Los Angeles herald., 1891-07-26
Mr.. Cleveland Makes a Speech
at Sandwich.
A Talk on the Trials of an
Ex-President.
Governor Russell Welcomes His Dis
tinguished Guest.
Tho Summer Resort Crowded as 1t Never
was Before-A Handshaking Seance
and Banquet-Mr. Cleve-
lands Speech.
Associated Press Dispatches.

SANDWICH, July 22.-Not since the CEN
tennial of this old town, two years ago,
has Sandwich been 30 full of enthusiasm
as today, when she extends cordial re-
ception to ex-President Grover Cleve-
land, who has chosen Cape Cod as a
place of residence during the summer
months. The occasion was not confined
to the local bounds OF Sandwich and the
bourne, but to all Cape Cod, whose
Joseph Jefferson, General Whittier and
other distinguished gentlemen gave
Cleveland hearty reception on the
train upon its arrival here. A process
sion was formed, headed by band,
and Cleveland was escorted to a large
tent, where reception was held. The
residents, irrespective of politics, and
summer visitors united in the welcome.
A heavy fall of rain yesterday has
been followed by pleasant weather
today. The usual quiet was dis
turbed and the streets were trans
formed into busy thoroughfares.
Strangers by hundreds arrived last night
and this morning. A special train hay-
ing on board Governor Russell and staff
and other invited guests, stopped at
Buzzard's Bay, where Ex-President
Cleveland was escorted by George T.
Mclaughlin.
e<aeve.al .aliu and Governor Russell
walked arm in arm to the reception tent.
The streets were crowded and the dis
tinguished guests were accorded a con-
tinuous welcome all along the line.
Samuel w. Mccall chairman OF tbe
reception committees, received the
'ex-president and the guests. At the
reception, Cleveland and Governor Rus
sell shook hands with thousands of peo-
pie, and passed pleasant words of greet
ing. The reception lasted until
O'Clock, when half an hour recess was
taken before dinner.
The assembly adjourned to the Casino,
where banquet was served. When
Cleveland entered he took seat on the
stage and was given great ovation,
ladies waving their handkerchiefs and
the gentlemen cheering. Three cheers
were given "for the next president"
and three for the next governor. The
speakers and invited guests occupied
seats on the platform. After the ban
quet Henry G. Thatcher, of Yarmouth,
who presided, made a brief address of
welcome and introduced Mr.. Cleveland,
the guest of the occasion.
Ex-President Cleveland replied to the
toast, Our Neighbors. The ex-president
returned thanks for the neighborly in
tentions of the inhabitants OF Cape Cod,
and speaking of the presidency said that
the honor having been relinquished the
incumbent should again return to the
people to assume the ordinary duties of
citizenship, subject to the same rules of
behavior which apply to his fellow coun-
trymen, and on his return should be ac-
corded the same fair and decent treat
ment. "Many people appear, how
ever, to believe that once
out of Office we are constantly
engaged in plotting for our own benefit
and ends, not only to destroy the party
to which we belong, but to subvert pop
nlar liberty and utterly uproot Ameri-
can institutions. Others are of the
opinion that we should be utilized as
orators at country fairs. Still others
that we interfere in every political con-
test" He declared his confidence, how
ever, in the good sense of the vast ma
jority OF the plain American people, and
withstanding the large majority of his
politically, and hoped that all would
join in guiding political action to high
er level than a mere struggle for par
tisan success.
As Cleveland rose to address the as
aembly he was greeted with long con-
tinued applause and cheers. When the
enthusiasm subsidized he spoke at some
length. Cleveland's remarks were fre-
quently applauded, and as he closed
there was another outburst. Governor
Russell was then introduced.
In welcoming Ex-President Cleveland,
ON behalf of the citizens of Cape Cod,
Governor Russell warmly eulogized
Cleveland's administration, and closed
with the assurance that Massachusetts
believes in a sound currency and will
not lend her aid to any movement, how
ever honest its purpose, which would
result in the debasement of the cur
rency, unsettling credit. OF impairing
values. He stated that the people view
with confidence Cleveland's 8 expressions
Of opinion and praised the courage that
led him fearlessly and emphatically to
state his convictions on such an i'm
portant public matter.
VAN HORNE AND DEPEW.