The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-07-13

Like hero returning from the wars,
Representative Thomas II. Bah OF the old
First Texas district was honorcd yestcr-
day by the citizens Of Houston
And, indeed, no hero ever returned from
any campaign who was more deserving of
the gratitude Of his people than is Mr.
Ball. During all of the years he has been
In congress he has persistcutly fought for
the recognition Of the Buffalo bayou
project, the completion of which means
so much to Houston, to Texas and to all
that great stretch of territory the com
rnerce Of which naturally seeks an outlet
On the Gulf Of Mexico. His movements
have been opposed continually, In various
ways. and the fact that he has finally sue
cteded In doing what he set about to do
Is SO much to his credit that nothing his
constituents could do in recognition Of his
efforts would be too much.
What his Houston constituents did IN this
line yesterday was emncntly hitting A
large number Of thom gathered al the Cot
ton Exchange during the forenoon and.
through President w. d. Cleveland Of the
Exchange, and Major T., W. Cave, rendered
10 Mr.. Bail their heartfelt thanks for his
efforts In their behalf and, as u more sub
stantial token Of their feeling towards him.
presented him with a magnificent chest Of
silver, Mr.. Bail, in thanking his friends
for their gift and expressions VI good viii,
told something of the obstacles which had
stood In the way Of the recognition OF the
bayou project aud of the help which had
oecn given him 10y the people OF Houston
through their deep water committee.
The ceremonies at the Cotton Exchange
commenced at IL O'Clock. For a half hour
er so previous to that time Herb & Lewis
band had played inspiring music The band
WIS stationed in the gallery during the
time the speechmnkng was in progress
and at appropriate Intervals added TO the
general enjoyment Of the occasion by rem
detlng other selections,
The floor OF the exchange had been
cleared and chairs arranged in the open
space All OF these were filled and posi-
bly, half hundred men stood during the
prssentatien speeches and the answer made
by Mr. BAN The front row of chairs
WAS occupied by several ladies', among them
Mrs. Ball and Miss Ball the congressmau's
Wife aud daughter, Mrs. William Christian,
Mrs ;. p, Garter, Mrs Frank Andrews
Mrs. Margaret H0dley Foster Mrs Rosnc
Ryan and Mrs. Stmsou Of Denver In seats
on On either side Of that occupied by Mr.
Ter, Colonel II. NJ. Johnston and Major e.
W Cave.
MR.. CLBvELAND's OPENING RE,
Mr.. Cleveland addressing the "ladles
mud gentlemen, and fellow members u the
Houston Gotten Exchange aud Board Of
Trade" present, eald
This Is .. happy opportunity FOR the
citizens OF Houston. an opportunity 10
speak our grateful thanks to the man who
has worked day end night for Houston.
lof the recognition OF Ter commercial i'm.
pnrtnnce aud natural and physical advan-
tnges Tor development We arc all pleased
20 have Ia our midst today the Hon
Thomas. II, Bah that he might see and
Know that we are grateful for his inte,ll.
gent, detcrn ined aud persistent prosecution
Of purpose that has resulted In n splendid
victory for him and splendid promise for
our city. And now. my friends / want
to intrf duce for your respectful hearing
probably the oldest living Texan, surely
the highest graduate from the school OF
work and effort for the good OF Houston;
man whose heart and hand respond the
quickest TO any move that aims 10 the ad-
vaneement of our city. Major u. W. Cave.
MAJOR CAVES ADDRESS.
Major Cave, after the laughter had sub.
sided. denied the soft impeachment con
talned In Mr., Clevcland's remarks about
''tbe oldest living Texan" and said he o.. /
sure Mr.. Cleveland had Enthusiastically used
the word "oldest" for youngest"
1T u.s." he snid. addressing Mr. Dail In
beginning the sormal para ~ rls sEcech.
my pleasure 10 bcspcas ~ Welcome Of
the people Of Houston sSoi eysr return
from your iabors at Wash, sg.ps- Divided
as they may be upon lines % iS>,ty policy,
they recognize your statesmauliEa qualities,
fidelity 10 country. State and this congress
sional district and especially honor you for
your services In behalf Of the waterway
frem Houston to the sea. believing thar the
position Of Houston as the tidal railway
5.sIicr ef Texas justifes Its claim to Ma,
fional consideration.
Sharing In the aspirations OF all the
prorie ~ our comm country In behalf OF
In pride OF American citizsnship and de-
votIon 10 Vur cuunffy's cause We have n
sisht 70 feel that our commercial and trade