New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-05

in his tariff bin salt is placed on the free list he
declared that he had done this because VIC wahV
1t In November when we come 10 sait 'hcSc
devils lthe Republicans down"
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND SENDS HIS REGHhrs'
Az the close of Mr.. Millss speech, Secretary
Grov read letters from various prominent per-
cons That from President Cleveland was as fol-
lows:
Executive Mansion. Washington, June ~ 1909
To Hon James A. Flack, Grand Sachem
Dear Sir: I regret that am obliged TO aeenhe .no
courteous invitation which have received to attend inc
celebration by tho Tommany Society Of the birthday OIL
our Republic on the Fourth day of July next Inc
zeal and enthusiasm with which your Society celebrates
this day afford proof Of It's steadfast patriotism as wei,
as It's care for all that pertains to the advantage am
prosperity Of the people
cannot douht that tho removal OF love and devo-
uon 10 a pure Jenersonian Democratic form OF govern
mentn which you contemplate, Will suggest the indmi'
whether the people are receiving all the dement's Mh'
arc due them under such form OF government IheSo
benefits are not fully enjoyed when our citizens are
burdened and their earnings ana incomc
arc usecssly diminished under the prctext OF govern
menol support Our belongs TO the people.
They have decreed It's purposes and 10 Is thsr Clear s
IN demand that shall be limited by frugaity am
that its burden Of expense shall be carciuhy
limited by its actual needs And yet usoos
and dangerous surplus in the Nauonsl I'''u -
tells no other tale but eN'of"oh ~
nconiss Intention In the midst Of our impeuous enter
prise and blind confidence in our Destiny IL Is u
pause and study our condition. IL Is no soon rp
c,ated than the conviction must follow thas the
exactcd from the people should be dim'hisheu' i"'
,h,os which cloud the subject misleading honest men,
and the appeas to selfish interests which deceive 'no
understanding make REFORM which should be easy
difficult task. 49, ...,,
Although those who propose remedy for present
evils have always been friends Of American labor,
ana though they declare their purposes to further is
ntercss in all their efforts yet those who oppose reform
attempt 10 disturb worrgmen by the cry tha' 'n
wages and their employment are threatened 1hc! 'u
vdcats system which benefits certain classes Vi our
,yens at tho expense OF every householder In the lnhu-
system which breeds discomfort because IL permits p
duplication wealth without corresponding aouitio
recompen to labor, which prevents the opportunity =,
work by sitting production and limiting the area OIL
our markets. and which enhances the cost Oh
living beyond tho laborer's hard-earned wages.
The attempt made to divert the attention OF inc peop
from the evils OF such scheme OF taxation oy oras
those who seek to these owls as free traoers
"a .n.n,as NJ our workingmen and industrial enter
nrse This is so.far the truth that there should
be no chance such deception to succeed IL oenooV
tho American people. while they rejoice In the
of the day when free government was declared 10
also reason together and determine that they VIII not
be deprived Of the blessings and the benefits which their
| Government should afford Yours. very uuIy, AVN
GROVER CLEVELAND.
GOOD WISHES FROM GOVERNOR HILL
| Governor Hill in his letter said
vorr socetv has always favored tho largest personal
liberty for the citizen consistent with the pubic welfare
It has advocated home rule for municipalities equai AM
ton opposition to monopoes, ana potecuoh W 'oo "
relieving it OF all unnecessary burdens IN your enor
tr the advancement Of principles give you my
earnest wishes for OF your patriotic work
| After the letters were read, short talks were
made bv Patrick A. Collins, of Massachusetts, Con-
gresham McCrcary, who spoke of B." that grand
old from Indiana Alan T. frnm n over the
house Hooker, Shivcly, Ford, S; $. Cox, Beach ana
Governor Biggs of Delaware The Gee cl ,. sims
cises were brought to close at 3 p m. Inc
audience had enjoyed" four and one-halt hours
Of spcechmang All ,1 fhsn wSere Sneakers and
audience alike had an opportunity 10 sake ,rel
thirst at the never failing spring, wmch gus9 9
| beer for the multitude, and wnlsRey anu "ine LUZ
| the members of the tribe.
THE BIG PARADE OF LETTER CARRlEhS'
MEN FROM THIS CITY, BROOKLYN, PH1LADELr
phi, ANN OTHER PLACEs-FLAGs AND BAN
NERs GIVEN.
PHILADELPHIA with some Of their associates from o'her
c,ties celebrated yesterday with appropriate cere-
monies the enactment of the law limiting their iaoors
10 eight hours a day. The law fixed July d. 'no
first day OF the new system but, as Congress mas MOI
yeti provided the money for the necessary increase IN
the number of carriers, the hours of service nave no
| get been reduced.
The Now York carriers, after furnishing the nioih
ing delivery usual on holidays, donned bright pauseS
and assembled in groups about the Post omce huiiu
Ing. The officers and members Of committees Oh 'no
ettcr Carriers Association wore sashes OF various
bres The carriers Of the General Post oficc wero
photographed in a group IN Mallst The deiegatiors
from tho various postoce stations OF the city arrived
at Broadway and Murray-st carly IN the a''crhoo"'
! and at o'clock tho men were in marching oiuer
The New-York carriers first paraded IN iront Oh 'no
City Hail. where Congressman Cox presented 10 0f'iu
Marshal Ncwsom, for the Carriers Association TWO
| hrdsome hammers which had been offered to the
carriers BY a committee Of citizens of which john
plate,v was the chairman and @. X. Alderman inc
secretary and treasurer One OF the banners was
flag bearing the name Of the New-fork Letter Gar
,icrs, Association. Tho other, OF white SIX, hau
balnted on one side picture OF letter carrier anu
also bore the name Of the association. TWO suuon
flags were also presented. Mr.. Cox made a priei
and witty speech and heartily applaudcd'
The Brooklyn carriers with whom was postmaster
ucrdrix marched over the Bridge and Joined the
Ncv.York carriers and some out-ofto delegations
and marched with them to Wes[st, 10 await 'io
coming Of tho Philadelphia carriers by tho Ne"
Jersey Central route. The Philadelphia tram was
DELAYED ard the carriers waited with some mpatehce
The Philadelphia were warmly welcomed when
the beatcd train arrived and the march was re-
sumed. Tho carriers went up Fulton-st. to Broad
way to East Twelfthst., and In front OF Mr CoAs
house at No. IL East Twelfth-st., Mrs. Cox and a
group of other ladies were warmly cheered by inc
carriers, and Mr.. Cox presented another banner TO
tho carriers as the gift of r. II. Macy & Co. The
carriers proceeded up Flfth-aye to seventeenthSt'
and thence in front Of the reviewing stand at Union
Square.
group Of postmasters was at the reviewing stand
Tllf rvhl Hand RI n
brooklyn Fielder, of Newark; Kelly of Jersey City
English Of w-IIaven and McKenna, OF Long Island
CITY, were present Postmaster Pearson was not
DR. sent, his excuse being previous engagement
congressman Cox, MerfIman, Campbell and NC
Adoo Dr. McGIynn, Senators Cantor and Reilly, John
McMackin, John BlalIcly and others were also on tho
reviewing stand