The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-14
THE NOTE AGAIN SOUNDED.
GROVER ClEVELAND'S TRIBUTE
TO ALLEN G. THURMAN.
His Speech. at the Celebration at .Colum-
bss OF the seyenty-seventh Anniversary
of the Old Democratic war-Horse-The
Voice Of the People.

COLUMBUS, o.. Nov. 13.-To-day marks
the seventy anniversary Of the
birthday of Allen G. Thurman, the "Old
Roman" of Ohio Democracy, and the DEM
ocrats of the nation have made the occa-
sion one to do homage TO their distinguished
mentor. From early morning every incom-
ing train brought to the city contingent OF
prominent Democrats from abroad, and all
day Judge Thurman was the recipient Of
calls.
Ex-President Cleveland came in on an
early train, and at once proceeded TO the
Executive mansion. An hour later United
States Senator Calvin :. Brice arrived at
the mansion, and the eX-President and him
self made an early forenoon call on the dis
Ohioan.
OLD CAssIUs STILL.
Ex-senator Thurman announced his ab-
sOlute and unequivocal withdrawal from
public life. This declaration was made
by the venerable statesman towards
the close Of an address delivered
AT times with considerable difficulty, and
i'm a voice that could be heard but a few
yards distant. Suddenly gathering up his
strength and throwing his shoulders back
ward, while his eyes swept the great throng
that had gathered 10 do him homage. he
spoke as follows;
.Mv Friends: Let me say TO you in all
sincerity, and without the least mental res
ervatiOn, that | am not. nor shall | be
again, a candidate for Office
PRESIDENT CLENELAND's ADDRESS.
Ex-President Cleveland followed Judge
Thurman, answering to the toast Citizen
ship Of America"
Mr.. President and Gentlemen: | follow
the nrOmptings of a heart full OF deNOtlon
and veneratiOn as / tender from the De
mocracy of the great state OF New YORK
her tribute Of affection for the man whom
we honor tonight. ! am commissioned 10
claim for my State her full share Of the
glory which has been shed upon the Ameri-
can name aad character by one whose ca
reer and example cannot be pre-cmpted,
and whose renOwn cannot be limited IN
ownership to the neighbOrs and friends OF
any locality. We contest every exclusive
pretensIon to his fame and greatness, be-
cause he is a neighbOr to all the people OF
the land: because he is the friend Of all
who love their country; because his career
splendidy illustrates the best and strongest
elements of our national character, ana be-
cause his example belongs to all his cOun-
trymen. co., .
1t is fitting that those who have faith IN
our destiny as nation, who believes that
there are noble things which belong dis
tinctively 10 our character as people. ana
who prize at its true worth pure American
citizenship, should gather here tonight. IL
is given us TO contemplate the highest states
manship, the most unyielding and disinter-
ested devotion to the interests OF the people,
and the most valuable achievements IN the
cause of our cOuntry's welfare, all OF which
have been stimulated and accomplished
through the influence and impulse Of true,
unperverted, sturdy Americanisn. We re-
ioice i'm the example afforded on this 0ccA-
sion of genuine American citizenship ie-
yealed TO us as a safe and intallible inter
prefer OF duty i'm all the emergencies OF a
long and honorable public career, and as an
unfaIling guide to usefulness and fame.
AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.
In this presence and in the atmosphere of
these reflections, we should not miss ihe
lessons they commend 10 us, nor fail 10 re-
new our appreciation Of the value OF this
citizenship, and revive our apprehension oi
the sentiments and conditions in which 1t
has its rise and growth.
And first of all we should be profoundly
grateful that the elements which make up
the strength and yigOr OF American clllIeh-
ship are so naturally related to our sltua-
ton and are so simple. The lntfignes oi
monarchy which taint the individual char-
acter of the subject; the splendor which
dazzles the popular eye and dstracts the
attention from abuses and stines dlsc0n-
tent; the schemes Of conquest and selfish
ACKNOWLEDGMENT which make selfish pee.
pie, have no legitimate place in our national
lie. Here the plain people OF the iand are
the rulers. Their inyestiture OF power Is
only ACCOMPANIED with the conditions that
they should love their country, that they
should jealousy guard and protect It's IN
terests and fair fame, and that al! me III.
telligenee with which they are endowed
should be devoted 10 an understanding OF
its needs and the promotion OF its WelaIe'
These are the elements Of American citl-
zenship, and these are the conditions upon
which our free institiOns were entrusted to
our people. in full reliance, at the begin
ming and for all time to come. upon Amerl-
can manhood. cOusecrated by the highest
and purest patriotism.
INFLUENCE OF THE HOME.
A country bread end new, to be subdued
to the purposes Of mS1's existence, ana
promising vast and independent IeSources'
and a people intelligently understahdlhs
the value OF a free nation and holding last
to an intense affection TOR Its history ana ils
heroes. have bad much 10 DO with mould
ing our American character and glFlng il
hardihOOd and vigor. But It should meyer
be forgotten that the influence when, more
than all other things, has maze our Peopie
safe depOsitaries OF governmental power
and which has furnished the surest guaran'
18th
Republic, has its source IN me American
home. Here our patriotism is bogn and en-
twjnes itself with the growth Of hlial lOle.
and here our children are taught tue stOrl
of our freedom and independence. Bul
above all. here in the bracing and whOle'
some atmosphere of uncomplaining irugali'
~ and economy. the mental and moral at
tyihutes of our people have been firmly knil
and inyigorated. Never could II be sald ol
any county GO truly as ours, that the per
manency of its INSTITUTIONS depends upon
its homes.
FRUGALITY AND ECONOMY.
have spoken of frugality and economy
as important factors in American life. nno
no fault with the accumulation of wealth.
and am glad 10 see energy aud enterprise
receive their fair reward. But J beheNt
that our Government in its natural IN,
tegrity, is exactly suited to frugal auu
economical people; and believe it Is safest
in the hands Of those who have been maue
stroSs and self-reliant in their citizenship.
by self-deni8I and by the surroundings OF
an enforced economy. Thrift and careful
watehfulness Of expenditure among the peO
ple tend to secure a thrifty government,
and cheap sBd careful living on the part O
individuals ought 10 enforce economy III
the public expenditures,
When, therefore, men in high places oil
trust. charged with the responsibility OF
making and executing our laws, not only
condemn but flippantly deride cheapness
and economy within the homes Of our peo
NE and when the expenditures Of the GOV
ernment are reckless and wasteful, we ma,
be sure that something is wrong with us
and that a condition EXISTS which calls iol
A vigorous and resentlul defense OF AmerI
canIsm. by every man worthy 10 b called
an American citizen.
Tpop the question Of cheapness and econ
omy. whether il relates TO individuals or U
the operations OF the Government, the Dem
ocratic party, true 10 its creed and Its ira
dltions, will unalterably remain attached Z
our plain and frugal people. They arr
especially entitled TO the watchful care an'
nrotection of their Government; ana Whei