The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-05-12
CLEVELAND AT BUFFALO
HE SPEAKS BEFORE THE GERMAN
YOUNG MEMS ASSOCIATION.

BUFFALO, n. Y, May 1l.--Ex- President
Grover Cleveland arrived In Buffalo this
morning. 1t 10 his first visit here since
election day, 1856. While his reception did
not assume the proportions Of an ovation IL
was cordial and respectful. With Mr.. Cleve-
land were DIR. Joseph ID. Bryant, OF
the New York board Of health. and
DR.. Senner, the German speaker of this
evening. The party was escorted bya re-
ception committee, composed Of prominent
citizens, TO the Iroquois Club, where there
was a constant string Of visitors calling TO
pay their respects. Mr.. Clevelands well
come to Buffalo has been entirely fitting his
position as g dsting uished citizen and
former President.
AN OVATION AT A CELEBRATION.
The German Young Mems Association Of
Buffalo celebrated its 50th anniversary here
Tonight in Music hall. The principal
event of the festival was the presence and
speech OF ex-President Clevelaod. 1t was
his first public appearance here in almost
eight years. He received an ovation.
In the boxes, crowded with ladies, far
away in the back rows and throughout the
hall there was a common rising Of the peo-
pie to their feet, waving Of bandkerchiefs
and prolonged cheers. Again and again as
the wave Of enthusiasm seemed about to
suhside 1t was caught up and renewed with
tremendous vigor. A more gratifying well
come was never extended TO a citizen.
CLEvELAND's SPEECH.
Mr.. Cleveland spoke as follows:
am glad to meet here tonight SO many old
friends and acquaintances, and to Join them IN
the Fluctuations which have called us together.
At this moment recall with perfect vivldness
another evening nearly eight years ago, when,
In beautiful building standing on this spot,
and then just completed. we inaugurated with
songs and rejoicing a grand national sanger
fest. That was proud day for Buffalo, and a
prouder one still for our German fellowtowns-
men, who then welcomed as their guests a
large and notable asssmblage from many states,
representing their national love OF music, and
at the same time we're permitted to exhibit Co
their visitors, as monument OF the enterprise
and activity of the German Young Meas AssO-
citation, the grand and imposing music hall in
which their festival of song was held.
understand that among the prominent pur-
poses of the German Young Mems Association
are the propagation and promotion Of knowl
edge OF German literature and the cultivation
aud encouragement OF the best elements OF
German character.
So far as the first Of these objects Ia con-
cerned, hope l may be permitted TO say that,
while the efforts of the association In the di-
rectlon mentioned are most praiseworthy aud
patriotic, such an undertaking can by no means
and Importance Of German literature Is too
keenly appreciated to be neglected In any part
of the world, where there are those who seek TO
know the past triumphs OF science poetry
music and art, or where there are those WHO
strive TO keep pace with their present develop
ment and progress 1t Is not too much to say
that all nations which make claim 20 high civil
izatlon. encourage the study Of German litera~
ture; and that the extent TO which this study IL
pursued by a people furnishes a standard of
their enlightenment.
GOOD INFLUENCE
On behalf Of the American people I am in
oned also to claim tonight that the German
character which the association undertakes to
cultivate 10 80 interwoven with all the growth
and progress Of our country that we have q
right to include It among the factors which
make up a sturdy and thrifty Americanisra,
With our early settlers came the Germans.
Tney suited themselves to every condition of
our now world. Many OF them fought for
American Independence, and many who, In the
trade Of war, came to fight against us, after
ward settled on our soil, and contributed greatly
to the hardihood and stubborn endurance which
our young nation so much needed
AS years we're added to the new republic the
tide OF German immigration increased In vol
ume. Those who thus came 10 us brought with
them love OF liberty which readily assimilated
them to our institutions, and their natural love
Of order made them good citizens BY their
love Of music and social enjoyment they shed a
bright light upon the solemn and constant
routine OF American work, while at the same
recreation was entirely consistent with whole
some and conservative accumulation. They
were found in every part Of our land.
Among the pioneers of the far
west they struggled against discouragements
and hardships-counteracti privation by
frugality, and never for q moment losing sight
OF the better day promised BY the future 20 un-
daunted courage and persistent industry, In
our cities and towns they were found In the
front ranks Of successful business and trade:
and by the choice of their fellow citizens they
held public positions OF trust and influence.
Everywhere they illustrated the value and the
sure reward Of economy and steady work.
DUTY TO COUNTRY.
We cannot afford, in the needless race for
wealth, nor In the absorbing struggle for the
promotion Of selfish ends, TO neglect for day
our duty our government.
So, as 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 to the strength
and vigor of American institutions. II they find
that German industry and frugality lead TO
national happiness and comfort, let them insist
that these characteristics be rooted In our soil;
and il they find that the justice and equality
which our free institutions promise, and which
the Germans love, are withheld from them and
the American people, let them demand from
the government which they support O scrupu-
lous redemption OF It's pledges.
AS this association crosses the threshold which
lies midway in the first century or It's existence
It's members may well recall Win prlQe ana con-
graduation what it has thus far done for the
promotion OF q knowledge OF German literature
and the cultivation of German character; and
as they enter upon the second half century OF
organized effort they should be more than ever
determined to pursue these purposes, not only
because they may thus keep alive a fond remem-
brance Of the Fatherland, but because they may
thus, in higher, better spirit, aid In the cult-
walton OF those sentiments which purify and
strengthen q genuine and patriotic American
ism.
A SPEECH AT SUPPER.
After the exercises at Music hall ex-
President Cleveland was the guest of o
party Of political and personal friends at q
complimentary supper at the Iroquois club.
In response to the address OF welcome ex-
President Cleveland said:
My mind at this moment Is full Of recollec-
tion Of the experiences Of my early life in Buff
falo. Some OF these experiences were rugged,
but they were healthful and they appear 70 me
now robbed Of everything save features that
make them welcome memories i recall,
too, hosts Of good friends. I have
mover forgotten the ASSURANCE gave
in the presence Of thousands OF my Buff
falo friends during the presidential campaign.
Of 1884 20 the effect that, whatever the future
might have In store for me. should endeavor
so 20 perform my duty as 10 merit their ap-
provnl aud friendship. As I visit those friends
again, self-exeminatlon brings houae 10 me no
repr0aches know that / have done no
violence TO the santiments and resolutions
which, when lived among you, received your
approval and Endorsement, feel that Gao
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