New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
WE'LL -C0RTELY0U.
SPEECH OF CHAIRMAN.
Response to Presentation at Head
quarters-Cup for Coolidge.

quarters-Cup for Coolidge.
When Chairman Cortelyou Of the Republican
National Committee arrived at headquarters
yesterday he found the entire force assembled in
his room. Francis Curtis then addressed him
follows:
Mr. Chairman: Your co-wOrkers here at head
quarters, who have labored happily and
your guidance, have assembled to bid you a most
TTte4ucIant farewell and a most hearty Godspeed.
5 l9gts OF any previous committee TO say that we
undertaken and accomplished as during the cam
P3d11gh now drawing TO g close. The newspapers of
time and again the business1ke methods and the
Sbiob h NC and thorough handling OF the work
0eIaH. There have been no friction, no lack OF
nour OF every day OF these fourteen weeks and the
reason for this. Mr.. Chairman. is that every
own zeal and your own untiring devotion to our
love SO well: and kp9v that arbo The ser 81
nents OF every worker here when say that 1t has
est incentive 10 work among those around you. We
DTnys THIS work so ably planned by you will
morning, when 1t is learned that Roosevelt and
vote. the people Of the United states viii give a
large measure of credit for the result the honest,
republican National Committee OF 1894. And now
spect and esteem that Exists among vour Associates
mere nave been asked TO present to you in their
sTatefu Offering Of remembrance OF each and every
exception
nan and farewell and Godspeed. (Applause)
handsome bronze piece was then brought in
and placed upon the chairman's desk whereupon
the chairman responded as follows:
MI Curtis, my good friends and assistants,
and associates Of the committee, I am naturally
very much surprised by some features Of this
greeting; but I am not SURPRISED AT vollr ex-
preston Of loyalty to the chairman, because
every day Of our service here have felt that
loyalty to myself and to the cause in which we
RAJ {r7Ta oIr{,,-~
Tor my associates Of the executive committee
thank every one or you for what you have
o cone mere, l aln sure it will be a pleasant
memory 10 each OF you that you have rendered
so worthy cause such worthy service
we nave conducted clean campaign Not
IhlnS mas been done that would bring discredt
upon the candidates, upon the managers upon
the party, or upon the people of this country
lAppLause2 We shall win (applause) because
our cause is just and our candidates are worthy
piause). NS
I thank you great deal more than can tell
you for this testimonial Of your regard and az
recuon, and reciprocate in the heartiest man
ner everything you. Mr.. Curtis have said in
behalf OF those who have assembled here and
In addition and finally want to say to you and
through you to our associates in the Chicago
headquarters, that no chairman of the Repub-
Hcan National Committee ever had more Ioyal
more devoted, more efficient executive commit
Tee than have been so fortunate as 10 have in
this campaign. (AppIauseD
MI. Cortelyou's remarks were vigorously an
+-~NN0N' anu "lel lney were ended he
cordially congratulated by every one present.
The gift presented TO Chairman CorteIyou yvas
d massive piece of bronze representing classical
subject, and valued at $500. immediately after
the presentation to Chairman CorteIyou the en-
tire force Of the literary bureau went to the
room Of Mr. Coolidge, who was addressed by
Mr.. Curtis as follows:
n M G690ld E To man who has almost in
OF a few more is but incident, while TO us who
, JON the throng the event IS OF deepest
import. We Of the literary bureau Of this com
nittee have undertaken the pleasant tasks az
signed US under your direction with daily increas-
ing respect for YOUR good Judgment your wis
teeI1 Tor You as an associate and friend We
have seen tried but men can be- tried.
we nave seen you overwhelmed with importantly
Gnu Pefpie&eu WIN CONNECTING and embarrassing
situations. and yet We testify that
during the long hours OF these last three months
have you given expression t. q single impatient
caller The possession Of such Individuality IS
enjoyed by so few that II is wonder YOU are
everyW here hailed the prince of fellows and
carry the stamp or a true gentleman and scholar IN
the highest Interpretation OF that expression ZAP
plause) II has been a pleasure to work with you
and for you. and we shall each and every one carry
& pleasant memory Of these happy, busy autumn
days Of 1904. We shall not forget the warm hand
grasps the genial smiles and the words of good
and duty.
And now Mr. Coolidge IN behalf Of all your fell
low workers in the the literary bureau, take the
keenest pleasure in asking you 10 accept this low
ing cup, which. l assure you carries with il
greater measure Of esteem and affection and love
than be estimated by dollars or expressed in
words. Loud applause)
At. the conclusion Of Mr.. Curtiss remarks a
loving cup was presented. bearing the following
inscription: