Notwithstanding the downpour of rain last evening, Sanders Theatre was well filled by a highly appreciative and enthusiastic audience which had gathered to listen to Ex-Governor John D. Long, and Senator Hawley of Connecticut. John L. Dodge, the president of the club, introduced Governor Long, the first speaker, who began by saying: "I feel as if I were to make my commencement address; I wish I were." He followed by making a strong appeal to all young men, especially college men, in favor of the Republican party; spoke of it as the party of original thought and ideas; dwelt glowingly on the record of the party in the past and its position today, and closed by urging all present to join its ranks.

It goes without saying that a man of Senator Hawley's reputation commanded the closest kind of attention. His record as a leader in the Senate made his remarks on the tariff the subject of the deepest interest. Apt quotations from Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill's works were used effectively in illustrating his points and proved conclusively, when supplemented by his own material, the necessity of this country for a protective tariff. The Senator spoke feelingly on the subject of domestic manufactures, gave vivid examples of prosperity under the present system, and closed by exposing our present helplessness in regard to our naval force and coast defences. He praised England's constant upbuilding of her navy and expansion of shipping, and promised that our Senate would see to bettering our own navy.