Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-03-18
GROVER TALKS.
Mr.. CLEVELAND At A BANQUET.
The h-Pre8idenfs Appearance as a Public
Speaker.

New YORK, March 16.-Ex-President
Grover Cleveland made his first public ap-
pearance as private citizen in New York
and his initial speech since leaving the
White House at the 1O5th anniversary din
ner OF the Friendless Sons Of st. Patrick,
at DelmonicO's tonight He appeared to
be IN excellent health and spirits and re-
celyed an ovation which could not be ex.
celled in point Of warmth and sOciabiIity.
MIR. Cleveland responded to the senti-
ment 1.-THE United Statesn and when the
Presidents brief introduction was con-
cluded with Mr.. Cleveland's name, the
diners lesped from their chairs
and cheered Justify; and while tine
din was at its height Mr..
Cleveland, his face a trifle pale with inter
eet In the scene, slowly arose and stood
motiOnless, save for bows of acknowledge.
ments AZ the earrestuess of the reception
given him. The cheering having finally
subsided, Mr. Cleveland pushed back his
chair, and speaking clearly and easily,
said:
The words to which respond give rise
to such various and H. pressive reflections
that l find it difficult to determine the
line of thought which should be followed.
What is naturally and obviously sug-
gested by the sentiment proposed is a
country marvellous in its growth and de-
velopment, great in its power and wealth
and free in the character Of its institutions
and in the spirit of it's peace.
There is also suggested broad and hos
pitable country, which opens its gates TO
the people o. all nations who are willing
to assume the duties of American citizen
ship in exchange for share in tie bless
ings which God mas in store for the Amer
lean people.
Nor can it be said that in national sell
fishnese and sOrdid competency our coun-
try ia blind 10 the welfare of Others.
Wherever there exists struggle for freer
government and for mans enfrsnchise.
ment there will be found the aid and SYM
pathy of the people of the United States.
In this We but follow the promptings
which our free condition inspires, and ac-
knowledge the contribution we have re-
ceived from the sturdy men of other lands
to our population and to every element OF
our greatness.
In this reunion of your ancient and hon
orabe society, reminding us OF such contri-
buttons. and where the value of American
citizenship is fully acknowledged, it is in
every way fitting and proper that we should
mention with love and loyalty 1.-The
United States"
have referred to the obvious sienii-
canoe Of these words az they are related TO
great, prosperous and free nation. But
other nations too, are great, they are pros
erOus and rich, and in measure they are
free. Estates" may be any organized gov
ernment-tyranDical, mOnarchial or free
It is therefore most important that we do
not miss the reflection that The
United States" alone stand for
one government always free and founded
upon human right and equality before the
law. Thus is presented the unity Of the
States and the fundamental importance OF
that uuity 10 all we ara and all ne hops to
be.
Our national life inseparable from the
union of States Thus it was launched
upon It's career among the nations OF the
earth It's machinery is suited to no other
condition, and It's success depends upon 1t
whatsoever might he the achievements Of q
separate and disjOinted State, nothing but
the triumph of "Tbe United States" can
folly demonstrate in the eyes of the world
the success of the American experiment OF
self government.
To the end that our nation might be
called 1.-The United States" the fathers
who fofoei 90 we'll the bonds Of our
Union. Welded 20 each other their opin-
ions and discarded their preiudicss. In
later wears in order that The United
States' might be saved ss precious heri-
tage. lives were sacrificed and blood was
shed on many hard fought battlefield.
We should not be content with venera-
ton for those who made us nation, nor
with the sacred and grateful rememb ance
of those who shed their blood and gave
TIMER lives for it's peTpetoation.
We. too. owe a duty to "Ths United
States" We eau st least tsscn fraternity
and federation, the sure foundations OF our
rnity and our country's life. If these les
soma are firmly established 10 the hearts OF
our country. we shall to the extent that
we aid in this contamination perform the
duty required of us in our Day ana genera
tion. Let us then cultivate real ana gen
nine generosity and frnternal kindness
among cur people. Let us resolve that no
n2rsieen exigency shall excuse the creation
or keenipg alive of irritation aad Jealousy
anopy NOBLE all charged with the safety,
the DEVELOPMENT and the triumph OF Amer
lean Institutions OuT destiny is before
Ms. i can ouly be reached by union anc
barmonv We are not called upon to sur
render or ieOpardize any results IN lSVoF
of our Union We may have gained IN us
armed defense, bat rather to foster ana
secure those results through the patriot
Ism Of magnanimity In the presence OF
the duty God hes laid upon as as a nation,
IL should never be forgotten that failure
waits on dissension and division, and that
q qrudgine aokuoWle, ment of common
brotherhood or hating cooperation IN
common patriotic purpose Will surely
check cur national progress. In TINS as
e.nblaee. where so large representation
ia found of the race, which, In all STAGES OF
onr national life has done go much TO
make our country great, and whose hearIs
Mt this time turn lovingly to their bre'nren
who struggle for the blessings which are
here eDioyed. Z know that reference TO
any element of our freedom and happiness
vii meet with & heartfelt response. Here,
reoardless of place of birth or of former al
Ieeia-ce we meet az American citizens,
mood of our country, devoted to her inter
lsts and nrosperity, snd wishing with en-
tbrsiasm with those less favored, the hap
ninesl. the freedom, the strength and
the psace which are found in the United
States.
Falsely Charged with Embezzlement'
DEs MONIES. IA March 16.-Informa-
,,oc has been received here of the release
off. F. Allen, Jr., who was arrested re"
,,,,tbs AGO on the complaint of the officers
Of me Wells, Fargo Express Company ne
was charged with embezzlement OI seNeIHi
tbouaand dollars while serving as express
,9sssepper on road in the southwest III
,.ostigstion led to the conclusion tnat there
VS. no cause for the case against him. ana,
", The instance of the attorney VINO was
1sosecntiuq for the express company ana
Re security company that had gore MS
S - he was discharged from custody at
Iss Animad, Col.
Manly Is Found Guilty.
sossial Telegram TO the Sunday Register
F,rRMoNT. March 16.-The jury IN tho
case of the State against Peter b Il. MANY
returned verdict of guilty OF voluntary