The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-04-03
RHODE ISLANDS RALLY.
CLEVELAND SOUNDS THE SLOGAN
OF TARIFF REFORM

The Ex-President Greeted With Tre-
rnendous Bnthusiasm-The Streets
Black With People 10 Welcome him
When He Alighted From Els Train.
Full Text of His Spsech.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., April 2-The polit>
teal temperature ct Rhode Island is at
fever heat 10 night. Both parties profess
great confidence. There have been rallies
in every hall available, and unlimited en-
thusiasm The democratic campaign
reached its climax to-day in ex. President
Cleveland's speech and reception. Mr..
Cleveland was greeted at his receg gtion with
such a demonstration as Providence has
seldom given any other public man. half
an hour before the train was due the sta
ton and streets leading TO the opera house
we're crowded with thousands of people, and
the numbers did not diminish, although tho
train was over an hour late. 1t was due at
S:l5 o'clock, but it was 4:20 o'clock when
the engine drew up to the Sabine
street crossing below the station
and the exPresident alighted with
ex-Sec7etary Of the Navy Whitney. Ex-
Gov. James E. Campbell Of Ohio, Congress-
man Oscar Lapham, John A. Mccall OF
New York, and Mr.. Evans of Philadelphia
were also Of the party. They were unable
thus to escape the crowd which closed
around the carriages which were driven up
and shouted and chesred ex-
President Cleveland. The party was
driven rapidly to the opera house through a
mass of people who blocked the streets aad
followed them.
AT THE OPERA HOUSE.
The opera house was packed shortly after
O'clock and all the state candidates and
almost all the leading democrats in the state
we're on the platform. Several short speeches
we're made before ex-President Cleveland
arrived. Mark d. Wilber OF Brooklyn,
State Representative John S. Heffernan,
Mayor Samuel H. Honey Of Newport, and
Congressman William McAdoo of New
Jersey spoke. While the Congressman
was speaking Mr.. Cleveland came in and
bis entrance was the signal for a burst
af afenthusiastic cheering. After silence hal
been secured, Chairman Franklin Z. Owen
Of the democratic state central committee,
Introduced Hon. W. E. C. Wardwen Of
Bristol, the candidate for governor, TO pre-
Ude. He presented MIR. Cleveland as the
next President, and there was wild applause
and waving Of handker5biefs by the ladies
in the boxes. The ex-President spoke as
follows;
Ny FELLOW CIrIzESs-I have found it I'm
possible to decline the invitation you sent me TO
meet here to-day the democracy OF Rhode
Island. have come to LOOK in tho faces of the
men who have been given the place OF honor in
tdvanCeof the vast army which moves toward
the decisive battle field Of next November. l
have not come to point the way to consolation
in case Of urdefeat, but have come to share
the enthusiasm wnich presages victory. l have
not come 60 condole with you upon the diff
n cllties which confront you, but to suggest that
Gl.=r k-aa,w
have come to rlmtnd yOu that the intrench-
mentS O. spoils and patronage cannot avail
against the valor and deterni alton OF right;
III that corruption and bribery cannot
s. smother and destroy the aroused con-
science of our countrymen, and
hat splendid achievements await those who
bravey, honestly and Stubborniy fight In the
peoples cause Let us not for a moment miss
the Inspiration Of those words, THE peoples
cause" They signify defense Of the rights of
every man, rich or poor, in every corner OF our
land, who by virtue Of simple American man
hood lays claim to the promises OF our free
government, and they mean promotion of the
welfare aad happiness of the humblest Ameri-
can citizen who confidently invOkes the pro-
lection Of Just aad equal laws. The covenant
Of Guy democratic faith as understood it. ex-
acts constant effort In this cause and its be-
travail conceive to be a crime against the
creed 0t true democracy. THE struggle in
which you are engaged arrests the attention of
YOU party brethren in every state,
Tor the general engagement near at hand
to look toward Rhode Island with hope and
tTus They read the legends on your banners
and they hear your rallying cries and know
taatyoar fight Is in the peoples cause. II you
Should BE- defeated there will be no discourage
Lnentin this vast army, but you will earn their
pAulis and cover yourselves with glory by
winning. Across, large and bright upon your
banners, are blazoned the words Tariff re-
ioru the shi6boleth of true democracy and
test OF loyalty the peoples causes. Those who
oppose tariff reform deude themselves if they
suppose it rests wholly upon appeals
70 set-conslderations of advantage, right
FF " wrong, or that our only hope
snmosty between the different interests anon
our pe pie While we do not propose that those
SAc6i welfare We champion shall be blind to
We advantages accruing to them from our plan
u taHd reform, and while we are detsrm ned
"a, 'L1Se adysnta ;es shall not be surrendered
sN SH"e pAldishments Of greed and avarce, W.
WI CIaln nothing that has not underlying it
-'l II sentiment and considerations of equity
su god conscience. Because our case rasts
-poa such foundations, sordidness and selfish
"a Guhot destroy II. The fight for Justice
l % rSht IS a clean and comforting one, and be
% %~.So 'ne American people love Justice and
s, sa-. ours must BE- winning fight THE gov
-uelI IL the union is a government of the
aelpe' IL emanateS from them. its powers are
ssaaIed by them and are to be exercised
T V on them and for their benefit.
T. IuS S IL not the language OF political platform.
H. 'ne declaration of the highest court in the
Gs+ whose mandates all must obey, and whose
ieI5.'aons ie5,' ions all partisans mast accept In the
N''o GA hOalLiOu OF tn6 uuLy LDb govern
60 owes 10 the people the Democratic party
6ris 6G-5is mat when through federal taxation,
'--as are laid upon the daily life OF the peo-
h. .Iy IVY necessary for the government g econoul-
~ az @aIlhlnlstratiOn, and intended, whatever be
ths EeteGt, to enrich few at the expense of
Lt.ss sssly, the governmental compact is vio-
cors distinguished justice of the supreme
En5 win no democratic Affiliations, but loved
sincs "SPrcted, when living, by every American,
ebs, ms death universally lamented, has
less essTteetled we such proceeding as none the
foro" query because il is done under the
Us tIaOL tIOL the law and is called taxation" Let
rarETa appreciate the fact that we not only
pesI tpon upon sure and safe ground when we ap-
sb1 n, t.SoLesty and morality in our champion
O. M .ue interests of the masses OF our people
on rjS Ie related to tariff taxation but that
Ism vsoh s,oh Is invested with the highest patriot
ts-ior' We attempt TO preserve from per
Ilt I. ,oo distortion and decay, Justice, equity
hsrtssCtal integrity, which are constituent ele-
Thoss vi our scheme of popular government. |
s,4rtiI Iuo believe in tariff reform for the sub
ARE i' r Eood II will bring to the multitude who
sa'alscted when selfish greed is in the as
mougaS tuose who believe that the legitimate
exact t,o u our government is TO do equal and
especaIi IiVsLce ce TO all our people, and grant
thats nstt INhege to none; those who believe
h0negTT T9'oh ooastin2 that its foundation is on
mora soal Sul conscience cannot afford to discard
our bs,j.ii tnent; and those who would save
sord15su IONS from the undermining decay Of
thenssIsas and selashness, can hardly excuse
we hsys @ II they fail to Join us in the crusade
canno, b unuertaken. Certainly our sincerity