Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-07-05
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
GENERAL OBSERVANCE or THE GREAT
NATIONAL HOLIDAY.
Philsdslphia's Hnthusiastic Demonstrs-
tion-Tammany socisty's Celebrations
President c1evsIand's Letter-The
Day In Other Places
lBy telegraph TO the Dispatch.j


make II thoroughly ENJOYABLE. Az midnight
the bell in the tower Of historic Independence
Hall was struck Il2 times. and was listened
10 by large crowd OF people, who bad
patiently waited for its sound. From that
time on until daylight people began to arrive
in the city, anG by sunrise the streets pre-
sented beautiful scene. Everybody was IN
holiday garb, and the sound OF bugles, hits,
and drums created an enthusiasm that could
only exist on the national birthday.
At sunrise the keystone battery tired SIN
gle salute and shortly after trombone band
stationed in the tower OF Independence Hall.
in the shadow Of that beloved relic OF Reyo~
lutiousry times--lhe liberty bell-sens forth
patriotic music. In and aroundthe old balls
OF Congress. The seat Of Government cen
tllry AGO, guards IN continental uniform pa
trolled with dignified step and stately air,
and lent additional beauty 10 The scene. Al
2 O'Clock the First brigade Of Pennsylvania
militia paraded the principal streets, and
were reviewed at Independence Hall oy
Majors General Hartranft and sistf.
Another feature OF the morning pro-
gramme was parade Of 5J2 Ietter-carr,ers
Of the Philadelphia post-ofTice. Starting
from The po,toflice thy marched to inde-
pendence Square, where they we're presented
nv John Wauamaker. representing the lead.
ing merchants Of Philadelphia. with one oil
the handsonest stands OF colors ever seen m
this city, consisting Of Federal, state, ana
municipal iiags. oil woven Of the finest SIX.
Mr.. Wanamaker's presentation speech was
loudly applauded. Postmaster Harry
made pleasant reply, which was highly ap-
preciated by the multitude OF listeners.
The regular exercises In the square con-
= 4 o ~. h.nla a
Independence by Distnct-AttOrney George
:. Graham, patriotic music by large band,
and Characteristic FOurth-oi-July Grafton
by Joseph X. IIawley. OF Connecticut, at the
conclusion OF which the bell m the State
House steeple was again RING ll9 times.
TAMNANY's CELEBRATION.
new YoRK, July 1.-THE Tammlny So
ciety, or the Columbian order, to-day cele-
brsted the anniversary OF the Declaration OF
Independence In the Academy % Music.
The House was beautifully decorated. The
Sixty-Ninlh Regiment Band discoursed pa
triOhc music, and the 1ammany Glee club
opened the proceedings by singing eco
nmbis, We Love Thee" In addition to all
the we'll known Tammany chieftans present
there occupied seats on the platform a.
guests Sensior Vest, Of Missouri: Represen-
tatives Il. o. Mills OF Texas. Collins OF Mas
sachusetts, McCreary, Hooker OF MIS-
slssippi, Shlvcly Of Indiana, Ford
OF Michigan, McAdoo OF New jersey, and
Governor Biggs, OF Delaware. Also, Repre-
sentatIves :. H. Cox and +. b. spinol9,
General John Newton, Assistant Secretary
oi.Treasury Maynard, and General Fitz-
John Porter. Senator Vest and Representa- l.
tive Mills. OF Texas, made the "lonc talks y
usually there Is but one long talk, and
"short talks" were made br Collins, Nc
Creary, Hooker, Shiyely, Ford, Cox, aud
Governor Biggs.
Among the letters Of regret was the fol-
lowing from President Cleveland:
Executive MANSION,
WASHINGTON, June 20. 1883.
Hon. James 4. Fiack, Grand Sdchem:
Dear Sir,-I regret that am obliged to de-
cline the courteous invitation which have
received 70 attend the celebration by the
Tammany Society Of the birthday OF our re-
public on the Fourth day OF July next. The
zeal aud enthusiasm with which your society
celebrates this day afford proof Of us stead
fast patriotism, a. well as It's care for all That
pertains to the advantage aud prosperity OF
tue people. / cannot doubt that the renewal
OF love and devotion TO pure Jeilersonlan
democratic form Of government which you
contemplate will suggest the inquiry whether
the people are receiving all the benefits
due them under such 4 form 81 govern
ment. These benefits are not fully
enioyed when our citizens are unnecessarily
burdeped and their earnings and incomes
uselessly diminished under the preteNt OF
governmental support. Our Government be-
longs 10 the people. They have decreed its
purposes. aud Il Is their clear right TO de.
mand that its costs shall be limited by fru-
gality and tbst its burden Of expense shall
be carefully limited by MS actual needs. And
the vet useless and dangerous surplus in the
National Treasury tells no other tale but eX-
tOrlion on the part OF The Government rOd a
perveTsion Of the peoples intention. In the
midst OF our impetuous enterprise and blind
confidence in our destiny IL IS time
TO pause and study our condition. II
is no sooner appreciated than con-
victIon must follow that the tribute ex'
acted from the people should be diminished.
Theories which cloud the subject Inislead-
ing honest men. and appeals To selfish inter
esis which deceive understanding and make
the reform which should be easy a difficult
task. Although those who propose remedy
for present evils have always been friends
OF American labor and though they declare
their purposes 10 further It's interests IN all
their efforts yet those who oppose reform
attempt 10 disturb our workiugmen by the
cry that their wages and their employment
are threatened. They advocate a system
which benefits certain classes Of our citizens
at the expense Of every householder in the
land-a system which breeds discomfort,
because It permits duplication OF wealth
without corresponding additional re-
compense to aOOr. which prevents OBJ
portunity 10 work by sitting pr0duc-
ton and limiting the area OF our markets,
and which enhances the cost Of living be-
yond the laborcr's hard-earned wages. The
attempt i made 10 divert the attention OF the
people from the evils Of such scheme OF
taxation by branding those who seek TO cor
rect these evils as free traders aud enemies
OF our workingmen and our Industrial en-
terprises. This is so far from the truth that
there should be no chance for such decep-
ton 10 succeed. IL beheoyes the American
people, while they rejoice in the annlyer'
sary OF the day when their free government
was declared, to also reason together aud
determine that they will not be deprived OF
the blessings and benefits which their Govern
meut should afford.
lOhis hAhigf
GROVER CLEVELAND.
AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, July 4.-There was no or.
ganized attempt 10 celebrate Independence
Day IN Washington, but a. It was holiday
in all business except fireworks and re-
freshments. the day very nearly resembled
sunday. Secretary whitney entertained
many OF the Navy Department employees al
his suburban residence. Grassland, and all
public resorts were crowded with individuals
celebrating each according to his own
method. President Cleveland spent the day
al the White House examining bills. Several
members OF the Cabinet are out Of the city
for the day.
AT WINCHESTER, va.
WINCHESTER, Va, July i.-lndependencc
Day was celebrated here with great spirit.
The local fire companies paraded, together
with companies from Harrisburg, Pa,
Chambersburg, Pa, aud CbarIestown, w.
Va. Many buildings were decorated with
the Stars and Stripes, and arches spanned the
streets. The pyroiechnical display was pre-
vented By ram.
AT BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
BRaIyGHAu, July 4.--The national holi
day was duly observed here to-day. There
was liberal display OF tri col0red bunting
and national flags In the decoration OF house:
and a large and enthusiastic procession. The
feature az the day was A barbecue nj EDsley,