The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-03-04
York. March s.--The Ohio society

If at the Waldorf tonight. President
nley was the guest of honor More
400 covers were laid.
fore the banquet President Mckinley
President NJ. l. Southland OF the So
and Henry l.. Burnett, chairman
banquet committee, held recep-
and shook hands with members Of
Society and guests.
hong those at the presidents table
Either side Of the president were NJ
|outhard, president of the Ohio So
Of New York; Governor Theodore
evelt. Governor George X. Nash, ex-
ernor Levi p. Morton, Cornelius N
Senator Mark Mama, Lieutenant
ernor Timothy l.. Woodruff, Judge
bn Brown, John w. Swayne, General
"a Corbin, H. Clay Evans, General
has II. Hubbard, Charles Dick, John
Utett, Tunis G. Bogen aud Julian L.
Mes.
= he list or speakers ON the program WIS
fIpllows: President Mckinley. George
"a OF Ohio, Solicitor General OF the
Ned States John A. Richards. Lieu
Int Governor Timothy l.. Woodruff and
les H. Hoyt. There were, no ixeu
Dts, the speakers having subjects al
I'd to them as they were called upon.
Resident Mckinley spoke as follows:
{}Nr. POSTMASTER and Gentlemen--l APP
&iate your welcome and thank you for
~ renewed expression OF good will. 1t
properi that I should say that the
aging board OF the Ohio society has
~ the promises made to me that
Wld not be expected or required TO
LIE at this banquet. l shall not be
MY of rejecting on their good faith
my own resolutions not to
LAX, If | indulge In some observations
Lie expressing in the briefest manner
n pleasure which / have IN greeting
M old friends Of the Ohio colony in New
6fk. 1t has been some years since
Mas a guest. Much has happened in
N meantime. We have had our blessings
~ our burdens and still have both.
Te will soon have Legislative assur-
he of the continuance of the gold
8hdard with which we measure our ex-
hinges and we have the open door In the
Az East through which to market our
tdducts. We are neither in alliance nor
1kagonism nor ENHANCEMENT with any
feign power. but OH terms of amity and
Ifdialty with all. We buy from all of
l6m and sell to all of them. Markets
We been Increased and mortgages re-
need, Interest has fallen and wages
ave advanced. The public debt is de-
r(Rsing. The country is we'll to do Its
4pple for the most part are happy and
]&tented. They have good times and
n on good terms with the nations OF the
|1rld. There are unfortunately those
long us-few in number. l am sure
% seem to thrive best under bad times.
"a who, when good times overtake them
Fl the United States. feel constrained to
a us on bad terms with the rest of man
nd. With them I can have no sym
Why. would rather give expression
swhat believe to be the nobler and all
I6st universal sentiment of my country
|en in the wish. not only for our peace
ID prosperity, but for the peace and
fpsperity of all the nations and peoples
n the earth.
After thirty-three years OF unbro'Sen
@pce came an unavoidable war. Hap
III the conclusion was quickly reached
Il bout a suspicion OF unworthy motive
81 practice or purpose on our part and
a h fearless honor to our arms, can
- forget the quick response OF the pec-
> on the country's need and the quarter
million men who freely offered their
Yes to their country's services It
monstrated our mighty reserve power
u taught US that large standing armies
unnecessary when every citizen is a
binute man" ready to join the, ranks for
tional defense.
Out of these recent events have come
the United States grave trials and re-
Possibilities. As 1t was the Nations
pr. so are its results the Nations
bblem. It's solution rests upon us all
Is too serious to stitie. No phrase or
tchword can cancel the sacred obliga-
Bn it involves. No use of eplthets no
bersion OF motives by those who ffer
III contribute to that sober judgment so
"a ntial to right conclusions. No Pc
#ical cutlery can abrogate our treaty cf
lace with Spain or absolve US from Its
~ emn engagements. 1t is the peoples
(9estlon and will be until its determine
!3pn is written out in their enlightened
Eerdict. We must choose between manly
<pty and base desertion. 1t will never be
4e latter. 1t may be soberly settled IN
IHstice and good conscience, and 1t Will
"a Righteousness, which eXalteth ma
4pn must control in its solution. No
3eater emergency has arisen in this Ma
Pms history and progress which has not
Pen met by the sovereign people with
rs capacity, with ample strength and
tn unfinching fidelity to every honor
PIE obligation. Partisanship can ho,d
w of US against solemn public duty,
xhe National sentiment and the National
nscience was never stronger nor higher
an now. There has been a reunion ol
Pc people around the holy altar con-
crated to the country newly sanetihc1
common sacrifices. The followers Of
rant and Lee have fought under the
me nag and fallen for the same faith
karty lines have loosened and the ties
il Union have been rooted in the hears
a the American people. Passion has al
Rgether subsidized and patriotism glows
eth ineNtinguIshable fervor in every
4ome in the land. The flag has been sus-
lined on distant seas and islands by the
pen of all parties and sections ant
FeedS and races and nationalties and III
vars are only those OF radiant hope TO tht
Aemote peoples over whom it floats.
There can be no Imperialism. THOSE
no FEAR ARE AGAINST 1T. THOSE
FHo HAVE FAITH IN THE REPUBLIC
RE AGAINST 1T. so THAT HERE i
UNIVERSAL ABHC RRENCE FOR 1T AM
UNANIMOUS OPPOSITION TO 1T. Oul
Pnly difference Is that those who do no
seree with us have no confidence inssths
|irtue or capacity or high purpose or goot
[aith Of this free people as a ciyilizlnt
Rgency, while we believe that the century
y free government which the American
people have enjoyed has not rendered then
{aithless and irresolute. but has fitte'
|hem for the great task of lifting up ant