The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
THEIR PATRON SAINT.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE FRIENDLY
SONS OF ST. PATRICK.
Ex-President Cleveland Makes His First
Public Appearance as a Private Citizen
He Responds to a Toast in a Patriotic
Manner.
New York telegram

nc HecspoHuS 10 Il IOaSt IN a Hatr1Ot1C
Manner.
New York telegram
Ex-President Grover Cleveland made his first
public appearance as a private citizen in New
York, in his initial speech since leaving the
White House, at the 105th anniversary dinner of
the Friendly Sons of ST. Patrick at Delnonico's
on the 10th inst. He appeared to be in excellent
health and spirits. and received an ovation which
could not be excelled in point of warmth and So
ciability. He was attired in q dress suit and en-
tered the banquet hall on the arm of Joseph j.
ODOnoghue. He took the seat on the right of the
presiding officer, while Mayor Grant was given
the corresponding seat the other side. A
Ife-size picture of st. Patrick hung on the wall,
nanked on either side by 8n American and an
Irish flag The dining-room was appropriately
draped with the national co1ors. At the speak
ers table. besides the ex-President of the United
states ties and Mayor Grant We're the Hon: Everett
2. Wheeler, the Hon. John S. WISE of Virginia,
ex-Judge Charles P. DAILY, Eldridge T. Garry,
Delaney Nicoll, the Hon. Roswell P. Flower
District Attorney Fellows, Colonel W. l.. Brown,
Nicholas the Holland st. Davids, st. Andrews,
and st. Georges Societies.
Joseph j. O'Donoghue as President of the Or
ganization, presided at the central table, and
when the banquet had ended first introduced ex-
Chief Justice DAILY, of New York City, who
spoke to the toast, "The Day We Celebrate"
after which a murmur of anticipation filled the
table knew the ex-President was next
on the list, and that to him had been
assigned the duty of responding to the
sentiment to 1.-THE United States and when the
Presidents brief introduction was concluded
with Mr.. Clevelands name, the diners leaped
from their chairs and cheered Justify, and while
the din was at it's height Mr.. Cleveland his face
q trife pale, with interest in the scene slowly
arose and stood motionless, save for the bows of
acknowledgment at the earnestness of the re-
ception given him. The cheering having finally
subsidized, Mr.. Cleveland pushed back his chair,
and, speaking clearly and easily, he said:
1.-The words to which [ respond give rise to
such various and impressive reflections that I
find it difficult to determine the line of thought
which should be followed. What is naturally
and obviously suggested by the sentiment pro-
posed is country marvellous in it's growth and
development, great in its power and wealth, and
free in the character of it's institutions and in
the spirit of it's people. There is also suggested
broad and hospitable country which opens it's
gates to the people OF all nations WhOare willing
to assume the duties OF American citizenship in
exchange for a share in the blessings which God
has i'll store for the American people. Nor can
it be said that in national selfshness and sordid
complacency our country is blind to the welfare
OF others. Wherever there exists q struggle for
tIeer government and for mans enfran-
chisement there will be found the aid
and sympathy of the people of the United
States. In this we but follow the prompt
ings which our free condition inspires and
acknowledge the contribution we have received
from the sturdy men of other lands, to our pop
ulat1On, and to every element of our greatness.
In this reunion of your ancient and honorable
society reminding of such contributions, 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 the United States. [ have referred
to the obvious significance of these words as
they arc related to q great, prosperous. and free
nation. But other nations too, are great; thew
are prosperous and rich, and in q measure they
are free. States may mean any organized gov
er1ment-tyrannical, monarchical, or free. 1t
is, therefore, most important that we do not miss
the reflection that the United States alone
free
founded upon human rights and equality before
the law. Thus is presented the unity of our
states and the fundamental Importance of that
unity, to all we are and all we hope
to be. Our national life is inseparable
from this union of the 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 d1sJolnted States, nothing but the triumph
OF the United States can fully demonstrate in
the eyes OF the world the success of the Ameri-
can experiment of self-government. To the end
that our nation might be called the United
OF our Union, yielded to each other
their opinions and discarded their preju-
dlces. In later years in order that the
United States might be saved as a precious
heritage, lives We're sacrificed and blood was
shed on many q hard-fought battle field We
should not be content with veneration Gor those
who made us a nation nor with the sacred and
grateful remembrance OF those who shed their
blood and gave their lives for it's perpetuation.
We, too, owe duty to the United States We
can at least teach fraternity and liberation, the
sure foundations of our unity and of coun-
try's life.
IF these lessons are firmly established in the
hearts OF our countrymen, we shall to the eX-
tent that we aid in this contamination, perform
the duty required of JUS in our day and genera
ton. Let us, then cultivate real and genuine
generosity and fraternal Kindness among all our
people. Let US resolve that no partisan eXigen-
cy shall excuse the creation or keeping alive of
irritation and jealousy among people all charged
with the safety, the development, and the tri-
umphs OF American institutions.
Our destiny is before 1t only be
reached by union and harmOnV. We are not
called upon to surrender or jeopardize any
suits in favor of our Union we may have gained
III It's armed defense but rather to foster and
secure those results through the patriotism of
magnanimity. In the presence of the duty God
mas laid upon us as q nation, it should never be
forgotten that failure waits diSsensiCn and di-
vision, and that a grUdging acknowledgment of O.
common brotherhood or a halt in cO-Opera-
ton in common patriotic purpose will surely
check our national progress. In this assemblage
where SO large a representation is found of the
race which, in all stages of our national life, has
done so much to make our country great and
whose hearts at this time turn lovingly to their
brethren who struggle for the blessings which
are here enjoyed, | know that reference to any
element of our freedom and happiness will meet
with heartfelt response.
Here, regardless of 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 for
those less favored, the happiness, the freedom
the strength, and the peace which are found in
the United States"
Various other toasts were responded to by
public men,
WINTER-WHEAT CROP.