The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-11-14
HONORS ON HIS HEAD
The Democracy Of The Union Pays
Its Respects 10 Thurman.
4 BRILLIANT GATHERING
Ex-President Cleveland Makes a
Ringing Speech Significant In
Its AllusIons-Democ
jubilee In Columbus.


this city have come democrats Of the
country at large 10 pay homage TO the
"Old Roman" Allen G. Thurman, on the
occasion of his nth birthday. All day
Mr.. Thurman has been the recipient Of
attentions which few American statesmen
have enjoyed after their acknowledged re-
tirement from the arena Of politics, and
TO every caller, high or low, he has ex-
tended, with kindly smiles, the genial
hand OF good fellowship. The magnifi-
cence of the celebration to-day and
the banquet tonight are token Of
the esteem in which Judge Thurman Is
held by the democrats Of Ohio, and the
country at large. Throughout the entire
day every incoming train brought demo
Gratis Of prominence from all sections Of
the United States, until tonight the scene
can he likened 10 no gathering more than
a national convention.
One OF the first 10 arrive this morning
was ex-President Cleveland. He was ac-
corded the most enthusiastic welcome by
the citizens, who gathered at the depot.
His progress through the streets TO the ex-
ecutive mansion was followed by shout
ing crouds. Throughout the ex-president
shared with Judge Thurman the felicita-
tions OF the democratic leaders, who
called 10 pay their respects.
The ex-president first went from the
depot 10 executive mansion and during
the forenoon held q public reception at
the state house. A presidential salute Of
q guns were fired outside. From early
morning the corridors Of the state house
were thronged with people. Ex.Private
Secretary Lamont, Governor Campbell
and many prominent democrats were
present at the reception, in course Of
which the enthusiasm Of the people knew
no bounds. The remark was often heard
Al the conclusion Of the reception Mr..
Cleveland drove TO Judge Thurman's resi-.
dencc, and congratulated him on his 18th
anniversary, assuring the Judge tina, the
democracy Of the nation were rejoiced al
his continued vigor, and hoped he might
yet be spared for many years usefulness,
Judge Thurman replied that no years OF
future sets Of years could possibly in
crease the warmth Of The congratulations
he had received to-day from all parts oi
the United States. Mn Cleveland then
returned TO Governor Campbell's man
sion, where he and few friends were
entertained at luncheon.
The banquet hall tonight was deco
rated in most beautiful manner. The
celebration was under the auspices Of the
Thurman club, which had charge Of all
the arrangements. Noticeable among the
decorations were large portraits OF Cleve
land and Thurman. Seldom have SC
many distinguished men Of any party as
sembled at one time or place, except on
the occasion Of national convention
Among them were senator's and eN-sena
tors, congressman, eS-conRressmen ant
congressmen-elect, governors, ex-govern
ors and eovernors-elect, besides gentle
men who have distinguished themselves
in various channels OF public and privat,
life.
Shortly after o'clock ex-Presiden
Cleveland and Judge 1htrman entere,
the room, and Mr.. Cleveland, supporting
his venerable companion, who, furthe
assisted by a cane, walked slowly up th,
room. A mighty cheer Rneted the TIVE
distinguished men, continuing until Ia,
chairman motioned the guests 10 tax,
their seats.
After the party was seated every mar
arose again and waved the traditional re,
bandana handkerchief in honG Of th,
Old Roman. Mr.. Thurman bowet
smilingly TO his 1000 admirers and Mr.
Cleveland did likewise as cheers for hin
rent the air. At the conclusion OF th,
banquet, Chairman Lentz. Of the Thur
man club, made brief speech, irtroduc
ing the toast master. Congressman Outh
waite. When Mr.. Outhwaite delivered
brief eulogy Of Judge Thurman, the guest
arose 10 their feet again and the scene O
wild enthusiasm was one that would hay
swelled with pride the heart Of any hu
man being. II was five minutes befor
the ovation subsidized sufficiently 10 nabl
Judge Thurman 10 respond.
Judge Thurman responded 20 the toas
"Our Guests" He said in beginning b,
was not here tonight 10 make an eabor
ate speech. he was here 10 express hear,
felt appreciation Of the honor they hay
so kindly seen III 10 do him; 10 thanl
with his whole soul his neighbors, his fel
low citizens of Ohio, and the distingu she,
gentlemen from other states, for thei
mark of friendship and esteem.
~ am here" said he, at the age Of Y 4
repeat by testimony so often given OF m
confidence in the beneilcient efforts O
free institutions and my firm belief o
their duration on this continent, and thei
gradual but certain extension over oihe
and larger portions OF the globe
Short as has been my life In compariso
with the life Of the nation, it has beef
long enough for me to see my native Ian
under free institutions, increased in POI
ulation more than seven fold, in wealth 1
very greater degree, in extent Of terr
tory more than double It's area, In generu
well being and prosperity OF It's peopl,
and In their educational advantages an
religious privileges without rival in III
world. while its magnificent works Of il
ternal improvement, its great mine
and manufactures, and its maryelod
means Of communication, Its creation
Of science and skill. surpassed anythin
before known by the human race; and
these same a. years, the constitution ,
nearly every government IN Europe Ia
been ameliorated by the introduction I
more liberal principles. Central an
South America have become republic
, Canada and Australia are substantial
republics without the name. Even in Il