The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-02-24

The tables presented an attrac tive appear
ance with their decorations of fruit and
flowers. The menu was Of that excellence
for which the Preble House Is noted, and
was admirably served under the direction Of
Mr.. John Coleman. Both the large and
small dining rooms were used, and seats at
the table were somewhat crowded because Of
the number present.
Nearly Of the speeches partook largely OF
a general condemnation Of the Republican
| party, which the speakers seemed to consider
very wicked indeed. OF course they natur-
| ally would. The exercises almost developed
| into general praise meeting Of Jeffersonlan
| followers. and incladed all their past, pres
ent and and future acts as worthy OF the
| greatest laudation.
Grover Clevelaud's name received frequent
mention, and always bad large share Of
applause, as did the name Of Gov. Russell Of
Massachusetts,, but mention Of Gov. Hill Of
New York, failed to arouse any particular
enthusiasm.
When cigars had been lighted President
r. A. McClutchey called the company to or
der and said he thought the large number
present augued well for the success Of the
club. 1t was organized only two months
| ago, but now has a membership of about
| three hundred.
They hoped to make an organization which
would not only benefit Portland but one
whose influence would be felt Throughout
the state for the party. He took pleasure In
| appointing Mr.. Nathan Clifford, Jr., as
| toastmaster.
Nathan Clifford, Jr., said he would not
| give any long preliminary remarks, but he
wished to express thanks for selecting him
as postmaster Of the club, which Is so rap
idly growing In membership.
Among letters of regret read was this
one:
816 MADISON AVE, I
Februa ry ID, 1891.
My dear sir-I regret that II Is impo sslble for
me to accept the invitation have received from
On the ssd inst, given by the Young Mems De mo-
cratic Club TO celebrate Its organZ ition and the
recent Democratic victories. Both Of these things
are well worthy Of Democratic celebration. The
victories our party has just achieved demonstrate
that our fellow countrymen appreciate honest aud
smcere efforts in their behalf, ana the advent Of
Young Mems Democrat Club In Portland gives
promise Of more earnest and effective Democratic
effort and the enlistment OF new and powerful aid
Yours very truly,
| GRovER CLEVELAND.
Regrets were also read from Gov. Hill Of
| York, Senator German, Hon. r. p. Flower
| Of New YORK city-a member of the judicial
| ~ committee of that state, who writes
Convey to your club my sincere regrets, for
| you know my high regard for Maine Demo-
Gratis. of whom said to Mr.. Cleveland on
| his election that one Of them was equal to
| five In the state Of New York." from Gov.
| Russell, Hon. P. A. Collins and Col. Fitzger-
| aid of Massachusetts, and from Hon. L. d.
| M. Sweat of this city, including check for
| 500 for the club.
The postmaster then introduced Hon.
| Nathan Cleaves as man always noted for
| his staunch adherence to Democracy, and
| who would speak of "Jeffersonlan Democra-
cy."
He was received with applause, and said
that 1t was day when all could lift up their
horns without danger of seizure. He did
not refer to spiritual horns but to musical
ones.
| Judge Cleaves then paid glowing tribute
| to Washington. picturing him as the ideal
and only original Democrat and an altogeth-
er estimable man. He then proceeded to
run down the principles of the Republicans
as embodying about everything that was
bad, and spoke with ridicule OF the
recent admission of the new states
to the union, and said that
poor frozen Alaska need not despoDd
long. IL her fur-bearIng seals die out then
they can be supplied iby the great seal Of an
American state. Democrats point with pride
to Russell, Hoar and a whole host Of Dem
| oaratfa vnuuO man WIN have hrnuOht Maasa
chusettssinto line.
Mr.. Joseph A. MCGOWAN was introduced
to speak for THE Young Democracy" III
was one Of the founders OF the club. Ht
was warmly received. Literally speaking
by young democracy Is meant the men In
Democratic ranks from the age OF 21 to the
full meridian of life, but In another sense
more comprehensive 1t might be taken TO In
clude all Irrespective OF age. The younl
American competing his 2lst year. knocks
at the nations door for admittance. TIVE
great parties stand ready to receive and b.
has to chose between them two. The stand
ards of both parties come up for inspection
with the principles emblazoned thereon
After choosing 1t Is his duty to find out tn
principles OF his party and perpetuate tn
work their fathers begun, 80 that their In
fiuence may be felt throughout the state an
nation. The names oil prominent Democrat
were then cited as examples, and some en-
thusiasm aroused. Young Democrats mus
i bo w anu dOAhSf thoAO 10 JOs A-N~A N"-@AASA
work to be accomplished.
Hon. William l.. Putnam was next pre-
sented to speak OF Municipal Politics" III
was very warmly welcomed. and began b
attributing the success In Massachusetts, :
the influence Of young mems Dsmocratl
clubs, which have, everywhere, pushed for
ward the various reforms to which must
: soon added another, municipal reform. n
did net intend to denounce the municipal
ties Of Maine, as he thought upon the wnol
| they were honestly managed. Inc men j
| charge Of them are among our good cltizens
,, | and vet IL so happens that In this bright an
,, | active city, with large expenditure Ior IN
! | Improvement of highways, there IS not
| street over which q light-sprlnged carriag
can be driven with comfort. The causes b
. wonid not discuss. The introduction Of ma
| tionaI politics Is the bane OF local affairs
and does much Of the mischief.
He then proceeded to denounce the regi:
! | tration bill. which has recently passed th
| STATE Legislature, as an odious measure an
smoke at some length concerning IL.
Hon. NJ. P. Frank spoke Of Reeds Ru
ings" in manner calculated to enthuse hi
listeners, but in rather humorous strait
He stated, In opening, that he didn't entire
ly understand the rules, but they receive
pretty harsh criticism at his hands In spit
Of that fact
Mr.. E Q. SWEET spoke Of practical Pol
tics" He said as there Is no feasible pat