The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-06
MR.. CLEVELAND Is HUMOROUS.
The EX-preSident in Speech Refers to The
Recent Happy Event.
He DOES NOT WISH TO Be LEFT OUT
OF the Important Political Contest In New
York State--Warmly Advocates Flower.
Urges Democrats oesyork.

NEW York. Oct 5.-The reception at the
Democratic club rooms No. 6l7 Fifth avenue,
in honor of the Hon. Roswell z. Flower this
evening. marks the re-entrance of Grover
Cleveland into the political arena. After a
silence unbroken since the opening Of the pres
ent campaign in this State. he made speech
clearly defining his position and his desire
for the success of the State ticket. Shortly
after o'clock the guests and members Of the
club began to arrive at the club room.
Mr. Flower was one Of the early arrivals. As
he entered he was greeted with hearty APP
plause. Mr.. Flower made brief speech
thanking the club for its fattering reception
lie said that he would continue to protect the
interests Of the Democratic party. He spoSe
earnestly In reminding his hearers that regis
tTatlon began on the morrow and called on
the men to urge others to register
Mr.. cLEyELAND's SPEECH.
Later on when ex- President Cleveland enter
ed the room the cheers were deafening. Mr..
Cleveland, who was ut once introduced as the
next speaker. spoke as follows:
Gentlemen: | find that you members of
the Democratic Club are the greatest gour-
mands for speeches | ever saw. Whenever |
have visited you / have been asked for
out of you. You may be surprised
at seeing me here tonight, as for the past
few days have been more interested in
nominal politics cheers and laughterl. can
say that have been especially interested. al
though the sub ect of that soicltude on my
part will never be of any especial benefit
TO the Democratic party [laughter unless
there comes time when prohibitlonists. (cor
recting himself mean the Woman utirage
bill passes. When. however. | enter this
Democratic home. 1t arOuses IN me an enthu-
slasm for the Democratic success. Applause
DON'T WANT TO BE LEFT OUT.
We are now entering upon most important
conflict. and. ! assure you. that do not want
20 be left out. Laughter. At this time,
which. in my mind is one of the most i'm
portant campaigns which we have yet en-
themselves Democrats should do their utmost
for the success of the Democratic princi-
pes. Let ii be known that no greater
necessity for united action in the En-
pire State existed than now, and that
it is the earnest and enthusiastic pur-
pose of the Democratic party to elect
their nominees 1t is with the greatest
pleasure that say % YOU that the ticket that
you have nominated deserves the unqualified.
earnest and warmest support of the party. and
any Democrat VINO fails in Giving this will Ie-
gret 1t. lCheers and long continued ap-
plause.
ANOTHER WARNING.
You're accustomed to hear me issuing notes
of warning. but | want to give another to-
night
\ lou will have TO work harder this fall 20
win than ever before. and it needs the most
earnest sentiment and patriotic devotion
TO ensure success. 7 hope that when
the sun sets on November 81 that
you will have won glorious victory.
but it will not be won without effort. l am
confident the right spirit will prevail. and
that the Democratic Club will have good
cause for congratulation. Mr.. Cleveland
was followed by Frederick Il. Coudert and
then q collation. was served.
Not word about Iammany Hall was
spoken. and the prominent members of that
organization were nearly all absent. Richard
Croker, Commissioner Gilser and other dis
trict leaders did not appear.