Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1884-10-16
GOV. CLEVELAND.
His Reception in the En-
pire City
AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC
A Monster Reception rendered
Him by the Business Men-A
Great Ovation Letter From
Samuel j. Tilden.


continued to receive visitors up to five
O'Clock. Juliet Clayton. little miss from
Florida, said she was glad to meet the next
President, and exMayor Graces son. lad
of nine years, saluted the Governor with a
"How do you do, Mr. President" Many
local politicians called. Col. J. Kingmsn
Page. franklin Pierce's private Secretary,
introduced his wife and daughter. Aunited
delegation from the produce, cotton, coffee,
petroleum, mining, grocers and dry goods
exchanges invited Governor Cleveland to be
present at the business mems meeting this
tation. Thomas Harland presented Cleye-
land with silver watch made by his (Har-
land's) grandfather In Norwich, Conn, In
1890, when Cleyeland's grandfather was an
apprentice In the shop, and which was after
ward repaired by the Governors grand
father when he succeeded Harland as pro-
prietor. The repair marks were visible In
the case Of the watch: Governor Cleveland
Harland cordially. and asked him to write
out sketch of the history of the time-pieoe.
Cleveland's Reception by the
Business Men.
New York, Oct I5.-The business mems
meeting tonight, at the Academy OF Music,
was great success. Ex-Mayor Grace pre-
sided. Henry Ward Beecher was received
with the widest enthusiasm. and before he
had finished characteristic speech roar
was heard from outside and the crowd inside
knew that Governor Cleveland was coming.
The cheer was promptly taken up, and
Beecher was unable to proceed. He stood
silent, with one hand on the speakers table,
watching the effect of the Governors advent
upon the people. In few minutes Cleve-
a nd N a his Qppa0ranrp and his farqntiOn
beggars description. Every person in the
vast audience rose to his feet and cheered
and waved handkerchief or hat, as though
out OF his senses. Beecher appeared to be
greatly affected by the enthusiasm. Gov
ernor Cleveland came to the front OF the
stage and made several attempts TO speak.
He was not allowed to proceed for fully hve
minutes: At last he succeeded, and made a
long and eloquent speech, as follows;
Ladies' and Gentlemen: l thank you for
this kind reception, and | am sure II Is cause
for congratulation that so many of the bust
ness men Of this great metropolis have
gle for united and earnest effort 1t has
been my Arm belief that one reason why we,
as people, do not enjoy to the utmost the
advantages of our form of government is
apt to neglect their political duties. The
idea Is too common among them that there
Is heroism and virtue In refusing to hold
Office, and stern denial of any interest In
pOlltlcS SeeIneu 10 Dt IeBhTutu ny many OI
this class as the best observation Of their
private virtue and business integrity with
protection and safety of the interests
they, have in charge are closely
conducted with wise administration
to me that II regard for their duty as citi-
zens did not impel them to take more active
interest in political affairs the desire Of the
need OF self preservation should. believe,
too, that the best administration OF the gov
eminent Is accomplished when II Is con-
Quoted ON business principles, and II squite
apparent that the active participation OF our
business men In political campaigns is an
effective mode Of fmpressing these princi- |
construe this large and enthusiastic meet |
ing, from which 1t had Its rise, as q promise |
OF a time when they shall find the path ofdu- |
ty well as interest, In the practical and In
and issues, luproarous appiause.l When
Cleveland had concluded, Beecher came |
forward and said: A real regulation orator |
always makes 1t his point to wind up. with |
climax and I retire. loud cheering and
laughter.
The following letter from Samuel ]. |
Tilden. was read before the meeting dis
persed
GENTLEMEN:-I have just read your letter
on behalf of the New York Produce
and Maritime Independent Merchants
tltNtiAUu du0 OluD, anu
representing. also, several other classes Of
business men, inviting me TO be present at
the business mems mass meeting, to be held
at the Academy of Music "wednesday, 18th |
inst, In support Of the election OF Cleveland
and Hendricks to the Offices of President
and Vice President OF the United States. l
regret that the delicate condition of my
health compels me to forego the pleasure Of
joining with you on that interesting occa-
sion. ! remember, gratefully, that when II
was my duty as Governor TO engage in the
grapple with the canal ring, which then
swayed all administrative, Legislative and
judicial departments Of the State. the
Of f-''ts the Democratic b party and the
organizations of the Republican par
ty at New York. the Produce Exchange
rallied to my support and stood by my side
wss n
opinion that the election of Cleveland and
Hendricks is demanded by the best interests
Of the country. believe that this election
will be substantial victory % for the cause Of
safe and prudent administration of the
Chief Megistracy of the Republic In our re-
lations with other countries; that y will re-
store simplicity and economy in the needs
OF the federal government, so far as that re.
suit depends upon the executive, for 1t will
give business men immunity from sudden
changes Of policy and enable them to repose
under the shelter Of a stable administrative
system free from favoriteism to particular
classes and interests, and from injurious
fluctuations to which such favoriteism and
sudden changes always lead.
lSignedl SAMUEL J. TfLDEN.
Great cheering followed the reading OF
Tilden's letter. Governor Cleveland was es-
c0rted from the Fifth Avenue Hotel to she
Academy OF music by committee composed
OF members OF the different exchanges. He
was cheered all along the route. The crowd
almost prevented the passage of carriages.
Such q crush is rarely seen even In New
was visited by John Kelly, Gen. Spinola and
Senator Cullen, of Tammany Hall. Mr..
Kelly assured Governor Cleveland of
the sincere support of Tammany. The
Governor afterward received from the bal