New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
IN HONOR OF CIRCUIT.
SILVER SERVICE FOR HIN.
Colonel Mcclellan Says HIS Ad"'n-
istratiOn VIII Satisfy People.

Controller Circuit with the "suSpiclousIy Fe-
ceptive'' look observed in a candidate Ior the
Coyernorship. received the Fluctuations OF o0V
admirers last night at the Hoffman House.
They came by word of mouth and also IN
more tangible form. in the shape Of a beautiful
silver service Justice O'Gorman slyIy suggest
ed that the successful record Of the Controller
as a candidate warranted the belief that greater
honors were in store for him. This pleased all
the Controllers friends and they cheered IT,
Justice O'Gorman presided On his right was
the Controller and on his left Mayor-elect NC
ClelIan. Others at the long table were Charles
F. Murphy Justice jerks, Herman Rldder'
Borough President Cassidy of Queens, John =
sheehan, John J. Delany. Senator Michael j.
Coffey, Justice Morgan J. OBrien. President
Fornes of the Board of Aldermen, Father
Michael 7 Iavelle, Frank Campbell. Elliot Dan
forth, Charles W. Dayton. Borough President
elect Ahearn OF Manhattan and Borough Presi-
dent Haf1n OF The Bronx.
Justice OGorman made a neat little speech
IT. presenting the silver service and introducing
the Controller.
He's bricki" yelled a Democrat
Let us hope not a gold brick" returned the
Controller, as the diners laughed
Mr. Grout said that never in any campaign
had friends stood by man as IN the last cam
paign, when in a sort of desperation his friends
home from Europe. he said, a nomination was
forced on him. and another one was offered him
from the party that he belongs to.
There were times IN that campaign" said
the Controller. when didn't know whether
surely had either nomination.; when didn't
know when I met whether he would
shake hands with me whether he was against
me. There were times when I felt as il. IL
could have been a small boy again. would
cry"
Generous applause greeted the remarks OF the
Controller, but there heartier greeting for
AIayor-eIect Mcclellan when the presiding Judge
referred to the Mayor and his toast. ''DemOc-
racy."
I'm very grateful to you for the privilege OF
permitting me to Join in this tribute to the abi-
ity and rnanliness Of Edward NJ Grout" said
Colonel Mcclellan. He headed the ticket, and
1t was a justification OF the sagacity which led
the managers OF the campaign TO nominate him
for Controller. CApplause) I have been as
signed to discuss Democracy and the sugges-
tion IS made that I shall exhaust the subject.
Why. gentlemen, majority Of the people OF this
Republic have for hundred years been discuss
ing Democracy, and they have only Just begun
TO discuss it," (Applause)
1--WE must accept the responsibility OF victory
That government only is good that is honestly
and economically administered. There have been
times when the Democratic party has strayed
from the paths OF duty. The people trusted US
last November. and they trust US to-day. be-
Ieving that there is enough OF sturdy honesty
in the Democratic party to give the people OF
this city a government which shall satisfy the
people. (Applause)
''One of the pleasantest features OF the present
outlook is the prospect of heartily cooperating
tba hi
ton IN administering my duties in the next two
years"
Senator NIcCarren said that the fusonists had
planned TO make Controller Grout the vote win
ming feature Of their canvass That was one Of
the reasons why he was so attractive to the
Democrats.
Mr. GrOut differs from me in that. while I
have been in public life for thirty years, never
have received Endorsement from the other
side"
Senator McCarren said that the people were
becoming alarmed at the growing tendency OF
the Republicans to centralze the powers Of
government. I'VE see the President Of the
United States" added the Senator. "dispIacing
a State leader. and the Governor Of the State
debating the selection OF president OF the local
County Committee"
Justice jerks dwelt on all the vital questions
OF the hour, and declared that while the rod Of
chastisement had been raised over the Control
ler' 1t had, while poised in air blossomed with
love. In which all present shared"
The advertised humorist Of the evening was
Patrick Francis Murphy, who roasted the fu-
sionists. Mr.. Murphy thought the last admins
tration In which Controller Grout has taken so
large part was run by men whose chief faults
We're that they were women
Mr. Murphy had some fun with DIR Park
hurst and then told several fables the moral
or one or which was to make hay while the SIM
shines Too many in the last camDaign" add-
ed Mr.. Murphy, "the unpardOnabIe crime
laid at the door Of the candidate for Mayor
that he had exercised too great care in the Sc
lection OF his ancestors"
Letters or regret at their inability to be pres-
ent were read from w BOurke Cochran who ia
To succeed Colonel Mcclellan In Congress and
william McAdoo. who is discussed for the Po-
lice Commissionership.
Aside from the mild Covernorship boom for
tne controller sprung by Justice O'GOrman In
MS speech of introduction. there were no par
ucular political features to the meeting. The
longest speech was that OF Mr.. Murphy, who
OF fun.
After the dinner broke up there was impromptu
discussion about MIR. CIRCUITS chances for the
nomination for Governor. The prevailing Opfn-
lon was that he would have the backing OF the
wanted the nomination he was likely To get n
provided that in the mean time he gets along
Wei with the Mayor.
Inc dinner souvenir was loving Gun. On the
menu card was picture OF the Controller.