Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-26
NOT At ALL PARTISAN
But the Reception to Cleve-
land at Sandwich Had a
Political Tinge.
THREE CAMPAIGN B0OMS,
As Well as a Real Estate One, Marked
the Exercises of the Day.
THREE CHEERS FOR MR.. HARRISON
Proposed BY Democrat and Are Joined in
by the Ex-President.
THREE CAMPAIGN B0OMS,
THREE CHEERS FOR MR.. HARRISON
TIE ANTI-SILYER LETTER PRAISED
rsppcrAr TELEGRAM TO THE nrspA7cH.1

the oddest mixture of politics and good
fellowship and business in this little town
to-day that it has been the lot of Massa-
chusetts politicians to see in many day; a
Presidential boom, two Gubernatorial booms
and a land boom were cleverly evoked from
a reception 10 Grover Cleveland. 1t was a
gratifying success all around, and tonight
everybody is feeling happy, with the ex-
ception of few guileless Republicans, who
found, when too late, that they had fur
nished the catspaw to enable the enemy to
pull lots of chestnuts out of the fire.
1t was clever scheme all round. Cleve-
land was hailed as the next President, and
as such was cheered to the echo. His anti
silver policy WAS indorsed by Massachusetts
Democrats, and he was told that success
awaited him if he would adhere to that and
his civil service policy Govern Or Russell
was encouraged TO look for great 2r support
from this Republican stronghold.
The Governors Rival There, Too.
Speaker Barrett, who is the most au-
daciouS voungsrer now huStling for Gov
ernor Bussell's place, made strong bid for
votes. although he knew that he was tres
passing upon Mr.. Crapo's potato patch But
al these interesting features were delicate
lv vciled. The only pronounced feature was
the announcement that the whole thing was
q scheme TO boom Sandwich as a summer re-
sort
The politicians wickedly winked while
they we've arranging the delusive and digni-
fed social reception TO the ex-President, and
the manager of the affair, who has 100 acres
O. the most available shore lots for sale,
chucklcd softly to himself at the prospective
increase in value Of his property which such
an advertisement must bring.
The special train having on board Gov
erHor Russell and staff and other invited
guests stopped at Buzzard'S Bay, where ex-
President Cleveland, escorted by George
Mclaughlin, was in waiting, accompanied
by Joseph Jefferson, George Whittier and
other distinguished gentlemen. Mr. Cleve-
land was given hearty reception on the
train. Upon arrival here a procession was
formed, and Mr.. Cleveland and Governor
Russell walked arm in arm to the reception
tent.
Twas Strictly Non-Partisan, of Course.
The streets were crowded and the distin-
Cuishcd guests were accorded a continuous
welcome all along the line. Samuel Nc
Cal, Chairman of the deception Commit
tee, received the ex-President and the
E';2,ls.
At the reception Mr. Cleveland and Gov
ernoT Ruskell shook hands with thousands
@. people and passed pleasant words of
greeting. The reception lasted until nearly
! o'clock, when hall hour recess was taken
before dinner.
At the close Of the recess the assembly ad-
iourned TO the Casino, where the banquet
was served.
As soon as the ex-President appeared in
the pavilion, some one in the audience
jumped up and called for ''three cheers for
our next President" The crowd rose en-
masse and yelled. Mr.. Cleveland acknowl-
edged the compliment by bowling and smil-
ing. That was pretty good starter for
strictly nOn-political gathering A little
later, when the Hon. Charles Francis Ad-
ans expressed the opinion that 'sNIrs.
Grover Cleveland should nave one full
term at the White House." the crowd
again rose TO its feet and indorsed the prop
o>ition. with prolonged cheers, and not one
Of The Democratic managers looked dis
pleased.
Edmires the Ex-Presidenrs Courage.
Governor Russell extended a hearty well
come 10 the distinguished guest, and spoke
warmly in euiogy of Mr.. Cleveland's ad-
ministration. He closed as follows:
Massachusetts, believes in sound cur
rency. She will not lend her aid to any
movement, whatever may be its source,
which may debase our currency, impair
values less than its just dues. Her people
sincerely believe that such a movement
mistakes the reG7edy for a just grievance
and VIII but add to the distress it seeks to
relieve. The country, with q confidence in
rOu OF which any man in private life might
well be proud, listened for the expression
Of your opinion. 1t would have been easy
10 have remained silent or to have given an
answer meant TO hide rather than to declare
your views. That was the course pointed
out by self interest and political ambition;
bur had you followed il you would have
been untrue to the people and untrue to
yourself The patriot and the man of con-
Victlon daIes to tell the people the truth
ana take the consequences. We mingle
with our welcome to-day our admiration for
the courage that led You fearlesslyand en-
phatlcaly to state your convictions, and
again TO lead public opinion to right con-
cepton OF an important public question.
Cleveland Introduced to the Multitude.
After the banquet had been enioved
George l. Mclaughlin, Chairman of the |
Committee of Arrangements, called the as |
scmbly to order, and in few words intro |
6Uced Henry c. Thatcher of Yarmouth. |
who presided At the post-prandial ex- |
ercise Mr.. Thatcher made a brief address of /
welcome and cOngratulation, and then intro |
duced ex-President Grover Cleveland, the |
guest Of the occasion. AS Mr.. Cleveland
arose he was greeted with long continued
applause and cheers When the enthusiasm
had subsided he spoke.
Replying 10 the toast, "Our Neighbor."
the ex-President praised the beauties of
Cape Cod and returned thanks for the
neighborly attention of the Inhabitants. He
then said, among other things:
We can constantly test our political belief
by the light OF patriotism, good citizenship |
and true AmericauiSn, and we can be brave |
enough and honest enough to follow where |
they lead. We snail thus elevate our no |
litical efforts and find incentives to activity !
in determine lion to aid Ia making our |
country as great as it ought to be and aid in |
securing to ourselves and to our fellow |
cOuntyymen the happiness and prosperity |
due 20 al OF US under a free government by |
the people II orr political endeaYor is thus |
directed, we shall nd ourselves OF the blind /
10 and Dgotry which accept unreasoniug |
OaIr y association as a sufficient guide to no.
'.,.. action, and which count the spoils of 1
pa1s 'sa'n success the sole object of political |
strU Ele.
t0hat to Do With E1-Presidents
Spea king of the Presidency, he said:
Tne most impressive thing connected with |
St, after the honor had been relinquished. |
was TO see the citizen whom the people had |
eelec:ed from their ranks to do their bidding 1
f,, ff71oa aD6 IN ha thar ooop+ sr A.