The Abilene reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-10-02
A FIELD DAY.

Great Democratic Rally at Columbus, o.
Hendricks, Bayard and Thurman Among
the SPeakers-Two Miles of Waving Ban
ners and Flashing Torches-Letter Of
Regret from Governor Cleveland.
COLUMBUS, o., Sep;ember26.
Yesterday was field day for the DEM
ocracy of this and adjoining cities and
towns within a radius of $50 miles. The
weather has been al that could have
been asked for, Gear, cool aud pleasant.
The Democratic clubs from adjoining cit
les and towns commenced arriving early Ia
the morning. by special trains and contin--
ded 10 pour In all day. Clubs were uni
formed aud great many were accom-
panied by brass and martial bands.
Never in the history of the Democratic
party has there been such an outpourinS
rs was witnessed yesterday. The
Democrats have been planning
and preparing for this demonstra--
hon over q month, and its
magnitude has even surprised its origi-
majors. -Four speaking stands had been
put up in the State-House yard, with.
lrched gaS-letS, to accommodate the
crowds At night. A large meeting was
held in the afternoon at ComStock's Op-
era-houSe, addressed by Senator Bayard,
Of Delaware, who was introduced by
Hon. Allen q. Thurman in 4 neat and
complimentary speech. Senator Bayard
refe red to the time when the party had
such small minority in the Senate, and
II We worked together now we would
succeed i'll getting good govern
ment. He said that one-haif of the Repub-
leans did not believe Hayes and Wheeler
were elected. He traced the workings
OF the Republican party for the last
twenty-four years, and in the Conyeu-
tion, showing that BIaine's nomination
was National and logical outcome of
it He said the candidate typlfled the
party. lie referred to Carl Schurz in a
complimentary manner, aud claimed that
the abuse ofpublic power was everywhere
prevalent. He claimed that great leagues
were woraing, with the backing of mon
ppolieS, Tor Blaine, but with the rising up
of the masses he believed the Democratic
principles would succeed.
Governor Hendricks arrived ut the
Opera-house about p. M, and received
4 perfect ovation. He returned thanks
in very graceful manner, accepting it
as party compliment, on account of
the principles he represented. He said
he had witnessed great demonstrations
all along the line of his route between
Indianapolis and Columbus, and claimed
both Indiana and Ohio confidently for
the Democrats.
Letters were read from General Beck
enridge, E. N. Apgar, Stilson Hutchins
and others, after which the meeting ad-
jOurned till evening. The evening speak
ing at the State House was going Gu in
three places at the same time by the fol.
lowing distinguished and well-knt'wn
Democratic orators and leaders: Gov
ernOr Thomas \. Hendricks, Governor
Robert NJ. McLaEe, Hon. George II. PEN
dletOn, Hon. John A. McMahon, Hon. G.
II. Bargar, Speaker John G.. Carlisle,
General Chas. II. ManSur, General Dur
bin Ward, Hon. ID. S. GOoding, General
Z. b. Finley, Hon. Thos. T. BIyard and
others.
The procession moved promptly at eight
o'clock, and High street for over two
miles was one mass of banners ard blaz-
ing torches. EXGovernor Hendricks
speech in substance was about the same
as delivered heretofore. He dwelt quite
fully on the necessity of 4 change in
the administration OF affairs. He was
ilSICnCb ~ W u loA duNASASS 10 WIZ
all the other speakers.
The following letter was received and
read from Governor Cleveland:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
ALBANY, n. V, September -.
Ny DEAR SIR:-I very much regret that the
pressure of Official duties will prevent my
oining you at the meeting TO be held at
Columbus on the 18th inst / hope the meet
ng will be Il complete success, and that il will
Dc the means OF increasing the enthusiasm
llreIdy aroused for the cause of good govern.
nent. | believe that the voters of the cOun-
ry are fully alive TO the nee ssSity OF Install
ng an administration of public affairs. which
hall be truly their own, not only because it
: the result of their choice, but because its
lectcd instrumentalities are directly from
he BODY OF the people and Impressed with
he peoples tn Iugnts and sentiments.
They are tired, think, OF rule 50 long
continued that it has bred and fOstcred
lass andng between them and their polIt
,al action AMI whose int crest i'll affairs end
with partisan zeal and the advancement OF
personal advantage.
Let me remind the people that if they seek
% make their pu. lie servants feel their direct
'eSpOnS bill. y 20 them, AMI careful or tnen
m ercs :, their objects will not be accom-
D i>hed b : Il bind adherence to party which
mas grown arrogant with long Continued
power
Leo me impress upon the people that the is
,Ue involved in the pending canvass
: the establishment of pure and honest adj
llinistrauOn of their Government Let Ts
show them the way to this, ami warn them
against cunniugiy devised efforts 10 lead
heLa into other Paths OF irrelevant dIscIs
zion.
With these considerations before them. anG
With an earHe 81 presentation of your claims
o tue confidence of the peODlc and OF theII
we need no. fear the result OF
teir intelligent action.
Yours very truly
GROVER CLEVELAND.