Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-24
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The eX-PR5slDsNr ON THE "cAM-
PAlGN or EDUcATlON.p
Mrs. Cleveland rresent-she ~
1hrico Chccred.
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tended by all the dignity and Importance
which months Of careful arrangement On
tho part of the club could effect. There
were about 800 diners in the hall. The
speakers table was on raised dais at the
western end Of the hall. Directly over
the head Of the Chairman were six Ameri-
can fags, gracefully grouped with the flag
Of the State q New York in the centre.
IHnrE cHEgKs FoR rRs CLEVELAND.
Ats.30 Mrs. Cleveland and party entered
one of the boxes. Her appearance was the
signal for every man al the tables 10 rise
. his feet, and amid the waving of hand
larchiefs Mn. Cleveland was given three
cbecrs The lady arose and bowed, look
ing 49, pretty as over m hor figured satin
gown of light cream with pulled sleeves.
oroyrR INTRODUCED.
II was n brilliant scene az o'clock whom
tho Chairman introduced ex-Presldent
Cleveland as the frat speaker Of the eve
niug. Mr. Cleveland said
Mr. President aud Gentlemen,-I sup
pose 7 have a correct understanding Of
what is meant by the campaign of edu-
ton" Assuming this TO be SO, desire
before gong further b. acknowledge the
valiant services IA this campaign OF the
organization whose invitation brings US
together tonight. | may be permitted, j
hope. 10 make this acknowledgment as
citizen interested in oil that promises the
increased prosperity Of the country, and
fhall also venture % do so az Democrat.
who recognizes IN the principle for which
the campaign has thus far proceeded a
cardinal and vital doctrine Of Democratic
creed II thus acknowledge the useful
services IN Democratic cause OF any. who
have not claimed long aililiation with my
party, | feel that my Democratic allegiance
IL strong enough to survive such an lndul-
geuce in fairness and decency. am, too,
It all times willing that the Democratic
party should be enlarged. and a. tending
IN that direction | am willing 20 accept
and acknowledge IN good faith honest help
from any quarter when struggle is pend
ing for the supremacy OF Democratic
principles Indeed / have an idea
that in the campaign OF educa-
ton il was deemed important 90
appeal 10 the reason and judgment Of the
American people 90 the end that the Demo-
cratic party should be reinforced as well as
that the activity and zeal Of those already
IN our ranks should be stimulated If this
Dee treason in the sight Of those who,
clothed m Democratic uniform, would be
glad % stand 90 the entrance Of our camp
and drive back recruits. ] cannot help It.
have come heye tonight. among other
things, 60 rejoice IN the numerous acceS-
SONS We have received in aid Of DemOcra-
lie cndeavOr and 20 give credit wherever u
I- due for the work Of conversion.
The grand and ultimate object on Che
campaign of education was the promotion
o., the welfare Of the country and the re-
iof of the people from unjust burdens. In
aid Of this purpose and. OF course, subor-
tirate and accessory 20 its accomplish
uent. II became necessary first OF all TO
arouse the Democratic organization to an
apprehension Of the fact that the campaign
involved a Democratic principle III the
alyocncy Of which the party should DO
active and aggressive.
DEMOCRATIC TEMPTATIONS.
Let II be here confessed that we as
p4fty had H. these latter days been
tempted by the successes our opponents
bad gained solely hy temporary shifts and
hy appeals 90 prejudice and selfish inter
go. into paths which avoided too much
o., honest insistanco upon definite and
p.nrly-defiucd principle and fundamental
p.rocratic doctrine. To be sure, some
e8rflest men in the party could but Ill con-
,.ll their dissatisfaction with the manner
in which cardinal principles were rele-
rnted 10 the rear and Cxpediency substi-
tuted as the hope Of success; bnt the
fimid fhe needless. and those who, though
were not of the faith, constantly rendered
Ineffective all attempts 90 restore the party
t1 the firm and solid ground OF Demo
cratic creed.
NJ these things are confessed let il also
he conceded that when the time came and
the cries of q suffering people were heard.
and when for their relief a genuine Demo
cratic remedy was proposed, the parry
..ailv recognized ITS duty and gave proof
n MS uncomfortable Democratic Instincts.
As soon as the campaign of education was
inaugurnted the party was quickly mar
.lalIcd as of olden time, aggressive,
courageous. devoted TO its cause, and
needless If discouragement or defeat. Day
Ir oay and hour by hour eXpedioncy
a.d timc-scrylug were thrown To the
winds Traitors were sllcnced. camp-iol-
lowers fen away or Joined the Scurvy band
1f foatcr.. while the sturdy Democratic
host confidently pressed on, bearing aioft
tho banner OF tariff reform. II any nave
wondered M tho past at the tenncity aud
indcstructimlty of our party their wonder
should cease when, IN the hght OF the last
three years. ~ IS seen how gloriousiy IL
fprincs O. the front at the call OF lts duty
81 the pcDrIe and in obedience TO the sum
mons 81 marty LOYALTY and obligation.
Thus the olucation Of the campaign
meant. us related 20 the Democracy lts
awakening u response TO the signal Tor lts
retUrI Oh the Vropagandlsm OF Democratic
doctrine.
I,PV LEADING RADICALS TAUGHT.
The thoroughly aroused enthusiasm and
illumination of the party and ITS allied
thousands of good and earnest men drawn
from thr non-partisan intelligence ana
t.ue1tvof the land, saw no obstacle too
funidable for attack and no end Wmch
va, rot within their reach. In s9biiihe
.unfdence almost amounting 90 audaclty,
lIy we're willing 10 attempt the education
4 those hich IA the cOuusels of the Re
publican party and those VINO formulated
tlat party's policy 80 far as such q thing
.Nstcd
am afraid. however that if this task
may bc considered a step IN the campaign
oi education, the word education, as ap-
Piled 90 those who were 10 be auectvu'
must be construed as meaning the instiIia-
ton OF such fear and terror IN be minus OF
uaregenerate men az leads them 10 hoo
from the wrath 20 come.
But even in this unpromising held we
are able 20 report progress. no one VINO
remembers the hilGrty with when the
leaders Of the Republican party greeted
The message Of tariff reform. and the conf
denco with which they prepared 10 meet
and crush the issue presented. can IAN 10
see now useful lesson has poen taught
kArll IN our tAbiliAAlA va NNA"N'NNA-
Within twenty-four hours after the sub.
mission TO Congress of the question OF
tann reform sundry Senators and Repre-
seutatives belonging 10 the hepnbiican
party we're reported 20 have jauntlly ven
tilated their partisan exultauon IN the
public press.
Ifit be true that senator from Nebras-
k said lit is IA big card for the Repuoli-
cans" this bg card cannot appear re-
markably useful to him now, for his State
to-day contains big curiosity IN the
shape Of a Democratic Governor-elect.
II the Junior senator from New York de
clared that his party would carry TINS
State by the largest majority ever known
If they could 6e gwen the platform pro
posed, the reply will come when IN lew
days a Democratic colleague ~ placed oy
hs side.
IL senator from Maine declared II is
good enough platform for the Republicans--
We want nothing better" how is II that
lac Is how so diligently endeavoring TO
fnd out the meaning Of the word Reel
pTocityy