Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-16
CHEERS FOR CLEVELAND.
ms RECEPTION IN NEW YORK.
Enihusiasiic Greeting Aiens the Route From
Altany-The Business.Nsea's Ovation
Governor CIeveiapd's ADDRESS.


lBy telegraph TO the Dispsieh.
NEW York, October 10 Governor Cleye-
land left Albany on the $3.50 train thism
ing, accompanied by Colonel Daniel Ls-
mont, bis private secretary, snd Mayor
Banks. OF Albany. II was the express
wish Of the Governor that no demonstra-
ton should be made IN bis honor along the
route. At Poughkcepsie, however, the
crowd was so large and enthusiast, that
he was induced TO show himself 10 the as
sembIage. and for five minutes he shook
hands with all those who could reach hin.
Atthis point Senator and Mrs. Newbold
buardcd the train. and the Governor
choitcd pleasantly with Mr.. Newbold until
Garrison was reached. Here Hamilton
Fish got on board the train and entered
the car occupied by the Governor. They
greeted e,cb other cordially, and conversed
together until the arrival OF their train at
the Grand Central depot At about 1880
O'Clock.
A committee composed Of Senator Bar
mum chairman Of the Democratic National
Con mittee), Abram $. Hewitt, Senator
Goimsn Of Maryland, eX-Mayor Grace,
Senator Gwynne, ID. W. James. {. ID.
Campbell, II. u. Lighter, j. ID. Coleman.
Eugene Kelly. and Me>srs.. Greene aud
VandeTp6O, met Governor Cleveland at
|, the depot, and after an exchange OF greet
ings escorted him to q carriage. which he
entered m company with Senator Birnum
and Colonel Lamont. The other members
Of the committee also entered carriages and
iollOwCd that OF the Governor.
4 large crowd bad assembled outside the
dcl0t, and when Governor Cleveland made
his appearance cheers were given, which
were contir uod until the carriages de-
parted. Large numbers OF men rushed
toward the Governor and held out their
bands. which he smiingly grIped. Sew
era time. after the carriages had started
the driver YVES ordered to stop his horses
50 that the Governor could satisfy the de-
sircs Of those who wished to shake his
hand.
Tie parry arrived at the FiflhAyenue
Hotel at l0:45. and the carriages were
Griycn to the Tweniy-third-Strce entrance.
where Governor Cleveland alighted and
| Immediately proceeded 10 bis rooms on the
| third floor. Quite crowd was gathered
outside Of the hotel. and gave hearty cheers
on The arrival Of the Democratic candidate
| The rooms q the Governor were immcdl-
ately besicged by politicians md reporters,
| who were anxious 10 get word from him
or his secretary. but Mr.. Cleveland re-
| manned IN his private room, TO which only
a select few could gain access. Governor
| Cleveland appeared to be in good health,
and WAS not at all falgned 10y his journey.
Governor Cleveland continued 70 receive
visitors up TO } O'Clock. Juliet Clayton. a
little miss from Florida. said when pre-
sentcd, "Shc was glad t. meet the next
| President and cX.MlyOr Grace's son,
| IL oil .uf I'D In
! Governor with How do you do,
Mr.. Presidcnt?" Many local poll
licians called. Colonel J. Kingmm
Page. who was Franklin Picrco's private
secretary, introduced his wife and daush-
ter. 4 united delegation from the Pro
duce. stock. Cotton, Coffee, Petroleum,
Mining. Grocers. and Dry-Good' EX-
changes invited Governor Cleveland,
through their chairman, John l.. Town.
send. OF the Produce Exchange. TO be- pres
cnt at the busines,.men's meeting In the
evening. The Governor accepted the in
yitation. Thomas lIarland presented thi
Governor with a silver watch made bi
hi- (Harland'@ grandfather in Norwich
Conn.,. in 1890. when Mr.. Cleveland
grandfather was On apprentice in the shop
which was afttrWard repaired by the Gov
ernor's grandfather when he superseded
Harland a. proprietor. The repair mark
were visible on the case CT the watch
Governor Cleveland was much pleased
with the gift, thanked Mr.. Ilarand cordial
", and asked him 10 write a sketch OF tn
history OF the time-piece.
Rusiness-Nen's Meeting i'm the Acade
my Of Music.
New York, October l5.-Thc business
:. hn Asst1 Of rIIii
was complete success. The building wa
iammed within ten minutes from the tim
OF opening the doors. Thousands upOl
thousands Of people gathered IN the Yicinit
| OF the building to get a glimpse OF GovernO
Cleveland. who was expected.
The usual pyrotechic display on magn
fed scale was held i'm the adjacent street
aud the auditorium was tasteiuliy decorate
with flowers and bunting. Cheers 10
Cleveland and Hendricks were heard on a
sides. the crowd being particularly demon
stratlvc and enthusiastic. The stage wa
crowded with delegations from the Vari0u
exchanges.
Ex-Mayor Grace presided and speeche
were made by Governor Waller, OF Con
neclicut. and II. W. Beccher. During tn
speech Of tie latter Governor Cleyelan
was announced His reception beggar
description. Every person in the va,
crowd rose to his feet and cheered an
waved his handkerchief or hat ~ thou.
ont Of his senses. Mr.. Beechcr appeiredt
be greatly affected by the enthusiasm
Governor Cleveland came 10 tue front o
the stage aud made several attempts 4
sneak. He was not allowed to proceed 10
fully five minutes. At last be said
Ladies and gcntemen,-I thank you 10
this kind reception, and | am sure IL l.
cause for con graduation that so many G
the businessmen OF thi, great metr0pOli
have found reasons in the pending
political struggle for united and earn
st effort. II ha, been NY firm be
lief that one reason why we ~ peopl
90 not enjoy 10 the utmost the advantage
OF our form Of government Is found IN ID
Fact that our businessmen are apt 10 neg
lect their political duties. The idea l. To
common among them that there Is hero'sl
and virtue In refusing to hold office
and the stern denial OF any interc,
in politics seems 10 be regarded 10y man
81 this class ia The pest association 81 thei
private virtue and business integrity. II!
protection and safety OF the interests the
have in charge are closely connected Wit
, wise administration of the Government
ana IL uis alNd9N N''hi'h 1" NV '""N
regard for their position IL citizen
did not impc them to take i MOI
active interest In political affairs "a
de,ire and need Of self-presfryation woul
do 80. believe, too, that the be,s admin
i>tration OF the Government Is accOn
uli,ned when il i, conducted on busine'
IrinciD,es. and it /, quite apparent thi
tie active participation OF our bushes
men i'm political campaigns Is an e
fccnve mode Of impressing these principle
upon the management OF public affair
! coustrue this large and enthusiast
meeting aud determination on the part
the businessmen. from winch 1t had 1
: rise, asaa promise OF the time when the
shall find the path Of duty as well a. 81
interests in practical and intelligent int
ference with political questions aud issue
UprCaTiOus applause punctuated the Co
errors speech. Ateyery period the cheel
we're dcaien,ng.
A letter was read from samuel. Tildel
l,crcit,ng that bis health prevented his a
, t,rdance. He says
~ remember gratefully that when Il W
nv duty ~ Governor to- engage in grlpp
with the csnal.riny. which then Swayeda
the administrative, legislative, and iudici
departments OF the state. majority
the local ORGANIZATIONS cf the Dm0cratc an
the ORGANIZATION OF the Republican par
at the New York Produce Exchange r.
lied to NY support and stood by my SIC
until that gigantic power was complete