The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-11-05
CLEVELAND TALKS.
THE EX-PRESIDENT AGAIN ADDRESSES
AN INTERESTED AUDIENCE.
In His Usual Strong and Logical Manner He
Throws Out Warnings to the Coun-
try and Suggests Remedies
for Existing Evils.

BosToN, Nov. 1.-The following
speech was delivered by ex-President
Cleveland last night, the occasion
being meeting under the auspices Of
the young mems Democratic club Of
Massachusetts:
1--WE have fallen upon the time
when especial interest is aroused
among our people on the subjects
which seem to be vital to the welfare
OF our country. Our consumers,
those of moderate means and
poor Of land, are too
much neglected in our national
policy; their life is made too hard for
them and too much favor is shown
the pampered manufacturers and rich
monopolists. A condition of restless
ness and irritation has grown up
throughout the country, born of the
prevailing inequality and unfairncss,
which threatens an attack upon sound
currency and which awakens lear
Of anxious solicitude upon the part of
patriotic men. Economy in public
expenditures has almost become a by
word and jest, and partisanship in
power executes its will by method I'M
precedented and ruthless.
have believed that the Democratic
party was right in it's position on all
these subjects, and L am willing to
confess that my belief is confirmed by
the verdict of the people of Massa-
chusetts. When [ see the old COM
monwealth break away from party
trammels in aid of right and honesty;
when see majority of her last
elected representatives in congress
chosen to enforce the principles we
profess, and when L see her put
at the head of her state govern
ment one of her young sons
who stands for these principles in he
truest, cleanest and most vigorous
way. am prepared to see, following
the lead of Massachusetts, such re-
vival of moral sentiment in politics as
will insure a general acceptance by
our countrymen of the truths we
preach. Any man Whofails to appre-
ciate the immense motive power of
the conscience of Massachusetts, has
viewed to little purpose the
movements which have made
their impression on our countrys
history and which have led our ma
tional destiny. On the splendid roster
of those here enlisted in our cause and
among the thousands recorded, those
who have seen beyond party lines the
morals of political questions, are
found the names of Adams and Ever
EFT, and Andrew and Quincy. and
Garrison and HigginsOn, and Pierce
aud Elliott, and Hoar and Codmon
and Williams, giving proof that the
peoples cause has touched the con-
| science of Massachusetts. The hearts
Of political men in many states
are warmed with gratitude for
the strong and able young men your
commonwealth has contributed to our
public life in this time of her awaken
| ing. Again their eyes are turned to
Massachusetts. Young and vigorous
mericanism has watched with pride
and enthusiasm the best representa-
tive at the head of u state government,
and those who love true Democracy
have far and wide rejoiced that one
who embodies their principles so truly
and eXemplifies them so wisely has
borne himself so nobly.
They look to the people of Massa-
chusetts to recognize the faithful SER
vices of their young governor and the
manner in which he has upheld the
dignity and honor of their state be-
fore their countrymen everywhere.
They look tC you, by his election and
by the election of all good men and
true who with him bearthe standard
of young Democracy to demonstrate
your steadfastness in the Democratic
cause. They look to you to give to
the national Democracy and the cause
of the people which it has in charge
the powerful aid of the still awaken
ed conscience of Massachusetts.
Democrats of NJ lssachusetts Men
of Massachusetts what shall your
response be?"
Several others also spoke.