The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-26
WELCOME TO CLEVELAND
SANDWICH CHEERS HIS VISIT TO
TIE CAPE COD COLONY.

Over POlitiCS-ae waves Hl5 HAND
kArchief During the Cheering for
Harrison.
SANDWICH. MASS, July 25.-Not since
the centennial of this old town, two years
aoo has Sandwich been so full of enthusi.
asm as to-day, when she extended a cordial
welcome to ex-President Grover Cleveland,
no has chosen Cape Cod as his place of
residence during the summer months.
he occasion was not confined
ro the local board of Sandwich and Bourne.
but 20 all Cape Cod, whose residents, ire
spective Of politics, and summer visitors
united to welcome him. The streets we're
stran gers by hundreds having arrived last
night and this morning. special
train, having on board Gov. Russell
and staff and other invited guests.
stopped at Buzzard's Bay, where ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland, escor ted by George T. Nc,
Laughlin, was in waiting, accompanied by
Joseph jefferson and other distinguished
gentlemen. Mr.. Cleveland was given a
hearty reception on the train. Upon its
arrival here q procession was formed,
headed by hand, and Mr.. Cleveland was
escorted to large tent, where a reception
was held.
CLEVELAND AND THE GOVERNMENT.
Mr.. Cleveland and Gov. Russell walked
Rrm-in-arm to the reception tent. The
streets were crowded and the distinguished
guests were accorded continuous welcome
all along the line Samuel w. Mccall,
chairman Of the reception committee, re-
ceived the ex-President and the other
guests. At the reception Mr.. Cleveland and
Gov. Russell shook hands with thousands
Of people and passed pleasant words
of greeting' The reception lasted
until nearly o'clock, when half an hours
recess was taken before dinner. At the
close Of the recess the assembly adjourned
to the Casino, where a banquet was served.
When Mr.. Cleveland entered and took his
seat on the stage be was given great ova-
tion, the ladies waving their handSerchiefs
and the gentlemen cheering. Three cheers
were given for the next President" and
three for the next governor"
THE BANQUET BOARDS.
The speakers aud invited guests occupied
seats on the platform. In the center of
long table sat Henry c. Thatcher OF Var
mouth, the toastmaster; on his left was ex-
President Grover Cleveland, and on his
right Gov Russell Many prominent per-
sons, both from this country aud abroad,
also occupied seats on the stage. Some 700
other gentlemen, residents Of Cape Cod and
visitors, occupied seats at the tables in the
body of the Casino, and an annex tent was
filed with visitors.
READY FOR THE SPEECHES.
After the banquet had been enjoyed
George T. Mclaughlin, chairman Of the
committee on arrangements, called the
assembly to order, and, in a few
words, introduced Henry G. Thatcher
OF Yarmouth, who presided. At the
post prandial exercise Mr.. Thatcher made
brief address of welcome aud congratula-
ton, and then introduced ex-PreSldent
Cleveland, the guest of the occasion. AS
Mr.. Cleveland rose TO address the assembly
he was greeted with long continued applause
and cheers.
CLEvELAND's SPEECH.
When the enthusiasm had subsided Mr..
Cleveland, replying to the toast "Our
Neighbor," spoke as follows:
MIR. CHAIRMAN, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-More
than l,SOO years ago a lawyer pertly asked a
divine teacher, And who is my neighborq''
The answer given to this question is quite famil-
lar to US, and is embodied in the parable of
the Good Samaritan. l hasten to assure
you that this parable is here in
troduced for the lesson it teaches rather
than for the purpose of suggest
ing that its incidents nave any appropriateness
70 this occasion or its surroundings. ses no
similarity between my situation and the man
who went down from Jerusalem to Jericho and
teI among thieves. suppose that when you
greet me as your neighbor to-day you have in
mind the fact that | ahave come among you
10 spend at least large part
OF each year, and that l intend TO maintain this
sort of residence here as long as the expense of
farming and fishing enables me. from a slender
purse, to meet your rate Of taxation and the
cost OF provisions. In the meantiue | declare
my Intention to be good neiRhb0r. No quar-
rels can arise over my line fences, for have
none. keep no chickens and my cattle do not
run at large.
WON'T QUARREL OVER POLITICS.
suppose have pretty decided political opin-
Ions, and Judge from the election returns OF
heretofore received the utmost sympathy and
announcement in this particular locality. Not
%95enstandlng, however, my positive knowl-
euse tnat large majority of my new
neighoors are in a sad state of delusion polCi
Cally shall not quarrel with them on this sub
Iect, nor permit myself to become a political
sssSqlu, must be peaceful and neighborly, even
a u see my neighbors go to political destruction
oelore my eyes Besides there are prudential
lessons Lessons why should, in the present crcum-
stances, be politically dociie. To be sure
nave not, like the msn who started TO Jericho,
.saep among thieves, but know perfectly well
SuaI have politically fallen among those who
psscef',,iy zoo many for me, and that only my own
ra0eiuineSs 5n or many conversions to
5 Side in Barnstable county can
escure my immunity from being stripped
bsI9 pohtica raiment and wounded and left
aead' as was the case with the man from
oVstusaIem. While do not want TO tempt such
sac "se confess that my political convictions
Tpon ~ tba. hxed that can hardly avoid dwelling
.y amy do safely and properly. We can be toler-
Sht to one another
A HIGH STANDARD.
th "9can n constantly test our political beliefs by
trro 'snC tC or patriotism good citizenship and
.S ,us AmeTicanism, and we can be brave enough
~ nohest enough to follow where they lead.
a. shal thus elevate our political effort and
- ~ Incentives TO activity in a determination
onght Su IN making our country as great as it
- 10 oei and in securing 60 ourselves and our
i'GM .countrymen the happiness and prosper
III, - Tae 70 all OF us under free government by
diroapEeu peupe. II our political endeavor is thus
hro..eu we shall rid ourselves of blindness and
.Hyi winch accept unreasonable party asso-
and Uq t as a sufficient guide to political action
tbs eilh "ich count the spoils of partisan success
'0ie oolect of political struggles.
TO BE THE BEST OF NEIGHBoRs
II Ne '1Spugh ~ we may differ In party affiation.
act Nc s.uoughttully and sincerely believe and
tooatbaIia nay stlll be the best of neighbors bound
snecjaT l oy an unselhsh willingness to forego
fbe .al aa advantages which can only be gained at
win hpense OF our fellows, aud all engaged
orr co',aEly cooperation, in the achievement of
eratitJ'dl ~ high destiny, with heart full of
which ,e.l LOT the cordially and consideration
have st 10y nave at all times extended TO me, l
dernons.. ..u the utmost sincerity, attempted to
amone voaI ate my appreciation of all | enjoy
as VS. vs. iou ana 70 prove myself in your sight
the Cenaco W De admitted to free fellowshipin
Nape Cod community.
REcoLLEcTIoSs OF THE PRESIDENCY.
kinaiI ust ISL remember that you have not only
also rasPISn sPoASn 20 me as your neighbor, but have
never fsiladut ~ 70 me as an ex-President. l have
generoet,s.o 70 be profoundly sensible of the
TnsLirsily and confidence Of nv countrymen in
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