Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-13
LESSON OF THE POLLS
TESTIMONIAL TO ROOSEVELT BY
SECRETARY LOOMS.
Address at Banquet by American Ash
attic Association to Prince
|. Fushimi in New York.


The American Asiatic Association gave
its annual dinner in New York last night,
with Prince Fushimi of the imperial house
Of Japan as the principal guest In the
decorations the colors of Japan were en-
twinned with those of the United States.
and great quantities of chrysanthemums
were used.
Assistant Secretary of State Francis B.
LOOMS responded to the toast, 1.-The Pres
ident of the United States" He said, in
part:
MI. Loomis' Address.
Eight million American voters have re-
sponded to the sentiment which I am asked
to consider this evening Peacefully, cheer
fully, freely. "decently and in order this
mighty host of American citizens express
ed their confidence in the President Any,
thing say may we'll be lost in the reyer-
berating echoes of that prodigious acclaim
which was, as we all know, more than a
party victory. 1t was the personal tri-
umph of the man and citizen, who is also
our chief magistrate. 1t rises far above a
mere party success at the polls. 1t reached
the impressive dignity of national mani
festation of approval of certain admirable
and what may be popula ly styled typical
American traits and principles which the
President is sincerely thought by his fell
low-countrymen to possess in a high and
efficient degree.
It is in this broad, national sense that I
relations to the people, not to him In his
character as the head Of an important po-
litical party. It Is with Theodore Roose-
Welt, the typical American, that you and 1
are concerned. He holds a secure place in
the hearts of the American people, and in
the esteem Of the intelligent people Of for
eign natfons-not only because he is PreSi-
dent; not because he Is the recognized
leader Of a powerful political organization;
not only because he has considerable lit
erary achievement to his credit, but be-
cause he appeals to what Is best in every
manly heart; because he Is many-sfded and
every side Is a good side; because he is
versatile and intensely human; because he
touches life strongly and in masterful
way at many points; because he is stimu-
lating. full Of faith in human nature and
faith in the good intentions of the great
mass Of his countrymen, the plain people;
because he loves his fellow-man; because
his honesty is above question; because he
believes in fair play; because he loves,
with deep, inherent. ever-growing and
proudly passionate love, this country of
ours; because patriotism. in its highest
and best sense, is religion with him; be-
cause he ardently tries to practice what
he breaches; because he is no humbug; be-
cause he tries to lead clean, Industrious,
unselfish, helpful life; because at all times
ing over lost opportunities or unattainable
ideals
IF he cannot scale the uttermost heights
he will dauntlessly struggle up as far as
courage, activity and intelligence will
carry him. People open their hearts to him
because of these manifold compelling quail
tiles; because he is always ready, always
striving for what he believes to be right
because, in short he is every inch man.
Represents Great Force.
''The President represents a great force
because he is a moral influence; he is able
to arouse and stimulate lofty and uplifting
sentiments In the minds and hearts of the
people. 1 am glad we have with US, in this
work day world, a man who combines in
himself a capacity for intense, practical in
dustry. and intense loyalty to noble ideals
Of patriotism, of truth and Of honor. l am
glad we have a man who, by the force of
his untiring determination and, effort to do
his best no matter what the odds may be,
has the power to lift us above the plane of
ignoble strife for tie purely material prizes
Of life, and to cause u.s. soberly and truly,
to inquire whether there are not things bet
ter worth having and winning than great
preferment or great wealth.
1.-THE man who can make the homely vir-
tues, as well as the loftiest ideals, beautiful
and essential to considerable number of
is a true benefactor to his race, for he has
touched the heart and Illuminated the I'M
Outstanding of his fellow-beings.
What princely fortune could purchase
the measure of confidence and esteem which
his own countrymen freely give the Presi-
dent today? 1t is something riches can
not buy.
Between the President and the men who
are doing good and honest work over all
the world there is bond of sympathy and
interest The soldier-prince of Japan and
the President of the United States when
they met did not meet as strangers.
Though men Of different race. different ed
ucation, different points Of view--each in
stinctively and instantly recognized in the
other those splendid qualities of human ma
ture which are peculiar to no race and to
no cline.
His Sympathies Worldwide.
'T have said his sympathies were world
wide. and so in his vigilance and his care
for American interests and American COM
merce. He loves peace, but always peace
with honor. He wants fair play and fair
chance for American products in all exist
ing markets. He wants to create new mar
kets whenever and wherever 1t may be
properly done; therefore, he is glad to as
sist such organizations as this, and to
smooth the path, whenever he can, for
every earnest and worthy pioneer of Ameri-
can commerce. :.
HE believes that vast opportunities and
vast responsibilities are coming to this ma
ton. He said In 1000, In his speech second
ing the nomination Of Mckinley: Our ma
ton. glorious In youth and strength. looks
into the future with fearless and eager eyes
and rejoices, as a strong man to run q race.
We do not stand In q craven mood asking
to be spared the task. No! We challenge
the proud privilege of doing the work that
Providence allots US. and we face the COM
Ing years high Of heart and resolute OF
faith that to our people e given the right