help the oppressed and had ever carried succor
70 the needy Mr.. Grges eulogized Mr. Choate
He closed 10y saying that this country was nov
considering the union Of distant lands with this
by means ~ the electric cables. For selfish AK