The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-03

The Harlem Democratic Club
Gives a Grand Banquet.
A TOAST TO PRESIDENT CLEVELAND

NEW YORK, December 29-The HarleU
democratic club gave a dinner to 1I5 lights Of
democracy in the hall of their clubhouse this
evening. 1t is considered the opening gun in
the coming presidential canvass. The motto
of the clubi is First in line for 49," 1t was
not till 900 that Governor Hill, delayed by
the train, and not feeling well, arrived. As
soon as he appeared the hall re-echoed with
cheers sent up in his honor and the band
II uck up Hail to the Chief" He was es-
corted to a seat on the right Of
j. r. McNulty, president of the club.
Among those present were William r.
Grace, Charles A. Dana, editor of the Sun
Senators A. Z. German and Z. b. Vance, Rep
resentatiye 7. j. Campbell, Judge NanHooSen,
Judge Truax, Randolph b. Martin, Jordan l..
Mott and Roswell 7. Flower.
The first toast was to President Cleveland
a letter Of regret of President Cleveland was
then read running as follows:
Executive Mansion, Washington, D, c., Deem
Der 17-Hon. Charles W; Dayton, chairman, etc
My Dear Sir: regret that the eXactions Of public
duty here will not permit my acceptance of the in
yitation justreceiyed, TO attend banquet Of Har-
lem Democratic club on the 10Th instant ! Lope,
however, that the occasion will prove pleasant
and profitable one to those present. and that it may
serve to keep alive the interests Of the club in DEM
ocratic principles, and intensity theseal ofits
bers in their efforts for democratic success
Yours very truly,
"GRoVEE CLEVELAND"
Governor Hill was then introduced and re-
sponded to the toast. 1.-The empire state of
tie union" He spoke briefly, saying the
state of New York speaks for itself 1t needs
no response. During the last few years it has
spoken at every election in favor of the demo-
Gratis. [ want to say to our friends from other
states that the state of New York, like the
Harlem democratic club, will be first in line
III 1883. Ineed not allude to the many excel
lent accounts of President Cleveland's adj
ministration. Suffice it to say that his admin
isration has exceeded expectations.
Hon. William II. Grace then responded
the "City of New York, the Metropolis of
America" Senator Ze6uion B. Vance re-
spOnded to "Ihe union of the states, indiyis-
IDLE forever" He was quite willing to respond
to the sentiment. 1t was the sentiment OF not
only his own state but of all those so lately in
arms against the union. THE union never
did us any harm, said he, "and Of the union
itself we never complained.
ut was only when a majority in the name of
the whole, undertook, as we thought, to iniure
and Cypress the minority that we resisted.
Even then we did not hate the union, as it
should be, but only the unjust, unfratenal
and unjust uses which were being made Of its
powers by an irresponsible majority, Now that
the causes which iinduce our alienation have
passed away, no matter how, or
inevitable and resumed that the ancient love
of the union which the slaughter OF our sons
and the desolation of our homes only suspend
ed, but could not destroy.
w Z ave LOt SCt SIldIllGO bilc DGSJ itSultS Vi
union-a perfect union. Whose fault it may
be, will not dare say; but the fact remains
that one portion Of these states continues to
claim the right to interfere in their domestic
affairs in ways most illegal and most offensive.
SO long as this continues, a real union cannot
come, and it is not to be looked for
Hon. Arthur p. German then responded TO
the toast, Government by the party is essen
tial to free institutions" lie said
l have no doubt that loyal democrats will take
Eote of the clubs example and follow it. Such ac-
ton IS taken and perfect organization effected The
moment the national convention nOmin0tcs our
candidates for president We will be prepared to
begin the contest or make the fight in that orderly
and systematic way peculiar TO the American poo
pie NeNe was there q party that could safely
ignore promises solemnly made to the people, who,
trusting in party faith, warmly gave their support
The great point of today is how to dispose of our
surplus revenue, wrung from the people by ex-
cessiye taxation. and how to prevent its accmnua-
ton hereafter The attempt of the republicans to
frghen capital invested III industries by the cry of
free trade viii not prevail. Success in 1855 can
only Le had by connnlete Organia alton.