St. Paul daily globe., 1888-02-10
King County Democracy In
dulges in an Old-Timed
Banquet
In Honor Of the Anniversary
Of the Birthday Of Mr..
= Tilden.
The Home Market Club, OF
Boston, Do Honor to
q Sherman,
Who Enlivens the Occasion
vi. With a Windy
Speech.
Snecial to the Globe.

Speech.
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Special to the Globe.
BROOKLYN, Feb. 9.-The banquet
given tonight under the auspices of the
Kings county Democracy, in celebra-
ton OF the anniversary of the birth of
Samuel J. Tilden, was notable event.
The assembly rooms of the Academy Of
Music were finely decorated. Covers
were laid for 80 guests. The limited
number of tickets was source of much
regret to the hundreds of Dem
OcratS who made strenuous efforts
to secure invitations in order to
hear the eminent speakers who were to
be present. Among the prominent peo-
pie in attendance were Gov. Hill, of
New York; Secretary of the Interior
Villas. Samuel j. Randall, ex-Gov. Abb
bett, of New Jersey; ex-Gov. Hoadley,
of Ohio; Lieut.. Gov. Jones, of New
York; State Comptroller Wemple. Rev.
Charles II. Hall, Mayor Chaplin. ex-
Mayors Whitney and Howell, and many
of the local Democratic leaders. A life
size portrait, in oil, of Mr.. Tilden was
hung in conspicuous place in the hall,
and the menu cards also contained
LIKENESSES OF THE STATESMAN,
Judge Van Wyck, of the city court
presided and District Attorney Ridge
way acted as reading secretary. A
large number of letters of regret had
been received from prominent Demo-
Gratis throughout the country. Great
curiosity was felt as to the contents of
the letter from President Cleveland,
which had been described by members
of the committee who had read it as one
of the strongest documents ever ema-
mating from Mr.. Cleveland. After full
justice had been done to the yiands the
intellectual feast of the evening was
begun by the reading of the presidents
letter, which was frequently applauded
during it's delivery. After expressing
regret that it was not possible for him
to attend, he said OF Mr.. Tilden: '.He
taught the
LIMITATION OF FEDERAL POWER
under the constitutions; the absolute
necessity of public economy; the safety
of sound currency, honesty in public
place, the responsibility of public serv-
ants to the people, care for those who
toll with their hands; a proper llmita-
tion Of cooperate privilege and a reform
in the civil service. His was true De-
mocracy. 1t led him to meet boldly
every public issue as it arose. With
his conception of political duty he
thought it never too late to give battle
to vicious doctrines and corrupt prac-
ticeS. He believed that pure and sound
Democracy f1OurlShed and grew
in open, bold and honest cham
pionship of the interest of the
people, and that it but feebly lived upon
deceit, false pretenses and fear, and he
was right. His success proved him
right, and proved, too, that the Ameri-
can people appreciated courageous
struggle in their defense. l should GER
tainly join you in recalling the virtues
and achievements of this illustriouS
Democrat on the anniversary of his
birth-if in the arrangement of the social
an important one, had not been ap-
pointed to take place on the evening of
your banquet. This necessarily detains
me here. Hoping that your celebration
will be very successful and full of profit
able enjoyment, L am, yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
After the reading of the various let
tiers, tOaStS and responses were made as
follows: "The President of the United
States" response by Hon. w. F. Villas.
The State of New York." response by
Gov. David B. Hill. "The Day we
Celebrate" response by Hon. George
by Hon. S. J. Randall. 1.-The Duties of
the Citizen to the Nation,' response by
Rev. Charles II. Hall, d. D. s'The Sis
terhood of States," response by Hon.
Leon Abbott. In beginning his speech
GOV. HILL SAID:
1.-THE state of New York is proud of
the memory of Samuel J. Tilden. His
administration of its public affairs was
one of the most brilliant and successful
in its history. When l speak of his life
and public services speak of the state
itself, because they are indissolubly as
Sociated. He was born Democrat, and
it is especially gratifying that the in
trepid Democracy of Kings county, who
were his true and faithful friends dur
ing his whole political career, should be
first to inaugurate this demonstration in
his honor on this pleasant anniversary
viewed Mr.. Tilden's services and
characteristics. Among others he
cited the following: Speaking
OF his confidence in young men, Mr..
Tilden once laughingly said to one of
his supporters in the interior of the
state: Did you ever notice a lot of
men moving logs? This is the differ
ence, the old men grunt and the young
men lift" He added: THAT is the
reason want to get the young DemOc
racy on my side" But, notwithstand-
ing this declaration, when political sue
cess came he did not forget the old men
who had been the faithful wheelhOrseS
of the party for years, and carefully ae-
corded the old and young alike their
full share of hOnOrs in the distribution
of the legitimate awards which can
properly be bestowed for faith
full party services upon hon
est and capable men in this
free government of ours. Realizing the
necessity of governing this country by
party, he did not seek to deprecate
active, intelligent and efficient party
service, but, on the contrary, encour-
aged it. Neither did he assume to be
better than his party, nor did he ever
forget the obligations which he owed to
it for the hOnors which it so worthily
bestowed upon him. He appreciated
thei laborS of those who diligently
sought to inculcate the principles of
Democracy and to promote in practi-
cal manner the success of the Demo-
cratic cause"
ANOTHER BANQUET.
The Home Market CJuh Ranouets