The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-08

estimated there were fully Il, 900 in line. In
the square opposite the Genese House many
thousands had congregated, and the appear
ance of the Governor on the platform was
the signal for wild and tumultuous
cheering that fairly made the buildings
tremble. The Governor stood with uncov-
cred head, while Hon. Henry Martin. seven
ty-six years of age president of the Manu-
facturers' and Traders Bank, and the oldest
banker in the city, as well as the Oldest ex-
railroad conductor in the country, welcomed
him to the city. Mr.. Martin said:
Governor Cleveland. in behalf of this throng-
ing multitude of your old friends and neignbors
welcome you home tonight. You came 70 our
for more Than twenty years have gone in and out
before us, respected, trusted and honored by all.
In the course OF time the public weal demanded
you ana regardless Of party affiliations we elected
you Mayor. The singleness OF purpose, the rugged
honesty, the faithful discharge OF duty the unpre
tentious yet ever watchful care OF the public in-
terekts which marked your administration of our
civic affairs. led the people of this proud State,
majority to select you as their Chief Magistrate.
You entered upon this great office; while you
firmly, at times, on you as a probable candidate
for the Presidency and at period when reform
was demanded. You have steadily pursued
when has ssen o9s Of the manifold aaTs on
needs OF this great Commonwealth, or which has
been urged 70 the 'front.' by cunning opponents.
thoughtful care which marked your career
here. At home, again and again has the
fidelity to duty produced It's result
and we welcome you to- night as the Presidential
candidate OF a great party ana of thousands upon
lie service as superior 10 party ties, and We, your
old friends and neigh bors, sir. bearing toward
joiee to know that in this sitter campaign not
one reputable man has yet been able to point out
solitary official act of your administration and
one reputable man has been heard 10 say that in
any one single official act you have made the
10 e pubc S eooG party Sr for o6e S se
that your ofice was sacred and solemn trust, 10
be administered for the best interest of the whole
people. We believe, sir that the calm good OF the
nation IS with you tonight, that the rectitude
and earnestness of purpose, and fidelity 10
duty and fr%ness ,s,. in the nd discharge ,;use
recognized as essential in the Chief Executive of
result Of pubIic sentiment Is doing its poWerfnl
work which shslIend In your triumphal election.
We congratulate you, sir, from our hearts upon
and upon the assurance of coming victory, and
welcome you TO the city where its chief
pride tonight is in the fact mat it is the home of
Governor Cleveland.
Governor Cleveland stepped to the front
of the platform, when there was another
outburst that lasted fully five minutes, and
it was only with the greatest difficulty that
the throDg could be quieted, then Governor
Cleveland, in q clear, strong voice that could
be distinctly heard, spoke as follows:
Buffalo how Tejoiee tonight, and how grateful
am for this demonstration of the confidence and
esteem OF my friends and fellow citizens. l have
resided among you and in this city, where all my
success in private life has been achieved, for
nearly thirty years. Tonight, l come to you
after the longest absence that has occurred in all
that time: and yet, within the few weeks that
have passed since saw you last an event has hap
pened of supreme importance 70 me, and that
has brought to me / ask my fellow townsmen to
share, while acknowledge with grateful heart all
that they in the past have done for
stood steadily by my side in every effort OF mine
as the Chief Executive of our city TO advance It's
interests and welfare, whatever was able 10 &C.
complish of value to this community
largely due toyour strong and intelligent support;
nor can ever forget the generous indorsement
you gave my candidacy for the high Office which
hold in the State, and i assure you that in tits
couragement than the approval OF my friends at
home. What / have seen and heard tonight
has touched me deeply. II tells tnat my
me that have not been altogether unsuc-
oessiul in my efforts to deserve their
cofdence and attachment In years 70 come /
shall deem myself not far wrong il / still retain
their good opinion, and. II surrounding cares and
perplexilies bring but anxiety and yexa,ion, l
the days spent here and in recalling the kindness
OF my Butfalo friends. But other friends are here
tonight, and to all who tender their kindly
as citizens, with me OF the greatest commonwealth
in the sisterhood Of the States, and one immense
my State and hor people. 1 cannot refrain from
reminding you that she should be In the van OF
every movement that promises a safer and better
administration OF the general Government; so
closely related TO her prosperity and greatness.
lApplausel And let me leave you with the
tho light that your safety lies in impressing upon
the endeavors OF those entrusted with the
guardianship Of your rights and interests
O pure. patriotic and exacting popular
sentiment, the character Of the Government can
hardly rise higher than the source from which II
public servants is not apt 10 be greater than the
people demand. Great cheering.l
The Governor having finished bis address
the grand procession passed in review before
him and his guests, to Niagara Square, where
they dispersed. As column after column
passed cheers loud and long were given
After the procession had passed an informal
reception was rendered the Governor. Many
ladies and representative men of the city
rendering their congratulations.
A visit to the apartments assigned to Gov
ernor Cleveland at the Genesee House.
facing the street and balcony where he ad-
dressed the people, showed that his temporel
comforts had hot been forgotten; the elegant
apartments and been tastefully arranged.
There wasa profusion of flowers; be-
tween the large windows facing the
street was large horseshoe, depending from
tie wall, and gas fixtures, smiiax and choice
rosebuds lent their beauty and fragrance.
Rich bouquets were scattered about and
upon the mantles of the suite of
rooms beautiful buds and choice cut
flowers were literally arrayed; the fire.
places were banked with potted plants and
cut flowers. The Governor will pass a quiet
ddy tomorrow, among his friends and ac-
quaintances. He leaves tomorrow night at
11:30, arriving in Albany at $40 on Satur-
day. 1t was long after midnight when the