The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1892-12-13
AT THE BANQUET
GIVEN BIZ THE CLUB III THE
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN.
and Mr.. Milis-Their Speeches Warmly
Applauded-Speaker Brisp Present.


Madison Square Garden, the president
elect was the most honored guest. He &C.
cupied the post of honor at the right hand
Of Ellery Anderson, president of the club.
Senator Hill was not present, but many
other we'll known democrats and tariff re-
formers attended the banquet, including
Speaker Charles 4. Crisp, Benton McAiil-
lin, of Tennessee; General Collins, of Mas
sachusetts; Roger Q. Mills, of Texas;
Charles $. Fairchild, ]. G.. Carlisle, w.
e. Hariity. Carl Schurz, Senator Gray Of
Delaware, L. 3. Morris governor Of Con
necticut, Charles J. Canda and many 9TH
ers, numbering altogether $50.
The banquet began at Z O'Clock. Prior
70 that time Mr.. Cleveland held a reception
In an antechamber. Mr.. Anderson presided
and addressing the president-elect said:
This is not Il time to speak OF the special
services rendered 10y the iieform Club, which
you honor with your presence tonight; put !
may be permitted to say that we take great
pride in the fact that on the tariff ana cur
csncy issues the constitution of the Reform
Cub is the platform of the democratic party
and the most distinguished member on It's
roll is the president-elect of the United States.
Mr.. Anderson proposed the health OF
Mr.. Cleveland who, upon rising, was en-
Enthusiastically cheered. The people in the
boxes rose with one accord. Even ladies
ia the gallery cheered, while Mrs. Glove
,and looked pacidy on and smiled. When
tie enthusiasm subsidized, MI. Cleveland
said:
MIR. CleveIuud's SCccch.
Mr.. President and Ladies and Gentlemen:
have nothing new startling to say to you,
and l hope to do little more than to REMIND
rou of the meaning and significance or TINS
occasion. As we here gathered toSether,
We represent those who are willing to risk all
consequences In the battle for principle, which
Are grounded in the purest patriotism, because
they accord with the purposes anu opJects o1
Institutions
4 plain feature OF this gathering, when
an sure warns the hearts of all OF u.s. is cur
celebration of of the Erandest and most
complete victories ever achieveGin u struggle
tor right AID Justice, and eur glad greeting OK
the brightest light Of triumph cur generations sos
has seen. bursting from the clouds or defeat
and encouragement. Let me suggest 10 you,
however, that we can contemplate nothing
mere gratifying i'll connection with this as
senblage, than the proof it affords that the
American people can be trusted to marriage
the government which has been given into
IL there are those who have been disarpoint-
Cd and disheartenef ley the extent to which
cur people have been deceived and misled, or
who, with fear, have seen the hee0iessnesS
Of the duty or citizenship TO open wide the
door Of corrupting influences, or who, with
sad forehodiuss have beheid popular rule
nearing the fatal rocks of debauched suf-
frage, or who have mourned because appeals
70 sefshness and promises Of unequal adyan-
triotism which alone justiies our hopes CT
national perpetaity, let this occasion and
events, which have led to II; reinstate their
faith and their confidence in their cCUntrymeD.
II It has seemed to those striving for bet
ter public sentiment that tie disposition was
growing among our people to regard their
government as depository of individual ben
Gifts. to lie importuned and threatened and
acspoiled. let them take heart from the evi-
EenceS before our eyes, that there is
still abroad In the land controlling belief
that our government should he the source Of
Just and benlhcent rule ,prudently supported
by freemen, protected by their care end
watchfuiEess and returning to al cur people
with equal hand tie safety and happiness it
holds In store for them.
If we have learned that an appeal TO the
patriotism of our countrymen, and an honest
presentation of political principles to their
Intelligent and judgment are not
not escape ,.s. that while our People will in the
and repay, with their support the political
party which addresses their understanding
and reason, instead Of their prejudlces ard
xelfish interests, they will surely revenge them
selves upon those who deceive or betray them.
Let Democracy ne vigilant.
The national democracy and It's allies IN
roliticEi principle, rejoice over the defeat of
those whose fate is full Of instruction and
warning while we fnd In our triumph a re-;
snie Of popular intelligence which we hagA
stimulated, let US rot for moment forgci7
that our accession 10 power will find neither
this Intelligence nor this vigilance dead OF
fumbeTing.
We are thus brought face to face with the
reflection that if we are not to lie tormented
by the spirits which ourselves have called up,
we must hear, above the victorious shouts.
the call Of our fellow -countrymen to public
duty, and must pat on garb betting public
servants.
The sentiment suggested by this occasion
which should dwarf all others has relation 20
the responsibility which awaits these who now
setoice in victory. II we redeem the promises
re have made to the voters OF our land, the
d1nnculty Of our task can hardly be exaggera
ted. Conditions involving the most irnpor-
liant interests must he reviewed and modified
and perpleXing problems meEacing safety
must be settled. Above al and az the ultimate
rzt.i all do nrSp cIf
people i'll every condition of life must be
placed upon a more equal plane OF opportu-
hity and advantage. / am confident the Wis
dom OF the democratic party will he equal to
the emergency; and base my confidence upon
fhe belief that it viii be particularly true 10
sts principles and traditions and viii follow
the path marked out by true American senti
hent.
we should not enter upon our work IN the
least spirit of resentment, nor in needless dis
regard OF the welfare Of any portion of our
citizens. The mission Of our party and the
reforms we contemplate do not Involve the
encouragement of Jealous animosties nor q
destructive discrimination between American
interests.
Practice No Deception.
In order that we may begin with free hands
We should vigorously oppose all decisions,
which have their origin IN undemocratic teach
ings, or in dem0gCgic attempts to deceive tie
people. Mere catchwords. which, if they mean
anything, have relation to sound policy;
and phrases, invented TO please the ear Of
the victims OF cunning. greed, ought not to
stand IN way. Looking beyond all these
things, we shah find just principles, furnish
ing a vantage ground from which We can lay
nut safe course Of action
We should strive to rid ourselves and our
eouISrymen OF the idea that there is anything
shabby or disgraceful in economy whether 81
public or private life.
II extravagance in public expenditure has
prevailed i'll the past it affords DO excuse for
Its continuance; and there Is 10 breach or DUTY
10 papable as the waste OF money held by
public servants for the peoples Our
9oyernment was founded In u spirit of frugai-
II and economy, and its administration should
rot depart from those lines We need no gilt
ter nor show to divert our people from turbu-
tent thoughts. We have q more substantial
guarantee against discomfort in a plain ard
S,mple plan of rule in which every citizen has
n share. In order that this should Do its per-
feet work, it is essential that there should ex-
ast among our people a wholesome and diSin-
Interested love for theef government, for its
cwn sake, and because it is heritage be-
longing to all.
The cultivation Of such a sentiment IS not
pnly high duty, but an absolute necessity to
the consunation Of the reforms enter npon.
I'VE shall utterly and disgracefully fail if we
attempt these reforms under the influence Of
petty partisan scheming or the fear of jeopar-
Eiz.ng personal political fortunes. They can
pnly be accomplished when unseliish patriot
ssm guides the ASPIRATIONS of people ard
Regulates the action Of their chosen servants.
We who are 10 be charged with the RESPONSE