Evening journal., 1890-11-14

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w. y = blshVhiNkiDGk. free institutions ant
my firm belief Of
their duration on this continent and their Rradua
but certain extension over other and larger Dor
lions Of the globe hope that itis not presump
uous In me TO say thatl think that have some 81
the necessary qualifications Of a witness on this
subject. Short as my life has been, IN compari
son with the lives Of nations il has been ione
enough for me 70 see my native land, under free
institutions, increase IN population more than
seven fold; in wealth IN far, very far greater
degree, In extent Of territory more than double
It's area, in general well being and prosperity 81
It's people and in their educational adyantaees
and religious privileges without arrival In the
world, while its magnificent works OF internal i'm.
provement, It's wonderful agriculture its great
mines aud manufactures and its marvellous means
Of communication, the creations OF science and
skill surpass anything before known by the hu.
man race.
The Age of Liberality.
And in these seventy years the constitu.
tion Of nearly every government of Europe has
been ameliorated by the introduction Of more
liberal principles. Central and South America
have become a congeries Of republics. Canada
and Australia are substantially republics with.
out the name, and even ia the far east oriental
revolving year. And more marvellous yet hight
seems to be breaking over benighted Africa. and
men OF sanguiue and philosophic disposition
are predicting, without exciting ridicue her re-
demption from her barbaric sleep OF centuries
In word, freedom seems 70 be gradually cir
cumnayigating the globe, and, proud thought
tor u.s. the polar star Of the navigator is our own
republic OF the United States.
His Thanks to Ohio.
FlaNT I la...
trayagant optimism; If so ! have only to reply
that have always preferred opticism 60 pess
msn and common sense 70 both, and that 1
don't think that in what / have said have de-
parted from the teachings Of my guide
My friends It Is seventy-one years since at
years of age became citizen Of Ohio and |
have been one OF her citizens from that day 10
this, and will no doubt remain one OF her people
until shall be laid in my final resting place on
earth under her sod. Il would be the perform
ance Of grateful duty on my part to speak Of
the uniform kindness that have received from
boyhood 10 old age, from the people Of this state
OF the honors they have conferred upon me be.
yond my deserts; Of the numerous and dear
friends have made and whose attachment can
never be forgotten for a moment or remembered
without emotion; Of the distinguished men OF
Ohio whom have seen and with many OF whom
| was Intimately acquainted, and Of the lust
pride with which have witnessed the wonderful
growth OF the state until her name is known and
commands respect throughout the whole civil.
ized world. But Ohio Is the theme from which
you will hear from your distinguished governor
and no one Is better qualified to do Justice to Il
than he. shall therefore conhne myself 10 a
few personal reminiscences which, il they serya
no other purpose, will prove TO you that il Is an
Old old man whom you honor SO highly tonight
The speaker went on TO say that he had
seen and talked with the first governor Of
the state, Edward Tiffin, that he had
known its first United States senator.
Thomas Worthington, that he had been
private secretary to Governor Lucas, and
seen and spoken to Gen. William Henry
Harrison, and had been intimately ac-
quainted with many other illustrious
Ohioans now dead and gone. He paid an
eloquent tribute to Rufus p. Ranney, the
venerable and eminent lawyer, and CON
cluded his response in these words
His Withdrawal from Public Life.
Before conclude, there is one statement that
feel It my duty TO make In one Of our town
papers, few days ago, saw my name suggested
as that OF proper candidate for the presidency
or vice presidency in 1892. regretted very much
70 see the suggestion, for appearing in a paper
known 70 be very friendly 10 me and published ID
the place OF my residence, il might naturally be
suspected by strangers that It was inspired or az
least approved by me. But such was not the
fact. had no idea that such a suggestion would
be made until / saw it in this paper
My friends let me say TO you in all sincerity
and without the least mental reservation that /
am not nor shall ever again be a candidate for
office. have been sufficiently honored by nv
party and neither ask nor desire any further
honor than continued friendship and good win
Gentlemen, / have said enough: more. indeed
than expected to say. Once more let me re-
turn my sincere thanks. You have gladened the
heart and frightened the footsteps OF An old
man, your devoted friend 10 his descent OF the
hill Of life. when he has almost reached It's foot
May God bless you all Is his earnest prayer
The announcement Of the next toast,
Citizenship in America" and the pre-
Of ex-President Cleveland TO re-
spond, was the signal for another outburst
of enthusiasm. Mr.. Cleveland said:
Grover Cieveland's Speech.
Mr.. President and Gentlemen-I follow Che
Of q heart full OF devotion and ven
GRAFTON, as tender from the Democracy of the
great state Of New York her tribute Of affection
FOR the man whom we honor tonight l AIN
10 claim for my state her full