The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1884-07-24
X.sENAToR THURMAN
Speaks TO the Cleveland and Hendricks
Club at Columbus,

10 sien his name first, who came for
ward and did 30, being greeted WIN
cheers and applause. Mr.. Thompson
then signed his name, and after u nun
dred or more had placed their names 20
the constitution, the signing was sus'
pended till after the meeting
Mr.. Thompson thanked the clnb TOT |
the honor they conferred on him by |
selectlDg him as their President. lie
wOuld work earnestly, continually ana
thoroughly with them, He would make
no speech, a. no knew they were walt
ING and anxious to hear MIR. Thurman,
He then introduced Mr.. Thurman who
was greeted with shouts OF applause.
JUDGE THURMANs SPEECH.
The speaker regretted to see In an
evening paper, that he would DO OK,
Dected To speak that evening. He had
agreed 10 speak on Saturday evening AZ
the ratification meeting, and TWO
aDeeches In the same week, In the same
place, we're too good II they were good,
and TOO bad II they were tad,s He was
not present 10 make great speech, but
10 express his gratitude TO the club and
Democrats In general, for their action
toward him, aud his satisfaction at the
organization of the club. Clubs Of this
Kind, said he, can do much good, and
You will see II you will look into the
history Of our State politics little. In
1867 | was nominated by the Democratic
State convention for Governor The
nomination was unanimous, and could
not refuse TO accept, Immediately
spoke 10 Hon. John g. Thompson and
said now am c0nacripted Into the SER
vice and we must go 10 work NJ once,
Don't let us delay until next autumn.
He cOncurred with me IN this. We
agreed that clubs must be established
throughout the State, and wa set about
ID. Before the April election We had one
thousand clubs In the State. As q result
the Democrats carried twenty more
counties that fall than usual, and by
hard scratching on the part Of the Re-
pnbllcans | was beaten by only 2WO
iCheers) You have begun organizing
here In good season, and you have begun
we'll, | hope your example VIII DO lol'
lowed In every ward, aud In every town
ship and In every school district In the
State. With such an organization the
question whether Ohio IL an October
State or not, will be hnally and for all
time settled.
Governor Cleveland was chosen Gov
ernOr by on enormous majority ana Gov
ernOr Hendricks almost unanimously
have never met Governor Cleveland
but from what Others say OF him and
what myself know, eau affirm three
things OF him; first, that he IL an honest
man; second, that he used no dish0nOr'
able means TO obtain his nomination,
and third, that no IL man Of good com
mon sense, and | may 90 further and
say that he IL u Democrat dyed In the
wool Iappause aud II elected, as | be.
lieye me will be, no will make good
President. have been acquainted with
Governor Hendricks for nearly n quar-
ter of century, and II there IL more
honorable, purer, and high minded man
living on earth, | don't know II. You
have men for your leaders whom II IL
an honor 10 follow and who deserve
your support, and | appeal TO each one
OF YOU 10 do his best for their success
There IL not one OF you but that eau do
something. Each man has his vote, but
that Ia not all. He has some influence
with his neighbor, Why should he moi
exert 10 at this time and In this cause
Have YOU not the Democratic principle
nc heart and were you not sincere when
time and time agnin you have pr0nouu
cod these principles g00dY Then show
II now. Let not The grass grow uhdrl
your feet when you are called to rescue
the country from the iron deapOtisn
that has been hanging over II. Gentle
men, must not branch out too lar,
feel like speaking this evening, ana II
yet well started there Is no telling
where will stop. might say all thHl
have 10 say and then have no speech
for Saturday night, will refer TO one
thing more, however. You are all yO
terra In the Thirteenth Congressional
District, aud should know who IL TO be
your candidate for Congress. do not
propose 10 tell you who will be candl'
dates, but will tell you Of one who ~
not. noticed In local paper that my
friends were urging me TO be a Candl'
date for Congress. ! viii sny now that
can not aud Will not accept the nOmi'
nation. There are many good candl'
dates and will not stand In their way
Gentlemen, thank you for the warm
reception you have rendered me. Not
tO refer too much TO myself recent
events cause me 10 feel happier In the
esteem OF my fellow citizens than II
were u candidate for the highest olllct
In the gift OF the people. 49,.
Mr.. Thurman was listened TO witt
close attention, and was frequently in
terrupted with applause, The last sen
tonce In particular brought out enthusi
astic applause.
The members then called for Mr., Mat
Martin, who appeared In response anC
made u speech Of considerable length
He said he was unwell and could moi
make good speech, but no felt better
that when ho entered the room. He al
ways felt better for being In such good
Democratic meeting. II made bin
stronger between the shoulders, but did
not help his h0arseneas, aud he COult
not speak long. lie alluded 20 tho char
acter OF the delegates 70 the late Demo
cratic Convention, TO the harmony thai
prevailed, and tho earnest work OF lhl
New York delegation,
Mr. o. r. Cunning, one Of the vice
presidents. was called out and made /
few remarks, Foraker he said received
more votes than any other R0publical
etpt Garfield. The Democrats lost In thI
cities NJ the same time and yet carrie,
the State by 1900 Ile claimed tina
this was done by the many Democrats
that had not been In the habit OF turn
Ing out TO election. II they could onl,
be brought out every election OH,
would be ~ certain Democratic Stat
as there is In the Union. Clubs ulon
could effect this.
Motion was made TO appoint com
mittee 10 procure larger hall TO NEE
In. mud the Chair appointed Messrs, inc
A. Sarber, K. II, Evans and Edward J
Dowdall on ihis committee. Three rous
Ing cheers were then given for th