Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-10-16
CLEVELAND DATNEW YORK
THE BUSINESS MEMS MEETING
WILD WITH ENTHUSIASM.

tratiOn OF the G0Vernment-Tilden
COmmends the Candidates to the
Friends of Good Government.
NEW YORK Oct. 15.-Gov. Cleveland left
Albany on the 6 80 O'Clock train this morn
ing, accompanied by Col. Daniel Lamont,
his private secretary, and Mayor Banks,
Of Albany. 1t was the express wish of
the Governor that no demonstration
should be made in his honor along the
route. At POughkeepsie, however, the
crowd was so large and enthusiastic that
he was induced to show himself to the as
semblage, and for five minutes he shook
hands with all those who could reach
him. At this point Senator and Mrs.
NewbOld boarded the train, and the
Governor chatted pleasantly with
Mr.. NewbOld until Garrison's was
reached. Here Hamilton Fish got on
board the train and entered the car occu-
pied by the Governor. They greeted each
other cordially and conVersed together
until the arrival of their train at the
Grand Central Depot, New York, at about
1880 O'Clock a. m. A committee COM
posed Of Senator Barnum, Chairman of
the Democratic National Committee,
Abram S. Hewitt, Senator German, of
Maryland, ex-Mayor Grace, Senator
Gwynne, d. r. James, c. ID. Campbell.
II. b. Lighter, j. B. Coleman, Eugene
Kelly, and Messrs Green and Wander
Poel, met the Governor at the depot and
after an exchange of greetings escorted
him to carriage, which he entered in
company with Senator Barnum and Col.
Lamont. The other members of the COM
mittee also entered carriages and fol-
lowed tnat of the Governor.
ENTHUSIASTIC CROWDS.
Large crowds had assembled outside,
and when the Governor made his appear
ance cheers were given, which were con-
tlnued until the carriages departed.
Large numbers Of men rushed toward the
Governor and held out their hands, which
he smilingly grasped. Several times after
the carriage had started the driver was
ordered to stop the horses so that the
Governor could satisfy the desires of those
who wished to shake his hand. The party
arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel at 1915
O'Clock, and the carriages were driven to
the Twenty-third street entrance, where
Gov. Cleveland alighted and Immediately
proceeded to rooms on the third floor.
Quite a crowd was gathered outside the
hotel and gave hearty cheers on the arri-
val OF the Democratic candidate. The
rooms Of the Governor were Immediately
besIeged by politicians and reporters, who
were anxious to get word from him or
uAo oCCA ACidl UuL 4nIs OlGNHldUu TEIldlE-
ed In his private room, to which only a
select few could gain access.
Gov. Cleveland appeared to be in good
health and was not at all fatigued by the
journey.
THE GOVERNORS CALLERS.
Gov. Cleveland to-day received visitors
up to O'Clock. Juliet Clayton, a little
miss from Florida, said, when presented,
that she was glad to meet the next Presi-
dent, and eX-MayOr Grace's son, a lad
years old, saluted the Governor with,
''HOw do do, Mr.. PresIdentF' Many local
politicians called. Col. J. Kingman Page,
who was Franklin Pierce's private secre-
tary, introduced his wife and daughter.
A united delegation from the Pro-
duce, Stock, Cotton, Coffee, Petro-
leum, Mining, Grocers and Dry
Goods Exchanges invited Gov. Cleve-
land, through their Chairman, John p.
Townsend, Of the Produce Exchange, to
be present at business mems meeting in
the evening. The Governor accepted the
invitation. Thomas Hanland presented
the Governor with silver watch made by
his (Hanland's) grandfather in Norwich
Conn.,, in 1890, when Mr.. Cleveland's
grandfather was an apprentice in shop
in which the watch was afterwards re-
paired by the Governors grandfather
when he superseded Mr.. Hanland as pro-
prietOr. The repair marks were visible
on the case of the watch. Gov. Cleveland
was much pleased with the gift, thanked
Mr.. Hanland cordially, and asked him to
write out a sketch of the history of the
time-piece.
THE BUSINESS MEMS MEETING.
The business mems meeting at the
Academy of Music was a complete sue
cess. The building was Jammed within
ten minutes from the time of the opening.
Thousands upon thousands of people
gathered in the vicinity of the building to
get a glimpse of Gov. Cleveland, who was
expected. The usual pyrOtechnic display
on a magnificent scale was held in the
adjacent streets, and the auditorium was
tastefulIy decorated with flowers and
bunting. Cheers for Cleveland and
Hendricks were heard on all sides,
the crowds being particularly de-
mOnstratiVe and enthusiastic. The stage
was crowded with delegations from
the various exchanges. Ex-MayOr
Grace presided, and speeches were male
by Gov. Waller, Of Connecticut, and II.
W. Beecher.
During the speech OF the latter Gov.
Cleveland was announced. His recep-
tion beggars description. Every person
in the vast crowd rose to his feet and
cheered and waved his handkerchief or
hat as though out Of his senses. Mr..
Beeeher appeared to be greatly affected
by the enthusiasm. Gov. Cleveland came
to the front of the stage and made several
attempts to speak.
CLEvELAND's SPEECH.
He was not allowed to proceed for five
minutes. At last he said:
ladies and Gentlemen; thank you for this
kind reception, and am sure it is a cause for
cOngratulatlOn that SO many of the business
men of this great metropolis have found rea-
eha ctr
united and earnest effort. 1t has been my
firm belief that one reason why we, as peo-
pie, do not enjoy to the utmost, the advan-s
tages Of our form of government, is found in
lect their political duties. The idea is
too common among them that there
is heroism and virtue in refusing to hold Of
flee, and stern denial OF any interest in poll
tics seems to be regarded by many of this
class as the best assertion OF their private
virtue and business integrity. The protection
and safety Of the interests they have in charge
are closely connected with wise admins
tration of the government, and it has always
seemed to me that il regard for their position
as citizens did not impel them to take more
sire and need OF self preservation would
do so. l believe, too, that the best
administration of the government is
accomplished when it is conducted on busi-
ness principles, and it is quite apparent that
the active participation of our business men
in the political campaigns is an effective mode
Ol lpItHoluk tutSC plAHIlplS uH taAO
ment of public affairs. l construe this large
and enthusiastic meeting and the determine
tion on the part Of the business men from
which il had rise as promise Of time when
they shall find the path of duty as well as in
terest in practical and intelligent interfer-
ence with political questions and issues.
Uproarous applause punctuated the
Governors speech at every period. The
cheers were deafening.
ALETTER FROM TILDEN.
A letter was read from Samuel J. Til
den regretting that his health prevented
his attendance. He says:
remember gratefully that when it Eas my
duty as Governor to engage in a grapfle with
the canal ring, which then swayed an the adj
minstrative legislative and judicial depart
ments of the State, that a majority Of the
local organizations of the Democratic party,
and Of the organizations of the Republican
change, rallied to my support and
stood by me until the ring was
overthrown. cordially concur IN your opinion
that the election of Cleveland and Hendricks
is demanded by the best interests of the cOun-
try. l believe that their election will be
substantial victory for the cause of good gov
ernment, that it will assure us of safe and
prudent administration of the Chief Magis-
tracy of the republic in our relations
restore simplicity and economy and
the needs of the Federal Government, so far
as that result depends upon the executive, for
N will give business men immunity from sud-
den changes Of policy, and enable them to re-
Dose under the shelter Of a stable administra-
tive system free from favOritism to particular
classes and interests, and from the injurious