The sun., 1892-08-05
STEVENSON IN LOUISVILLE
HE TELLS THE WAT1ERsoN CLUp TO
FIGHT THE FORCE BILL.

rev SIub OF the Kentucky Metro polls
Tho chief issuo-Mr. wntterson In Line.
LOUISVILLE. Aug. 4.-The visit OF tho Hon.
Adlat l. Stevenson to Louisville has given
hontucky Democrats an opportunity to tender
him an ovation. the more hearty, perhaps. be-
cause he Is a native OF kentucky. The oc-
casion OF Mr.. Stevenson's visit was the dedica-
tion OF the Wattcrson Clubs house. the first
permanent home OF any political organization
in Kentucky. The Watterson Club has not
been founded long. but 1t Is In a very flourish
ing condition.
fine thrce.story brick dwelling on Sixth
street. one Of the most attractive avenues in
the city. was bought recently. and Mr.. Steven-
son accepted an invitation to become chief
orator OF the occasion Of the house, warming.
The principal part OF the exercises took
place at Ieiderkranz Hall. Gov John Young
Brown and his staff were present. as wore
most OF tho State officers, tho Judges OF
the Court Of Appeals and tho Superior Court
and both branches Of the Legislature. Among
the guests were also ex-Govs. Buckner and
Knott.
MIR. Stevenson and his party. consisting OF
Mrs. Stevenson and his law partner. ]. g.
Ewing. have been the guests OF Mr.. Henry
Watterson. The members OF the Watterson
Club formed in marching order at their club
house. and. joined by the Bandanna Club. es-
corted the Illinois statesman from Mr.. Waiter
sons house to Leiderkranz Hall An immense
crowd was In waiting there Whom the guest
OF honor had entered and the cheering had
subsded tho meeting was called to order by
John B. Castleman. Chairman OF tho General
Committee. Chairman Castleman introduced
Gov. Brown. who made short speech Of well
come. When he had concluded ex-Congress-
man Albert 8. Willis introduced Mr.. Steven
son. He was greeted with tremendous cheers.
When the applause subsidized Mr.. Stevenson
said:
MR. PRESIDENT. LADIES. AND GENTLEMEN:
1accepted with pleasure tho invitation OF your
The hearty greeting accorded me- By this sa. I:
which you. sir. have been pleased to 81 present r ut
tmer,ihave me, S touched ne ne deeply. | am Ken
ooops turned owars hs
have 1St tSs wsAEsnsd os tho S95ds which bind
susrnss enda?ed 81 shs obsSses essr Sna
ous men and women Who msde possbs ibH wbat
our eyes now behod-is the heritage OF ali
snd sS xh in tHs Ssy
mads potent constituent in our
guished lllinolsans who had been born In
kegsTckRyHaLdn Edwsr%s Cook steNart
and continued But these are not eha a i.
nois is debtor to Kentucky for one more illus
trious than those have named. Great as
cate. the peer OF the mlghtiest In debate. wise
as great occasions demanded wisdom. the
State oi his birth nor Of his adoption. but is
the he hheribtage tag Of all lS,o lpSe,oPe ,o.o,,,
the history OF this metropolis and Of this COM
the Watterson club house. This magnificent hiceni
a ont fhlr Eos a -ln
its consequcnces may be the work Of this
FITS Esi1 am na@s nsshf Ma
known in all the States Of this Union. Wher-
IN thS Ie broad land Of brains
and henored. is hossehoid ss @ wopd npG
S M sSe bessn
the war. From this he reverted to the war It.
e Ren END d
memories Of this era. but foE the reason that
e stsPd se, TO Seas tia
the evil now threatened would find their coun-
terpart only IN those which make up 50 shame
:" In view OF what have mentioned. and the
further fact that with such powerful ap1il-
iaries as Northern enterprise and Northern
OF a material DEVELOPMENT unknown to this
generation. can 1t be possible that tho Ameri-
turned back upon the dial and the era Of mis-
rule. OF outrage. and OF violence again be in
with the years will come new problems for
solution. grave problems the outgrowth OF an
advancing. civilization: problems which per-
ministration. which pertain; it may be; to di:
Eomasy and to war.aye which tqks hold Of
us trust that in all the coming years from the
hall dedicated tonight there will spring an
influence and power ever for the right, ever
pressed. ever for that which is noble and pure
at tho hearthstone and in the council. ever for
tho maintenance: at whatever cost. OF our
the American republic"
chester. the Hon. James A. McKenzie. ex-Gov.
Knott and others. Mr.. Stevenson then held
public reception on the stage aiter which r the
house. whore another reception was held. Mr..
Watterson. though still showing evident traces
dress at the club house. In his speech he said:
This club is to be congratulated upon the
The presence @ Of tho eminent citizen Of illinois
would be at any time subject OF felicitation.
but at this moment we are doubly honored.
DEMOCRAT; but also the next Nice-Presdent OF
Mr.. Watterson then humorously acknowl-
edged the honor done him by naming the club
after him. Then he talked politics; iie de-
ton ~ Of nj Mr Cleveland d - reached Ghc%so.,"
said he. expecting nothing except Cleveland.
got Stevenson for Vice -fresident and ring
only. What else do YOU suppMnse would have
been required to satisfy me? The earth? F? No.
no. gentlemen. W" aro Democrats dyed in the
wool. and when the party speaks. the word
with us is Close ranks and move forward.
Now that the Convention has made the ticket
and fixed the lines we are one and AL for
Cleveland and Stevenson. with no longings or
regrets. with no back slid ings or bArkbltings.
BEFORE us is the robbcr horde OF tho robber
tariff. and above us the broad ensign OF the
truo faith"
banquet had been prepared. to which tho
guests sat down. and several othrr speeches
were made there At a late hour IN" guests
DISPERSED In response to a unanimous lnHl-
taton from the Kentucky Legislature, Nlr.
Stevenson and his party will 20 to frankfort
tomorrow.
They Can't stand SockIes. Jerry.
TOPEKA. Aug. 4.-Wlliam O'Connor. County
Attorney OF Stevens county. and Democratic
lcadcr in tho southwestern part OF tho state.
says that outside OF SedGwick 80 per cent. OF