St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-01-19
THE sTupLfCYrY OFGREaryEss


THE SIMPLICITY or GREdTYESS.
True greatness is always modest and I'M
assuming. 1t is not inflated by success, it
is not pulled up by distinction. 1t is above
the littleness Of demanding obeisance or
cring adulation. Its innate sense of
strength and power causes it TO ig
more the apparent sights and lack of atten-
ton which distress the weak, the superficial
and yain!y assumptions. Real greatness is
dignifed without being arrogant, conde-
sccnding without coarse familiarity, cheerful
without frivolty, respectful without
demanding homage, manly in the
personal courteses it bestows and expects,
inviting only of others the manly civilty it
awards to all.
Thomas jefferson, one Of the most distin-
guished men of the Republic, illustrated
those characteristics of greatness in an emf
nent degree in all his personal and official
bearing He stunned, rather than courted
pomps and displays, and with genial sim
plicity Of character discouraged sycophantic
adulation.
Grover Cleveland is developing the same
characteristics of Democratic simplicity and
plainness. He is comparatively new man.
Some half-dozen years ago, pursuing
unostentatiously his professional work, he
was scarcely known beyond the limits of Erie
county. But there were those around him
who had the sagacity to discern his sterling
qualities, hls strength OF character and his,
as yet, but partially developed intellectual
force and ability. BY those Sho discovered
his rare capabiity he was called to the
Mayoralty Of Buffalo in trying emergency,
and to the Governorship OF the Empire state
and last to the great Executive office of
the government of the United States
In this rapid elevation the modest
simplicity OF his personal habits
have remained unchanged. He was 4
Mayor, and working Governor, giving per-
sonal attention to the details of official duties
When nominated for the presidency, the
distinction OF his position made no change
In his habits OF Luxurious industry, in the ex-
ecutiye chamber, aud no change in his cour-
teous greeting Of his fellow-citizens whom he
met. During the campaign when made the
target Gas Jefferson and jackson were) OF the
most exaggerated and yenemous calumnies,
he met all with ungesponsiyc, calm serenity,
thus showing his force and strength OF
character, conscious that frenZled mendacity
would ultimately work It's own cure. He was
not hurried away By nervous, i'm beetle excite
meat to the commencement Of fantastic libel
suits, to defend his honor with his life"
aud then after the campaign pusilauimously
discontinue such lawsuits, conscious of his
inability to sustain them. His true
nobility Of character was thus exhibite q
In his uncompiaining endurance of the vilest
scandals ever hurled at Presidential candi-
date since the days of Jefferson and Jackson.
The unrufled serenity with which he
endured vicious and malicious parti-
san attacks arose not from
inscnsibility, but from innate strength, and
the consciousness that ultimate yndication
would come. TO neutrslze colossal abuse, in
the generous judgment of just people He
is already reaping the rewards of this en-
llghtened consciousness.
Recently when he visited his old home in
Buffalo, he walked the familiar streets of the
city, as OF old time, meeting and greeting his
old friends with cordially, without any appear
ance Of felt superiority or any air Of patron
King condescensioa, or any apparent thought.
that he was the chosen incumbent of the
most distinguished official position in the
world, or, that be was any other
than thc plain Grover Cleveland that be was
in the days OF his professional life In the city.
He met all his fellow citizens who fell in his 1
way, without ostentation or stately formality.
but on the common level Of equality as
friends and townsmeu, and received their 1
with pleased but almost /
shrinking modesty. The editor Of the Buff /
alo Courier, one Of his most intimate friends, 4
and one who most thoroughly knows bis rare /
personal characteristics and pccullaritics, |
gave in his paper the following interesting 4
account Of Mr.. Cleveland's recent appear /
ance at his old home:
For The first time since his election 70 the Office
Of president 81 the Quilted states Grover C,eve-
land Is now brief visit 10 his home In this city
Ills coming and his coarse since his arrival a-e 1
In keeping VITA The character OF the man. There
vas no pomp sud display dnriag his trip through 4
the state, nor any attempt AZ . grand pageant \
upon bis arrival. Il there i anything dislasieful
70 Mr.. Cleveland it is these attempts to acrran-
eiEe persons occupying pablo station. Popular
applause be does not seek or desire, except such
a. : inspired by public dgty faithfuily performed
The pTesidcut-eleci comes 70 Buffalo for
iouole puypose-to meet friends and acquaiut-
snces and % promote The success Of the charity
ball given lasi eyeGi1g. lie i seen on the streets
A. The hotels, Ia pu5Gc otces and ~ private rcs-
teuces. IN the same unprctentioas uiauner that he
mingled with his fellow citizens before attaining
bis present Proud Distraction. There i no eri-
irncc 10 his appearance or coudact % indicate
that be = Inflated BY the aocors he has rec lived
In this Mr. Cleveland illustrates the true charsc-
ter % the msu. Vanity Is no part Of tae make
uQ % TIE next prCs;deut.
Mr.. Cleveland must Be crasided with the cor
dial greeting and warm reception he has received
duriuC his present visit 70 Buffalo without
party distinction cts fellow citizens unite in con-
gratrisiioas and wishing hiu sceoess "a the -
sponsihls position he l. called soon % 81 Bur-
fslo Is hoRoret tn lis promotion eud Is citizens
vii watch win uEfa--snS interest," M Cleve-
lands course az the national capital They have
tried him a. mayor y this city, tAey have proved
eiD a. governor % the state an1 they are wiling
70 irRss uin A. eai1f magistrate OF the uation.
President Cleveland. the people Of RuEaio-
TIE 6ouas o. your manhood ca-eer-kau and wsl-
couir you
such 4 nan Is destined 80 grow in popular
esteem, as he develops bis unusual caArlc-
.eFis.ics q unseiGsa devotion. saEacity and
sis4oTu. aud sustained sad patriotic, Aad
fearless Independents in the discharve OF
he responsible executive duties Of bis great