Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-22
LEAGUE GIVES DINNER
Republicans of District ASso-
Citations at Annual Function.
SPEECHES FOLLOW TOAST
Distinguished Guests Sound Tocsin Of
Present Campaign.
MUSIC ENLIvENED EXERCISES
Golden Jubilee a Theme of Interest
List Of the Guests
Present.
SPEECHES FOLLOW TOAST
MUSIC ENLIVENED EXERCISES

About four hundred men of all ages as
sembled last night at Masonic Temple. 9th
and F streets northwest. where the second
annual jollihcation and dinner. given under
the auspices of the League of Republican
Clubs of the District of Columbia, was
given. Four large tables were set In the
main hall of the temple. which was filled to
the last place. An attractive menu was
served. The hall was decorated with fags
and flowers and other emblems.
Upon the platform was placed the or
chestra, which supplied excellent music.
and songs were sung by local talent from
the same platform. An easel, on which
hung President Roosevelt's portrait, occu-
pied the place of honor.
Parallel with the stage ran a fifth table,
at which sat Mr.. William c. Fox. the toast
master, and the speakers, Representative
j. Warren Keifer of the Old Boys Club,
Mr. J. Hampton Moore. Pennsylvania; Rep
resentative Ralph ID. Cole, Ohio; Mr.. Z. J.
Lyman. Connecticut; Representative Joseph
II. Gaines, West Virginia, Representative
H G. Adams. Wisconsin,; Representative
Joseph V. Graft. Illinois; Representative
Edward B. Vreeland, New York: Mr.. Mar
ion Butler North Carolina, and Capt VIM.
+. Kent, Virginia.
The guests were addressed by Mr.. Will
lam c. Connor president of the League OF
Republican State Clubs of the District of
Columbia. He said, in part
Welcoming Address.
at Is a pleasure for US TO welcome you as
guests of the League OF Republican State
Clubs. Tonight we renew our earnest de-
votion and unflinching fidelity to republican
principles. Tonight we renew our declara-
ton of confidence and admiration OF the
present administration. Tonight We invite
you 10 rally with u.s. all who believe In con-
tinued protection to American industry and
labor sound finance. expanding trade ana
increasing commerce.
our league believes in having ready for
action a large and efficient navy. always
ready and well prepared to defend the ma
ton 5 honor. When We look back at the
navy we had, and at the formidable fighting
machines we have today, the heart of every
true American should beat with pride.
Tonight we are here, the League of Re-
publican State Clubs. to honor the names Of
such men as Fremont, Lincoln, Mckinley
and Roosevelt. the leaders of the party
that has made up progressive, prosperous,
happy, patriotic and united people Our
league believes in a lofty diplomacy In the
affairs of the world. equitable treatment of
labor and the extension of the laws against
trusts, honest men in city, state and fed
eral office, an honest ballot and the right to
have it counted as cast"
Al the conclusion of Mr.. Connors ad-
dress CT welcome the banquet was under
way, ana it was interrupted but twice
when the strains of America" and THE
Star Spangled Banner" were heard.
After the cigars had been passed Mr.. Fox.
the POSTMASTER, arose and addressed the
gathering, saying:
I'VE meet here tonight as republicans.
We are proud of being styled. We last
met about one year ago, when we celebrated
our victory. We are united as republicans,
and that we are one in this great nation
cannot be proved better than by seeing how
all co-operated in relieving San Francisco
in her great disaster"
Representative Keifer introduced.
He then introduced Representative J.
Warren Keller of Ohio, who was cheered
three times by his friends and admirers. He
said in the course Of his remarks:
1--WE are here, we republicans. to promote
the interest OF the republican party, which
has as Its beacon the promotion of the
American Constitution and the American
flag. We are here 10 legislate for the rail-
rOads-pubhc benefactors-we are not here
TO own them. l have always found a great
deal of pleasure IN knowing that all cub
politicians so to speak, vote the republican
ticket, an action which comes instinctively."
Mr. j. Hampton Moore of Pennsylvania
was introduced as second speaker. and as
he arose he was greeted with round after
round Of applause. Mr. Moore expressed
thanks for the welcome extended and pro-
ceeded at once to speak. starting with q
few pleasantries. which provoked great
laughter.
II left Philadelphia" he continued. ITO
come here tonight to meet men distinguish
ed In the affairs of this nation, active m
political and official circles of the nation
men who have abandoned themselves to
cause foremost TO all. We shall expect you
always to support this cause because every
thing shows that the republican doctrine is
the safest and sauest OF all.
While here | take this opportunity to
ask for your cooperation in making the
golden jubilee of the republican party which
Will be celebrated at Philadelphia in June, a
complete and sweeping success"
Mr. Ralph d. Cole excited amusement
and applause by stating that Ohio is once
more a presidential possibility. He advo-
CHted the teaching to the people that po-
ltical parties are Indispensable.
Representative Joseph ". Graft spoke at
length on the achievements of the repubu-
can party in the last fifty years.
Representative Vreeland. Representative
Butler and Capt. Kent in their remarks
unanimously agreed that a political crisis
has been reached. They sounded "A note of
warning TO all republicans. telling them
that now Is the time for them to cooperate
toward the success OF the party In the COM