St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-05-28
distinguished Democrats Of
All Factions in Attend
ance.
Rapturous Applause Greets
the Popular Ex-Presi-
dent.
And He Delivers an Address
Full of Political Wis
dom.

hundred of the leaders of the Demo-
cratic party were present. The en-
thusiasm evoked by the presence of
Mr.. Cleveland was unbOunded. The
cheers were long and loud when the ex-
president entered the banquet hall.
He submitted to the handshaking OF
the many guests for an hour before
land was dressed in sOmber black.
There was more of the glow of health
in his face than at the time he retired
from the presidency. He appeared in
the best spirits. All factions of the
Democracy were represented at the
banquet-Tammany,s the county Democ-
racy, officers of the Reform club and of
the various other Democratic club bs of
this city and Brooklyn. A charm was
lent to the occasion by the beautiful
decorations of the hall. The march
INTO THE BANQUET HALL
about o'clock was led by President
Arnold alone. he was followed by ex-
!, President Cleveland. Gov. Hill and
Mayor Grant in the order named, each
escorted by a member of the club under
whose auspices the banquet was given.
At the nam table was the guest of the
evening on the right of the club presi-
dent, j. II. V. Arnold. Others in
places of honor were Gov. Hill, Mayor
Grant, Minister to England Phelps.
Hon. j. E. Russell, Hon. William
Fitch, ex-Secretary of the Treas
hry Fairchild, Frederick R. Coudert,
Hon. w. c. p. Breckinridge, ex-Gov.
Hoadley, Of .Ohio; Hon. P. A. Collins,
Col. D. S. Lamont and w. ID. Garrison.
About seven long tables laid at right
angles to the guests table were gath
cred several hundred other banqueters.
Before the guests took their seats. Mr..
Cleveland was rendered an impromptu
ovation, in which not only those in the
banquetr0om joined, but also those who
crowded the parlors outside. When the
dinner had been fairly started an or
chestra, which was stationed in a re-,
cess, began the rendition of selections
of music, which continued at intervals
during the banquet.
LETTERS OF REGRET
were read as follows: Writing from
Detroit under date of May 20, Don M.
Dickinson states that he is unable to
attend the banquet, and closes his letter
thus: eff the faith of any good man in
popular government has been shaken,
because, in his busy life the American
citizen has seemed unObServant of pub
lie affairs and public men; needless and
unappreclative of public virtue and
public vice, and above all ungrateful
for signal loyalty and unselfishness
in the service of the republic,
that faith must needs be strongly re-
inforced by the unmlstakable evidences
every day manifest, of the universal
desire to do honor to your distinguished
guest. Those who have been more
closely associated with him in his pub
lie career, and who more than others
have known his high patriotism, his in
trepid courage. his pure methods, his
great ability, and, withal, the accurate
Justice Ofthis mind, cannot but be graf
iged at these signs of wide pop
ular appreciation of the character
,0f Grover Cleveland. In his fidelity
to the people be fulfilled Maeaulay's
conception of an ideal ruler and states
man in this: He never hesitated to dis
Obiige the few representatives of Spe-
cial interests, who had access to him
for the sake of the many whom he
would never see.' AS truly as any
man who ever lived, he has stood for
the cardinal principle of American
liberty. which is No burden upon the
citizen save for the benefit of all citi-
zens alike There was to him no Bit
terness in defeat, because he had the
serenity which the consciousness of
duty well done cOnfers; and, now pos
sessing the approval. the admiration
and the affection of his fellow country
men, it may be said Of him:
ssMarcellus, exiled more true glory feels
Than Caesar with senate at his heels.''
Senator Daniel and ex-Secretary Bay
ard also sent their regrets. It was
nearly II o'clock before the cigars were
lighted and the long list of speeches
was begun. When the presiding officer
introduced Mr.. Cleveland there was a
furor of applause, and Mr.. Cleveland
himself arose. Then it was that
the enthusiasm of the assem-
bled Democracy arose to a
point that at one time threatened
to overstep all bounds. Men stood OH
the tops of the tables. Cheers became
yells of delight, and the stamping of
feet on the glass-strewn tables raised
jingle that must have been music to the
ears Of the very few who, like the con-
scious cause of all this tumult, listened
and waited for Iull to come. But
would it come atall? just as one salvo
of applause seemed about to subside
cheers for Grover Cleveland, and ere
other call would be made until
the tumult ceased for lack of
force. Mr.. Cleveland stood calmly
awaiting the pleasure of his friends.
His imperturbality was remarked by all
who watched his face. He began his
speech in clear, ringing tone, and
Kept it up till he finished.
MIR. CLEVELAND SAID:
''Many incidents of my short resi-
dence in this good city have served to
fill my cup of gratitude and to arouse
my appreciation of the kindness and
consideration of those with whom /
have made my home. The hospitality
for which the citizens of New York have
long been distinguished has outdone
itself in my welcome. The members of
the profession have, upon my return to
it's activities, received me with fraternal
greetings, ard personal friends have
not permitted me to feel like stranger
in a strange city. And yet can truly
say that none of these things will be
more vividly or gratefully remembered
than the opportunity afforded me by this
occasion to greet the political friends
see about me. While l believe that
no one is more susceptible than to
every personal kindness, and while l
am sure that no one values more his
personal friendships, it certainly should
cause no surprise when say that these
things are not more cherished than my
attachment and loyalty to true Demo-
cratic faith and my obligations to the