Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1884-10-23

just as tie latter finished his address,
Mr.. Reecher appeared upon the stage,
and was greeted by tremendous out
burst Of enthusiasm Mr. Beecher mace
an eloquent address in favor of the cleo
tion of ths Demecfatie, candi-
dates and was frequently inter-
rupted by bursts of applause. The
Plymouth church orator was still
speaking when a wave of cheering swept
in from the street It came nearer and
rolled along the outer passageways of
the Academy. Then Captain Clinchy
and several policeman broke a passage
way through the denseiy massed crowd
on the stage, and a wild, overpower1ng
cheer went up as Governor Cleveland
emerged from the wings No descrip-
followed. The Academy was sea of
sound, in which half frantic men were
waving silk hats and canes. The staid
old business men forgot their dignity,
and shouted till they could shout no
longer, while the younger bulls and bears
exercised to their fullest the leather
lungs that they had acquired on. the
exchange feor4: The chairman shook
hands with the governor, introduced
him to Mr.. Beecher, with whom he shook
hands and the latter stepped to the rear.
For seven minutes by the watch tho
governor stood with his arm resting on
the reading desk, while the wild hurrah
went on. Several times it seemed about
to come to al aid but would again break
out afresh.
When his appraised hand had finally
secured quiet, the governor, speaking
in round, full veice that Was clearly
heard III all parts of the Academy,
said
GENTLEMEN thank you for this magnifi-
cent greeting, and it seems to me that there
is cause for ngratulations tonight that the
business men III the great metropolis have
found reason in the pending political struggle
to unite together for earnest effort. 1t has
often seemed to me that one reason why we
as people did not receive the full advantages
of our form of government might be found
in the fact that our business men were too apt
to neglect their political duties [Cheersl The
idea if quite too common that there is hero
ism and virtue in the refusal to hold Office,
and that a stern denial of any interest in
politics is strong observation of personal
virtue and business integrity. [Cheersl The
interests which this class has, and the protec-
Jon and safety of them are intimately
connected with a wise administration
Of the government end it seems to me that
f this duty as citizens does not impel them
60 take part in political affairs their desired
and hoped for protection and self-dsfence
should lead them Id that direction
sApplausal | believe, too, that a govern
meat is never better administered than when
it is conducted on business principles
TO ms that there is better way Of impre s.
ing this upon the administration Of public
affairs than BY an active interference Of our
business men in public affairs. ECheersL ]
construe this large and enthusiastic meeting
and tho determination in which it bad its rise
as promise that business fiien have become
convinced that in order to secure their rights
and protection they should take an intelligent
and active interest in political questions and
political issues.
Mr.. Cleveland was cheered again. He
sat in chair on the platform for few
minutes and then left the hall. Mr..
Beecher again came forward, and said
Gentlemen, the real regulation orator al
ways makes it, point to wind up with a
splendid climax You have had the climax,
and retire.
Mr.. Townsend then read the following
letter from Mr.. Tilden, which was vo-
ciferously applauded:
GREYsToNE, Oct. Is, 1884.
GENTLEMEN: have just received your let
ter on behalf of the New York Produce and
Maritime Independent Merchants Cleveland
and Hendricks club, and representing also
several other classes Of business men. inviting
me to be present at the business mems mass
meeting to be held at the Academy of Music
rnra Earr4 r1rr- H. i - IL.
election of Cleveland and Hendricks to the
offices of President and Vice President of the
United States.
l regret that the delicate condition of nv
health compels me to forego the pleasure 8.
joining With you on that interesting occasion.
| remember gratefully that when it was my
duty as governor to engage in grapple with
the canal ring, which then swayed all the ad-
m illustrative, legislative and judicial powers
of the State, a majority of the local organi-
zations of the Democratic party and all the
organizations of the Republican party and
the New York Produce Exchange rallied to
my support, and stood by my side throughout
prolonged appeal to public opinion, until
that gigantic power was completely over
thrown.
l cordially concur in your opinion that
the election of Cleveland and Hendricks is
demanded by the best interests of the country.
| believe that their election viii be a substan-
tial victory for the cause of good govern
ment; that it will assure a safe and prudent
administration of the chief magistracy of
the Republic in all our relations with other
countries; that it will restore simplicity,
economy and purity to the Federal govern
ment SO far as that result depends upon the
Executive; that it will give to business men
immunity from sudden changes of policy, and
enable them to repose under the shelter
of stable, moderate and equitable admins
trativs system, free from favoritism 70 par
ticular interests or classes, and from the in
furious fluctuations to which such favoritisn
always leads. SAMUEL J. TILDEE.
A list of vice-presidents and secretaries
was read, including several hundred we'll
known merchants representing the va
rious exchanges, who had consented to
the use of their names.
Mr.. Horace e. Denning, Ex-Governor
Mclean, Mr.. Frederick r. Coudert and
other speakers then addressed the meet
ing, which broke up in the most enthusi
site fashion.
THE sERENADE.
Surrounded by his staff and many
prominent citizens, Governor Cleveland
stood on the balcony Of the Fifth Ave
uut uOtti dlIcr lue meeting at the
Academy of Music, and viewed the
passing torchlight procession. All Madi.
son square, Broadway and Fifth avenue
and the neighboring streets were jammed
with people who Justify cheered The
procession was over an hour in passing
in review. When it had gone the gov.
ernor was given an impromptu ovation
within the hotel.
GOVERNOR CLEVELAND IN BROOKLYN.
The minds of the Brooklyn people
went back on the following day to the
day when the big bridge was thrown
open as a highway between Brooklyn
and New York That was the only event
with which they could contrast the gen
eral holiday-iike appearance of their
city, and although bridge opening
day" is generally conceded to have been
the great big event in Brooklyn's recent
history, there were few citizens who
were not prepared to admit that the lat
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