The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-02-14

POLITICAL.
Kings County democrats Com
memorate
THE BIRTHDAY OF Mr.. TlLDEN.

NEW YORK February 0.-The Kings County
Democratic club gave dinner in Brooklyn to-
night in c0mmemoration of the birthday oil
Samuel J. TiIlen. Covers were laid for 800 In
the Academy OF Music, and every scat in the
house was occupied. Governor Hill made the
chief speech OF the evening In the course Of
his cuiogy of Mr.. Tilden he said
While Tie dcmocratc party were reluctant 10 part
with Mr. Tilien's active leadership they proceeded
20 select new standard bearer for the party in 1884
from this state 10 whom public attention had al
ready been fayCrlbly directed After nearly three
years Of faithful administration Of pntlc affairs, 1t
il safe 10 assert tHat the democracy and people OF
the country made no mistake in their choice.
cheerlully rcitcrate what said in substance about
u year 90 in this some place, that the adminisra-
tion Of President Cle.elaHd has been dignifed con-
servatiyc, honest and in the main satisfactory to
the people Of the country. There may be differ
ences among democrats to details relating party
management, and as II the entire wisdom OF some
matters attempted, and as 70 the details
of some measures proposed, but such differences
among friends are inevitable everywhere in govern
ment politics and society in general The prosper
fly and welfare Of The whole people have been
greatly advanced by the advent Of the democratic
party 10 power IN the nation and we may well rel"
Hno serious mistakes maze, upon the continued
confidence Of the qCople Permit me TO remark in
conclusion that the Cenocruic party in the state and
nation has come to stay. The fraud pcrpetrated
upon Samuel J. ridden, and upon the democratic
party in 1e7G cai not be concealed. 1t can only he
avenged by continued asccnGency oldemocfacy
Tie country VIII be benefited by our rule, as our
principle are essential to the maintainance ofour
heu Institutions.
The following was read;
EXECUTIVE MANs.oN, WAsIuSGToH February @
Js-0.-W!n \. Furey, chairman, etc. Ny Dear Sir
l,acknowled2e WIN .'nccnst thanks, the invita-
Ron extended 10 Inc on beaai Of the Kings County
democratic club to attend banquet to be given IN
the city of Brooklyn on the 9Th inst in commcno-
nation OF the birthday # samuel 1dcn.
indulge, with the utmcsi pleasure and satisiac
tlou The belief that thi, invitation Is NOT a mere
formal compliment rendered TO me IN iulhllment Of
the customary ploproty, but IL IS an additional ev!
uoucc Of genuine kindness of tho people and my
political friends Of Brooklyn aud Kings county,
which has more than once during my puDiic 10
btcu Heartily mantle ted Enjoying this belief
bnpW that It's expression viii make II necessary for
INC 10 assure sou that would gladly accept your
invitation II 1t were possible am not only Ger
tain tllat Mt your banquet ! should be with true
AMI sleadtdst friends. but that the occasion
in Is pr3vuilinylspr cannot fail 70 inspire every
pHrt,Cl cHnt with new strength and increased Ia
iri0tisn and courage. The birthday Of Samuel j
Tlldrlt IS fttingv celebrated by tho demoerncv of
King county or Ice found there, IN all ms Efforts
10 reform the publ" service aud to rein
state his party in the confidence OF The American
po2jle, Gnn aud s'aqncl' friends, mover wnycrng
IN iAclr VIKING ana c5tciNc NlppHL Let these
friends now remind al their fllow-ctizens of the
patriotic and nse.ul career Of ;heir houored and
iulafd leader and let every one protesting his po-
liilca faith proclaim tile value OF his teachings
lie taught the limitation Of federal power under
the constitution, the absolute necessity
OF public economy, the safety OF
sound currency honesty IN public Ilaces responsi-
biity Of public servants 80 tho people, care for
those who toll with their lands. the proper limlta.
ton of cooperate privileges and reform IL the civil
service. His was the true democracy. 1t led him
10 meet boldly every Iuc issue as it arose with his
conception ofpolitic0l duty. he thought It never
too carly and never too late to give battle to vicious
doctrines and corrupt practices. He believed TINT
pure and sound democracy tourshed and
grew IN the open, bold and hon
OF the people and that Tut le2bly lived upon de-
ceIt, false preenscs and fear And he was right HIS
success proved him right, and proved too that the
American people appreciate courage in The struggle
for their defense. should certainly join you in re
calling the virtues and achievements Of This Illus.
trous democrat on the anniversary OF his BIRTH IT,
in the arrangement OF several events connected
with my official life, nn important one had not been
appointed 10 take PLACE on the evening OF your bah
quot This necessarily dotains me here.
Hoping that your celebration viii be very success
fll and mli Of profitable enjoyment, | am, yours
very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND