The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1891-09-18
FLOWERS WELCOME HOME.
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS JOIN
IN GREETING HIM.
He was Drawn In n Carriage from the
station TO Hts House by Thirty Leading
business Men-Cnnnon Fired, BELLS
RmnE. and Fireworks Set On-Mr.
Flowers Speech in wctcrtowp,


R"na. and Fireworks Set On-Mr.
Flowers Speech In WATERFOWL.
WATERTowN. Sept. 1.-THE Democrats al
this city and surrounding towns are shouting
themselves hoarsc to- light over the nomina-
ton OF Roswell p. Flower They nre Joined In
their demonstrations by several hundred Re-
rublicans who believe in Mr.. Flower and
want him elected Governor. The celebration
Is not confined to any political party. Tho
people. regardless Of political Affiliations, are
doing their best to give their distinguished
townsman welcome, such "a no man ever
received before In thsGarland City OF northern
New York
Mr. Flower was purposely kept away until Q
o'clock tonight to give the committee chance
to shoot Off tho fireworks. When he arrived nt
TINT hour on the train from Rome. the railroad
station. the public square, and every avenue
leading TO It was packed with people. As he
stepped from the train with d. q. Griffin. State
Committeeman from this district the assem-
blaCc cheercd wildly md the Watertown band
struck Up Hail to the Chief" committee
from tho JefrersoDinn Club was on hand 10 es-
cort Mr.. Flower and his friends to u carriage.
A pair Of fine bay horses we're attached 10 the
vehicle which Mr.. Flower entered but they were
quickly unhiched and thirty leading business
men laid hold and drow the carriage through
the streets 10 Mr.. Flowers residence. several
blocks away. Eells were rung. cannon fred.
and nearly every steam whistle in the city add
ed their screechinG to the babel OF noises The
crowd cheered. tho experts set OF the fire.
works. the business men tuGgel at the rore.
and under the lnrid canopy Mr.. Flower
was landed at his own door. Hero tho Mayor
and City Council and score Of other Loading
citizens were waiting. The crowd cheered
loudly whom Mr.. Flower stepped from his car
riage, and the people, who were hacked in the
| street like sarlines In n box for the space Of
three blocks sureed forward and cSnne , their
has been a familiar figure on the streets OF
this town Tor nearly rty years; but tho pSo-
Hover had hardy passed. . through tie little
iron gate TINT excludes the public from his
man Fred Lansing OF this city who introduced
him in neat little sreech. in which lie said:
Ma flower; tisas,nree of crs,ncs!on to us to
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ias alton has seSsh. ms%ts.,ea h.sT the aa,sar.s
err in behalf OF cit,zens Wat-rtown irrespective
press tho congratulations OF your fellow citizens
Mr. ". D. McKinsley OF the Times congratu-
lated NJ, Flower in few well.chosen words
Mr.. Flower spoke as follows:
FrLtsw Ci1l.xss wArrRrowx: With a heart full
Of gratitude thank you for this friendly dsmonstra-
ton. recognizing the fact that do greet
allies in the coming political battle. which rightly
nftrss 0frio sur people. but neGhbors and old.
inn friandp Y hat ~ mt
by tics of interest Of sympa,hy, OF duty, and
hope may add by bonds OF mutual regard
The nomination to the ollcs of Governor has
me from my party unsolicited. am not insensble to
the high honor proposed by the SURFACES of people
to conferred upon OF presiding over tho destiny
OF ts State unmindful OF tho responsibilities Of
that position for this Is the greatest State in tho Union.
Nowhere else earth have SO many inhabitants in so
shor: period Of time been gathered together over
small territory rs in tho state or New York and only
fourteen nations OF the world have more Inhabitants
than this commonwealth. In amount and variety OF
production she ranks first among tho States OF tho
Union. well rs for tho number of persons employed
in various pursuits To preside over such state. to DO
able contribut, anything va nabe to the prospsty
OF such people might well Iinde the pride Of any
American citizen and MI up tho measure of his am.
biton.
lowe much to tho people Of Jefferson county. where
WAS born and srent my early manhood. and. while
my residence for the past twenty has been in tho
city of New York. my summer homo has been with
YOU. This honor conferred mo 10 not alone a per.
sonal It is honor to his northsr section OF
the State Not since the days of siIas Wright In 1884,
has Gubonatorni candidate bsen selected by either
party from this section and never before has the
choice fallen upon Jefferson county boy. As one of
her sons hope win her laureis 1t Will partly
repay tho debt OF gratitude ! owe her. for n tho
rows OF political hate have been aimed In tho
past surrounded as have BEEN by the armor of
esteem. they have fallen harmless at my feet Your
presence here ight treasures mo for the future
A;rnh - l,,t.,
earnest desire to advance tho welfare OF common
wealth must be the only pledge can offer for your
preference and the conndspcs sought to DO rsposed in
me- Should be elected Governor and believe will
be- sta endeavor faithfully all the people
this great State seeking mid from Him who doeth all
things well.
At tho conclusion OF Mr.. Flowers remarks
many OF them as could. took him BY The hnn!l.
se w hs wa: his co% e%n
beers. who are among the leading mon OF the
town In both political parties
received Mt the rssidance OF Mr. Flower. Among
them are tho following:
BuzzAnBs BAY, Sept 10.
mssrty congratulations from the fishing ground, of
ape ''' i,a,sp nny4sr.'
J. ! ntonnrr E!m'ra.Accsps my hear.'es. con-
:, i SI"Ges, Sew York--iitnrty congratulations to
our next Ard TO he he ss. ~
the Tmrre stale Oneida win honor herself III giving
GoH David Ii. Hill-Accept my hearty congratula:
tions upon your nomination. The sPonthneity and
unanim,y with which II was made II the best inhca-
ZION OF It's strength anda complete assuranc" OF your
victory In November
Jos's Porter Of Aibany-rermit me to offer my sin.
John i. Agnew. New Ynrk-Please accent my con.
Rrnnl atoms on your unanimous nomination. Your
eierton will follow Honesty 10 NOT = policy Of tho
Democratic party hut foundation principle and will
prevail
nsS.l r Fitch sharon sprinu.-reass soc.p. my
sincere congratulations No district in the stato had
so close interest in the fAr as the Thirteenth and
not your Jrnnrson will give you more unani-
nous aud enthusiastic nupport. When recover from
my iilne : will lie glad 10 speak anywhere for you
Austm La'hron SaratogN-i am greatly pleased at
your nomination. Tho Democracy Of tho entire STATE
fully appreciate what vou lnv. done for tho party and
fseithat you are Justly entitled TO the great honor
BUFFALO. Sept 1.-THE Enquirfr's leading
editorial to-day sup oris the Democratic StRlo
ticket. with the exception OF Sheohap, whom 1t
bolts,
JONES SHOJyS HIS COLORS.