The morning news., 1889-03-17
A MODERN CINCINNATUS.
CLEVELAND CHEERED BY THE
SONS OF ST. PATRICK.


white house, at the 105th anniversary din
uer of the Friendly Sons of ST. Patrick at
Delmonico's tonight He appeared to be
in excellent health and spirits, and received
an ovation which could not be
excelled in point warmth and
sociabilitv He was attired in
dress suit, and entered the banquet hall
on the arm of Joseph J. O'Donoghue. He
took the seat on the right of the presiding
officer. while Mayor Grant was given the
corresponding seat on the other side. A
life-sized painting Of st. Patrick hung on
the wall, aanked on either side by an
American and an Irish flag. The dining
room was appropriately draped with inter
national colors.
AT THE SPEAKERS TABLE.
At the speakers table besides ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland and Mayor Grant were Hon.
Everett P Wheeler, Hon. John S. Wise Of
Virginia, ex-Judge Charles P. DAILY,
Eldridge T. Gerry, Delaney Nicoll, Hon.
Roswell P. Flower, District Attorney Eel
lows, Col. W. L. Brown, and the respective
representatives Of the st. Nicholas, HOl-
Land, st. David's, st. Andrews and ST.
Georges Societies. Toasts were responded
to as follows:
The Day we Celebrate-Charles P. DAILY.
The United States-Grover Cleveland.
Ireand-John s Wise.
state of New York-Everett Wheeler.
City of New York-MayOr Grant.
Bench ami Bar-Eldridge T. Gerry
Army and Navy-John r. Fellows.
Women-Deancy Nicoll
Our Sister Societies-Edward Schneu of the
ST. Nicholas Society.
THE OPENING ADDRESS.
Chairman O'Donoghue made the opening
address. He said the future of Ireland
never looked so bright as it did to-day.
Let us hope,n said the speaker in conclu-
sion, that the land of our fathers with this
year will begin the century of its independ-
ence, and that when next we meet to do
honor to our patron saint Irishmen, the
world over, will have the blessed privilege
Of governing themselves in their own
way"
After Judge Daly's speech on the history
of the society, Chairman O'Donoghue said:
I'VE will now listen to a modern Cincin-
natus, man who fortnight ago ruled
sixty millions of people, and who tonight,
as a modest citizen, comes here to tell us
what he knows of the United States" He
then introduced ex-President Cleveland,
who was received with loud cheers. At the
suggestion of the chairman, ex-President
Cleveland was at once made the third
adopted son of the Friendly Sons of st.
Patrick, his predecessors being George
Washington and Henry Ward Beecher.
CLEvELAND's SPEECH.
Mr.. Cleveland then spoke as follows:
The words to which respond give rise to such
various and Impressive reflections that it is
difficult to determine the line of thought which
should be followed. What is naturally and
obviously suggested by the sentiment proposed
isaCountry marvellous in its growth and develop
ment, great in its power and wealth, and free in
that character of its institutions and
in the spirit of its people. There is also
suggested a broad and hospitable coun-
try which opens its gates to the
people Of all nations who are willing to assume
the duties Of American citizenship in exchange
for a share in the blessings which God has in
store for the American people. Nor
1t be said that in national sell
is blind to the welfare of others. Wherever
there exists struggle for freer government
ana 9snd lor man $ e1tranchIsement, there Will be
found the aid and sympathy of the people of
the United States. In this we but follow the
promptings which our free condition inspires
and acknowledge the contribution have re-
ceived from the sturdy men of other land, t.
our population, and to every element of our
greatness.
APPROPRIATENESS OF THE TOAST.
In this reunion OF your ancient aud honor
able society reminding us of such contributions,
and where the value of American citizenship is
Iul y acknowledged, it is in every way fitting
and proper that we Should mention with love
ana with loyalty THE United States - / have
referred 10 the obvious significance of these
words as they are related to a great, prosperous
and free nation. But other nations, too, are
and IN measure they free. States may
mean any. organized government-tyrannical,
honarchIal or free. 1t is therefore. most i'm
pprtant that we do not miss the reflection that
The United States alone stand for one gov
ernment always free, and founded upon human
rights and equality before the law.
IN UNITY THERE Is LIFE.
our national life is inseparable from this
union OF states. Thus 1t was launched upon its
career among the nations of the earth. It's ma
chneTy is suited to no other condition and IT'S
QPnpndg hpf 1itrbf hn
the achievement of separate and disjointed states
nothing but the triumph of the United
Ntates can fully demonstrate in the eyes
oI the world the success Of the American expert
IueuJ OF self-government. TO the cad that our
nation might be called THE United States " the
fathers who forged so well the bands Of our
union yielded to each other their opinions and
discarded their prejudices. In later years. in
ofaer that the United States might be saved as
precious heritage. lives were sacrificed and
ni99d was shed on many hard fought battle
ned. We should not be content with vene-a-
Ilvn Tor those who made us a nation nor with
sacred and grateful remembrance of those vino
Rtuaton.
DUTY OF THE HOUR.
we TOO, owe duty 10 The United States. -
re can at least teach fraternity and liberation
the sure foundation of our unity and of our
,oIutry hie If these lessons are firmly estab-
'IJ'ISd IN lne hearts of our countrymen we
slail' TO the extent that we aid in this consunl-
l.ratioh, perform the duty required of us in our
osS oaS aud gene alton. Let us then cutivats real
ana genuine generosity and frater1al kindness
aAohg our people. Let us resolve that no
iia.tiSan exigency shall excuse the crea-
on or keeping alive Of irritation and
J5aonsy among the people, a charged with
tne Iety, development and triumph Of Amer
,Iiu institutions. Our destiny is before us. II
NJ W. only onLy be reached by union aud harmony.
w. are not called upon to surrender or ieop-
Ibt@9 any results in favor OF our union
Ial we may have gained in It's
armed defense, but rather to foster and Sc
lie nose results through the patriotism Of
Iiloh hnalnllmty In the presence Of the duty God
5l .,ll upon us as nation It should never be
,hglyeh that failure waits on dsseusion and
~ off',eon, and that grudging Acknowledgment
IN Colnmoh brotherhood or halting cooperation
any Jlnilon patriotic purpose will surely check
our national progress.
~, AID OF THE IRISH.
,.lla ~. .lla assemblage, where so large n repre-
NJ g''is'oA 'l IS found Of race which IN all stages
o, o1I m NATIONAL life has done so much to make
@ country great, and whose hearts at this
ola ia-s LuIh lovingly to their brethren who strug-
Irr ror Vhe blessings wnich are here enjoyed,
C" that reference to any ele nent of
uiih freedom and happiness win meet
is ign a heartfelt response. Here, regard
y ot place Of birth or Of former allegiance,
co,,,tnt eet as american citizens. proud Of our
"a devoted 70 her interests aud prosperity
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