Evening journal., 1891-10-28
CHEERS FOR CLEVELAND
The Ex-President and Govern
or Hill Speak.
FAssBTT TALKS TO THOUSANDS

Lively Times In the Political World
AS Election Day Draws Near.
NEW YORK, Oct 2s-A big Democrati,
ratification meeting was held at Madison
Square Garden last night. Fully 20.0Ot
persons were present. Every Democrat o.
prominence ia this city was on hand ano
many Of them received enthusiastic re
ceptions as they took their seats on ths
platform Ex- President Cleveland ane
Governor I'M came ia for the lions share
Of the applause D. Edward Simmons
president Of the Business Mems Demo
cratic club, presided After a brief intro
duotory address he presented Grover Cleve
land who again received a very hatterinl
reception.
Mr.. Cleveland's speech.
Mr. Cleveland said he was glad to be
iieve that the business men OF New York
understood that this political campaign il
not only important to them ia common
with all their fellow citizens, but that
there arf features in il which especially
concern them. He was sorry TO say that
business men were inclined TO keep alool
from public affairs, and their indifference
and inactivity have resulted in loss t
our public service He was firmly Of tho
belief that if few business men could bt
substituted for professional men in Official
places the people would positively gain by
the exchange. II was strange that bust
ness men have not been quicker to see that
their neglect OF political duty is a constant
danger 10 their personal and especial in.
terests. Continuing he said
business Men Aroused.
They may labor and plan 10 their counting
houses or IN their exchanges hut in the mean
time laws may be passed by those ignorant Of
their business bearings, which In their opera
ton viii counternct all this labor and defeat All
this planning. have expressed the belief thai
the business men Of our city are aroused to the
fact that there are questions involved in the
campaign in this state which concern them and
their welfare ia an unusual way. This is indi
Gated by this immense demonstration. The city
OF New York AS the center Of all thnt makes
ours the Empire State and as the great heart
from which life giving currents now TO all part
OF the country. cannot be indifferent to the
questions both state aud national which have
relation 70 the state campaign now nearly closed
what the Proper Issues Are.
Much has been said about the topics which
should be discussed in the prosecution Of tnis
campaign. II has been contended that the can
vass should be confined to state issues, and Il
has been claimed that national issues should be
most prominently considered. ! conceive this
truth 70 be that both are proper subjects Of dis
cussion a. this time. and ia the presence OF this
aisefn biage, called together to consider the bns
ness features Of the contest / am inureys.ad
with the fact that the best test to employ l,v
1 way Of discovering the legitimacy OF any topic
i ID the pending campaign n to inquire whether
1t is connected with the good of the country
and with the business Of the city and state and
whetber IL viii be at all Influenced By the ne,
cults Of the canvass
Can any one doubt that the political verdiot
which the people Of New York will give "a No
vember next win affect her position in the rep
eral national engagement which viii take place
one year heacos In this view the proper al
Justnent Of the tariff, which concerns SO ma
terially not only all our people, but the com
merce and the business Of our city, should be
discussed. This, and the question Of aound cur.
rency cannot be separated from the business
interests Of our state; and they should be put
before our people now for the purpose OF in.
Niting thelr thought and settling their opinion
Concerning Tammany HAN.
Applying this same test, it is entirely plaip
that an economical administration Of state al
fairs and the numerous other subjects having
reference 10 q just, honest and benefcient STATE
government are in "A business sense important
and legitimate
On all these questions the New York Democ
racy is right; and We are willing and anxious
g discuss them IN any place and at any time
N-tN ~ "iiAh1At7f apparently seeking TO avoid
the discussion OF subjects legitimate to tho can
vass and affecting the business OF our sitv and
state, and exhibiting such weakness and fear ~
certainly ought not to escape notice, are shrek
ing throughout the state the dement's and dan.
kefons pfochViiles OF certain political organi.
cation whose members support the PRINCIPLES
and candidates Of the Democratic marty I,
would be quite easy 10 show that even IL All
they allege against this organization were true
the Perlis our opponents present to the people
are baseless and absurd But it seems b. me
the argument OF such question belittles ~
important situation.
The Voters Duty.
Every man knows or ought 10 satisfy himsal,
whether the principles and policy presented y |
me people by the Democratic party are such a |
ne approves. II they are, certainly his dutv ~ /
q citizen obliges him to indorae them. Fverv |
man ought to satisfy himself whether the onn /
uluates of the Democratic party are men 81 |
snch character and ability that he is willing 10
trust them IN the administration of his stata 4
government. Il be believes they are, ho should |
not withhold his support from them upon ann /
frivolous and irrelevant pretext The exercise Il
OF the right Of suffrage Is a serious business,
ana 2 man vote ought 70 express his opinion
On inc quesuons a. issue. This it utterly fails
TO 90 II the voter listens to the rawlings Of ouY
opponents and allows his vote merely TO record |
the extent to which he has yielded II the mia.
leadlng and cunningly devised appeals to his
pre1udices, made in behalf Of a desperate and |
discredited minority
II enough such votes should be given to eausa
false verdict in the state, those who should
contribute TO that result and thus become ais
loyal 70 their beliefs would find everything but
satisfaction in their self reproach and In their
sense Of degradation which would follow me
unconcealed contempt Of those partisans who
had duped them tof the purpose OF thus gaining
a party advantage not otherwise possible.
Flowers business Career.
In conclusion, ! desire to disclaim any fear
that the business men Of New York can be Thus
ieluded. They win not only apprehend tbe
questions at issue and see their duty and in-
terest in soberly passing upon them, but thev
viii also appreciate the fact that the ticket
lhey are asked by the Democratic party to sup
port expressly recognizes them.
Il is headed by man Of business. who is car.
iainly entitled to their confidence, and who il
20 creditable as their representative that / be
leve his business character has escaped attack
during campaign in which every attack hav.
ing any pletext whatever has been made /
will not especially refer by name to the re-
mainder Of our candidates some Of whom are
ny old and near friends-because / think /
ought not to detain you longer than to say that
hey are all entirely worthy Of support.
Governor Hin Speaks Too.
Great cheering followed the conclusion
II the ex-president's remarks, and the
,heers We're renewed when David b. Hill
VAS introduced. The governor began by
'emarking that his magnificent demon
tration augued well for the success Of the
'arty. This is most peculiar campaign" /"
he continued
Il have never known a campaign to re- !
ain its peculiar features like this On the