New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-10-06
FLOWER AND CLEVELAND SPEAK.
THE TAMMANY CANDIDATE REFERS TO HIMSELF
As THE LEADER OF THE DEMOCRATS AND
Nh. CLEVELAND TALKS ABOUT THE RE

Mr.. CLEVELAND TALKS ABOUT THE RE
CENT ADDITION TO HIS FAMILY
The first floor Of the Democratic clubhouse. No 81
Pifth-ave. comfortably filed last night on the
occasion Of the reception rendered to q Roswell p
Flower, OF Jefferson" the Tsmmany banner In
front of the wigwam announces his residence. The
nouce Of the reception made special request for q
full attendance as all our state candidates are ex-
pected." Ii added extra inducement That
supper would be served. In view Of the double at
traction thus ntieingy set forth the attendance can
scarcely be ca led large.
Mr. Flower Z" Of Jefferson the only can
didate who appeared. He early and was
received at the door by two lackeys in livery who cha
lenged his right to enter On being assured that Tam
manys candidate was member OF the club, the door
tenders allowed him to pass. 1t was then shortly
after O'Clock From that hour until 8 AS O'Clock
Mr. Flower stood up with the Others in the back parlor
patiently awaiting the arrival Of Mr. Cleveland and
Frederic Z. COudert. But they came not. and at
last the reception committee decided TO go ahead
without them President J. II. V. Arnold introduced
Mr. Flower in a speech which was slightly interrupted
at times by spasmodic and scattered hand-clapplng
Mr. Flowers speech, which was carefully prepared
and furnished to the press in advance, was, in full,
follows
Mr. President and Gentlemen Of the Democratic Club
thank YOU this Kind reception from young vigorous
and active Democrats, and whel speak to you speak
all Democrats In this great city regrde ss 70 HnAS
ganization they may belong. want TO ncite you al
Iansst faithful and hearty work for the Democratic
ticket. Your brethren in the country are fighting
"a nastly and manuy to bring every Democratic voter
polls. know you VIII do the and beneYe
with your united efforts election night you
VIII the lights Of the enemy which they have been
turning record, go out early in the evening ana
leave them IN the darkness.
Your leader you for united action Close your
lines and together charge the enemy. In the
Democratic party there for all twho follow It's
and fight It's battles and hope your candidate
IS enough recognize all its friends who contribute
10 the common victory. Your nrst duty, feloN-Dems'
Gratis should begin the first day Of registration
city. See It that you registered yourselves
and then that your neighbors are registered The
young this city and STATE exert widespread
influence from until election, and know they WILL
have great pride IN this club located my ona
district Assembly district where reside ana
hope this viii be banner district in the coming see-
ton. with such determination Is written upon your
earnest faces doubt that you viii DO your full
duty yourselves your candidate and to Jour party
Ex-Pre sdent Cleveland came IN at 10 :35 O'Clock
He was received with applause and cheers, the first
cheers Of the evening. He bowed his acknowlecg-
ments and shook hands with Mr.. Flower. Then all
stood still and looked al each other as waiting for
something to happen. Mr.. Arnold finally broke the
painful silence by saying: ave would be glad to
hear from our old friend"
Mr. Cleveland stepped forward and made a few no
marks in a conversational tone. He said that when
It suggested 10 him to come there he replied thst
his thoughts had been taken up entirely with
non-voters He felt however, that he would enjoy
being present and be could assure the
club that the third member Of his family
was a good Democrat, although she would never be
able 10 cast Democratic vote unless woman suffrage
was adopted Mr.. Cleveland then grew serious, and
told the club that he felt that the democracy was en-
tering on important contest, one IN which he dlo
not feel Ike being left behind He had seen enough
10 convince him that this time when Democrats
rats always had 10 work for all that they got but
his time especially it was necessary 10 work With
their utmost energy Tie ticket that had been nom
mated deserved their support. and he did not know
what 10 think Of any Democrat who failed to 20 70
he polls and vote for the party's candidates.