The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-02-10
HILL LAUDS HIS CHIEF
OF DETAIL NOT OF
SERIOUS CONSEQUENCE.

rhe Presidents Three Years in Office
prove that the Party Made No Mis-
+ote in Electing Him-The Speech
Made at a Dinner in Tilden's Honor.
NEW York, Feb. 9.--The Kings County
Democratic Club gave dinner in Brooklyn
.o-nigbt in commemoration of the birthday
of Samuel J. Tilden. Covers were laid for
400 in the Academy of Music, and every
seat in the house was occupied. Gov Hill
the chief speech of the evening In the
course of his eulogy of Mr.. Tilden, he said;
,,JVbile the Democracy were naturally re-
lnctant to part with Mr.. Iilden's active
leadership, they proceeded TO select
a new standard-bearer for the campaign or
1884 from this State, to whom pubilc atten-
ion had already been favorably directed.
Sftar nearly three years of successful
administration of public affairs, it Is safe
n assert that the Democracy and people OF
tbe country made no mistake in their choice.
7 Tcbeerfllly reiterate what | said in sub
stance about year ago in this same place,
that the administration Of President Cleve-
land has been digniied, conservative, hon
est and. in the main, satisfactory to the
people of the country.
DIFFERENCES, OF COURSE.
There may be differences among Demo
Gratis as to details relating to party manage
,npnt. and as to the entire wisdom OF some
matters attempted and as to the details OF
some measures proposed, but such differ
ences among friends are inevitable
everywhere In government, poHtlcs
and society in general The prosperity
and welfare of the whole people have been
greatly advanced by the advent of the
Democratic party to power in the nation,
and we may well rely, if no serious mis-
takes are made, upon the continued conii-
dence of the people. Permit me to remark,
in conclusion, that the Democratic party in
the State and nation has come to stay.
The fraud perpetrated upon Samuel
7 Tilden AMI ue~l the Democratic
partv in 1873 cannesj % condOLed. 1t can
only be avenged by ths continued ascend
ancv of the DemOcr t,.J. The country will
lie benefited by our rue, as our principles
are essential to the maintenance OF our free
Institutions"
A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT.
The following was read:
EXECUTIVE, MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Feb. >, 1888.
William 4. Furry, Esq, Chairman. etc:
Ny DEAR SIR acknowledge with sincere
thanks the invitation extended to me on behalf
of the Kings County Democratic Club to attend
= p
on Feb. 9, in commemoratiOn of the birthday or
Samuel J. Tllden. l indulge with the
Utmost pleasure AMI satisfaction the be-
lief that this invitation is not a mere form a
compliment rendered to me in fulfllment of
customary procriety. but it is an additional as
surance of the genuine kindness OF the people
and my political friends of Brooklyn aud Kings
county, which has more than once during my
rubIic life been heartily manifested. Entertain
ing this belief, l know that its expression
will make it unnecessary for me to
assure you that would gladly
accept your invitation If it were possible. ! am
not only certain that at your banquet | should
he among true and steadfast friends. but that
the occasion and its prevailing spirit cannot fail
TO inspire every participant with new strength
and increased patriotism and courage. The.birth-
day of Samuel J. Tilden is tittingly celebrated
by the Democracy of Kings county, for he
found there in all his efforts
to reform the public service and to
reinstate his party in the confidence of Ameri-
can people, firm and Staunch friends, never
waveIing in their willing and effective support.
Let these friends now remind all their fellow
citizens OF the patriotic and useful career of
their honored and trusted leader and let
everyone protesting his political faith proclaim
the value of his teachings, He taught iimta-
ton of the Federal power by the constitution,
the absolute necessity of public economy, safety
Of sound currency, honesty in public places, re
sponsbility of public servants TO the people,
care for those who toll with their bands,
proper limitation of corporate privileges
ana reform IN LIe CIVIL service MS Ndo JDt true
Democracy. 1t led him to meet boldly every
public issue as it arose. With his conception of
political duty he thought it never too early and
never too late to give battle To vicious doctrines
and corrupt practices. He believed that pure
and sound Democracy nourished and grew
in open, bold and honest cham
ponship of the interests of the people and
that it but feebly lived upon deceit, false pre-
tense and fear, and he was right His success
proved him right, and proved, too, that the
American people appreciate courageous strug
giles in their defense. ! should certainly joir
You in recalling the virtues aud achievements OF
this illustrious Democrat on the anniversary Oi
his birth, if, in the arrangement of severa
events connected with my official life, al
important one had not been appointed to take
place on the evening Of your banquet. This ne
cessary detains me here. Hoping that youl
celebration will be very successful and full Of
profitable enjoyment, | am yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Letters were also received from Sec
retary of the Treasury Fairchild, Attorney
General Cortland, Senators Voorhees, and
kenna, Secretary Endicott, Rev. 7. Dewitt
Iamage, Postmaster General Dickinson
Congressman A. NJ. Bliss, Secretary Whit
ney and Solicitor of the Treasury McCue