Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-10-28


prominent In social circles. The reception
was OF an informal nature. Among
the prominent gentlemen present were Gov
ernor Leon Albeit United States Senator
Mcpherson, Chancellor RuDyon, General
George II. Mcclellan. Ex-Governor Lud-
low. Henry G.. Kelsey. Secretary o. State
ex-Congressman Hardenburg, ex.Con.
gresham Miles Ross, cx-Uni,ed States
Senator John u. Stockton. Mayor Haynes.
OF Newark: Mayor Hartford, OF Orange;
Judge Wheeler, of Monmouth State Sem
ator Cocbrane, OF sussex; Rev. DR.. Stans.
berry, dean OF Christ church. Newark;
Rev. DR.. John Todd, Thomas Dunn Eng
lish, Hon. Rufus nlodgett. cbairmln State
Democratic Committee, and Edward Albeit,
brother OF Governor Albeit. As Gov
ernor Cleveland descended 10 the large
ves,ibule from one OF the upper rooms,
where he had removed some trayetstalns,
and passed through to the dining-room.
where be partook OF hasty lunch, he was
greeted by hearty clapping OF hands.
Shortly after O'Clock, accompanied by
Governor Albeit. Mayor Haynes, and
others Of the local committee. he drove to
tie Grand Operr-Housc. The seats had
been removed from the auditorium in order
TO give more space. and there was not
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sons were present. Of whom one hall were
ladies. The interior Of the operi-house
was handsomely decorated. Over the stage
was motto: "Your native county greets
you.". Large oil-paintings OF Cleveland and
Hendricks were suspended over the stage.
on one side OF which hung al Irish flag
harp OF gold upon field OF green
sud on the other large American flIg.
Upon the stage were seated scores OF proml-
pon; citizens. Pending the arrival OF the
distinguished guest. Cappa's Seventh Regi-
mcni orchestra rendered several selections,
and were repeatedly eBcOred. Cleveland
entered the ball at S:2j L. II. escort
ed by Governor Albeit, Mayor
Haynes, and Alderman Smith OF New
ark The audience rose en- m1SSe,
and greeted him with voclferous cheers.
Gentlemen waved their hats and ladies
their bankerchieis. The crowd outside.
which had been unable TO gain admission
to the hall, took up the acclaim and cheered
again and again. Governor Cleveland was
escorted to the stage amid applause loud
and long-continued. on the subsistence of
which Governor Albeit addrcssen the guest
OF the evening. Then turning TO the audi
eace he said: '.And in presenting Gov
ernor Cleveland to this audience tonight,
believe as firmly as live that ! have the
pleasure Of presenting TO you the next
President OF the United States"
GOVERNOR CLEvELAND's ADDRESS.
Three hearty cheers were then given for
Cleveland. and when silence was restored,
the latter said:
~ am here TO visit the county and State
where | was born. in response to an invita-
ton OF many political friends and number
OF those who, as neighbors, remember any
family, il they do not me. do not wish
to attempt any false pretence by declaring
that ever since the day, when very small
boy, | left the state, / have languished
in an enforced absence, and longed
to tread again its soil, yet l eau
say, without affectation, that though
the way OF life has led me far from the
place Of my birth. the names Caldwell aud
Newark, and memories connected with
these places, are as fresh as ever. l have
never been disloyal to my native State,
| but have ever kept the place warm in my
heart for the love / cherish for my birth
| place. [Applause.l | hope, then, that |
shall not be regarded as recreant son,
| but that | may, without challenge. lay
claim to my place as born jersey
man. [Renewed applause.1 II you will
| grant me this / shall not be
| too modest to assume to share
the pride which you all must feel in the
| position the State OF New jersey and the
| county Of Essex hold in the country to-day.
| The history OF the State dates beyond the
time when our Union was formed. Its
| farm lands exceed in average value per acre
| those Of any other State and It easily leads
| all the States in the number OF important
| industries. When we consider the city OF
Newark we find the municipality ranking
as fourteenth in point OF population
among all the cities OF the land.
| II leads every other city in three important
| industries. II Is second only in another,
| and third in Stlll anot9er. Oh course all
| these industries necessitate the existence
OF large h5oring population. This force,
i'm nv own opinion, Is q further element 0
strength and greatness in the State. No
part 81 the community should be more in
tcresied in wise and just administration
Of their Government; none should bt
better informed as 10 their needs and
| rights; and none should guard more vigil
lantiy against the smooth prctences oil
small friends. [Cbeers.l In common with
all other citizens they should desire an bo1.
ct and economical administration OF pub.
he affairs. 1t Is quite plain, too, that the
people have light to demand that
no more money should be taken from
them, directly or indirectly, for public
uses than is Necessary for this purpose.
| lCheers.l Indeed, the right OF the Coy
eminent ~ exact tribute from the citizen,
i, limited to its actual necessities, and
every cent taken from the people beyond
| that required for their protection by the
| Government. is no better than robbery.
We surely must condemn, then, the system
which takes from the pockets OF the people
millions OF dollars not needed for
the support OF the Government, and which
tends TO the Inauguration OF corrupt
| schemes and eXtrayagant expenditures.
| IApplause.l The Democratic party has
| declared that all taxation shall be limited
| bv the requirements OF an economical
| Government. This is plain and direct, and
il distinctly recognized the value Of Ia
! Dor and its right to governmental pro-
I, ction, when ii further declared that ne.
cessary reduction in taxation and the
| limitations thereof TO the cOuntry's need
! should be effected without depriying
American labor Of the ability to compete
successfully with foreign labor, and with
out injuring the interests OF our labOring
population. At this time, when the slf-
fragcs Of labOring men are so iDdustriouSly
sought. they should, by careful inquiry, it
seems to me, discover the party pledged TO
the protection OF their interests and which
| recognizes in their labor something most
VARIABLE to the prosperity Of the country
aud primarily entitled to its care and pro-
lection. An intelligent examination will
| lead them to the exercise Of their privilege.
as citizens, In the iurtherance Of their inte-
rests, and the welfare OF their country. An
unthinking performance OF their duty at
| TIE ballot-boX will result in their injury
and betrayal. No party and no candidate
| can have cause 10 compllin OF a
free and intelligent expression OF the pco-
Pies will. This expression will be free
when uninluenced by appeals to prejudice
or the senseless cry OF danger, selishly
raised by the party that seeks the retention
OF power and patronage, and it will be iu-
telligent when based upon calm dcliberl-
ton and full application OF
! The duty OF good citizenship.
| [Cheer>.l In government OF the people
no political party gains to itself all the
| patriotism which the country contains.
The re"petuity Of our institutions and the
| pubic welfare surely do not depend upon
an unchanging party ascendancy, but upon
a simple business-like administration Of
the affairs Of the Government and an APP
preciation by the public officers that they
are the peoples servants, not their mis-
ters." [Applause.l
Governor Cleveland spoke in a clear,
resonant voice that could be distinctly