The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1884-10-29
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by the hand The decorations all along Narhet
cafes exceedingly elaborate, including the Amef.
iean eolors ana streamers, portraits Of the Demo
cratic candidetes Chinese lanterns and gas jets.
the booming OF cannon.
The decorations Of the residences on FerVusou
end Front streets in the vicinity OF Balbachs resi-
dence were particularly beautiful great care hay-
ing been taken with them. The vicinity OF Bal
bsch's residence was packed with men, women
ana CHILDREN who crowded out into the street,
barely leaving passage way for the procession 70
pass. A canOpied and carpeted passage way had
been constructed leading 10 the entrance OF Mr.
Palbaeh's residence, through which Governor
Cleveland and guests and local committees passed
The residence WIS
Governor Cleveland entered the hall at 7;25p
m. escorted by Governor Albeit Mayor Haynes
End Alderman Smith. The audience rose en-
the mOst vOciferous cheers. The gentlemen waved
their hats and ladies their handkerchief and
the crowd outside thar had been unable 20 gain
cheered again and again. so
ESrHUSlAsIIC WAS THE GREETING,
and so feeble did il seem 10 express the warmth
Of their feelings for the distinguished visitors and
former iellOW-ioHnsInan that the cheers no sooner
died sway than they we've Laken up with
renewed visor. For the purpose OF reception, q
from the STAGE front, had been cut of from the
body OF the ball IN this space Governor CleYe-
land took his position, and Governor Ao0ett, was
wien loud shouts of The siagel The stage 10
came from parts OF the hall. Governor Cleveland
SBS MSS o.s then escorted io0g to the stage s%id
Alderman su1i finally interposed the suggestion
that the more formal greeting was yet 70 be de-
nveTed. When, in obedience 70 this suggestion,
the applsuse suhsided Governor Abtett tnen sd,
dressed Governor Cleveland. BE spoke as follows:
"GovKRNoR CLEvELAND-On behalf af the oiti.
zens of Essex County and OF the State OF New Jer-
sey, welcome ou here tonight among the peo-
pie In whose midst you were born. [Apps1seL1
We feel deep interest in the worthy deeds and
great success that have centered around
your nsme, because every Jerseyman
record that you have made great sppisusei
ard our feelings OF delight at the success Of one
born an ong US are heightened by the belief, en-
teriained not only by the members OF the great
political party that has placed him I'm nominR-
iOn, but by all honest men without distinction,
that he VIII be successful IN the great cOnIes. that
is now going on" Then turning TO the audience
Governor ADbett continued: "In present
ing governor Cleveland 20 this audience
TONIGHT l believe as firmly IS live that have
the pleasure of presenting 10 you the next Presi-
dent of the United States.' Tremendous aD-
plause and cheers we're given for Grover Oleye-
lsnd.l
When silence was restored Governor Cleveland
shsppcd sep S fS9rTIsrd I ana in cles resonant voice
the auditorium, spoke as follows:
CIEvELAsD's SPEECH.
FEIIow-CITIZESs-I am here 10 visit the county
6Dd State where was horn in response 70 the In
vitation Of many political friends and a number
ny iAmiIy II IT,, they do not me;
slse pretentes by declsrinQ that ever since he
day when very small boy left the state have
lsnRuisf ed in enforced absence, ana longed to
tread again IT. SOIL and yet may say without
s6ecaion that the way OF life has not led me far,
siT &c tie day OF my BIRTH from the place OF my
and the memories connected with those places are
g. fresh es ever
] have never been disloysl to my native
in my heart iof 1he love / cherish
fer my birthplace Applause 1 hope then that
81 al not be REGARDED rs recreant son. but that
] N Y CffelIn n nv nj
a bonn J,rsey man. iRene1ed applause.l
uyou will grant me this 1 shall not be too
mOoCsf TO assume 10 share the pride VIII en- you all
must feel in the position the state Of New Jersey
and the county of Essex holds in the country
to-day. The history Of the state dates beyond
the time when our Union was formed: its farm
lands exceeding in average value per acre that Of
any oiher sste, and il easily leads all the states
consider that the city Of Newark we find muni-
cIIslity ranking as the fourteenth IN point OF
population among all the cities of the land, Il
il is second only in another and third in s.ili
another. OF course ali these industries necessi
population. This force, in my opinion. Is
a further element OF strength and
nifty should be more interested in a wise ana just
! administration OF their government. FOne sho1ld
! BE- better informed ns 10 their needs and wants.
