New-York tribune., 1905-11-19
DINNER TO GEN, PORTER.
L0tos Glib Welcomes Er-4ntbdssa.
dor to France,

General Horace Porter was guest of honor at a
dinner given last night by his fellow members in
the Lotos Club. It formal welcome home
after eight years Of service American Annbassa-
dor Paris
Seated at the right of Frank R Lawrence, presi-
dent of the club and toastmaster. WAS General
Porter. On the toastmaster's left was ex-Mayor
Seth Low. Others at the guest table General
Stewart L. Woodford, ST. Clair McKefway. ex-Seri-'
ator Warner Miller, James Canfeld, George n.
Story the Rev. Thomas r. slicer Chester s. Lord
and Rear Admiral Charles D. Sissbee
Mr Lawrence said 1t the honor Of the club
to welcome the who had served with honor
in the French capital. the man who had discovered
and brought back the body of John Paul Jones.
General Porter said:
In the words of that great sea fighter. whose body
have thrown of the robes of Once I Know no
obligation but that of fellowship and no role but
that of comrade.
General Porter explained why he had remained
longer than he had originally intended in Paris.
The course of events. he said. had claimed his IN
terest and activity The treaty of peace with Spain,
said he signed on The same he ss snss 10 on
peace treaty The peace between the warrins 5ast. 81
enp eTP Preagent PatHns was organized the speaker ~
Il have no coin" said General Porter in ending.
with which to pay the debt OF gratitude owe, and
now in the words of Jacob to the angel. say,
Pull in the ladder -
Ex-Mayor Seth Low. designated to tender 10
General Porter the freedom of the city, said;
became aware of General Porter's many sided
Erbn He recalled the statemsn Of General PoI
ter on that occasion sion wnen m me m mao oamphbous mis-
sion they surrendered eyerythng but their & mmor
the sopletion q the monuTsnt to arans bt a he he
American navy, John Paul Jones.
The speaker paid glowing tribute to the achieve
ment of the recovery of the body Of Paul Jones.
Every one who visited Paris while you were Am
bassador. General Porter" said Mr.. Low, was
proud that he American. New-fork Is a
cheerier Place that you home again"
St Clair McKelway said:
Our Ministers to France have comprised many
very able Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson
Albert Albert Gaiiatin, William l. Dayton. John BIgelow.
Enhu B. Washburne, Whitelaw Reid cid and Horace
lives to the government OF France Some were were
Pa wn sqa a y
time which is another way of saying witain III sa tns
(clarum ct venerable nomenl, Washburne Keio
na ana betwesn the Teremen Of Bssow and the
arrival Of Washb9rne John Hay y,, VINO rIs Taa ann ~
General Woodford said he was bound to General
General Grant He acknowledged his debt of graft
tn ads the to s aTs perasF d fs ana
to General Porter and exMay9r Low as IorSes re @
ps Of ss E
ecutioner' THE strength. life and vitality we
roothold we have the past. We cannot ahoro
to forget the debt owe to the past
Walter s. Logan said: General Porter has earned
the respect and honor of his countrymen. HIS
highest achievement was the recovery of the BODY
of John Paul Jones. 1t was too precious to remain
in alien soil"
The Rev Thomas r Scer, Rear Admiral Sigsoee
and ex-senator Warner Miller also spoke
THE MENU.
Points
Clear Green Turtle
Trnbais of Chicken. FAliiance
Kennebec Salmon. Duo de Duras Potato Croquettes
Mignons OF Beef BonhoTnme RfcnsTd
Moet ct Chandon Imperial
scrbet a Ia Palas
Quail Canspe Lettuce Salad
GIaces pAubassadeur Petfts fours
LiQueurs Appolinar1s
Roouefort and Gorgonzols Care