The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-10-03
Courier The following telegram was handed to

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A special train consisting of twenty four cars
with the Syracuse Phalanx and Escort two
leading Democratic campaign rganizations,
each 100 strong together with about 400 cltl-
zens, left Syracuse at 1:30 for Buffalo. Gov
ernor CleVelandS special train steamed out of
the depot Just on time. The Governor was
standing on the platform and acknowledged
greetings as long as he remained in sight of the
people.
Rochester was reached at 6 P NJ. At the de-
pot, in spite of the fact that drizzling rain was
falling, several hundred persons had congregated
Governor Cleveland appeared on the rear plat
form and was cheered to the echo.
At Batavia a special train bearipga large num-
Der of prominent citizens of Buffalo met the
Governors train. There was feeling of great
determination among the representative men
that is seldom seen. The reception given to the
Governor was warm and cordial and all united
in efforts to welcome MIN his way home.
The Governor was in excellent spirits. The
arrival of the train was received
with cheers and shouts for Cleveland and as he
appeared on the platform, hat In hand, such a
cheer Batavia never heard before went up,
the Governor smiling and simply contenting
himself with bowing his thanks The men,
without distinction of party, crowded to the
platform to shake his hand. The train stopped
but for few minutes; the special train which,
had brought the Buffalo delegation attached,
and the train sped on it's way
AN ENTHUSIASTIC GREETING.
The train arrived in East Buffalo at SIS P. NJ,
five minutes ahead of time. The first loud
voiced welcome was continuous, the combined
shrieks of locomotives and whistles creating
din that was heard for miles around. The train
steamed slowly into the depot, which was
reached at 6:35 p. NJ The drizzling rain which
set in early in the morning, and continued with
but brief inteTmissions throughout the
day. was still falling, but it seemed to
have no terrors for the multitude who
thronged the streets leading to the
depot and the depot itself until they were abso-
lutely impossible. TumultuOus cheering greeted
the Governors car as it came to stop in the
depot yard, and the din kept up without
intermission. Everywhere necks were craned
to catch glimpse of the distinguished citizen
who had been elevated to the governship of a
great State and was nominated for the
highest Office in the gift of the American people
The Governors appearance on the platform of
the car was the signal for renewed cheering.
The Governor and his party walked to the EX
change street entrance, where handsomely
decorated coach, to which were attached eight
white horses, driven by a hveried coachman,
was in waiting. The Governor, accompanied by
Mayor Jonathan Scoville, Hon. Daniel
N, Lockwood who nominated Mr. Cleveland,
at the Chicago convention, and Winfield Rob
bins, of Buffalo, stepped into the vehicle which
at once joined the grand procession at Michigan
street His progress was one continuous ova
ton. The principal streets were iammed by a
cosmopolitan crowd. Men and women
stood, many of them without protection,
from the falling rain, waiting patiently for the
procession to pass. There was but little jostling
and no disturbance. Democrats, Republicans,
and men of every shade of political belief We'd
with each other in honoring their distinguished
fellow-citizen. Republicans cheered as loudly
as the Democrats, seeming to forget their po
htcal differences in the grand enthusiasm of the
hour.
Some little delay was caused in moving, and at
half past 8, in the face of the rain, the process
sion began its march. Fully $1,000 men, ex-
elusive of bands of music, took part. The ap-
pearance of Gov. Cleveland with an honorary
guard composed of sixteen members Of the Cleve-
land Phalanx, was the signal for
Governor stood with barred head bowling
his acknowledgements of the hearty and spon-
taneous reception accorded him. The column
was two hours and ten minutes in passing the
Genesee House. and it is estimated there were
fully 600 men in line In the square oppo-
site the Genesee House many thousands
had congregated and the appearance of
the Governor on the platform was the
signal for wild and tumutuous cheering, that
fairly made the buildings trembe. The Gov
ernor stood with uncovered head while Hon,
Henry Martin, seventy SIX years of age, presi-
dent OF the Manufacturers and Traders Bank,
and the Oldest banker in the city, as well as the
oldest railroad conductor in the country, well
coined him to the city.
GOVERNOR cLEvELANDs REMARKS.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Martins address,
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 throng
could be quieted. Then Governor Cleveland, in
a clear, strong voice that could be distinctly
heard. spoke as follows:
Fellowcitizens: l can hardly tell the people of
Buffalo how rejoice tonight, and how grateful I am
for this demonstration of the confidence and esteem of
my friends and felow-citizens. have resided among
you and in this city, where all my in private
life has been achieved, for nearly thirty years. To-
night come to you after the longest absence that
has occurred in all that time and yet
1 saw you last event has happened of supreme i'm.
portance to and that places me within the Nations
gaze The honor it has brought to me ask my fell
low-townsmen to share while | acknowledge with
grateful heart all that they in the past have done for
steadily by my side in every effort of mine, the
chief executive of city to advance its interests
and welfare and whatever 1 was able to accomplish
of value to this community was largely due to
your strong and intelligent support; nor
can 1 forget the generous Endorsement
YOU gave my candidacy for the high office which [
hold in the State and assure you that in its admins.
traton have received greater encouragement than
the approval of my friends at home. What l have
and heard tonight has touched me deeply it tells
me that my neighbors still my friends and assures
that have not been altogether 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 if surrounding
and perpexities bring but anxiety and vexation shall
find soaee and comfort in the memory of the days !
spent here and in recalling the kindness of my Buff
falo friends But other friends here tonight and
to all who tender their kindly welcome | extend a
heartfelt greeting. citizens with me, OF the great
est Commonwealth i'll the sisterhood of States. As
one immensely interested in the general veal, be-
cause love my State and her people cannot refrain
from reminding you that she should be in the of
every movement which promises safer and better |
administration of the general government, which is
so closely related to her prosperity and greatness
Applause. And let me leave you with the thought
that your safety lies in mpressing upon the endeavors
of those intr,isted with the guardianship of your
rights and interests pure, patriotic and exacting
popular sentiment The character of the government
hardly rise higher than the from which it
springs, and the integrity and faithfuness of public
servants is not apt to be greater than the people de
mand Great cheering.l
The Governor having finished his address, the
grand procession passed in review before him
and his guests to Niagara square, where they
disnerSed. As column after cnlnmn nassad |