The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-11-14
A.G. THURMAN
Celebrates bis Seventy
Seventh Birthday.
A GREAT DEMOCRAT.
The Grand Old Roman Receives
Homage and Honor.
CLEVELAND ON CHEAPNESS.
At the Banquet He Rends Mr.. Harrfsons Cheap
Talk About Cheap Goods and
Lodges Nonsense.
CLEVELAND ON CHEAPNESS.

CoLUBCUs, Nov. 13.-The capital of Ohio
In the events of this day, has become yer
liable Mecca of democracy. To this city
have come the Democrats of the country a
large to pay homage to the Old Roman
Allen G. Thurman, on the event of hi
seVenty-seventh birthday. All day Mr.
thurman has been the recipient of atten
tons which few American citizens have
enjoyed after their acknowledged retire
ment from the arena of politics, and tC
every caller, high or low, he has extended
with kindly smile, the genial hand of good
fellowship. The magnifcence of the cele
bration to-day and the banquet to- night is
token of the esteem in which Judge
Thurman is held by the Democrats of Ohio
and the country at large Throughout the
day every incoming train brought Demo
Gratis of prominence from all sections of
the United States until tonight. The
scene can be likened to no gathering more
than national convention.
One of the first to arrive this mornino
was ex-President Cleveland. He was sc.
corded most enthusiastic welcome by the
citizens who gathered at the depot, his pro-
gress through the streets to the executive
mansion being followed by a shouting
crowd. Throughout the day the ex Presi
dent shared with Judge Thurman the felici
tatlons OF the Democratic leaders who
called to pay their respects. The ex- Presi-
uehI Hrst went from the depot to the
executive mansion, and during the forenoon
neld public reception at the state house
A presidential salute of twenty one guns
was fired outside From early morning
the corridors OF the state house were
tnronged with people. Ex-Private Score
tary Lamont, Governor Campbell and
many prominent Democrats were present
at the reception, in the course of which the
enthusiasm of the people knew no bounds.
Inc remark was oftensheard while shaking
our next President" AT the conclu-
sion OF the reception Mr.. Cleve-
land drove to Judge Thurman's resi-
oence and congratulated him on
MS seventy seventh birthday anniversary
assuring the judge that the democracy of
the nation were reioiced at his continued
vigor, and hoped he might yet, be spared
Tor many years of usefulness. Judge Thur
man replied that years or future sets of
years could not possibly increase the
warmth of the congratulations he had re.
celVed to-day from all parts of the United
States. Mr.. Cleveland then returned tn
Governor CampbelPs mansion, where he
and few friends were entertained at
luncheon. "'
The banquet hall tonight was decorated
IN the most beautiful manner. The cele-
Dration was under the auspices of
Inc thurman club which had charqe
of ali the arrangements. Noticeable
Among the decorations were large portraits
OF Cleveland and Thurman. Seldom have
so many distinguished men of any partv
assembled at one time OF place except on
the occasion of national convention
Among them were Senators and ex-S ena-
tors, congressman, congressman and
Congressmen-elect, governors, ex-eoyer-
nors ana governors elect, besides gentle
men who have distinguished themselves in
vsrlous channels of public and private life
Shortly after s o'clock ex-President
Cleveland and Judge Thurman entered the
room and Mr. Cleveland, supporting his
companion, who further was
assisted by cane, walked SLOWLY nm the
nall. A mighty cheer oft repeated. greeted
the two distinguished guests, continuing
until the chairman and guests took their
seats.
After the party was seated every man
arose again and waved the traditional red
oandana handkerchief in honor of the
old Roman" MIR. Thurman bowed |
to his one thousand ad- |
nirers, and Mr.. Cleveland did likewise
IS cheers for him rent the air At the
of the banquet Chairman Lent
il the Thurman club, made brief speech |
introducing Toast-Master and Master of |
ceremonies Cultivate. When Mr.. Outh-
Nalte delvered brief eulogy on Judge
thurman, the guests arose to their feet
md the scene of wild enthusiasm was one
hat would have swelled with pride the
leart of any human being. 1t was five
minutes before the ovations subsidized suf-
lclently to enable Judge Thurman to re-
porG.
Judge Thurman responded to the toast
Our Guests" He said in the beginning
e was not here tonight to make an elabore
te speech. He was here to express his
ave so kindly seen fit to do him: to thank
With his whole soul his neighbors, fellow
ltlzens OF Ohio, and the distinguished
entlemen from other states for their
larked friendship and esteem, 81 am
ere,' said he, 'sat the age of seventy seven.
repeat my testimony, so often given. of
~ confidence in the beneficient effects
Tree institutions, and my firm
ellef OF their duration on this continent
nd their gradual, but certain extension
yer this and larger portions of the globe.
hort as has my life been in comparison
18th the life of the nation, it has been large
nough for me to see my native land under s
zee institutions increase its population ;
in wealth in even greater de- |
rec, in extent of territory more than {
ouble its area, in the general well being
nd prosperity of the people, and in {
lelr educational advantages and religions I
rivileges, without rival in the world I
lille its magnificent works of internal inn,
rovement, its wonderful agriculture its
'eat mines and manufactures, and it's t
arvelous means of communication. its re-
'arches of science and skill are surpassed
nothing before seen by the human race.
nd in these same seventy seven wears.
10 constitution of nearly every govern i
ent in Europe has been ameliorated bv $
e introduction Of more liberal principles. G
sntral and South America have become f
publics; Kanada and Australia are n
5stan TALLY republics without the r
me. Even in the far east. japan +
comes more free and liberal +
lth each year, and, more marvellous vet. +
.ht seems to be breaking over benic6ted b
frica, and men are predicting without ex- r
ing ridicule her redemption from her 4
rbaric sleep Of centuries. In word d
eedom seems to be gradually circumnavi b
ting the globe, and the proud thought for q