Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-10-03

THE GREAT DEMONSTRATION AT BUFFALO-THE GOV.
ERNORS ADDRESS.
Governor Cleveland arrived at Buffalo little
after O'Clock last evening, and was received with
baze OF light and wild cheers OF enthusiasm. All
along Uhe route from Albany to Buffalo large
crowds were at the depots and stopping places &c
see the governors train go by and loud cheers went
up at every point. At Utica. Syracuse and Batavia
the governor showed himself on the platform, and
received ovat1ons from the immense crowds assem-.
was met by special train from Buffalo carrying
several hundred citizens. On their arrival at the
city of Buffalo the principal portion Of the city
the streets from the depot to the hotel Immense
crowds thronged the depot and the main and side
streets clear up to the Genesee house, distance OF
iour miles. The procession to escort the governor
the tel(madeupin accordance with the program
printed In yesterdays starr was about eight miles
iong, about 1900 people were estimated to he in
line II was after II o'clock when the governor
reached the GeneSee house. In the square opposite
many thousands of people had congregated, and
the appearance OF the governor on the platform
was the signal for tuInultuous cheering. Hon
Henry Martin welcomed him to the city in an ad.
dress iqll OF complimentary illusions to their dis
tlnguished townsInan.
THE GOVERNORS SPEECH.
Gov. Cleveland responded as follows: Fello,c-
cftt<enS:-I can hardly tell the people Of Buffalo
how 1 rejoice tonight, and how grateful am fol
this demonstration OF the confidence and esteem Of
my friends and fellow-citKens. l have resided
among you and In this city, where all my success
IN private life has been achieved, for nearly thirty
years. Tonight 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 happened OF supreme import
ance TO me. and that places me before the nations
gaze. The honor 1t has brought to me ask my
lellow-townSmen to share while / acknowledge
with grateful heart all that they in the past have
done for me. (Applause.1 But two short years
ago you stood steadily by my side In every effort OF
mine. as the Chief executive OF CITY, to advance
It's interests and welfare. Whatever Twas able to
accomplish OF value to this community was largely
due to your strong and intelligent support. Nor can
ever forget the generous Endorsement you gave nv
candidacy for the high Office which now hold in
the state, and / assure You that in its admins
traf1on, have received no greater encouragement
than the approval OF my friends at home. What
nave seen and heard tonight has touched me
deeply. 1t tells me that my neighborS are stin my
friends, and assures me that have not been alto
gether unsuccessful in my efforts to deserve their
confidence and attachment. In years to come
shall deem myself not far wrong If still retain
their good opinion, and ii surrounding cares and
perpexities bring but anxiety ana vexation shah
nnd SOiace and comfort In the days spent here and
In recalling the kindness OF my Buffalo friends.
BUT other friends are here tonight, and to ali who
tender me their kindly welcome extend a heart
Iet greeting as citizens, with me, OF the greatest
commonweal b Of the SisterhOOd Of states, and one
immensely interested in the general veal. Be-
cause love my state and her people l cannot re-
fra1n from reminding you that she should be In the
van OF every movement which promises a safer
and better administration Of the general govern
ment. so closely related to her prosperity and
greatness [applausel, and let me leave you with
the Thought that your safety lies In mpressng
upon the endeavOr OF those tntrusted with the
guardianship OF your rights and interests pure,
patriotic and exacting popular sentiment The
character of the government can hardly rise
higher than the source from which It springs. and
the integrity and faithfulness Of public servant $
(Great cheeriug]
Tonight the governor will return to Albany.