Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-10-27

the Imperial Hotel tonight given TO e4'
President Cleveland by the Bufalonians
Cleveland Club, was attended by about 2OC
persons, consisting of members OF the club
and few invited guests.
Mr.. Cleveland's arrival was the occasion
of applause, and all those present re-
NAMED standing until the speeches OF the
evening, which lasted for almost an hour,
were over.
After a preliminary speech calling the
meeting to order the guest of the evening
was introduced as one whose name created
enthusiasm even when mentioned in Re-
publican meeting.
What Mr.. Cleveland Said to Friends.
Mr. Cleveland spoke as follows:
Ihope it is not necessary for me to tell you
how much 1 enjoy being with you tonight.
and how exceedingly gratifying is every re-
fection suggested by this occasion. Its best
and most pleasant feature is, of course, the
presence here of many old Buffalo friends,
which recalls to my mind incidents and as
sociations which have been and will always
continue TO be the things most carefully
kept by memory for my delight:
You have among you one at least, VINO 32
years ago, belonged with me to Democratic
club which had in hand the task OF elect1ng
Stephen A. Douglas to the Presidency. Many
night We marched side by side, in yelew
capes and bearing torches. DO not be1eVe
that either of us supposed for moment that
our candidate could be defeated, provided
we marched far enough and made noise
enough, and had enough of kerosene oil run
ming from our torches down our backs L
am thus reminded of a time when my par
ticipatfon in the activities OF politics meant
enthusiasm for q man or cause, great deal
of excitement and noise, plenty OF hope ana
confidence, generally followed by bitter dis
appointment, soon forgotten. L hardiy
think you will be surprised to know that in
1892 when nv relation to politics has
rather more sober complexion, recall my
share in the campaign OF 1851. ana all It's
work and disappointment, with compara-
tive pleasure Others do the marching and
shouting now, but believe they are enjoy
ing the campaign more than l am Some
how the thing looks more serious to me now,
and cannot help thinking that am rather
more closely related to the present CAM
,aign than / was when Douglas ran for
resident. [Laughter.1
Reminders of His Legal Work in Buffalo.
Another of your members was a student
o my Buffalo law Office. This reminds me
of the days when, in the city of Buffalo,
tempted by the practice OF law to obtain
honest a living rs was possible in that
tsiness. Those where pleasant days. and
not mind confess1ng that they were badly
Exchanged, so far as my personal comfort
and enjoyment are concerned, for the per-
pIexities and troubles OF public life. I must
not neglect 60 mention the further gratify
ing circumstance that the appearance OF the
name of this member upon your rolls 1ndl-
Gates the probability tnat his politics has
improved, as well as mis- knowledge of law,
since he was associated with me in Buffalo.
knew another young man when lived
in Buffalo who was a jolly, pleasant fellow,
but who, from q Democratic standpoint, and
especially from the standpoint of Demo-
cratic defeat was one of the most good
naturedly aggravating Republicans in the
city. l want to emphasize the dominance
OF his good nature and good-heartedness
over his former partisanship by entioning
the fact that 1 have lately received from
this organization, which understand to be
pledged to the support of a Democratic can
didate for the Presidency.
Other Buffalo Erie nds All Around.
At the head of your club 1 find COM
paratively new acquaintance whose gener-
osity as friend, and whose success in busi-
ness were fully explained to me when 1 found
that he formerly resided in Buffalo, and had
been educated in her public schools.
L will not refer to the other members of
your organization whose presence here
brings to mind pleasing Incidents of former
days, but will do myself justice to say that
my sensations are such at this moment,
and in the atmosphere of personal
friendliness that pervades this occa-
organization has political plans and pur-
poses. am glad, too, that when these plans
and purposes occur to my mind they merely
add to my grateful appreciation of your per-
sonal kindness. You encourage me to be-
lieve that, though you have associated to-
gether in support of certain political prin-
cipies, the fact that an old Buffalo friend is
in trouble on account OF his political opin-
ions, and needs your help, has something to
do with your organized political activity.
Laughter and applausel
Therefore, while my heart is full of graft
tude to the friends l see about me. 1 cannot
forbear the suggestion of my belief that
your organization not only demonstrates
your personal friendship for an old towns
man, but it also indicates that you are fully
alive to your duty as good citizens. You
know how devoted / am to the principles of
the Democratic party, and your knowledge
of me will, l am sure, acquit me of insin-
cerity when l express the opinion that the
result of tie pending political struggle
means more to our country and our people
than any in which you or have ever been
engaged.
He Tafiies the Masses
On one side the claim is defiantly and ar
rogantly announced that the functions of
our Government may be used directly for
the benefit of certain special interests, with
at best a very remote regard to the welfare
IF the masses of the people. In opposition
20 this an appeal is made to our fellow citi-
zens to hold fast to the doctrine that their
Government should at all times be admin
stored directly for them, and that they
should not be Obliged to receive as their
share of the blessings of the free Govern.
nent they maintain, the small portion which
nay filter through to them in the process of
making special benefciaries rich. In other
words, the Democratic party is insisting
Ipon the honest application of the rule that |
l Government by the people should be |
government for the people. Tremendous |
Il is as needless as 1t is foreign to nv pur- |
pose to discuss, in detail, before those so |
thoughtful and intelligent as my Buffalo |
riends, the differences between the politi- |
,al principles and purposes presented to our |
people for their approval. / only desire to |
PERSONAL attachment affords is greatly en- |
lanced by the consciousness that it is the !
attachment OF those who are thoughtful and |
)atriotic, and by the conviction that the |
yupport you give in an organized way to |
our old townsman cannot create in your |
minds the least suspicion that snch support /
in aid of principles at all inconsistent |
With your highest duty as American citi- |
.ens.
It only remains for me to say that, what |
,yer may be the result of the pending cam
,afgn, 1 shall always remember as its most |
pleasing incident this occasion and the |
,yfdence it furnishes OF the consideration |
nd devotion OF the Buffalo friends see |
,ere about me. Loud cheering.1
Mr.. Cleveland was followed by Lieuten-
mt Governor Sheehan. who spoke of the
certainty of New York's going for the