New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-10-16
WILD CHEERS FOR CLEVELAND.
HIS LETTER PLEASES THE PENNSYLVANIA
DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES.
xINaLEp APPLAUSE AND KISSES FOR MR. RAN.
pALI,s LETTER-THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
my yalxGRAPH TO THE TkIBUNE.l

iBY yaLRGRAPH TO THE TkIBUNE.l
Philadelphia, Oct l5.-Aftsr consider able delay ard
confusion, the first general assembly of the Demo
cratic societies of Pennsylvania effected organza
ton this afternoon al the Thalia Theatre in Caow
hnl.st A full muster of the leading Democratic pt H.
ticans of the State was present, among them being
e. u. Hensel, chairman OF the state Committee ;
W L. Scott, OF Erie: ID. W. Kaercher, f. r..
Beltzhoover +. A. Blgler, Chauncey +. Biack
George II. Hoffman, John II. Fow and Hughey'
Mackin The meeting called to order by PRESIDENT
Black whose address was received with applause 'ha'
reached enthusiasm at illusions 10 the tarlh' 10
Thomas Jefferson and to ex-President Cleveland. On
oermanent organization the chair was taken by Chair
man Hensel, with Major d. Woman, Of Philadelphia,
10 secretary
The relative strength Of the Randall and antiR Randall
s,nrs was tested by the reading of Mr. Randal!s
litter which was received with alternating Kisses and
.nnIayse Chairman Hensel. however. who held the
deIerates well in hand, adrOitly quelled the tumut
nv securing silence for exPresident Clevelands letter,
b,ch brought both factions into harmony, and all the
delegates to their feet cheering. This letter was as
follows oo
Hon Chauncey F. Black.
Nv near sir am sorry that shall not be able to be
IN philadelphia at the General Assembly Of the Democratic
societies OF the 18th instant ana cannot
ho,ore attend the meeting which viii follow that as
embly My estimate Of the value OF these Democratic
eees as agents the instruction OF the people upon
political topics and for the accomplishment oil legitimate
noltcsl work well known and there never was time
when in interest Of good government ana Nsuoha
prosperity they more needed
The condition political affairs is such that the aten
ton Of all Democrats should be directed 70 the en-
rcement distinctive principles OF the party ahd
in nv opinion this time for the search aftr make
shifts and temporary expedients. We as party are
fairly enlisted the of the people; and PATRIOTISM
duty and party require that we should oe con-
sent steadfast All personal and selfish aims should
be subordinate1
confidently expect that in work have in hand
onr Democratic societies will exhibit efficiency which
viii be gratefully acknowledged by all who have at heart
the welfare and prosperity Of the American people yours
very sincerely, GROVER CLEN hAAND'
Mr. Randall wrote
wanlngfOrd. Oct. 7, 1889.
Hon. Chauncey F. Black.
My Dear Sir Your letter asking my presence at the
General Assembly OF the Democratic Clubs Of Pennsyl
yania to be held at Philadelphia on the 18th inst, re-
ceved / shall go Washington before that time and
cannot accept but appreciate courtesy hope the
meeting will be successful in every particular. Organ-
Yston IS State and every effort in
that direction should receive encouragement and sup
port Of every Democrat in good old Commonwealth
Yours truly SAMUEL J. RANDALL.
The strength and bitterness Of feeling exhibited by
the opposed factions of the party was surprise. The
meaning of the applause that welcomed Mr.. CleVe-
lands name apparent 1t was applause for free
trade. and in the excitement Of the moment all shad-
ings of belief were forgotten.
The reports Of the Committees on Gre
dentias and Organization were accepted
by formal vote. The Committee on
Resolutions reported in favor Of Bglcr for State
Treasurer; reaffmed the ST. Louis platform Of 385
declared for equal rights TO all citizens, without
distinction Of color and recommended tho
adoption of the Australian ballot system
The officers for the ensuing year elected as fol
lows: President Chauncey +. Black; vice-presidents
Joseph p. Murphy and John H. FOw. of philadelphia :
j. Wesley Fleming OF Pttsburg; ]. W. H. Howard of
Harrisburg, and +. S. Pouch.