The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-03-18

and that if they attempted to board his
vessel they would be fired upon. The Ger
mans, after little further parleying, with
drew. When the Constitution drifted on a
reef, Feb. IA, the captain and his crew were
rescued by the efforts of the crew of the
Nlpslc, which was one mile away at the
time. The crew of the Olga, which was
close by, rendered no assistance.
Ex-President Cleveland.
NEW YORK, March 16-Ex-President
Grover Cleveland made his first public APP
pearance as private citizen in New York,
and his initial speech since leaving the
White House, at the 105th anniversary din
ner of the Friendly Sons of ST. Patrick ut
DelmOnicO's, tonight. He appeared TO be
in excellent health and spirits, and received
an ovation which could not be eXcelled
IN point of warmth and sociability. He
was attired in a dress suit, and entered the
banquet hall on the arm of Joseph j.
O'DOnahue. He took the seat on the right
of the presiding officer, while Mayor Grant
was given the corresponding seat on the
hung on the wall. fanked on either side by
an American and an irish flag. The dining
room was appropriately draped with. the
international colors. At the speakers table,
besides the ex-Prresident of the
w Hessd Ho States Everett eTa mayor wSe eeR
Hon. John S. Wise, of Virginia; ex-Judge
Charles P. DAILY, Elbridge Gerry, Delaney
NicOll, Hon. Roswell p. Flower, District
Attorney Fellows, Col. W.. L. Brown and
Nicholas, Holland. st. Dayid's, st. An
drew's and st. Georges societies Joseph
ODOnohue, a president of the organization,
presided at the central table, and, when the
banquet had ended. first introduced eX-
Chief-justiee DAILY, of this city, who spoke to
the toast THE Day we Celebrate.o after
which a murmur of anticipation filled the
hall, for each of the several hundreds at the
tables knew ex-President Cleveland was
next on the list. and that to him had been
sentiment ''The United States" and when
ton was concluded with Mr..
Cleveland's :, name, the, diners
tlly: and while the din was at its height,
Mr.. Cleveland, his face trifle pale with
interest in the scene, slowly arose and stood
mOtionless, save for bows of acknowledge
ment at the earneStness of the reception
g given him The cheering having finally
chair. and, speaking clearly and easily,
said:
The words to which respond give rise to such
various and impressive reflections that / find it
difficult to determine the line of thought which
should be followed. What is naturally and obvi-
ously suggested by the sentiment proposed is a
ment, great In its power and wealth, and free in
the character of its institutions and In the spiSt
and S6spieable country, Which opens its gates to
the people OF all nations who are willing to as
sumo the duties of American citizenship in ex-
change for a share IN the blessings which God
has in store for the American people. Nor Con
ii be said that in national selfshness and sordid
compacency our country Is blind to the welfare
or others. wherever there exists struggle for
freer government, and for mans enfranchise-
ment, 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 conditions inspire, and acknowledge
the contribution we have received
from the sturdy men Of other lands to our popu-
lation, and to every element Of our greatness. In
this reunion OF your ancient and honorable So
ciety reminding us OF such contributions, and
where the value of American citizenship is fully
acknowledged, IL is in every way fitting and
proper that We should mention with love and
with loyalty ''Tbe United States" 1 have re-
ferred to the obvious significance of these words
as they are related to o great, prosperous and
free nation. But other nations, too, are great;
they are prosperous and rich; and, in a measure,
they are free states, and may mean any organ
lied government-tyrannical monarchical, or
free. 1t is therefore most that dol not
miss the rejection that Tho Unitedstates' alone
stand for one government always free, and
founded upon human rights and equality before
the law. Thus is presented the unity Of our
States and the fundamental importance Of that
unity to all we are. and all we hope to be. Our
national life is inseparable from this Union OF
the States. Thus twas launched upon its career
among the nations of the earth. Its machinery
ise suited TO no other condition, and its success
depends upon it. Whatevermght be the achieve
mentS or separate ana ulSlOlnted states, nOthl1I,
but the triumph of 1.-The United states" can fully
demonstrate, in the eyes Of the world, the sue
cess of the American experiment of self-govern-
called "thc United states" the fathers who formed
to each other their opinions and discarded their
United States" might Be saved as a precious her.
itage, lives were sacrificed and blood was shed
on many hard-fonght battlefield. We should
not be content with veneration for those who
made us Nation, nor with the sacred and CRATE
full remembrance of these who shed their blood
soo daty to he united
at least teach fraternity and federation, the sure
foundation OF our unity, and of our country's
life. IL these lessons are firmly established in
the hearts of our countrymen, we shall, TO the
extent that we aid in this contamination, per-
form the duty required of us in our day
and generation Let us, then, cultivate real and
genuine generosity and fraternal kindness
among all our people. Let us resolve that no
Raanins aliys of irritation and iealonsT among
people charged with the safety, the develop
ment and the triumph Of American institutions.
Our destiny is before US. 1t can only be reached
by union and harmony. We are not called upon
to surrender jeopardize the many results in
favor of our Union we may have gained in its
armed defense, but rather to foster and secure
those results through the patriotism OF magma
nimity. In the presence OF the duty God has laid
upon us as nation 1t should never be forgotten
that failure waits disscnsion and division, and
that grudging acknowledgment of common
brotherhood or hating cooperation In COM
mon pdIr1Otlc purpose Will surely cneSk our ma
tional progress. In this assemblage, where so
large representation is found of the race which,
in all stages of our national life, has done so
much To make our country great,
and whose hearts at this time turn
lovingly 10 their brethren who struggle
for the blessings which arc here enjoyed, know
that reference 10 any element OF OIir freedom and
happiness Will meet with heartfelt response.
Here. regardless OF place OF birth or OF former
allegiance, we meet as American citizens, proud
OF our country, devoted to her interests and
prosperity, and wishing with enthusiasm for
those less favored, the happiness, the freedom,
the strength and the peace which are found In
''tho United States"
Following Mr.. Cleveland's speech. which
was cheered literally during its utterance
and at its close, came these speakers TO the
toasts named: ireland" John 5. Wise of
Virginia; The State of New York; Ever
EFT p. Wheeler; The City of New York, y
Mayor Grant; 1.-The Bench and the Bar,''
Eldridge Il. Gerry; The Army and Navy"
John X. Fellows: Women Delaney
Nicoll. and Our Sister Societies" bv pres
idents of some of the societies who were
among the invited guests.
The Steel-3iili Combine.
CHICAGO. March 16.-One of the largest
holders and dealers IN mining and railway
stocks in the Northwest, and man who
says he has been acquainted with the pre-.
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