New-York tribune., 1906-11-23

great satisfaction-the assurance that between our
kindred nations all is well.
In introducing Senator Elkins Mr.. Jesup said.
in part:
He is a truly progressive Senator. He is a
good representative of that great interest, in
dustrial and mercantile which now seems to bs
ator Elkins one of US He is gentleman whom
we all respect and honor
After tracing the organization. history and
functions of the Senate and pointing out the
relation it bears TO the various states and the
people. Mr.. Elkins said;
In some quarters and among those not well in
formed and who DO not know the Senate It seems
fashionable to talk about the decadence of the Sen
ate. The decadence of the Senate can only follow
the OF the q Peope and WGgd mark
Intelligence and integrity of tho people So long as
the people grow in virtue and in intelligence live
ernnent. there can be decadence in high places.
but instead ever increasing virtue and a loftier
TO think and say that the present is not equal to
and & IN and nd & @ hs
past, but when the time comes the present always
that has fen The hour M the Great
% afe forth or TRsn ns are SO be TO-
3 bse w9Td @ m me on a0s @ eTsr hal % 5
The Senate demands men of ability. experience
telgence and virtue. mankind is growing wiser
@ Snd eno the f long o liberty thus Under u
constitution the best men will be chosen for high
places. Although the Senate does not respond to
hundred years to reflect the mature Judgment and
well asoerteined wishes and opinions of the people
end put them into enduring law. The continuity
OF the Senate, Its permanent organization and its
conservative character insure confidence ana re-
spect for its proceedings at home and abroad. In
times OF excitement and aroused passions IN peace
and in war. next to the Supreme Court, the Senate
people in preserving their liberties all crises
proving tho surest guardian of the fortunes of -e
Republic The assembling of such power and
the exercise of such functions in legislative body,
try must insure good government. wise laws and
protection OF the people in their property liberty
George F. Hoar, of the greatest men who
adorned the Senate. and OF the kindliest
sweetest and purest souls that ever dwet in flesh,
speaking of the Senate said
1T is here only that the freedom Of debate is
secure. Victosies IN common to all
tons But the greatest victories OF constitutional
tleground has been the American Senate and whose
champions have been the Senator'S who for hun
passions OF the hour. have led. represented guided
oheysd and made effective the deliberate will Of
free people"
In addition TO the speakers, the following
guests were present: General Horace Porter,
General Frederick D. Grant, u. S. A; Alfred
Mosely, the Rev. DR.. William r. Huntington,
the Rev. DR.. William Rogers Richards. Rear
Admiral Joseph B. Coghlan, u. S. N; Nicholas
Murray Butler president Of Columbia Univer-
Great Britain at New York; Karl G. Buenz,
Consul General OF the German Empire at New
York; DR.. Hermann Schumacher, Charles g.
Smith, ex-presdent and honorary member of
the Chamber of Commerce of the state OF New
York; Alexander f. Orr, ex-president and hon
orary member of the Chamber of Commerce of
the State of New York; Hart Lyman, John
Foord Charles r. Miller. St Clair McKelway.