The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-15
THE THURMAN BANQUET.

ceiyed with cheers by the people will be
those Of Cleveland and Wilson?
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THE THURMAN BANQUET.
Comments Of Leading Papers on the DC
casion.
New York Timcs.l
The celebration of the seyeuty-seventh
birthday Of Allen G.. Thurman at Column
bns, Ohio, yesterday was a somewhat nota-
bic occasion. 1t naturally assumed a GER
tain political character and drew together
a distinguished company Of Democrats,
who gathered TO pay their respects TO the
veteran statesman whom they are fond of
calling "the old Roman" and at the same
time to congratulate each other on the re-
cent victory OF their party. Through all
the lapses and trials OF the Democratic party
in tne last forty years Thurman has sturdi-
" adhered TO its support, and there IS
no reason 10 destroy the sincerity OF his de-
vOliOn to tha principles which he believed
Il 10 represent at all times. While il was
drawn to the defense Of slavery as an ''in-
stitutiOn" by the conservative instincts
which always characterized il, and by the
fact that its strength and It's leadership
were largely in the section where that an
stitutiOnv was deeply rooted, it has, never
theless. been regarded by its adhercnts az
peculiarly the party of the plain people of
the land, the party Of equal rights and
equal opportunities for the humblest, and
the champion Of the t0iling millions against
the sef-interested designs of powerful
classes who sought advantages for them
selves at the expense of the many.
New York Tribune
The banquet in honor Of Mr.. Humans
seyenty-seycnth birthday was a success in
point Ofnumbors and interest, ifnOt in point
of enthusiasm. lit was designed primarily
to boom Grover Cleveland for President IN
1892 it coula not have been in all respects
satislactJry % its projectors. Under the
il was inevitable that good
deal Of politics should be talked, and it was
entirely pard0nablc that much should be
said about the Democratic triumph won
last week. Considering the animating pur-
pose Of the gathering, it is easy TO account
for Governor HIPS absence, but those emit
nemt Free Traders, Mr.. Carlisle and Mr..
WattersOn, missed one Of the opportunities
of their lives when they stayed away. In
spite of any drawbacks, however, Mr.. Thur
man deserved all the congratulations he re-
cei,ed, and the Tribune is glad to add its
lcllNtdtiVho " lht many "iS"ug NAtChuNN
TO him.
philadelphia Record
They made great feast in Columbus last
G, ening in honor OF grand old Allsn &.
Ihurman's birthday, and all sorts of COM
pliments were layished upon the veteran OF
many political campaigns. judging solely
from this almost fulsome adulatiOn. il would
scarcely be believed that as recently as
January last the Democrats of Ohio had
chance to send Mr.. Thurman 10 the United
states Senate, but sent Millionaire Brice in
stead. Yet there is no doubt that the Ohio |
Democracy regard Mr.. Thurman as the
noblest Roman of them all, and would glad |
" vote TO induct him into any office not de-
sired by a party associate with longer
purse.
New York Journal
The great political banquet at Columbus. |
j., last evening was one Of the largest and |
most enthusiastic ever held in this country |
originally intended as graceful tribute 10 |
IN able and upright statesman who has al |
eady passed beyond the allotted age OF
nan, the recent political events transformed |
I into an occasion for eXultatiOn by |
/ great national party. Judge Thur |
nan announced his final retirement from |
lubic life, and accepted, in eloquent terms |
he monster testimonial 10 his political and |
PERSONAL virtues which was freely offered
~ nearly all the leaders Of the party in |
which he has been conspicuous counsel |
or.
New York World.l
Yesterday Allen G.. Thurman was seven |
y-seyen years Old. The Democrats who as. |
listed in the celebration Of the event simply |
performed pleasant duty, for the man |
xNh IL. 1
presence graced their board is easily the
OremOst Democrat OF his time.
From his entrance into public life until |
0-day Mr.. Humans course has been con.
istent. No Democrat can point out a
ingie act or speech of his which has not
cen truly Democratic. Judge Thurman,
5 his friends still love to call him because
I his judicial qualities, has had public
areer that is almost unique. What |
re say Of HIM now no single one OF
100000 fellOw-citizens will question
lie has been and is patriot without
uile. He is a friend Of his fellOw-men.
lie is kindly gentlemen. lie is the sim
Lefty Of greatness. No more rugged hon.
ny than his was ever known at any capt.
Il.
In his noble old age he is an American
roduct Of which all Americans may well
, proud.
New York Star.l II
The Star said several days ago that the
thurman festival would be one of broad
emocracy, untlnged by factional or per- !
nal rivalry. That such has proved TO be
10 case is largely due to the peculiarly ex-
ted position OF the man who was hOnored. =
D one can say that from last nights OBJ !
ryances any individuals received encour-
cement for any projects Of their own am
Tons. No one can deny that the whole I
party Of the Union will gather 1
PM the doings at the capital of Humans
ate Inspiration TO such wisdom, energy.
ID unity as lead TO victory. {
Even as between parties there was last 5
GIT s0itening Of asperities out of rever- a
ce Tor Thurman. But the genteness had 5
II nothing Of compromising concession
ward practices which are detrimental 10 +
z welfare OF the country. in the history of a
lich Thurman will hold conspicuous y
ace. Good government was promoted and b
government rebuked by the celebration.
was inevitable in paying tit honor to the :,
long apostle of pure and patriotic
itics. l.
baltimore SUM-
'he leading, feature Of the proceedings NJ
INJECTED With the banquet given at Co a,
nous, ONO, YESTERDAY by representative
mocrats TO Allen G.. Thurman on his
enty-seyenth birthday was the speech of W
President Cleveland, who took for his ~
me the American citizenship which the Il,
Romans career has so admirably illus 81
ted. The best American citizenship. Mir. d.
Veland declared, Is bred in the whole. &c
nc atmosphere of the frugal American
ne. ut is in the homes where frugality 81,
economy are practiced," says the ex- IN
sident, "that the moral attributes of orr Pn
pile have been firmly knit and inyig. ev
ted.' IL Is In the plain home OF the wi
In citizen that patriotic feeling finds lis
inspiration and warmest expression. NJ,
objection, Of course, can be made 10 %
accumulation OF wealth. II can be chi