The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1905-05-19
PRESIDENT SPEAKS
TO CHICAGO CLUB
Discusses Labor and Railroad
Rate Problems Before Iro-
quois in Chicago.
ENDORSES TAFT'S SPEECH
Reiterates His Denver Declaration
That There Must Be a Govern
mental Power and Rcgu-
late Transportation.

Chicago. May 1s.-Honoring and
honored by his political foes, but per-
sonal friends, President Roosevelt was
the chief guest at a banquet rendered
him by the Iroquos club, the leading
democratic organization Of Illinois.
Surrounded by men who have fought
against him in two national cam
paigns, who deprecate many of his
avowed policies, and who have frowned
upon some Of his political actions. the
president was last night cheered to the
echo as he entered and left the BAN
siasm, both at his address and at It's
close. He was given to understand
that in his case political differences
were not a personal 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 PERSONA references made by the
speakers Of the evening the majority
of whom are of democratic faith. deep
~ touched the president. In his man
ner and words he evinced throughout
the evening a deep qualification at the
warmth Of his reception from those
who fought him in political battles
now and are ready to fight him again
tomorrow If they considered 1t neces-
sary Throughout the entire evening.
however, ran the dominant note of adj
miration for character of and friend
ship for the man himself
A Notable Gathering.
The great banquet hall Of the Audi
forum, which has been the scene Of
many notable gatherings. never held
one more representative than that
which assembled here last night to do
honor to President Roosevelt Given
under the auspices of democratic or
ganization as it was, 1t was but natur-
al that the majority of those present
should be members Of that party, but
scattered through the banquet hall
were many men strong In republican
politics and high in the councils Of
their party In Illinois. At the presi-
dents table were Mayor Edward F.
dunno, Charles F. Gunther, president
Of the Iroquois club; James Hamilton
Lewis, who acted as POSTMASTER: Sam
uel Alschuler, Judge Murray f. Tuley,
Sheriff Thomas E. Barrett, and other
democrats.
Many Noted Men.
OF the republicans there were at the
same table Governor Deneen, Senator
A. j. Hopkins, Judge c. c. Kohlsaat.
Judge X W. Lands and dozen more.
Prior to the banquet itself. which was
set for 7 o'clock. the president had an
informal reception in the rooms Of the
art institute, adjoining the auditorium
on the north. He shook hands with
present 1T the function Immediately
following the reception and had a
pleasant word for all those who were
known to him personally or by reputa-
ton.
A few minutes before I o'clock the
president. escorted by President Gunth-
er, of the Iroquois club, and other Of
ficials of that organization entered the
banquet hall. They had bee preceded
by several hundred of the guests and
their arrival was the signal for an out
burst of cheers that continued until
the president had traversed the long
hall and stood by his seat at the speak
ers' table. -'hich was placed at the
east end Of the hall on a das about
twelve inches high The president
bowed repeatedly in acknowledgment
of the hearty welcome. The menu was
long. and fully one and one-half hours
were consumed befora its end was
reached.
Gunther's Rousing Welcome.
At O'Clock President Gunther called
the guests to order and delivered a
brief address Of welcome to the presi-
dent in the followln words:
We welcome our guest for his broad.
patriotic spirit. for like ourselves he can
rise above party prejudices and nnimosi-
ties and can say we are of one heart for
our common country. We welcome you
because by your support and example
you have given a strenuous life to young
America We welcome you for your cour-
age In the hour Of duty.
President Gunther at the close Of his
address introduced as POSTMASTER OF
the evening James Hamilton Lewis
who was greeted with much cheering
head Of the table. Mr.. Lewis spoke as
fOj'~----'
Mr.. President: I do not present you tc
the Iroquois club. l present them to you
as your republicanism First to their flag
ever loyal to their country ever devoted
faithful to their fellow men and true tc
Gentlemen of the banquet board, is II
to be marveled that such as these sough,
the counsel. as tonight they delight In the
whole people OF the United States, one
whose sentiment of public conduct is-no
party.sm, but patriotism: whose theme. r
his commingling with mankind. is tina,
of the Latin poet Terrence. saying: Il an
a man and all things human touch me-
Dickinson Replies.
AS the first formal speaker of the
evening Mr.. Lewis introduced j. M
Dickinson, leading member Of the
Iroquois club. Mr.. dickinson chose a!
his theme the history Of the organiza
ton which was the host of the evening
and spoke as follows:
The Iroquois club. stronger in its Amer
icanism than in its democracy, rejoicinl
as citizens of our common country in al
that gives 1t present luster and assuranc,
of future renown, with infinite pride open.
wide It's front gate % republican ant
would place upon his brow garland WOW
en- of all that is emblematic Of patriot,
pride In a president who illustrat ted In hi
public and private life the excellencies o
an honest, true, able fearless Chris tiar
gentleman 1t is a tribute we rarely, i
ever offered before. If there may seen
to others to be merit in the giving of thi
invitation, to us 1t seems that there il
more merit in the frank, generous ant
confident way In which it has been &C
cepted.
Governor Deneen was the next speak
er and his subject was Illinois,
When at the conclusion Of the ad
dress of Governor Deneen Mr.. Levi
rose to Introduce President Roosevelt
he was at first given no opportunit,
to speak. The e; tire assembly was OF
its feet waving handkerchiefs and nap
kins and cheering with vigor.
What President Said.
When his voice could be heard MI
Lewis happily introduced the presi
dent, who spoke as follows:
Mr, President. Mr.. POSTMASTER, an
YOU. my host: l very deeply appreciat
the honor of being your guest and tn