New-York tribune., 1918-07-05

activities" he said "We all realize
there have been some unnecessary OBJ
stacles placed in the way of this cele-
bration."
Herein was the publishers only ref
ference to the feeling which had led
SO many of the nations lawmakers to
decline his invitation, and which had
so Influenced the Representative and
Senator'S from his own state that only
one New Yorker, and that one Re
publican, Representative Chandler
threw in his fortunes with the jun
ketecrs.
This is what Mayor Hylan had to
say, when Mr.. Hearst finished speak
ing:
Mayor Hylan's Speech
ii am somewhat embarrassed by the
glowing introduction of Mr.. Hearst.
am not as great an orator as he is. But
as Chief Magistrate of this city l en-
tend you hearty welcome. We are
under deep obligations to Mr.. Hearst
in New York City to-day. AS he has
already said, l hope the time is not
far distant when all newspapers will
join with us in doing things for the
betterment Of this community.
II am going, as Mayor. to render the
best possible service l can to the peo-
pie. We are depending upon you SEN
ators and Representatives, when we
get better acquainted, to give US a
helping hand. In the past we have
sometimes thought we have been some
what disseminated against, but we
want to get closer to you and come in
contact more often with you, so that
you may do justice to us.
"The people of this city and country
are under obligation to Mr.. Hearst for
the great fights he has made for the
people. During the last campaign in
New York nearly every newspaper, ex-
cept Mr.. Hearst's papers, We're against
me in my candidacy for Mayor Mr..
Hearst had confidence in me, and so
did thousands Of others who voted for
me. In no act Of mine will l betray
the confidence the people have reposed
! in me.
~ again welcome you to this city.
Let us know at the City Hall if there
comfort and convenience and we will
be glad to do it. i thank you
Mr. Hearst did not return to the re-
viewing stand after the luncheon, nor
did any large proportion of his guests
the majority of whom passed the in
| terval before dinner at their own de-
I vices.
Hearst Brings Back Clark
The Junketeers began to gather at
the Astor at o'clock in the evening
few minutes. Then he went to the
Pennsylvania station to wait for and
to welcome Champ Clark, whom he
brought back with him later on.
Hearst and l." the Speaker told the
hundred or SO Diners" were friends
before we even saw each other. His
father was raised in my Congressional
district in Missouri.
Hearst is bashful and I am bashful
myself. l did rot snuggle much for
fear he would get me to say something
Congress we became better friends
He is the biggest publisher ever known
on the face of the earth. There has
not been a measure for the improve
ment of human beings in the last quar-
ter of century he did not originate
or advocate.
"He and I don't always agree. He
advocates many things l think are
moonshine. ] advocate things he does
not like. But every reform measure
he is at the bottom of or a great fac
tor in He instituted the first real &C
tive regulation Of railroads ever start
ed IN the United States Congress.
"lf anybody said | should not come
to New York and associate with any
body | please he don't know whom he
is fooling with.
Hearst has done more good than
these fellows who are bully-ragging
him." D D '''e
William DeFord. counsel for the
Hearst papers, introduced James A.
Reed, Senator from Missouri, who said
/ in part:
Senator Reeds Speech
"ln my opinion the worst enemy our
country has to-day is the man who
J goes about certifying to the world that
thus great heart of America is rotten
with treason.
~ we were to read that the greatest
publisher in Germany at heart wanted
the United States toswin the war.
wouldn't it give us good cheer? And
when 1t is partly asserted that the
greatest publisher in the United States
IS not a true and loyal citizen is that
not comfort and cheer to our enemies ?
is not 1t test of loyalty when men
work as Mr.. Hearst has worked for
the great parade to thrill the hearts
OF the people with such demonstra-
tion? ''''
"We are indebted to Mr.. Hearst for
most enjoyable day, and while we
thank him don't forget Mrs. Hearst
who also is devoting so much to the
cause"
Hearst replied:
| my deep and sincere thanLs - NJ