Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-11-14

THE "0LD ROMAN"
Brilliant Reception rendered Judge
Allan G. Thurman.
COLUMBUS IN GALA ATTIRE.
Leading Democrats Celebrate the
Seventy.seventh Anniversary of
the Ohio Statesman.
JspEc1AI pIsParcHE TO THE REcoaD-uNIos.l
THE +" OLD ROMAN"
COLUMBUS IN GALA ATTIRE.
ESPECIAL DIspArcHE TO THE RRcoaD-uMes.l

COLUMBUS (O), November 13sh.-The
Capital of Ohio in the events of this day
has been a veritable Mecca of Democracy
To this city has come Democrats OF the
country at large to pay homage to the 'Old
sion of his 18th birth. day. All day Mr.
Thurman has been the recipient of atten.
tons which few American statesmen have
enjoyed after their acknowledged retire.
ment from the arena of politics, and tc
every caller, high or low he has extended
with kindly smiles the genial hand Of
good-fellowship.
The magnifcence of the celebration to.
day and the banquet tonight is token o.
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 o.
the United States, and tonight the scene
can be likened to no gathering more than
National Convention.
One of the first to arrive this morning
was ex-President Cleveland. He was ac-
corded a most enthusiastic reception by
the. citizens who gathered at the depot, his
progress through the streets to the Execu.
tive mansion being followed By shouting
crowd. Throughout the day the ex-Presi
dent shared with Judge Thurman the
fluctuations of the Democratic leaders who
called to pay their respects.
The ex-President first went from the
depot to the Executive mansion and dur.
ing the forenoon held public reception al
the State House, Presidential salute oi
twenty-one guns being fred outside. From
early morning the corridors of the State
House were thronged with people.
Ex.Priyate Secretary Lamont, Governor
Campbell and many prominent Democrats
were present at the reception, in the course
knew no bounds. The remark was often
heard from men, while shaking hands
with Mr.. Cleveland, You will be our next
President"
At the conclusion of the reception Mr.
Cleveland drove to Judge Thurman's resi-.
dence and congratulated him on his
seventy seventh anniversary, assuring him
that the Democracy of the nation were re.
joiced at his continued vigor, and hoped
that he might yet be spared for may
years of usefulness.
Judge Thurman replied that no years OF
future sets of years could possibly increase
the warmth of congratulations he had re.
ceived today from all parts of the United
States
Mr.. Cleveland then returned to Goyerno,
Campbells mansion, where he and a few
friends were entertained at luncheon.
The banquet hall tonight was decorated
in q most beautiful manner. The celebra.
ton was under the auspices of the Thur.
man Club. which had charge of all ar.
Tangements. Noticeable among the deco
rations were large portraits of Cleveland
and Thurman.
Seldom have so many distinguished men
of any party assembled at one time in any
place, except on the occasion of National
Convention. Among them were Senators
and ex-Senators, ex-Congressmen and
Congressman elect, Governors, ex.Govern-
ors and Governors elect, besides gentlemen
who have distinguished themselves in va
rlous channels of public and private life.
Shortly after o'clock ex-President Cleve.
land and Judge Thurman entered the room,
Mr.. Cleveland supporting his venerable
companion, who, further assisted by cane,
walked slowly up the hall. A mighty
cheer, repeated, greeted the two distin-
guished guests continuing until the Chair
man motioned the guests to take their
seats. After the party was seated,
every man arose again and waved
the traditional red bandana handkerchief
in honor of the Old Roman.
Mr.. Thurman bowed slightly to his one
thousand admirers, and Mr.. Cleveland did
likewise, as cheers for him rent the air.
At the conclusion of the banquet, Chair
man Lentz, of the Thurman Club, made a
brief speech, introducing the toast maker,
Congressman Cultivate. When Mr.. Outh-
waite delivered brief eulogy, Judge Thur
mans guests arose to their feet again and
the scene of wild enthusiasm was one that
would have swelled with pride the heart of
any human being.
twas FIVE minutes before the ovation sub
sided sufficiently to allow Judge Thurman
to respond.
JUDGE THURNAN's SPEECH.
Judge Thurman responded to the toast,
"Our Guests" He said, in the beginning,
that he was not here tonight to make an
elaborate speech. He was here to express
his heartfelt appreciation of the honor they
have so kindly seen fit to do him, to thank
with his whole soul his neighbors, fellow
citizens of Ohio, and the distinguished
gentlemen from other States, for their
mark of friendship and esteem.
Il am here" said he, "at the age of II,
TO repeat my testimony so often given of
my confidence in the benefcent effects OF
Tree iustltullOuS anu III HrIn DelleI Oh tnelI
duration on this continent, and their grad
ual but certain extension over other and
larger portions of the globe. Short as has
my life been, in comparison with the lives
of nations, it has been long enough for
me to see my native land, under free insti-
tutions, increase in population more than
seven-fold; in wealth, in very far greater
degree; in extent of territory. more than
double its own; in the general we'll being