New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-19
AMEN CORNER DINNER.
THE GOTERNOR'S SPEECH
Too Many Statutes and Penal Of
fences, He Thinks.

Association az
the Fifth Avenue Hotel last night Every seat
was occupied. At the last minute sev.roI
guests, detained for various reasons sent re-
grets. Their places were quickly filled from the
waiting list.
Senator Depew. Of the scheduled sneakers
sent word from Washington that Illness nre
vented his presence at the dinner Mayor Nc
Clellan was represented by Corporation Coun-
sci Delany.
II various official knuekles We're sharplv
raped. it was because that is the code OF the
Ameners. They TO respectei,s of persons
When ex-Justice Herrick began TO sneak the
lights went out, and an improvised snow souau
covered him with flakes There wasn't a dry
or dull moment from the downsitting TO the
demi-tasses. The newspaper men proved TO no
excellent hosts. Speeches We're made by Gov
ernor Higgins. Lieutenant Governor Bruce SEN
ator Piatt. Mr.. Herrick. Job E. Hedges Cor
poration Counsel Delany. the Rev. NJ. J. La
yeIle and others.
When any one wanted to ''break in with a
joke he did it. The fun lasted till midnight
The fun started almost as soon as the strains
OF the Battle Hymn OF the Republic" struck
up. President Greaves escorted the Governor
10 his seat Others at the special guest table
were Senator Plat, D. Cady Herrick. Lieuten-
ant Governor Bruce, ex-Mayor Low August
Belmont, Major John NJ. Carson, president of
Henry B. Washburn, of Oyster Bay pastor of
President Roosevelt's church, and the Rev. NJ ].
Lavelle. rector of St Patrick's Cathedral.
The guests included prominent Republicans
and Democrats from all over the State. About
fifteen Supreme Court justices sat at one table.
Tanmany ofi1ceholders rubbed elbows with
who will be working and voting against
them. Corporation Counsel Delany ehatted
with Senator Plat as if he had worked at No.
20 Broadway for years. Mr. Delany is going
TO run for the bench this fall.
AS the diners got comfortable the lantern
photograph man got gay. The lights went out,
and on the wall at the lower end of the room
appeared legends as follows:
Charles r Murphy-Beware the bridge. The
shortest bridge is no longer returning than IN
Patrick H dcCarren-Trust not in your length
OF reach. The longest arm has the weakest grasp.
are by steps; political deseents by chutes creased,
B. B. Odeu 1r-It is better TO be regularly good
than irTegularly bad Time has greater rewards
D, cady KeTrick-It is nobler to keep the eggs
Alton r PsrkeTDAmbifion IS a wicked weneh
which promises with the tongue but kicketh with
Georse B McClellan-cias is cheering to the eye
. see by. the wicked one inhaleth it TO expand
X Travers Jerome-Greater is he who doeth,
than him who says what should be done. He who
concentrates virtue in himself prevents his brother
from smelling the aroma thereof
Thomas W Lawsor-Ge who has enough can
6o they oSned G RHs s ha Which enrshet noS
hi pa and I, makes HEN mad indeed o..o -.
waiter on thirst. The pen is mightier than the
crimsons the cheek Of justice.
While Marching Through Georgia" was being
sung Big Tim the hotel porter, carried a Big
Stick around the hall. and all rose and drank
toast to President Roosevelt.
''Hooray for the Big stick'r' yelled Assembly
man Ed" Merritt. of St. Lawrence County.
Assistant District Attorney Krotel sang his
parody on The Lost Chord. paying his respects
to Governor Higgins. Senator Plat. State Chair
man OdeI and others.
Between the courses the diners had chance
10 look around at the decorations On the left
Of the guest table was a make believe bulletin
board such as used at the Grand Central Sta
ton Theirs were six bulletin clocks-"Roose-
Eelt Flyer" Higgins Special PLAT Accommo-
cation" "Herrick Local. Troy Limited" and
Orange County Milk Train" There were sly
digs the bulletins.
But fake" Andrew Carnegie caused a flood
of JOY. Escorted by a bagpiper. Mr.. Carnegie
went the rounds, throwing away stage money
by the bale. When he got around TO the guest
table he was held up by Cassie" who re-
preached him for his prodigality
Il wanted to play poker tonight with Judge
olcott with that money said Cassie"
At $50 President Greaves looked serious and
raped long ana loud for order.
President Greaves in introducing Governor
Higgins said sas..e
Frfeve over political victories political defeats
r we did would not be good Ameners. 1t Is IN
mat we find our chief enjoyment good Amener
accepts popular verdict with good grace; modestly
tort De the h ne next struggle if it be against him
1t Is because the Amen Corner is dominated py
FjS crSTiF he
to-morroy's defeat and that to-day's defeat may
lead TO to-mOrroW's VtctoTy-that we are hDte 10
temper with tolerance daily discussions OF ques-
downstairs, and are able 10 bring 10 our annual niual
gathering here leaders whose views are as "ioel!
The INCORPORATION Of the Amen Corner was simply
the Incorporation Of sentiment. the expression
or an argument is closed. and has been fairy anq
sQUarey conducted. the proper thing 70 40 Is 10
shake hands all around and take a rest
Governor, We Ameners, old ano youn1s, "sieot5a S
you here Tonight brother or the corner anu
presence. Be assured that II you ever want strong
Belf-sacrfficng 10 uphold you ana gour annan-
lstration. men who are willing st"ays 10 saei %
unents notice il the work is congenlal ana the
salary large enough. you can always ma theih
among the Brethren.
ANY Old Job for Me" was sung by the choir
and the Governor arose:
Governor Higgins spoke in part as follows:
The people Of the Empire State are uch get
eTned people. The old idea has become opsoieie
that government should exercise the least possI9ie
restraint individual freedom OF actlon, dnS
power that is called forth to curb the stfong anu
shield the weak is longer the choIci, DHt nc
state. careless analysis OF our eooes anu 8
reveals great number or prom 49, r
yond the power Of any layman 10 CLASSIFY -"i
Are We not tending toward the destruction OF that
which institutions depend!