The Portland daily press., 1901-02-13
ObSerTances In Various Paris Of The
Country.
Eloquent Tributes To
War President.
Mr.. Bryan Talks In His Old
Familiar Strain.

Columbus, Ohio, February 12.-The
a2nd anniversary OF the birth OF Abraham
Lincoln was celebrated here tonight by
the JEFF srsun, jackson ami Lincoln
league, with dollar dinner ut the
Columbus Auditorium. There were full y
1000 people seated at ths tables, The feat
ure OF the evening was the demonstration
in honor OF William J. Bryan. He WAS
received with loud applause when he en-
tered the hall, but the crowd fairly went
wild when MIR. Bryan was introduced to
speak. Congressman John j. Lsntz, as
toastmastsr, introduced MIR. Bryan.
"The last time" said MIR. Lentz, II
had the pleasure of introducing Mr..
Bryan to you, 1 introduced him as the
next President OF the United States. l
again Introduce him to you al l did
them
Following Is an ABSTRACT OF Mr.. Brysn's
sresoh:
Never has this nation been more In
need than 1t is today of an earnest and
thorough revival of Jstfersonian prinoi-
pals. While other statesmen appearing at
different crises and meeting the respon-
siniIities of their respective times, have
made partial application OF the Dmooratic
principles jefferson is the only one who
formulated u Democratic code applicable
to all times. all situations and all peopls.
At this time, when the money changers
are in absolute control Of the government
ana are shaping the nations financial
policy in their own interests, without re-
gard Tor the welfare of the people at large
we need to recall Jefferson's soathing ar
raignment Of thoss who demand the sur
render into their hands OF the sovereign
functions of government.
FAT this time, when oommernialism is
soaring the conscience of the nation;
when the worship OF MAmmon is leading
the people to ignore inalenable rights;
when the ideals bought with blood ana
sacrifice are to be- bartsred away for the
speoious and delusive promise of empire,
we need to have our faith and our love
re-kindled by the memory OF this mighty
patriot, philosopher aud Democrat, whose
brain comprehended the height and depth
and breadth of governments, and whose
heart embraced the human race"
The other speakers and their toasts
were:
"Our Duty, "-Congrsssman David A.
De Almond OF Missouri.
democratic Principles, Past, Present
and Future Alexander TIoup of Con-
necticut.
jackson ormer Governor John p.
Altgeld of Illinois.
"Lincoln' Former Senator Charles
A. Towne of Minnesota.
BOSTON'S CELEBRATION.
Boston, February 12 The memory of
Abraham Lincoln, 1.-The greatest Ameri-
can OF the 18th century. " was honorsd by
feast OF song, wit and sentiment at the
Lincoln Night ceIshration Of the Middle
sex club, at Hotel Brunswick tonight.
The guests and speakers were Hon.
Joseph Quarles. United States Senator
from Wisconsin,; Hon. Henry e. Burn
ham, United States Senator elect from
New Hampshire; Hon. Charles f. War
wick OF philadelphia; Hon. j. HAMPTON
Hogs of Virginia. and Hon. d. J. Foster
of Vermont.
NEW YORK REPUBLICANS.
New York, February 12-On the q2d
of the birth OF Abraham
Lincoln and In honor of his memory,
the Republican club of the city of New
York gave banquet tonight at the
Waldorf A storia. Gen. Henry E. IRE
main. the newly elected president OF the
club, presided.
Gen. Tremain, in oDenirg the after din
nsr speaking. paid a brief but eloquent
tribute to Lincoln.
The toast OF Abraham Lincoln" was
then proposed and drunk by the guests
standing.
Gen. Trsmain introduced Judge John |
N, Baldwin of Nebraska, who made the |
oratlon OF the evening in response to the !
coast He was frequently applanded. |
Senator Hanna responded TO the toast, |
''rhe business man in politics.
Senator Depsw was then introduced and
spoke informally. Hon. Whitslaw Reid |
spoke to the toast! "Our new posses
sions.i'
Hugh Gordon Miller responded TO the |
toast 1.-The New South"
CHINESE MINISTER ON LINCOLN.
New York, February 12.- The Union
League club of Brooklyn this evening /
held its annual Lincoln dinner. The |
guest was Minister Wa Ting /
Fang who sroke in part as follows:
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