The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-11
President in Excellent AunOr
Makes Speech Which Is
Chetred FranticaII
BELIEVES IN UNIONS BUT
OPPOSES ALL VIOLENCE
Says United States Has a Canal On
Its Hands to Dig and That 1t
Is Going to Be
Dug.

Chicago. May 10.-Honoring and hon
ored by his political foes, but personal
friends, President Roosevelt was tonight
the chief guest at a magnificent banquet
rendered him by the Iroquols club the
leading democratic organization of Illi-
nois. Surrounded by men who fought
against him in two national campaigns,
who depreeate many of his avowed poll
cies, and who have frowned upon some of
his political actions, the President was
tonight cheered to the echo as he entered
and left the banquet hall, was applauded
with enthusiasm throughout his address,
and at its close was given to understand
that political differences were not a per-
sonal issue.
The banquet. which was from first to
last an ovation, was given entirely by
democrats to the leader of their political
opponents, and many of the kindly per-
sonal references made by the speakers
of the evening, the majority of whom
are men of democratic faith, deeply
touched the President. In his manner
and words he evinced throughout the
evening deep gratifcation at the warmth h
of his reception from men who have
fought him in political battles before now
and are ready to fight him again tomor-
row If he considered 1t necessary
Democrats and Republicans MngIe.
AT the Presidents table were Mayor
Edward f. Dunno, Charles +. Gunther,
president of the Iroquois club; James
Hamilton Lewis, who acted as toastmas-
ter; Samuel Alschuler, Judge Murray f.
Tuley, Sheriff Thomas Il. Barrett and
other democrats the republicans
there were at the same table Governor
Deneen, Senator A. j. Hopkins, Judge
c. c. Kohlsaat, Judge E. w. Lands and
a dozen more.
Prior to the banquet itself, which was
set for Z o'clock, the President held an
informal reception in the rooms of the
Art institute, adjoining the Auditorium.
He shook hands with every one of the
seven hundred men who were present
at the banquet Immediately following the
reception.
A few moments before o'clock the
President, escorted by President Gunther
of the Iroquois club and other officials of
the organization, entered the banquet
hall. Their arrival was the signal for an
outbrust of cheers that continued until
the President had traversed the long hall
ana $1,000 DN MS seat the speaker =
table. The President bowed repeatedly
in Acknowledgement Of the hearty well
come extended to him.
The menu was long and fully one and
one-half hours were consumed before its
end was reached. At 9 o'clock President
Gunther called the guests to order and
delivered a brief address of welcome to
the President
POSTMASTER Is introduced.
President Gunther at the close of his
address introduced as POSTMASTER of the
evening James Hamilton Lewis
As the first formal speaker of the even
inI Mr.. Lewis introduced j. M. Dickin-
son, a leading member of the Iroquois
club. Mr.. Dickinson chose as his theme
the history of the organization which
was the host of the evening, and spoke
as follows:
'"Ihe Iroquois club stronger in its Amer
icanism than in its democracy, rejoicing
as citizens of our common country In
all that gives its present lustre and
assurance of future renown, with infinite
pride, opens wide Its front gate to a
republican and would place upon his brow
a garland woven of all that is emblematic
of patriotic pride in a President who
illustrates In his public and private life
the excelleneies of an honest true. able
fearless, Chrfstion gentleman. 1t is a
tribute rarely. If ever offered before. The
combination of qualities that would evoke
such a tribute is rare
Governor Deneen was the next speaker
and his subject was illinois" He spoke
as follows:
II is unnecessary Mr. President for
mo to nile statistics upon statistics to
impress the stranger within our gates
with the Importance of our agricultural
commercial manufacturing. mining and
transnortation enterprises. What we do
ia known everywhere. Wherever men
work with tools or buy and sell the
products of tho farm and factory. they
read the familiar legend Made in Illinois.
U. s. A
moro than twice told tale Therefore |
Md Won welcome on behalf of the people
20 Illinois who admire the common
virtues and the men who practice them.
rbev admire you. To them you represent
IL /, higb degree those virtues they cher
lei, nost-conrage honesty, patriotism,
morality and faith in men and govern
ment."
No Opportunity to Speak.
xyhsr at the conclusion of the addre ss
- r,ovarnor Deneen. Mr.. Lewis arose to
Introduce the President. there was at
arst No opportunity given to speak The
a,,ttra assemhlage was on its feet, wav-
t. handkerchiefs and napkins and Cheer
,n9 With vigor. When his voice could be
haord Mr.. Lewis introduced the Presi-
dent who spoke as follows
1Mr President, Mr.. Toastmaster and you,
II Il very deeply appreciate the honor Of
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