The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1884-05-24
PRESIDENT ARTHUR.
A ROUSING MEETING IN NEW YORK
ON TUESDAY NIGHT.

Leading Bankers and Merchants Among
the Audienee-Henry Ward Beecher's
Brilliant Speech - EX-Sccretary
Bristow Says Few Words to
Mr.. Wayne MacVeagh.
The mass meeting at the Cooper insti-
tute, New York, on TUESDAY evening,
called by large number of representa-
tive business men who are in favor of the
nomination of Chester A. Arthur for
President, was one of the largest politi-
cal gatherings ever witnessed in that city.
Long before the time announced for the
meeting to open the large hall was pack
ed to overt,owing and hundreds left, being
unable to gain admission. Upon the
platform and in the body Of the hall
were many ladies. \ military band ell
livened the meeting with popular and
national airs.
The platform was crowded with New
York's ablest and best business men,
among them many who rarely or never
take part in politics.
G. N. Bliss called the meeting to order
and F. b. Winston, chairman of the
meeting, after brief address, in which
he stated the object of the meeting in
troduced Judge Horace Russell, who
read the resolutions, as follows:
The business men of the city of New
York, holding no Political office and not de-
string any, bnt having in common with
their tellnw-citiZens deep interest in the
welfare of the country and seeking TO Sc
cure this by Il continuance of 4 wise and
economic administration, desire that Presi-
dent Arthur may he rennminatcd, for the
following reasons:
!. Assuming the office Of President under
circumstances of great delicacv, emharrass-
ment and apprehension, he has 50 borne
himself personally and officially that dis
trase has been s'.pplanted by confidence,
order ha:; been brought out of confusion
and the country has had Il peaceful, safe,
pure and conservative administration which
has won the appreciation of all men of all
parties.
the teachings of Washington, and has ill.,
creased the respect felt for us by other ma
tons
s. He has been the President of the whole
people, and has not sought popularity by
stirring up sectional strife
l. His liIanca, views and his action re
garding the currency, reduction of taxa
ton, public economy and the proper pro-
lection of American industry meet with
our hearriest appreciation.
D. We especially commend the efforts he
has made to separate the civil service from
political partisanship.
6. His judicial appointments have been
characterized by strict impartiality in the
face of strong political pressure, and by
great wisdom of selection. The cases of
Judges Gray and Blatchford are notable
examples
:. He has himself been the President, not
allowing himself, as many feared he would
do, to be influenced by the suggestions,
wishes or opinions of either friends or enc
mics; nor has he used his official patronage
in any way to promote lis own political
fortune.
8. All the Republican conventions have
thus far approved unqua!iliedly of Pres
dent Arthur's administration. This APP
prevail was demanded by the sentiment of
the people.
9. If asked whether President Arthur can
carry the State of New York, we unhesiia'-
ingly say that he can and he will he trium
phantly elected To the accomplishment
of this end we pledge our unwcaried efforts
The reading of the resolutions was
frequently interrupted by applause.
Park Goodwin was introduced. He
spoke, as an Independent in politics. in
favor of keeping in the office of Presi-
dent, one who, he believed, had per-
formed its duties with singular ability,
rather than to lisk change for the mere
sake of change.
The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was
then introduced. The vast audience
cheered and waved their handkerchiefS. |
hats and canes as lie came forward, and |
the applause broke out again and again
before the orator was allowed to proceed. |
He said: AN excellent evening paper |
says that Mr.. Beecher used to be very !
much opposed to President Arthur. but |
that lie has come round to be Il great |
friend of his. which is Just like Mr.. |
Beecher. | am here tonight to verify |
every word of that. | was not prpu- |
diced in Mr.. Arthur's favor | was dis |
pleased with him and regarded the sue
cess of his administration as very I'M
certain. | have been won from this pre-
indeed by the steady progress OF u wise
and prudent administration. Applause. |
1T is Just like Mr.. Beecher, and hope |
it will be to the day OF his death. that
when he finds that he is on the wrong
side lie will have the courage to 90 out |
of it. Applause. 1t has been ntimated
that a clergymen is to speak to night.
That is mistake. There is a citizen
going to speak, Laughter and APP
plause. A voice, Three cheers for the
clergyman" Three cheers were given
with a will amid much merriment.
Mr.. Beecher continued by saying that
as citizen, interested equally with
Others he would think and speak as he
duced to the help of the party, all the
better; if not, all the worse for the party.
1t was also fit for business men to eX-
press their political preferences, for in
many respects they represented the best
cially interested i'll Il good and stable
government. They do not care particu-
larly for politics, because they can adapt |
themselves to almost any policy; but |
they do want to be able to look forward. |
year after year, four years after four
years, to a stable and uniform policy
Applause.
ut is because We believe that in the
reappointment Of President Arthur we
shall find stability, uniformity and gen
eral prudence; nothing wild, everything
founded on ample experience, that we
are in favor of his denomination, which
is just the same as his election. APP
plause. We are suggesting to the con-
vention what is the will of the Republi-
cans of New York, and of as many Dem
ocrats as God has made rational and in
telligent. Laughter and applause.
We are not here to inveigh against other
candidates or threaten that if our choice
is not nominated we wont play. [Cries
of Good"
president Arthur has proved, under
trying circumstances, one of the most
able presiding officers the nation has
ever had. That he has met so little
criticism is marvel and Is a testimony
given to few Presidents. The oil of vi