ana none Ehou guard more VigilRntly against
/ the EmOoihe preieDses OF false friends. IN con-
on with ali other citizens they should desire an
afsi:s. '-'1 '-'O--'''' '-.'--' - D0O-''
Its quite plain. too. that the people have right
! 10 demano that no more money should be taken
frcm them for pnblic USES than is necessary for
| u JuIpose. lChetrs. Indeed. the right OF the
| Govsrment TO exact tritute from the
citizen IS limited 70 its actual necessities, and
/ every cent taken from the people beyond that re
quiIed for their protection by the Government Is
| demn, then a system which takes from the pock-
/ e's of the ople millions of dollars not needed
! for the support Of the Government, and which
! tempis the encoursgent OF corruption and ex-
\ tfsTReant expenditure. The Democratic parry
has declared that all taxation shall be limited BY
! the requirements Of economical government.
! This is plain and direct and IL distinctly reeog
nizes the valne OF lator and its ght 10 govern
mental "a r. hen II frfther derlsres that he neoes
ksly reduction IN taxation and Limitation thereof
10 the cODniry's needs should be effected without
dtprIving American labor of the ability to com
pete successfully with foreign labor. and without
inIuflng the interests OF o0r isbOFug population.
/ At this time, when the sntfrages OF our aboring
men ere SO Inaostriou1Iy y so2gat they s1Seo py
pledged 10 the protection Of their interests, snd
which recognizes their labor something more
primarily entitled 10 its care and protection.
An intelligent examination viii lead them TO
the exercise of their privileges as citizens IN fur
! ifeiI COuni ", and IN unthinking and slothful
performance Of their auty at the bailot-oOK will
TekDlt IN their injury and betrayal
no party and no candidate can have cause to
complain Of The free and intelligent expression of
ths peoples will. This exprs ssiOn wall be free
WhcD uninfueneed by app ais TO prejudice or the
seneeless CRY OF danger, tefshly raised by party
that seeks its retention Of power and patronage,
end il win be intelligent when based uDon calm
delibeTatiOn and full appreciation OF the duty OF
Eood citiZen enship.. Long continued cheering. I
In a Government of the people, 10 political
party EaiDs 10 itself all the patriot
i'm which the country contains
the peTpetuiiy of our institutions and the public
welfare snIelv do not depend on an unehsneing
psr y asetns ney. but upon simple businesslike
administration of the affairs OF the Government.
and the appreciation by public officers that they
are the peoples servants, not their masters. Jap
plauEe.
When Governor Cleveland had finished speaking
thrte more VocfeIous cheers were given. and then
Governor Cleveland and Mayor HAYNES proceeded
TO the main floor. Governor Cleveland took po-
siiiOn just behind the orchestra railing.
HELD LEyEE,
which lasted nearly two hours. ARRANGEMENTS
we've carefully planned 10 avoid ding, and
every BODY oo and young, rich or poor. had grati-
fed q cir desire TO shake the Governor By the
hand. Many ladies preseDie1 the Governor with
handsome bouquets and BASKETS of flowers, ana
before the reception was concluded the table was
hesped full. Fully 1000 people passed the Cover
nor. and while the Governor must hsve been
gTstifed at thete innumerable evide1cs OF regard.
be no doubt felt physical fatigue al the constant
handsh sking at the close of the reception.
Governor cleveland was escorted 70 the review
ing stand, IN front of the City Hail. wherefr0m he
reviewed the great pr0ct ssion.
In a Prosperous Condition.