Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-03
CLEvELAND'S RECEPTION.
The Governor Given Grand Reception
by the People of His Native City
Large Torchlight Procession
His Speech.

The indications at noon today are that il
will be impossible to carry out the detailed
arrangements so elaborstely made tor the
reception of Gov. Cleveland tonight. as il
has been raining steadily since dsybreak.
The democratic forces have been hard at work
for month past, and subscriptions have
been obtained to an unusually large amount
Designes, banners and transparencies with
out number have been prepared; msrshals
and aids been appointed, and the work put
in such shape that, weather permitting, the
Governor will be welcomed in a royal man
ner. The column will be formed of six
large divisions. with bands and drum corps.
Hon. Daniel Lockwood, who nominated
Cleveveland for Mayor. Governor and Presi-
dent will make the opening speech of the
campaign.
ALBANY. Oct. 2l.
Gov. Cleveland and party left for Buffalo
at IL o'clock on a special train. The party
consisted of Hon. Erastus Corning, Mayor
Banks, Hon. S. W. Rosandale, Hon. John A.
Mccall and several newspaper representatives.
Cleveland walked to the train arm in arm
with Gen. Austin.
At the Union depot, Albany, the train left
several hundred persons assembled to witness
Cleveland's departure and the governor was
driven down from the Executive Mansion in
CiOseu duu lITOugH I0e
main entrance of the depot arm in arm with
Gen. Austin Lathrop of his staff. The
governors appearance was the signal for
hearty cheering. As the train moved out of
the depot the governor stood on the rear
platform and waved his adiews to the throng.
The train had clear right of way over every
thing and stopped only at Palatne Bridge
and Utica for water. AT the latter point
being 10 minutes ahead of time. Cleveland
appeared on the rear platform of the train at
both places and was enthusiastically cheered
BUFFALO, N. Y. Sept. |.
A special train consisting of "a cars with
the leading democratic campaign organiza-
tions with about 400 citizens left Syracuse
for Buffalo at l.30. Gov. Clevelands special
steamed out of the depot just on time. The
governor was standing on the platform and
acknowledged greetings as long as he
was in sight.
Rochester was reached at p. NJ. At the
depot several hundred persons had congre-
gated. Cleveland appeared on the rear
platform and was loudly cheered.
On the arrival at Buffalo the governor
walked to the Exchange street entrance of
the depot, where a coach drawn by eight
white horses was in waiting. The governor,
with other prominent gentlemen stepped into
the vehicle, which at once Joined the grand
procession on Michigan avenue.
The streets throughout the line of march,
rain continued to fall in a
determined drizzle and the air was as chilly
and uncomfortable as on a bleak November
night, were literally packed with people.
Streets and houses were illuminated. Some
little delay was caused in moving and at
$50, in face of the rain, the procession com
menced to march About 10000 men,
irrespective of bands, taking part. The
appearance of Cleveland in his chariot, with
an honorary guard of sixteen members of the
Cleveland Phalanx, was the signal for cheers,
the governor standing with barred head bow
ing Acknowledgements.
The procession was fully eight miles long
1t was ten minutes past ii when the govern
ors carriage arrived opposite the Genesee
House. The governor and party alighted
and entered the hotel, and it was nearly three
quarters of an hour before the end of the
procession passed. In the square opposite
the Genesee House, many thousands had
and the appearance of the gov
ernOr on the platform was signal for loud
and continued cheering. Hon. Henry Mar
tin. president of the Manufacturers and
Traders Bankers, and the oldest banker in
Buffalo, welcomed him to the city. When
Cleveland advanced to reply there was q
tumult of cheering. When quiet was re-
stored. the governor spoke as follows:
Fellow citizens-I can hardly tell the
people of Buffalo how / rejoice tonight and
how grateful | am for this demonstration of
confidence and esteem of my friends and
fellow citizens. / have resided among you
in this city, where all the success of my
private life have been achieved, nearly thirty
years. Tonight come after the longest
han hop rnI - e., 4
yet, within few weeks past since saw you
last, an event has happened of supreme
Importance to me and that places me within
the nations gaze The honor it has brought me
| ask my fellow citizens to share while
acknowledge with grateful heart all that they
in the past have done for me. But two short
years ago stood steadily by nv side. in
every effort of mine as chief executive of our
city to advance its interests and welfare
Whatever was able to accomplish of value
to this community was largely due to your
strong and intelligent support, nor can ever
forget the endorsement you gave my candi-
dacy for the high office | now hold in the
State and assure you in its administration
have received no greater encouragement than
the approval OF my friends at home. What
have seen and heard tonight has touched me
deeply. 1t tells me nv neighbors
are still my friends and assures me that
have not been altogether unsucc- ssful in
my efforts to deserve their confidence and
attachment. In years to come shall deem
mvself not far wrong. still retain their
good opinion, and if surrounding cares and
perplexities bring out anxiety and vexation, /
shall find solace and comfort in the memory
of the days spent here and in recalling the
kindness of my Buffalo friends. But other
friends are here tonight and TO whom tender
me their kind welcome I extend heartfelt
greeting as the citizens with me of the great
est commonwealth in the sisterhood of the
States, and immensely interested in the gen
eral veal Because | love my State and her
people | cannot refrain from reminding you
that she should be in the van of every move
ment which promises q safer and better ad.
ministration Of the general government so
closely related to her prosperity and great
ness; and let me leave you with the thought
that your safety lies in impressing npon the
endeavor of those interested with the guard
ianship of of your rights and interest. The
character of the government can hardly rise
higher than the source from which it springs,
and the integrity and faithfulness Of the
public servants are not apt to be greater than
the people demand
Death Of Frank Chanfrau.
JERSEY CRY, n, j., Oct. 2.
Frank S, Cbanfrau well known for hia i'm