Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-02-10
GROWERS -SEND-0FF.
Boies, Crittenden and Vest Boom
Cleveland in the West.
TIE EX-PRESIDENT'S PET PHRASE,
Unnecessary Taxation Is Unjust Taxation,
Heartily Endorsed.
WHY SOME DEMOCRATS OPPOSE HILL

DENVER, COL, Feb 9.-The eloquence
and logic of Western Democracy gushed
! forth in an ample and brilliant tide at the
banquet rendered by the Greystone Club in
honor of Samuel j. Tilden's birthday.
Never in the history of Colorado was
there more resplendent scene
than was witnessed by the tremendous
crowd at the Broadway Theater.
At the head of the table sat President Nc.
Kinley, Of the Greystone Club, with Gov
ernor Boies and Ex-Governor Crittenden in
the places of honor upon either hand; then
Ex-Governor Alva Adams, of Colorado;
Hon. j. D. Obryan, of New Mexico: on.
David Obermyer of Kansas; Hon. Charles
A. Clark, of Iowa; Hon. Robert j. Smith,
ex-President Of the Iroquois Club, Chicago;
Hon. George w. Baker, Ex-Governor of
Wyoming; Hon. Caldwell Yeaman, of Colo
rado. and Ex-Governor j. B. Grant, OF Colo
rado.
President Mckinley delivered the address
of welcome ior the Greystone Club. Hon.
Aiva Adams, Ex-Governor OF Colorado fol-
lowed with a few remarks in answer to the
toast. "The West in Politics."
The event OF the evening was the reply to
"1'he Democracy in 1892" by Hon. Horace
Boies, Governor OF Iowa. When Governor
Boies arose to speak he was greeted with
deafening cheers, and it was some time be-
fore he could proceed. Among other things
he said:
Boies Booms Grover Cleveland.
'In broad sense the Democratic party
must continue to stand as the champion OF
the personal rights OF the individual. DEM
ocracy must stand for the intieXiOle rule
that between classes, as between individu-
ais, there shall be no distinction of right no
favor to one at the expense of another,
Three years ago Democratic President
aroused the country by his declaration that
unnecessary taxation is unjust taxation,
and by that declaration incorporated into
the political creed of his followers, as one of
its cardinal principles. to remain hope for
ever, the doctrine that the rightful power of
this Government to levy assessments, direct
or indirect, is limited to its necessities for
revenue only.
During Governor Boies' speech he was
frequently cheered, and at its conclusion the
applause was immense.
Governor Crittenden's reply to the toast
missouri Ever Faithful" created marked
impression. 1t was strong and brave in its
and spirit He advised no abate-
ment of zeal for silver during the coming
session of Congress- and urged energy and
in direction of the tariff. He de-
clared himself Cleveland man.
Senator Vest Scores Hill.
In his letter of regrets, Senator Vest, of
explained at length why he still
supports e1-President Cleveland for sec
ond term, instead of Senator Hill. Said the
writer.
There has recently appeared statement
that favored Governor Hill; and, without
any disposition to thrust my opinions upon
the public as to matters not within the i'm
mediate sphere of my official duties, justice
to the Democratic party and myself demands
q frank expression of my views. In private
1 have often said and now
state publicly, that 1 have never sympa-
thized with those who have denounced
David B., Hill as traitor, and who have
been able to see any good in his character or
achievements. He has my unqualified ad-
mira tion and gratitude for much that he has
done. I have also said that recent events
had satisfied ME that Cleveland could not
carry the New York delegation to the next
Democratic National Convention, and that
Hill could do with it as he pleased. From
his has originated the report to which 1
have alluded. have never wavered in my
desire for the election of Mr.. Cleve-
ne that the chances for his nomination are
greatly diminished.
Why He Supports Grover.
"The same reasons which caused me to
hope that Mills would be elected
Speaker lead me to support Mr.. Cleveland,
or believe that any retreat from the ad- i
Tanced position of the party on tariff re-
orm, and any cessation of an aggressive
war upon the. Mckinley act, will result in
)verw helming disaster. My support of
Mr.. Cleveland is simply because OF his rep
'esentative character as the foremost ex-
oonent of tariff reform. My personal rela-
ions with Mr. German, who is prominently
mentioned for the Democratic nomination |
ire exceedingly pleasant, and no one knows |
,etter than myself his services during the
asst Congress in defeating the force bill. 1 |
would not pluck one laurel from his brow,
1,o hOaS nntr nrlrn m ~
ariff reform"
W. c. P. Breckinridge of Kentucky, wrote: |
If it were possible would accept the invi- |
alton to be with the 'Greystone' Club at its |
banquet. Its name recalls the condition of |
he Democratic party in 1SS0-our mistake |
Turing that year and our consequent defeat. |
)ur present condition is curiously similar |
o what it was then, and the impending dan |
'er may be made actual by similar mis- |
AXE"
Ti1den Is Clevelands Patron Saint.
Ex-President Cleveland sent letter OF re- |
ret, in which he said:
II am not sure that this acknowledgment |
nd the expression of my regret that I am |
lnable TO accept your invitation will reach |
-ou before the evening fixed for the banquet;
,ut cannot refrain from the attempt to in /
Iicate to those who may be present my
abstraction in being remembered in the /
election of your guests.
"This is a most excellent and appropriate
ime to recall the virtues and attributes of
amuel j. Tiden, the latest great leader of
he Democracy of the land. In these days
# our party many remember with extreme
rotit his pure patriotism. his ambition per-
heated with a desire for the welfare of his
elbow -countrymen. his splendid organizing
bility stimulated by his love or coun-
ry and untainted with ignoble motives,
is unyielding resistance to all that
vas undemocratic and unsafe, and his stub
orn insistence upon everything which had
he clear sanction of party principles.
'hese characteristics, combined with his
ove for the people and his unfaltering trust
n their intelligence and fair mindedness,
1ade him great Democrat, and we cannot |
o amiss if we accept him as our political
xample.
81 hope the banquet contemplated by your
lub will be an occasion full of inauguration
0 those who in the celebration of the 9th of
demonstrate their devotion to the
olitical honesty and sincerity which. char
Samuel j. Tilden, and that those |
rho are fortunate enough to participate will |
ee palmer than ever their duty anG mission
1 resistance within their party to all that is
OF safely and surely in accord with Demo
ratio doctrine, and in the bold advocacy at |
II times and in all places OF the saving
ualities OF the true Democratic faith"