New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-09-18
Mr.. FLOWER SPEAKS IN WATERFOWL.
THE CANDIDATE WELCOMED WITH FIREWORKS
on HIS RETURN FROM SARATOGA.


Watertovn. Y. Y. Sept. 1.-THE people Of Water
town turned out tonight TO greet and congratulate
r. =. Flower upon the nomination for the Office OF
Governor on the Democratic ticket at Saratoga. Nj.
Flower arrived here at :35 this evening He met
by a committee Of citizens irrespective. of party and
escorted TO a carriage which was in waiting. The
horses were detached and the people grasped long
rope attached to the carriage and assisted in drawing
the Flower party to his home amid long procession
of carriages and burning OF red fire, setting OF
Of fireworks and great Jubilatlon, the city band
leading tho parade Al Mr.. Flowers home the
crowd assembled and listened to tho cOngratua-
tory remarks Of ex-ConGresSman Fred Lansing and
". d. McKnstry, Editor OF The Watertown Times
Mr. Flower replied in the following speech
FeIow-clgens Of Waertown: With heart full OF
gratitude thank you for this friendly demonstration,
recognizing the fact that you do not greet me as allies
EiviSe our pcopie Int rs my nelshbors and old
lime friends bound together by ties that win not
hone I may add. by bonds OF mutual regard
The nomination to the Office of Governor has
come n from my parry unsolicited ! am not
nscnslbe the high honor proposed by the suffrages
Of our people to be conferred upon me Of presiding
state IN the Union. Nowhere else on earth have
en ag t1getheT over 50 small territory as in the
state Of NewYorl and only fourteen nations OF The
M IN am6aRf aHd vaTiSy Of producon she ranks st
among tbe states OF the Union as well as for the num-
ber OF persons employed in various pursuits To pre-
side over such state, to be able 70 contribute any
thing valuable % the prosperity Of such people,
might we'll kindle the pride OF any American citizen
and fiji up the measure OF HIS ambition
l owe much to the people Of Jefferson County, where
7 was born and spent my early manhood; and while my
residence for the last twenty has been In the ty
OF New-YOrk. my summer horne has been with Won.
II IS an honor 10 this northern section Of the state.
Not since the days Of Silas Wright, IN 1s44, has
Gubernaoral candidate been selected by either party
from this section. and never before mas tie choice
fallen upon Jefferson County boy AS OF hCr sons
| hope can win her laurcls IL will partly repay the
debt Of gratitude I owe her fr the arrows OF po-
utical hate have been aimed at me In the past,
rounded, have been. by the amor OF Your esteem.
theY have fallen harmless at my feet YOIr presence
here tonight treasures me for the future. Fidelity
and zeal IN the discharge Of duty sn9 earnest desire
10 advance the welfare q the commonwealth must Le
u Only pledge offer fer your preference aud the
confidence sought 10 be reposed In me. Should be
elected GOvernO-, and believe shall be, shall en-
deavOr b faithfully all the people Of this great
State. seeking aid from Him who docth all things we'll.
Mr.. Flower then announced that he desired TO shake
hands with every man. woman and child IN the
audience and II they would range themselves In line
and his arm held out NJ would do to For a long
time he stood al the post he had taken and met his
fellow -tOwnsmen one by one.
After the speeches the party adjourned 10 the rooms
OF the Union C1nh. OF which Mr. Flower Is member
where a reception was held.
Among congratulations received By Mr.. Flower
to-day this rom Governor David B. Hill:
Accept my hearty congratulations upon your nOmi-
nation. The spontaneity AMI unnnmiiy with which
a complete assurance Of your victory in November