The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

the professed purpose Of mutual improve
ment or in furtherance Of any useful object,
they ought 10 do something for their country.
It's welfare and progress depend so
taught and what they think that
patriotism should pervade their every en-
deavor in the direction of mental or social
improvement. Our government was made
by the people, and by the people it must be
constantly watched and maintained. Like
every other mechanism 1t requires guidance
and care. Without this, ike many another
mecl anism it Will not only fail TO do its
work, but ii may injure and wound those who
stand Idly near. We cannot afford IN the
Needless race for wealth, nor in the absorbing
struggle for the promotion of selfish ends, 70
neglect for a day our duty 10 our government.
SO. rs the members of the German Young
Mems Association contemplate the steadfast
love of country which belongs TO the German
character let them enforce the lesson that
this sentiment Is absolutely essential 10 the
strength and vigOr of American institu-
tions. II they find that German industry
and frugality lead 10 national happiness and
comfort, let them insist that these character
istics be rooted in our soil. and if they find
that the Justice and equality which our free
institutions promise and which the Germans
love are withheld from them and the Amerl-
can people let them demand from the gov
ernment which they support a scrupulous
redemption of the pledges.
AS this Association crosses the threshold
which lies midway in the first century Of It's
existence. its members may well recall WIN
pride and cOngratulatlon what IL mas tnuS laI
done for the promotion OF a knowleuSe oI
German literature and the cultivation OF Ger
man character and as they enter upon the
second half century of organized effort they
should be more than ever determined TO pur-
sue these purposes not only because they
may thus keep alive q fond remembrance of
= H. Tf,41 1rlo nd hut hnoQ1Gp
in higher, better spirit. aid III the cultlya-
tion of those sentiments which purify and
strengthen a genuine and patriotic Amer-
canlsm.
LITERALLY APPLAUDED.
Mr. Cleveland received liberal applause at
various points in his address, and at its con-
clusiOn the musical programme was con-
tinued. and after several numbers had been
rendered Dr. Joseph II. Sonner, Of New
York delivered an Grafton In German.
TENDEBED BANQUET.
At the conclusion of the exercises Mr. Cleve-
land returned to the Frequios Club, where he
was rendered a banquet by his personal and
political friends. Covers were laid tor one
hundred'and fifty.
In reply to the address of welcome Mr..
Cleveland said:
THE Ex-PREsIDENT's REPLY.
'I have been striving for several years to
believe that am still on the brightest and
sunniest side Of time which separates middle
age from the last dechvity of life, but now
and here amid the memories of early man
hood and recalling the scenes Of thirty
years ago. | could recall the strugge and en-
roll myself among those who are no
longer young. You need have no fear
from this Introduction that intend 70
indulge in the tedious gaTTity which is some
times kindly tolerated on account Of prlvl-
1aoca or ortoq1p pit1qo xvbiCb accorded 10
old age. / do, however. intend to hint that |
have reached the time IN life when | begin TO
enjoy the compensation of advancing years
which Is borne Of retrOspectlOn when II dis
cards all past irritations and dWells only upon
the things IN memOrv's keeping that are
pleasant and so consOllng
My mind at this moment is full Of recol-
lectiOns Of experiences cOnnected.with early
life in Buffalo. Some Of these experiences
were rugged. but they were healthful, and
they appear TO me now robbed of everything
save the features that make them well
come memories. As 1 turn from these re-
Elections and glance over this company l am
still further and more cheerfully reminded of
the years which have passed since my life in
Buffalo began. Just at this point 1t occurs to
me that / have allowed myself TO get on
wrong track and that should have presented
these latter recollectlons as Illustrations of
how rapidly Bufaio's soil and atmOs-
phere develop Its young men instead
Of referring to them as proofs of my longevity.
/ am almost sorry that | have assumed 10
speak as l thought | was entitled to be re-
garded as an old citizen of Buffalo, for 10 be
frank with You, ! do not remember Joseph
Elliott nor the first mayor of the city who
held that Office IN 1882.
II recall distinctly. however, the celebra-
ton of the citys semi-centennial and the
work George Haywood did 10 make 1t a sue
cess. l was very well acquainted with the
man who was mayor at the time, but | be-
lieyed he dabbled little afterwards in State
and national politics. At any rate / know he
had a Job for four years in Government
employ, and then like many others in public
position, when there came change of admin
istratiOn he lost his place. He was accused,
1 am told, of talking too much about the
tariff and charged with attempting TO
ruin the country IN sundry and divers ways.
In point of fact, however, am convinced that
Notwithstanding all we heard of civil service
service reform he was discharged for purely
partisan reasons and because some one else
wanted his place. He did great deal Of
hard work and was much perpleXed and
troubled, but / know his greatest trial was
his alienation of many personal and political
friends IN making appointments TO office. 1t
was impossible 10 avoid this and it will
continue 10 be impossible in all like cases so
long as the applicant for Office and the man
who is charged with the responsibility of ap-
pointment occupy such different positions
and lust so long as public duty may some
times stand III the way of personal friendship
II cannot forbear saying 10 you before |
conclude, that l have never forgotten the
assurance in the presence Of thousands of my
Buffalo friends during the presidential cam
paign Of 1884 TO the effect of whatever the
future might have in store for me- should
endeavor to so perform my duty as TO merit
their approval and friendship. AS l visit
these friends self-eXaminatiOn brings home TO
me no reproaches. / know that have done
no violence to the sentiments and resolutions
which, when l lived among you, received
your approval and endorsement.
Il feel that | can but feebly express my ap-
probation of the courtesy of this occasion
because language is weak, You must know
how have enjoyed the kindly greeting Of
my old friends, and / hope / need not
tell you how it delights me to wit
nes the growth and increased beauty
of my old home. | assure you that
from the fullness of grateful heart | wish for
the city of Buffalo boundless prosperity and
for the people Of Buffalo Heavens choicest
blessing and the happiness and contentment
which find their abiding place IN generous
and unselfsh hearts"
Tomorrow morning Mr.. Cleveland will be
given reception at the mayors Office. In
the evening he will attend the opening of the
Cleveland Democracy's new clubhouse and
will deliver an address. Later in the evening
Mr.. Cleveland is expected to attend ban