Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1889-03-17
GROVER TALKS.
Mr.. CLEVELAND At A BANQUET.
The x-PreSidentS Appearance as Public
Speaker.
THE UNITED STATES As HIS TOPIC.
Anniversary Dinner Of the Friendly Sons Of
St. Patrick.

pearancs as private citizsn in New York
and his initial speech since leaving the
White House at the 105th 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-
ceived au ovation which could not be eX-
celled in point of warmth and sOciability.
Mr.. Cleveland responded to the s5nti-
ment "The United 5 ates" and when the
Presidents brief introduction was con-
cluded with Mr.. Cleyelsnd's name, the
diners leaped from their chairs
and cheered Justify; and while the
din was at it's height Mr..
Cleveland, his face a trife pale with inter
est Ia the scene, slowly arose and stood
mOtiOnless, save for bows of acknowledge
rnents at the earnestness 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 l respond give rise
to such various and presslve reflections
that find il difficult to determine the
line of thought which should be followed.
What is naturally and obviously sug-
gestsd 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 it's institutions
and in the spirit of its peace.
There is also suggested broad and hos
pitable country, which opens its gates to
the people Of all nations who are willing
Ia assume the duties of American citizen
ship in exchange for share IN the bless
ings which God has in store for the Amer
lean people.
Nor can it be said that in national sell
fshness and sordid complacency our coun-
try is blind to the welfare OF others.
Wherever there exists a struggle for freer
government and for mans enfranchise-
mept there will be found the aid and sym
pstby of the people of the United States.
In his we but follow the prOmphngs
which our free condition inspires, and ac-
knowledge the contribution We nave re-
ceiyed from the study men OF other lands
to or population and to every element Of
our greatness.
In this reunion of your ancient and hon
orable society, reminding Us of such contri-
buttons. and where the value Of American
citizenship is fully acknowledged, 1t is in
everv Way fitting and proper that eshould
mention with love and loyalty THE
United States"
Ibsve referred 10 the obvious signif-
canoe of these words as they ale related to a
great, prosperous and free nation. But
other nations too, are great, they are pros
erous and rich, and in measure they are
free. States may be any organized gov
ernment-tyrannical, mOnarchisl or free.
II is therefore most important that we do
not miss the reflection that The
limited States" alone stand for
one government always free aud founded
uno9 human right and equality before the
law Tnus is presented the unity OF the
states and the fundamental Importance OF
that unity TO all we are and sl we hop9 10
be.
oar national lie inseparable from the
upion of States. Thus it was launched
uDon 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
Whatever might be the achievements OF
sepsrate and disiointed State, nothing but
the triumph of "The United States can
fullv demonstrate in the eyes of tie world
the succsss of the American experiment OF
selfgOvernment.
To the end that our nation might be
called "The United States the fathers
who forged 80 well the bonds Of OR
Union Welded 20 each ether their opln-
ions and discarded their pre- 1ilces. In
later wears in order that The United
States'j might be saved as precious heri-
taqe lives were sacrificed and blood was
shed on many hard fought battlsneiu.
We should not be content with Veneia-
ton for those who made Us nation, nor
with the sacred and grateful remembrance
of these who shed their blood and gave
thier lives for it's perpetuahOn.
We too, owe duty to The United
Stateau We can at least teach fraternity
and toleration, the sure foundations OF our
pnit, and our country's life. II these les,
sons ars firmly established in the hearts OF
our country, we shall to the extent tnat
we aid in this consummation perform tne
duty required of Us in our dsy ana genera
tion Let Us then cultivate real and gen
nine generosity ard fraternal kindness
orony our people. Let us resolve that 10
nsr-isan exigancy shall excuse the creatlon
ar tsepipg alive of irritation and jealousy
aD,o1J people all charged with the safety,
the development and the triumph OF Amer
;co,, irs+ifutiCns Our destiny is before
ms IT can only be reached by union ano
harmony. We are not called upon to sur
render or ieopsrdize any results IN iaVor
of our Union we may have gained IN lCs
armed defense. but rather to foster ana
.oc1re tbose results through the patriot
ism of magnanimity. In the presence oi
the duty God he's laid upon us rs 8 patlon,
Il sbould never be forgotten that failure
,.oits on digsension and division, and that
a prudging acknOWle- ment OF common
brctheTbood or a halting cooperation IN
common patriotic purpose Will sureiy
cbecl, our national progress. In TINS as
seroblape. where so large q representation
is fonnd Of the race, which, IN all stages OF
o,,- ,stional life. has done so much to
make our country great, and whose nearts
- tbis time torn lovingly to their brethren
yvbo struggle for the blessings which are
bs-e enioyed. I know that reference to
arv go element ofo freedom and happiness
1GI vii meet with heartfelt response Here,
regardless ofplace of birth or Of former al
IeSia zee. we meet as American cliizens'
,,rond of onr country, devoted to her inter
ests and prosperity, and wishing with en-
tb,s;asro with those less favored, the hap
Diness the freedom, the strength and
The f,.,I nssce which are found in the United
States.