The daily gazette., 1883-10-13
THE OHIO VICTORY.
NEW YORK DEMOCRATS RE-
JOICING.
A SPEECH BY GOV. CLEVELAND
Important Gathering of New York Demo-
cIats-Gov. Cieveland's Congratulations
Over the Great Victory In Ohio.

ALBANY, Oct. 12.-An important confer
enee OF leading Democratic politicians and
editors was held here to-day. Encourag-
Ing reports Of Democratic prospects were
given and measures were concerted to bring
about victory. 1t was announced from
New York that there would be no opposi-
tion to speak of on the part of Tainmany.
malorftes claimed for State ticket ranged
from 5000 to 5000, but fear was expressed
that over-confidence of the Democrats since
the Ohio election might cause the Republic
cans 10 win at weak points: hence special
pains Will be taken to perfect the organiza.
tlons. Governor Cleveland gave q recep-
ton this evening, after which there was a
serenade to the various candidates and a
torchlight parace. The Governor made a
speech. He said:
"Fellow-citizens, am very much graft
ned by this remembrance of me In the mid
die OF the rejoicing which tonight gladdens
the hearts OF the members of the party to
which am glad TO belong. do not for a
moment attribute this demonstration and
the compliment of the serenade to any other
cause than the inclination of my party
friends at a such time to congratulate
each other on this occasion. Official place
and public position may for a moment be
laid aside, while, as fellow-members of a
party which has achieved victory, we
mingle in our joy and exultation. We eel
ebrate to night victory in a most import
ant field and victory which gives us an
earnest OF much greater yet to come, We
look with pride and joy to the achievement
OF our brethren in sister State and yield TO
them all the praise and admiration which
their no nasa+-g' ---5 --.-5O OrurrnS.
The first battle in the great campaign of
1854 has been fought and won. Ohio in the
van calls on us to follow. What shall the
answer bes The Democracy of New York
sends back the ringing assurance that we
are on the way, and in few short DAYS will
be at her side, bearing glorious trophies.
This is not an idle boast, full of temporary
enthusiasm, nor the voice of blind partisan
zeal. We shall succeed because we deserve
success, because the people are just and be-
cause we bear high aloft the banner of their
| rights. We know full well the need of
watchfulness and effort and we shall not fail
to appreciate that neglect and slothfulness
is betrayal of our trust. congratulate
most sincerely every true Democrat in the
State ofNew York that the cause in which
he is enlisted is so worthy of his best efforts
and that the candidates chosen to lead in
the contest 80 well represent his cause.
The convention which selected for the
Democratic party the men now presented to
the people of the State for their suffrages
had before 1t other men, any of whom the
party would have delighted to honor; but
choice was to be made, and that it was well
and fairly made fully believe. The charge
or insinuation in any quarter that this choice
was influenced improperly or determined
| otherwise than by the judgment of those
upon whom the responsibility was cast, will
| not deceive and may be safely left to the in
telligence of the people of the State. For
myself shall claim the privilege of aiding
in the cause. This canno5 be done by fault
finding and cavil. I know l can aid
by performing the duties of my public
trust for the benefit OF the people, for am
sure that the party which does not
keep near to them and the party representa-
tives who are not careful of their interests
they will repuGiate. We seek to put the
affairs of the State in the hands of men hav.
ing the full confidence Of the party We
seek to put in higher places those who have
shown fidelity to every private and public
trust. We present TO the people of the State
candidates., all of whom come accredited
with the confidence and affection of their
neighbors, which are the best credentials.
Their ability to perform the duties of the
offices is unquestioned, and fresh from the
people they understand and will care for
their wants. Believing these things, am
enlisted in their success, and hope that
through the hearty efforts of their party
friends and by the intelligent action of the
voters of the State, l may welcome them to
share In the administration OF our State gov
ernment."