Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-05-12

only fail TO do its work, but II NAV iniure
ana wound those who stand idly near. We
cannot Afford IN the Needless race for
wealth, nor in the absorbing struogle for
the promotion Of selfish ends. 10 neglect
tor day our dnty TO our Government
80 as the members Of the German Younc
Mems ASS lciation contemplate tho stead,
i mt ioVe OF country which belongs 10 the
herman character, let them enforce Tho
lesson that this sentiment Is absoluteIv
essential TO the strength and yieor Of
american. INSTITUTIONS. IL they find that
German industry and frugality lead 10
national happiness and comfort. let them
insist that these characteristics be rooted
IN our soil and if they find that the Justice
ana equality which our free institutions
promise and which the Germans love are
withheld from them and the American
people let them demand from the Govern
ment which they support a scrtpulons re-
demption Of its pledges.
AS TINS association crosses the threshold
when lies midway in the first century of
us existence Its members may well recall
WIN prlde and cOngratulation what ii has
mus FAR done for the promotion of n know
ledge OF German literature and the Guilt
Nalon OF German character: and as they
enter upon the second half-century OF or
gained effort they should DO more than
W ~ ''i tAAttfh ~ lAliS sue lutNt purposes,
not only because they may thus keep alive
a fond remembrance Of the Fatherland,
but because they may thus in a higher.
better spirit aid in the cultivation OF those
sentiments which puffy and strengthen q
genuine and patrotlG Amerieanism
CoNIPLsRNTED WITH A SUPPER.
After the exercises Mr.. Cleveland was
the guest Of a party of political and per-
sonGl friends 40 complimentary supper at
the lrOquois Club. In response TO thea adj
drsss of welcome. eX.PfesIdent Cleveland
said: My mind al this moment is full of tho
recollection of the experiences connected
with my early life in Buffalo. Some of
these experiences were rugged, but they
were healthful, and they appear to me now
robbed of everything save the features
that make them welcome memories. | re-
call, too, hosts of good friends. ] have
not forgotten the assurance | gave in the
presence OF thousands of my Buffalo
friends during the presidential cam
paign of 1884 TO the effect that what
ever the future might have in store
for me ] should endeavor so to per-
form nv duty as to merit their approval
and friendship. As | VISIT these friends
again determination brings home TO me
no TeprOaches. l know that have done
no violence to the sentiments and resOlu-
tons which, when | lived among you, re-
ceiyed your approval and endorsement. |
feel that can but feebly express my ap-
probation OF the courtesy of this occasion,
because language Is weak. You must know
how have enjoyed the kindly greeting Of
my old friends, and hope / need not tell
YOU how it delights ne to witness
the growth and increased beauty of
my old home. ! assure YOU that from the
fulness of grateful heart wish for the
city of Buffalo boundless prosperity ard
Advancement, and for the people of But
falo Heavens choicest blessings and the
happiness and contentment which find
their abiding-placo in generous and IN
selfish hearts, ~