The Washington herald., 1910-02-02

AS the only imprOmptu speaker at the
twenty-eighth annual banquet of the Mil
itary Order of the Loyal Legion Of the
United States. at Rauschers last night,
Uncle Joe Cannon won a spontaneous
ovation.
Il have respect for the man who thinks
God and one is the majority, but who
does not change conditions where there is
an actual numerical majority he said,
This hue and cry about hell TO pay and
no pitch hot Is due TO yellow journalism,
that caused the assassination OF three of
our most noble leaders.
II have faith in the great American
people. If We go wrong at times, 1t can
be corrected. We get In close touch
with the people once every two years In
electing a majority OF the House or
Representatives. and likewise with the
Senate, and every four years the people
pass upon who shall be their President.
The majority must rule If we are 10 have
government. There is, according to a
common saying. no member Of Congress
so cowardly as two members Of Congress.
No man ever succeeded with an angle
worm for a backbone. We may make
mistakes, but the blood and traditions
Of the great American people will bear
it for the time until another opportunity
offers, when we cure it at the ballot box. "
While Mr.. Cannon made no reference 10
the insurgent fight against him as
Speaker. It was generally understood that
he had special reference to that fight
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the minority must submit.
In closing, Mr.. Cannon said; I'VE find
that the government grows wiser.
stronger. and better in the changing
years. That has been my experience since
have been a member Of Congress and
during my long service in that body"
Senator Dick on Peace.
Senator Charles Dick. Of Ohio, respond
ed to the toast The liberty OF peace"
After paying tribute to the valor and
patriotism Of the veterans Of the Loyal
Legion, he said IL was to their bravery.
in large part. that this great government
had been preserved, giving to all civiiiza-
ton the broadcast freedom to mankind.
winning the approval OF the world lie
told his hearers that their work will not
be finished until they have answered the
last call to join their comrades.
while the great civil conflict in which
you participated" said the Senator may
in time be forgotten. the good TO man
kind that it has and Will accomplish
will go on TO the end Of time and the
good preserved.
There is no longer any sections to our
great country; no North, no South: we
are one happy and prosperous people.
What you accomplished with arms those
whom you conquered acquiesce in. The
cause you riumphed over is dead for
ever"
Rev. Edward L. Hamilton, Of Michigan.
spoke TO the toast. The future OF our
country" declaring that the patriots OF
the Union armies in constituting the Con-
stitutiOn Of the United States with arms,
had forever settled the question OF States
rights
John Y. Yerkes, former commissioner of
Internal revenue. was the last scheduled
speaker, responding 10 the toast, True
patriotism as exemplfed by the sacrifice
Of the soldiers and sailors" His address
was an eloquent tribute 10 the veterans Of
the Union army.
Preceding the speaking ard following
the banquet the letter of resignation Of
Commander Upshur. who leaves soon for
Europe. was read. the colors were saIuted
after which toast to the President and
another TO deceased members was drunk
Board of Officers.
Rear Admiral George C. Remsy. U. s n, com
mander.
Brevet Ma; Gen. cynls Bussey. Z. s. V. senior
Brig Gen Theodore schwan {. S, A. junior
yice commander.
Mai, William P Hu1ford. U. s A.. recorder.
Pay Director Leonard A. Frailey. U. S, n. regis
trsr.
First Lisut William R. Thompson. L. s. Y.
treasurer.
Maj. David S. Stanley. U. S. A. chancellor.
Chaplain James Il. Bradford, L. s. " chaplain.
Chief Engineer AOsalom Kirby. U. S. n. Of This
| Council"
MAI Duncan c. Phillips, Z. S. v. Of The
Council"
Capt Robert Armour. Z. s. v. Of Tho op,D,,I..
Lieut.. Col. Henry N. Kendall. T. s. A., Of The
Council"
Bre7et Mai Charles F. Iarsbee. U. s. V o,
This Council"
Members of the COmmandery.
Gen. C. l. Andrews CAPT D. ]. Arvar Gen y
R. Anderson, Capt. Robert Alton. Capt. ] u.
Andrews
Col. W. A. Brown. Capt. N. J. Bunnen. Cant s
S. Burdett, Lieut. II, V. Butler, Capt. ]. II. Bar
nard. Capt. J. I. Bolton. Lieut.. T. J. BurrcI.
Lieut.. J. W. Bixler. Mr.. J. A. Burkart. Mr.. g. a
Billings Col G. W. 2. Black, Gen. w. II. Recs
Capt. y VI. Brooks. Col. ]. N. Brown. Cant s
r. Burch. Maj. F. A. Butts. Mr. f. G. Butts
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