Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-07-30
Gov. Cleveland Notified.

Gov Cleveland Notified.
THE CEREMONY At ALBANY YRsTERDAv-Gov. cLEvE-
LANDS ADDRESS IN RESPONSE TO TIE NOTIFICATION
-REJoIcINGs IN ALBANY, ETC.
The committee appointed by the national demo-
cratic convention to notify the democratic nominees
for the presidency and vice preside ncy OF their
nomination waited upon Gov Cleveland in Albany,
N. T., yesterday afternoon. They were escorted to
the executive mansion by local committee. An
immense concourse thronged the streets and as
sembled about the governors residence The cere-
monyof notification took place in the large main par
lor OF the executive mansion in the presence Of the
msmbers Of the national mm1ttee and a large
When Gov. Cleveland entered he was greeted
with applause, and when it had subsided Col W.
F. Villas OF Wisconsin, chairman Of the notifica-
ton committee, addressed the governor. and after
formally notify him OF his nomination for the presi-
dency, said: "Ths choice carries with it profound
no manner the fruit OF these sentiments. The ma
tonal democracy seek President not in compli-
ment for what the man is, or reward for what he
has DONE but IN just expectation OF what he will
accomplish as the true servant of free people fit
for their lofty trust" The secretary OF the com
mittee then read the committees formal address OF
GOV. CLEvELAND's RESPONSE.
Gov. Cleveland, who had stood meanwhile as an
intent listener, replied as follows:
MI. Chairman and Gentlemen Of the Committee:
Your formal announcement does not, OF course,
convey to me the first information OF the result OF
the convention lately held by the democracy OF the
nation. and yet when as listen to your message
see about me representatives from all parts OF the
land Of the great party which, claiming to be the
party OF the people, asks them to entrust to IT the
administration OF their government; and when
consider under the influence of the stern reality
which the present surroundings create that have
pee neen chosen to represent the plans, purposes and
the policy OF the democratic party, am profoundly
impressed by the soemnity OF the occasion and by
the responsibility OF my position.
"TROuGh / Vratefully apDrpciafA # 7 IN nof Of
this moment congratulate myself upon the distin-
guishsd honor which has been conferred upon me,
form well the part which has been assigned to me-
Nor do at this moment forget that the rights and
citizens are involved in our efforts to gain demo
cratic supremacy. This reflection presents to my
mind the consideration which more than all others
gives to the action OF my party in convention as
ssmbled its most sober and serious aspect. The
party ana It's representatives which ask TO be en-
trusted at the hands Of the people with the keep
Ing OF all that concerns their welfare and their
SAFETY should only ask 1t with the full appreciation
od ,, tae sasreaness Of the trust and with firm re-
81 am democrat because believe that this
truth lies at the foundation of true democracy. |
have kept the faith because believe. If rightly and
trines aud measures will insure the happiness CON
tentment and prosperity OF the people II In the
contest upon which we now enter we steadfastly
hold TO the underlying principles OF our party
creed. and at all times keep In view the peoples
good, we shall be strong, because We are true to
outsSi'eS anu ueCduSe Glo plain ana INDEPENDENT
voters OF the land will seek by their sufrages TO
compass their release from party tyranny where
there should be submission to the popular WILL and
tner protectlon from party corruption where there
Should be devotion TO the peoples interests
"Ihese thoughts lend a conservation to our cause:
and we go forth not merely to gain partisan ad-
vantage. out pledged to give to those who trust us
the utmost benefits and honest administration of
national Affairs. No higher purpose or motive can
stimulate us to supreme effort urge to contin-
uous and earnest abor and effective party organt-
Zatlon Let US not fail In this, and we may conn.,
denty hope to reap the full reward OF patriotic SER
VICES we'll performed. l have thus called 10 mind
some simple truths, and trtte though they are it
seems TO me We do we'll to dwell upon them at this
time Shall soon, hope, signify in the usual for
ma! manner my acceptance OF the nomination
Wnlch mas Oeen rendered to me. In the meantime
gladly greet you all as co-WorkerS In noble
cause"
RBJoICINGS IN ALBANY.
the ceremony at the executive mansion was fol-
lowed by general celebration In the city at night
Large audiences gathered in Music Hall and the
Leland Opera House, and at the former place ad-
dresses were made by Col Villas ex-Speaker Sam'l
J. Randall, ex-Gov. Il. NJ. Waller. o. Connecticut;
Gen: Charles F. Hooker, OF Mississippi, and Hon. A.
v. Stevenson, Of Illinois.
49, AT the Leland opera House ex-Gov. Walker, OF
Virginia, presided, and addresses were made by
Hon. Patrick A. Collins, or Boston, Hon jose ph
fuNtzer, New York, and Hon. John X. Fellows, New
York.
CONGRATULATIONS FROM Mr.. TILDEN.
dispatch was read from Mr. Tl!den, in which
he SAID: although cannot be present IN person
with my Old friends in Albany on that in teresring
occasion, I cordially cooperate With them in the
support OF the excellent ticket nomin ated ry the
democratic national convention and feel ASSURED