Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-07-30
GOVERNOR CLEVELAND S RESPONSE
Mr.. Cleveland replied as follows:

GOVERNOR CLEvELANDS RESPONSE
Mr.. Cleveland replied as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee.
convey to me the first intimation of the result of
the Convention held by the Democracy of the
nation, and yet when listen to your message
and see about me representatives from all parts
of the land, of the great party which is destined
to be the party of the people, asking them to
intrust to it the administration of the Govern
ment, and when / consider whether the in
iuence of the stern reality which the present
surroundings create, and that / have been
chosen to represent the plans. purposes and the
policy of the Democratic party, am profoundly
impressed by the solemnity of the occasion,
and by the responsibility of my position.
Though 1 gratefully appreciate it, do not at
this moment congratulate myself upon the dis
tinguished honor which has been conferred
upon me, because my mind is full
of an anxious desire to perform well the part
which has been assigned to me; nor do at this
moment forget that the rights and interests of
more than 50,0O0,000 of my fellow citizens arc
involved in our efforts to gain Democratic SUI
premacy. This reflection presents to my mind
the consideration to which, more than all others
gives to the act OF my party, in Convention as
sembled, a most sober and serious aspect. The
party and its representatives which ask to be in
trusted at the hands of the people with the
keeping Of all that concerns p ,,1 these people
with the full appreciation of the
sacredness of the trust and a firm resolve to ad-
minister it faithfully and well. l am Demo-
crat because believe truth lies at the founda-
ton of Democracy | have kept the faith,
because l believe, if rightly and fairly admin
istered and applied, Democratic doctrines and
measures will insure the happiness content
ment and prosperity of the people. If in the
contest upon which we now enter we stead
tasty hold to the underlying, principles of our
party creed and at all times keep in view the
people good, we shall be strong, because We
plain and independent voters of the land
viii seek by their suffrages to compass their
release from party tyranny where there
should be submission to the popular
will and their protection from party corruption
where there should be devotion to the peoples
interests. These thoughts lend a conservation
to our cause. and we go forth, not merely to
gain partisan advantage, but pledged to give
to those who trust the utmost benefits of an
honest administration of national affairs. No
higher purpose or motive can stimulate us to a
supreme effort, or urge US to continuous and
earnest labor and party organization. Let us
not fail in this, and we may confidently hope to
reap the full reward of patriots services well
performed. have thus called to mind some
simple truths and trite though they are, it
seems to me we would do well to dwell upon
them at this time. l shall soon hope, signify
in the usual formal manner my acceptance of
the nomination which has been rendered to
me. In the mean time gladly greet you all as
co-workers in a noble cause.
The Governor spoke extemporaneously,
but not without evidence Of deep earnest
ness and feeling. The address was not only
a model of thought, but was delivered with
rare grace and effect. The congratulations
that were showered upon him by the many
distinguished leaders of the party at the
close of the ceremonies were sincere and
hearty.
After some time spent in social inter
changes, the doors of the dining-room were
swung open and refreshments partaken Of
Among those present, besides the men,
bers of the National and Notification Com
mittees, nearly all of whom were in at
tendance, were ex-Speaker Samuel J. Ran
dali. of Pennsylvania; Congressman Perry
Belmont Judge Abbott, Of Boston, and C.
f. Pillsbury, of Boston.
WHAT TAMMANY EXPECTS.
NEW YORK, July 29th-One of John
Kelly's most trusted lieutenants told
Mail Express reporter to-day: Nothing
will be done towards uniting Tammany in
support of Cleveland until Hendricks ar
rives from Saratoga and acts as mediator
between the anti-Tammany Democrats
and the Kelly forces. He is the only man
with whom our organization will treat.
He has always been friendly to us, as we
have been to him. Certain propositions
will he submitted to him to lay before the
anti-Tammany politicians in this State If
the propositions are agreed to, Kelly and
the other leaders of the organization will
chip in nine-tenths of their followers
into the Cleveland ranks. The enmity be-
tween Tammany and Cleveland cannot be
dissipated. The closest friends of Cleve-
land-men like Apgar, Wagon and Man
ning-are the special enemies of our organ
L.. & 1
should be elected all the political patronage
through Manning, Apgar, Boss McLaugh-
lin and Herbert o. Thompson. They
would use their power to crush Tammany
and make the County Democracy the
power in the city. We shall claim the
right to nominate the next Mayor of this
city, also certain Commissionership. We
have not now One-quarter of the city
patronage. Kelly has not entertained any
proposition from J. j. O Brien."
THE CHICKERING HALL MEETING.
New YORK, July 20th-The star, Kelly's
organ, says Of the Chickering Hall meet
ing last night: The Irish-American voters
were out in full force to protest against the
nomination of Cleveland and indorse the
nomination of Blaine and Logan.
The Tribune says: The size of the meet
ing astonished even those who have had
the best opportunity for observing the ten
dency of the Irish voters i'll this campaign.
On the platform and in the body of the
house were many well-known Irish citi-
zens. Prominent among these were Prof
Peter A. Tarpey, General Dennis f. Burk,
Colonel Joseph o. Flynn, Captain O'Mea-
CHER Condor, Captain Phillip Carr, p. J..
O'Reilley, Hugh McDermott editor of the
Jersey City Herald, Austin Ford, Patrick
Ford, d. B. Shcahan, the sculptor, Stephen
L. Fallan, John Connaughton, J. B. Cum
nngham Arthur NJ Forester, Richard
McHale, James Clifford, Dr. Hamilton
Williams and Thomas p. Neville.
THE OUTLOOK IN OHIO.
WASHINGTON, July 29th.-Ex-R Representa-
tive Butterworth, who has just returned
from Ohio, was asked by your correspond
ent to-day how he found the political situa-
ton in that State. He said: Z" | found both
parties hopeful. Both the Democrats and
Republicans have taken off their coats and
gone to work. They are both confident of
success, but, as far as | could see, every
thing looks favorable for Blaine and Logan.
| found the Irish in Cincinnati enthusiastic
ally in favor of Blaine.
DEMOCRATIC ENTHUSIASM IN KENTUCKY.
LEXINGTON, July 29th.-Over ten thou
sand enthusiastic Democrats attended an
old-fashioned barbecue given near this city
to-day by the Democrats of Fayette county.
The entire crowd partook of the bar
becued meat The crowd was addressed
by General Durbin Ward, Don Piatt and
Judge Hunt, of Ohio, Senators Beck and
Blackburn, Ex-Governor Blackburn and
Thomas r. Jones, of Kentucky. All the
orators predicted a rousing victory in No
vember for the Democracy. There is great
enthusiasm in Kentucky over the ticket.
GREENBACKERs IN MISSOURI.
ST. JOSEPH, July 29th.-The Greenback
Congressional Convention of the Fourth
District was held in this city this after
noon. Resolutions were passed denouncing
the Chicago Democratic Convention, and
recommending the unity of all the anti
Bourbon elements to defeat the Democ-
racy of this State. 1t was decided not to
nominate a candidate for Congress, but by
resolution requested Hon. Nicholas Ford to
become an independent candidate.
THE WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICAN STATE CON-
yENTIoN.
PARKERsBURG, July 29th.-Fully two
thousand people are already here for the
State Republican Convention tomorrow
It is now definitely settled that the fusion
arrangement entered into some weeks ago,
whereby the Greenbackers shall name a
portion of the ticket, will prevail. The
fusion assures the Republicans ten thou
sand additional votes in the State.
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