Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1889-03-20
OVATION TO CLEVELAND
HE RESPONDS TO A TOAST IN NEW
FORK CITY LAST NIGHT.

The One Hundred and Fifth Anniversary
Dinner of the Friendly Sons of st. Pat.
rick-Cleveland Among Many of the
Noted Guests His Response to the
Toast, "The United states"-Patriotie
Sentiments Expressed.
New YORK, March t6. Ex.Presidsnt
Grover Cleveland made his first appearance
as private citizen in New York, this even.
ing at the 1O5th anniversary dinner OF the
Friendly Sons Of st. Patrick, at Delmon.
ico's. He received an ovation which could
not be excelled in point OF warmth and
sociability. He was attired in dress suit,
and entered the banquet hall on the arm
OF Joseph J. O'Donoghue. He took a seat
on the right OF the presiding officer, while
Mayor Grant was given the corresponding
seat on the other side. The dining room
was appropriately draped with the Ameri-
can and Irish colors. =
Joseph J. 0'Donoghue, as president OF
the organization, presided at the central
table, and when the banquet had ended,
he frst introduced Ex-Chief Justice DAILY OF
this city who spoke to the toast, "The
Day we celebrate" after which q murmur
OF anticipation filed the hall, for all knew
that the Ex-President was next ON the list,
and to him had been assigned the duty OF
responding to the sentiment:
ITO THE UNITED STATES"
When the Presidents introduction was
concluded with Ceveland's name, the
diners cheered Justify. While the din was
at it's height. Cleveland, with his face
trife pale, arose and acknowledged the re-
ception given him. The cheering, having
finally subsidized, Cleveland, speaking
clearly and loudly, said:
The words to which I respond give rise
to such various and impressive reflections
that find it difficult to And line OF
thought which should be followed. What
is naturally and obviously suggested by
the sentiment proposed is country mar.
velous in it's growth ard development,
great in its power and wealth, and free in
the character OF it's institutions and the
spirit OF it's people. There is also sug.
gested broad and hospitable country,
which opens it's gates to the people OF all
nations who are willing to assume the du-
ties of American citizenship in exchange
for share in the blessings which God has
in store for the American people.
Nor can it be said that in a national,
selfish and sordid complacency, is our
country blind to the welfare of others.
Wherever there exists q struggle for
ireer government and for al
means Of enfranchisemeDt, there will be
found the aid and sympathy of the people
Of the United States. In this we but fol-
low the promptings which our free condition
inspire, and acknowledge the contribute
we have received from the
STURDY MEN FROM OTHER LANDS
to our population and to the element OF
our greatness. But other nations too are
great; they are prosperous and rich and in |
measure they are free. States may mean
any organized government, tyrannical,
important that we do not miss the re- |
Hection that "the United States" alone |
stands for one government, always free |
and founded upon human rights and |
eqality before the law. ---1,,--
Our national life is inseparable from this |
union OF states. Thus it was launched |
upon it's career among the nations OF the |
earth. Its machinery is suited to no other |
condition, and it's success depends upon it. |
Whatever might be the achievements of |
separate and disiointed states, nothing but |
the
TRIUMPH OF THE UNITED STATES
can demonstrate in the eyes OF the world |
the success OF American experiment Of self |
government.
We should not be content with vsnera- |
ton ior those who made anation, nor with |
the sacred and grateful remembrance of |
those who shed their blood and gave their /
lives for it's perpetuation. We, too, owe O /
duty to the United States. We can at least /
teach fraternity and federation - sure i
foundations OF our unity, OF our country. /
II these reasons are firmly established in /
the hearts OF our countrymsn We shall, to /
the extent that we aid in this consumma- i
ton, perform a duty required OF US in our |
day and generation.
Let US, then. cultivate real and genuine |
generosity and fraternal kindness among
our people. Let us resolve that no parti-
san exigency shall excuse the creation or
keeping alive of the irritation and jealousy
among the people. All are charged with |
the safety, development and triumph of
American Institutions. Our destiny is be-
and harmony. We are not called upon to
surrender or ieopardiEe any OF the results
in favor OF our union that we may have
gained in it's armed defense, but rather to i
ioster and secure those results through
PATRIOTISM AND MAGNANIMITY.
In the presence OF the duty God has laid |
upon US as a nation, il should never be for. |
gotten that failure waits on dissension and |
division, and that grudging acknowledg. |
ment Of the common brotherhood will /
surely check our national progress.
In this assemblage, where 30 large repre-. |
sentation is found OF q race which, in all |
stages OF our national life has done much to |
make our country great. and whose hearts at |
t1ls time turn lovingly to their brethre |
VINO struggle for the blessings which are
mere enjoyed, know that reference to |
any element OF our freedom will meet with |
heartfelt response. Regardless OF the |
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,
ior those less favored, the happiness free.
eom. strength aud peace which ere found
r. The United States"
VIeVeland's speech which was cheered
hOerally, during it's utterance, and at it's
close came the speakers to toasts named:
Ireland" John s. Wise, OF Virginia; "state
Of New York." Everett Fl. Wheeler; "City
o. New York." Mayor Grant; "Bench and
SSar," Eldredge T. Gerry; Army and
Women" Delaney Nicoli; and "Our Sis:
te If Societies. by the presidents OF some OF
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