Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-05
IN THE AMEN CORNER
SENATOR PLATT GUEST OF NEW
- YORK BRETHREN.
Distinguished Men Gather at Fifth
Avenue Hotel at the
Banquet.

A dispatch from New York last night
says: "All sorts and conditions of men of
all shades of political sentiment, but with
mighty few prohibitionists, was the char
acterization by Chairman Edward G. Riggs
of the great gathering of statesmen, poll
ticians, jurists, journalists, divines and
financiers, who met Thomas c. Plat to-
night at the dinner given in his honor by
the Brethren of the Amen Corner at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel
The great dining room Of the hotel was
filled with about 400 guests of the Amen
Corner Brotherhood" an association con-
sisting of the Albany correspondents and
the principal political writer's on the news
papers of New York. The dining room was
decorated with flowers and stands of the
national colors.
At the guest table We're Messrs. Timothy
l.. Woodruff, Joseph II. Manley, John Kean,
William E. Warner. George w, Dunn, John
c. Spooner, August Belmont, Elihu Root,
Archbishop Ireland. Chauncey M. Depew
Arthur Pue German, Mayor Seth Low,
John a. Mccall. Henry c. Payne, ex-Gov-
ernor Frank s. Black. Rev. DR.. David J.
Burreil, Nathan b. Scott and John P. Jones.
President Roosevelt was among the
guests invited, but sent letter regretting
that he was unable to attend
Senator Platts speech was in a semi
humorous vein. and was devoted largely
to reviewing the achievements of the Amen
Corner. Among other things he said:
I'VE have placed-and by we l mean, of
course. the Amen Corner-we have placed
in the White House an example of that
strenuous energy that must continue to ami
mate our work. We must bear in mind
that he is looking to us. or soon will be-
for sympathy, encoura cement, and, / may
add, support.
THE Philippines are pacified but General
Miles is not. and the ant-imperialists are
still in the field. If the general is not tired
of making military suggestions, he might
GeVise plan of campaign against the anti
imperialists. One or the other would sure
y be taken-perhapS l should say, taken
in
Secretary Root entered the room at $40,
faVlng just arrived from Washington He
was received with cheers and the rendering
of bugle calls by the orchestra.
After Assistant District Attorney Paul
krotei had rendered The Lost job a trav-
eSty The Lost Chord the orchestra
hailed Senator Depew. who was introduced
by Mr.. Riggs The Bridegroom" with
the ''Lohengrln Wedding March" Senator
Depew made characteristic speech.
Former Governor Frank s. Black and the
mayor of New York were the next speak
ers
letter of regret from Governor OdeIl
was read.
Archbishop ireland said he was proud to
which he said he had been attracted by the
name. Il believe in politicians he said
and L know they are men who love their
country. l am rot averse to associating
with them, for / believe they are men who
look out for the welfare Of their country
and are hopest and bright men,
The Rev. DR.. Burrell of the Marble Col
lcgiate Church. Senator Platt's pastor
spoke briefly. He was followed by Rep
resentative George B. Mcclellan.
Secretary of War Root apologized for
not appearing 'in uniform" He praised
Governor Blacks speech and said in re-
Ia Tn he ad ,rjS {,
City:
Il don't believe In the new party of
fusion. but am a firm believer in partisan
ship
number of other fmpromptu speeches
We're made before the dinner came to a
close.