New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-13

should be with us on this occasion. for Abraham
Lincoln represented all that is best IN the aspira-
ton and inspiration Of men Of all faiths, all creedS'
all shades of political opinion"
There were a number of Democrats present, in
Guiding Controller Metz Justice Victor J. Bowling
and Justice Vernon NJ. Davis
Explaining the absence of Speaker Cannon Mr..
Young said there many points Of likeness be-
tween Cannon and Lincoln. In a letter which Mr..
Young read Speaker Cannon regretted that he
could not be present join in celebrating the mem
DRY of that Representative American, who, in the
hour Of greatest peril TO the nation moved through
the babel Of compromises, makeshifts and radical
demands. and controlled by one single purpose the
preservation Of the Union"
He added:
If I We're to propose a sentiment tonight 1t
would be the toast: abraham Lincoln the best
craftsmanship for any emergency; the best leader
OF the doctrine that The power OF the sword may
be used without destroying the liberties OF ne re-
public; that great reforms can be accompnsn6 5
Fra9 s to eagi,Tf W he biT 6Jst citizen i the
purest foundation OF a mighty nation.
Mr.. Young then introduced Lieutenant General O.
o. Howard, TO speak in place OF Speaker Cannon,
TO the toast Abraham Lincoln" He said that
General Howard revered the memory of Lincoln
that he founded the Lincoln Memorial University
at Cumberland Gap. Tennessee.
dotes of Lincoln. Among them was this:
one day Mr. Lincoln saw Fessenden. for exam
den had received the promise Of some appointment
in Maine for Of his constituents. The case had
sight of the Senator he that he angry.
and as he approached his door ne called out: say
Fessenden. aren't you al Episcopalian?' Mr. Fes
sender, taken abaCk by the question, answered.:
then said: u thought So you swear so much ike
Seward Seward IS an EpscoPalan. But you
both He is a Presbyterian BY this time Fes-
sender was in hearty good humor and the Presi-
the Senator's satisfaction.
General Howard was followed by Major General
James II. wilson. l. :. \. ueGrcu). whose idlucT
was a captain in me Black Hawk War with
War Department during part of the civil War
to those already known the world He spoke Of
Lincoln's comment on a dispatch stating that a.
PfSn 1 ragulSG Dy i. Inc tles ne 4Gotfa
brigadier general. ! can make them: but mules
General Wilson said that, in one Of his early
lature Lincoln stated what were To- be the cardinal
principles OF the Republican party, when II vas
he named as protection, liberty. equal rights for
What would Lincoln say to-day General WI
changed and its policies as promulgated to-day If
he had lived to guide US, the change would not he
To Illustrate. General Wilson told the story of
the man who had picture Of hiS f25her painted
When he received the picture, he exclaimed: Yes.
Just ia as General Wilson p finished 2S diner shouted
What's the matter with Roosevelt"
ally appauded when he spoke on The Empire
State"
The menu follows:
Huitres Cotuit.
POTAGE
Potage a la Neloutre
Creme 4 la Japonalse.
HORS DCEUERE.
Raids Olives Celer. Amandas salees.
POISSON.
Aigullettes d Sicienae.
Salade de couconbres.
ENTREE.
Ris de Neau la Traviata.
PIECE DE RESISTANCE
Mignons de hlet De buseuf q Ia Foyot
Pornrnes de FRANCHISE Petits pois gaut6s
SoTbet Fentaisie.
GIBIER.
Csnards Sauvages, Sarcellas r6ties.
Horniny fruit. Cielee de Groseilles
Salade de chcoree betteravcs.
ENTREMETS DE DOECiEUR.
GlaCes assorties
Petits Cafe. Fruits.
Gold Seal. Apollinaris.