The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-09

every day are found in the columns Of certain
newspapers which violate every instinct of
American manliness and, in ghoulsh glee desc
crate every sacred relation of private life.
There is nothing in the highest office that the
American people can confer which necessarily
makes their President altogether selfish, schem
ing and untrustworthy OE the contrary, tie
solemn duties which confront him tend to So
Der sense of responsibility; the trust of the
American people and appreciation of their
mission among the nations of the earth should
make him patriotic man. and the tales of dis
tress which reach him from the humble. and
lowly and needy and afflicted in every corner of
the land cannot fail to quicken within him every
kind impulse and tender sensbility After ALL
it comes to this: The people of the United
States have one and all a sacred mission
to perform, and your President, not more
surely than every other citizen who loves his
country, must assume part of the responsibility
OF the demonstration to the world of the success
OF popular government No man can hide his
talent In napkin and escape the condemnation
Whlcn MS sl0thfulnesS deserves, nor evade the
stern sentence which his faithlessness invites.
BE assured, my friends that the privileges
or this day so full of improvements. and the en-
joyments of this hour so foil of pleasure and
cheerful encouragements, will never be forgot
ten. and in parting with you now let me express
my earnest hope that Harvards alumni may al
ways honor the venerable Institution which has
honored them. and that no mar Who forgets and
neglects his duty to American citizenship will
The President finished his speech amid great
enthusiasm and the strains of Tine Star spangled
Banner from the band.
President Devens then introduced to the audi
ence, in turn. Secretaries Bayard, Lamar. Whit
ney and Endicott, VINO were received with deaf
ening cheers
The President and the Cabinet officers then
withdrew to attend the public reception at Fan
euil Hall. They were escorted by tie Lancers,
and reached the hall about 5:45
Mr.. CleYelands appearance was the signal for
an outburst of applause With the President
were Governor Robinson and members of his
staff Collector Saltonstal, Secretaries Bayard,
Lamar Private Secretary Lamont. Lieutenant
governor Ames and Lieutenant -governnr-elect
Bracket The general public was then allowed
to file across the stage. For an hour the people
wee given opportunity to shake hands with
him When the doors were finally closed there
were almost as mary more people waiting for
their chance. The President then went to the
Hotel Vendome.
Owing to delay in the arrival of the presi-
dental party from Faneuil Hall it was nearly
o'clock before the doors of the Hotel Vendome
were oponedf for the evening reception, the Presi-
dent having dned in the meantime
Mrs. Cleveland remained at Cambridge after
the formal exercises of the day concluded, and
held private reception at the home of Presi-
dent and Mrs Eliot, but returned to the Ven
dome in season to receive with her husband.
1t is estimated that eight thousand per-
sons awaited themselves OF the oppor
tunity 20 greet the distinguished guests.
For fully two hours a steady tide of humanity
poured through the elegantly decorated parlor,
and for each and all the President had kind
word. Mrs. Cleyeland's praises were upon all
lips.
At ll:30 the presidential party left for Wash
ngton a special train of four sleeping
coaches, over the Boston e Albany railroad.