The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-11-04

al Career.
Attn reception rendered him by the
R,fralonians Cleveland club. at the I'm
,,erinl hotel, New York. on the evening
~ October rs, ex-prcsidcnt Cleveland
was warmly received by a large mum
ler OF old friends and political a>soci-
u,es 10 whom he spoke most pleasantly
upon his early career In politics and
expressed his qualification at their ad-
hercnce TO the principles Of the democ-
racy. In his speech Mr.. Cleveland
said:
IL hone II IL not necessary for me 70 tell you
how much enjoy being with yon tonight, ana
how exceedingly gratifying IL every reflection
sucrcstcd by this occasion. L. best and most
picasant feature NJ, OF course, the presence
here OF many old Buralo friends. which calls TO
nv mind incidents and associations which
have been and will always contiaLc TO he the
things most carefully kept oy msmory for my
delight
you have among you one. Mt least. who th.r
ty-,wo years ago belonged with me 20 o demo
crate club which had in hand the task of elect.
ing stephen A. Douglass te the presidency
.sa,,n~s c..... ana ~.arsus tor"h~- "a
not believe that either OF US supposed for
pomeut that our candidate could be defeated,
n-oyiied we marched far enough AMI made
noise enough and had enough OF kerosene oil
running from our torches down our backs.
m, thus reminded Of n time when my parscipa
ton "a the activities OF politics meant cnthrsi-
nsm for a man or n cause. "A great deal OF excite
ment and noise plenty OF hope aud confidence
generally followed by bitter disappointment
soon forgotten.
II hardly think you win be surprised TO know
tha, in 1889, when my relation 10 politics has o
rather more sober complexion. recall my share
.f..... ar.1a - and III
upsointment with comparative pleasure 9th
crs do The marching and shouting now, but
believe they are enjoying The campaign more
than ara. Somehow the thing looks more se-
rious to me now, and cannot help thinking
u,r rather more closely related to the present
campaign than was wac. Dousia-s ran ior
president.
Another OF your D'cmocrs was student In
nv Buffalo law Office This reminds me Of The
DAYS when In the city OF Buffalo attempted 10y
the practice OF law TO obtain as honest Twins
as was possible IN that business. Those were
pleasant days. and do not mind ecn'cssng
that they were badly exchanged, 50 far a. m'
personal comfort and enjoyment are concerned
FOR the perplcxitcs and troubles OF public life.
must not neglect 10 mention the further graft
Yying circumstance that the appearance of tn
name OF this member upon your rolls indicates
The probability that his politics has improved
aswell as his knowledge OF law, since he was as
socsated with me Ia Buffalo.
II knew another young man when lived II
Buffalo who jolly pleasant fellow. bu
who from q democratic standpoint and es
pecialiy from tue standpoint Of democratic dc
feat was one OF the most good-naturedly sfsgra
waiting republicans in the city Iwant to en-
phasizc the dominance OF his good nature an
rood hcartcdncss over his former partsanshi
by mentioning the fact that have lately RI
ccivcd from him. as your secretary, an invita-
ton 10 join this organization. which under
stand 10 be pledged 10 the support OF demo
cratic candidate for the presidency.
AT the head Of your club find compars
lively new acquaintance whose generosity as
friend and whose success In business full
explained TO me when found that he had for
merly resided IN Buffalo and had been educate
In her public schools
Il VIII not refer to the other members cf yoy
organization whose Crcsence here brings
mind pleasing Incidents Of former days, but vi
do myself the Justice 20 say that my sensation
are such nj this momcat and in the atmospher
OF personal frcndliness that peryadts this O
cas.on that nearly forget that this organizatio
has political plans and purposes. | am ga'
however, that when these plans aud purrost
occur to my mind they merely add TO my graf
full apprctiat ton Of your personal Kindness. Nc
encourage me TO believe that. though you hay
associated together In support OF certain p
liiical principles. the fact that nm old Bura
friend Is in trouble on account OF his polite
opinions and needs your help has something
"Thercforc while my heart Is full OF rratitu'
20 the friends Gee about me. cannot forbes
tho suggestion Of my belief that your organic
tioa not only demonstrates your political frien
ship for an old townsman. but II also indcau
that you are fully alive 10 your duty a. goo
citizens You know how devoted am to u
principles of the democratic party and yo
knowledge OF me WILL am sure. acGuif me
snsnccrity when express the opinion that q
result q tho pending political struggle mca
a IL. han ~
which you or have ever been engaged. On o
side the claim is deiantly and arrogartly q
nounced that the functions Of our rovernmc
may lie used directly for the benefit OF certa
special interests, with Mt best very reno
regard 10 the welfare 81 the masses ~
pcorlc In opposition to this an appeal
rrade to our fellowcitizens to bold fast
The doctrine that their government should
ali times be administered directly for thc
and that they should not he obliged 70 re Gel
Us their share Of the blessings OF the free =,
crnmert they maintain the small portion VIII
may fslter through 10 them in the process
making spccial bcntnciaries rich. In ot'
words the democratic party Is insisting M
the hcnevt application OF the rule that q Cove
mcnt by The people should be government
the people.
II, Is as needless as IL is foreign TO my u
nose 10 discuss, In detail. before those
thoughtful and intelligent as my Bun
friends, the differences between the polite
principles and purposes presented TO our y
pie for their approval only desire 70 asst
YOU that the qualification which your persoi
attachment affords is greatly enhanced by
consciousness that II is .hc attachment OF thf
who arc thoughtful and patriotic and by
conviction that the support you give tn an
Eanxcl way 10 your old fownsman can'
create in your minds the least suspicion y
such support il in aid OF principles at all
consistent with your highest duty rs Amcris
citizens.
1T only remains for me 70 say that wha'e'
may lie the result Of the pending camnalT
shall always remember rs its most pleasing
cident this occasion and the evidence ~
nIshcs Of tho consideration and devotion OF
1hnalo friends see here about me
Dishonesty Of Reid.
Some Of Mr.. Reds utterances in
letter of acceptance are SO brilliant
dishonest as to excite admiration
his perverted genius. Above