Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-11-14

and all renamed standlnE uilLil tne Close.
Then, at signal from the Chairman, the
vast multitude sank into seats at the fes-
tive board and the banquet began.
Seated at the speakers table were Allen
G.. Thurman. Grover Cleveland, John J.
Ieutze chairman of the Thurman
club. Allen W. Thurman, Joseph II.
Outhwaita. ex-senator Joseph Mcdonald,
ex-Postmastcr-G General Don M. Dickinson,
Congressman WilliamiC. Wilson, Congress-
man W. g. y. Breckenridge. Judge X. A.
Harrison. General Ewing, Governor Jack
son Governor Boyd. of Nebraska: ex-Com-
missioner Coleman, Congressman William
Nj. Springer Of Illinois George Ewing,
Bishop Waterson. Ex-Governor Bishop,
x-Solicitor-General jerks. Congressman
O'Neill. Of Missouri and Congressman Du-
borrow. of Chicago.
THE cHAIRMAS's SPEECH.
At the conclusion Of the banquet, John
J. Lcntz. chairman Of the Thurman Club,
raped the vast assemblage TO order, and
said.
Gentlemen, The Thurman club is happy
tonight to have had the privilege of break
ING bread and drinking wine at such a
feast as this, and proud indeed Of the COM
pauy and fellowship Of the men who are
with us from almost every state IN this
broad Union. We are more than grateful
70 the hundreds who are here In person,
and the thousands and hundreds of thou
sands who are here in spirit, Joining with
us IN the high tribute Of respect, love, and
admiration which we pay TO the guest OF
the evening. lCheers.l We have with US
civilians and warriors, congressman, SEN
ators, and Governors.
TRIBUTE TO CLEVELAND.
We have with yOungmen with their ar
dor and strength. old men with their reco!-
lections and traditions from the days Of JET
ferson and Jackson, and we have with us
that other man who completes the Ameri-
can triumyiTate Of Democratic Presidents
lapplausel. who has done more than any
other American 10 instill in tho hearts OF
the people the sacredness and holiness OF
the oath Of public office that man who not
only proved that no would rather be right
than President. but who a. President hos
been brave enough and strong enough
20 rule in behalf OF the whole people
and not Of party or class. lCheers and
applause Neither the Queen Of England,
the Emperor Of Germany. nor the Gar Of
ill the Kussias. nor king Of kings, emperor
Of emperOrs, car Of cZars. the American
people alone can confer upon HIM the
official place towering higher than bis
ability and his merits Words need not be
multiplied there "a no language so eN-
pressive of his honor as his name. Grover
Cleveland. prolonged cheers and ap-
piause.
Such, Judge Thurman. is the presence
and dignity Of the hour. Gentlemen, II
our enthusiasm seems great bear ~ inind
we are in the presence of an heroic cha
racteT; we are behOlding tho sunset OF a
life that is dropping low upon the western
horizon, gong down III "a splendor ana
macnifcence that would have been too
much honor for Napoleon or Cesar. And
now once more let me repeat the echo that
comes from every hillside and cove, IRON
ocean 10 ocean.
a rarer spirit never did steer humanity.
He only IN geucral honest thought and common
good 20 all, made one ftnom.
His life was gentle, aud the elemonts so mixed
I'm him
That Nature might stand up and say to all the
world
This f. a mau-ihis is the .noblest Roman OF thom
all.
Prolonged Cheers
Gentlemen. said Chairman Lentz, allow
me 10 introduce 10 you one who scarcely
needs an introduction-Jose III. Outh-
waite. toast-master of the evening. lap
plausc.I
CONGRESSMAN OUTHwAITE's sPEECH.
II isl strange thing, said Congressman
Cultivate, to see thousand men drawn
together. not from one large city alone
not from even one great state, but from
every quarter of this greatest of republics,
to honor the natal day Of an old man,
simple primitive citizen. Tremendous ap-
plause.l His neighbOrs are hero, and many
distinguished men who have travelled
days from distant States are here 10 re-
ioice with him that he has great length of
days among usf and 20 wish that be may
still into the dawning of another
century. ICries Of Yes, Yes."I A lawyer
OF distinction, law-giyer whose learning
and wisdom is impressed upon the lurls-
prudence of his State tor all time to come,
n law-maker in both houses of Congress,
whose work there was of the highest
craftsmanship, political leader OF un-
swerving devotion, principle with con-
science and with courage, and untlagglng
zeal, pure in private life, his integrity and
fidelity in all his relations with his fellow
men were mover questioned. Applause
Yearly has his good influence strength
ened and his fair fame extended. Now his
name Is almost household word upon the
ips of millions of people. IL Is inscribed
high upon the roll of our good. our great,
our noble IL had almost SAID noblest among
the noble) vet with all PLAN, modest,
everyday gentleman. Those OF us who
knew him best loved him best. lProlong-
ed cheers.l
AN INSPIRING SCENE.
simultaneously one thousand people
rose 20 their feet as the tOast-master con-
cluded. ITO the Health, Long Life, and
Continued Happiness Of Your. Guests.
Applause The applause which had
greeted the toast was renewed as the :" Old
Roman rose to respond. IL swelled from
applause TO cheers, from mild acclaim TO
"a deafening roar as 1000 bandanna hand
kerchiefs were waved frantically IN the air:
The ewas one that would have swelled
with pride the heart of any human being,
even the Old Roman, whose mOdesty has
ever been his GROWING virtue
II was five minutes before the ovation
which greeted the toast subslded sufficient
Ia TO enable Judge Thurman TO respond.
Tho insDiration of the occasion caused his
massive frame TO regain all It's old-tlme
viror. and forgetting his recent illness, ho
stood like proud sycamore as he began
his speech.
Judge Thurman's speech.
"Our Guests" was responded TO by
.Iudpe Thurman, the honored man OF the
occasion, as follows
Mr.. President and Fellow Citizens lam
not here tonight TO make an elaborate
speech. / am here 10 express IN Few sen
timents my heartfelt appreciation OF the
honor Won have so kindly seen fit todo me;
20 thank with my whole soul my neigh
bOrS. NV fellOW-CltlItuS Oi OuIOs aiu tHV
distinguished gentlemen from other States
for their mark OF friendship and esteem.
am here, at the age of seventy seven, to re-
poat my testimony, so often gwen, OF my
confidence in the beneficent effects OF free
institutions. and my firm belief III their
duration on this continent, and their
gradual but certain extension over other
and larger portions of the globe.
A WITNESS OF DEMOCRATIC BENEFIcENcE.
hope it is not presumptuous IN me to
say / think have some OF the necessary
qualifications of witness on the subject.
Snort as my life has been, IN comparison
with the lives of nations, u has been long
enouph for me 10 see my native land un-
5rr free institutions increase in population
more than sevenfold in wealth, IN far, a
very far greater degree in extent Of terri
tory more than double its area, in the
General well-being and prosperity Of its
neople, and in their educational advan-
iaoes and religious privileges without an
eonal in the world. while It's magnificent
wrrks Of internal improvement, ITS Won
Gerfnl arrlculture. its great mines and
manufactures, and its marvellous means
~ communication, the creations of science