Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-11-20

New YORK, November 1o.-Distlnguish-
ed Democrats from all parts Of the nation
were gathered around the festsl board OF
the Manhattan Club tonight.
IL was a reception ana banquent given
by the club in honor Of President-elect
Grover Cleveland. 1t was a splendid sue
cess and most enjoyable one for those
privileged too attend.
Over 1000 Democrats responded TO invi-
tatious seat out, and among them were
Governors, ex.Governors, United States
Senators, Congressman and officials and
politicians OF great and small degree.
The club house, the OLD A. 4. Stewart
mansion, was cbarmingly decorated for the
event. and il is doubtful II in its history it
ever presented so pleasant an appearance.
Ii was nearly O'CLOCK wnen the. guests
began to arrive. Mr. Cleveland accom-
panied by Frederick Il. Coudert, the Pres
ident of the CLUB, were among the first TO
arrive.
The banquet table was laid in the
marble-tiled billiard room. IL was after
IL o'clock when the dinner commenced.
Mr.. Coudert made a speech introducing
Mr. Cleveland. He said:
II Introduce TO you the guest OF the evc-
ming, who has recently achieved a triumph
such as no man has achieved since the time
of Washington.
Il
BILE triumph. No man has done as much 10
deserve the suffrages and affections OF
free people as Grover Cleveland; no man
has been more nobly rewarded than he.
"As party our triumph has been so
great that we can hardly realize IL. The
glory of our next President is that he is
with the people, and for the people, and
living in the peoples heart.
II beg leave TO propose the ftoast Of the
first citizen ofAmerica.n Loud cheers.
IL was more than minute after Mr..
Cleveland had risen that he got an oppor-
tunity 10 be heard, so enthusiastic was tho
applause that greeted him. Then he said;
II can scarcely do more than assure my
| fellow members Of the Manhattan Club and
their guests, in scriptnral phrases, that II
is good for me to be here
cit is within few days OF the annlver-
saryo Of an event which l recall with Pc
culiar qualification.
'Ten wears ago / was elected Governor
| of the State Of New York and was ten
dered reception by the Manhattan Club
"Fhen knew for the first time how gen.
erous is the Democracy OF the~AAanlatt4n
Club. howldnd md srielsslS -
.The recollection Of thaC>eyent has
awakened lively sense OF gratitude and
appreciation In my breast which has been
ever present with ne.
sThis new evidence Of their hospitali-
ty aud kindness is not only in keeping with
your reputation, but toe time selected Is
peculiarly fitting and appropriate.
ION the first occasion you encouraged
me as began my public career, and now
yov bid me God speed as | enter on It's last
stage. Loud cheers.
"All this time have been citizen OF tho
State of New York, loyal TO her interests,
proud OF her career and Jealous OF her
supremacy.
night is largely enhanced Dy the fact that
| this courtesy receive at the hands Of my
fellow townsmen, whom am proud TO call
my friends.
.tSince both these occasions which have
related, political events have greatly
changed. The American people have ibe-
come more political, more thoughtful and
more watchful than they wcr9 ten years
! ago.
"They are considering now vastly great
er questions tnan they wers then. They
are gxinE,simportan 70 party policy
| rather than party
ssThe situation must be intelligently met
by those in charge Of our party .orgnrlza-
tion.
"No party can get tha support Of the
masses OF voters By merely promising cf-
| fees, financial rewards or other attiibu1es
of the spoils system. A
''rhe whole people viii be satisfied with
nothing less than. the redemption OF tho
pledges made 20 them collectively, the
demonstration OF wise policies and the
giving Of an honest government
Speaking in a low tone, Mr.. Cleveland
continued: 81 would not have II otherwise.
II am willing that the Democratic party
should hope TO succeed by meeting the
situation fairly and squarelyand by Deins-
absolutely and patriotically true 70 its
principles and its professions.
This is the assured guarantee OF sue
cess. and know no other.
"Whatever tho future may have W store
| for me. wherever / may be, shall always
carry with me and cherish the lively and
comforting remembrance OF the Manhattan
| Club"
AT the conclusion Of Mr.. Cleveland's re-
marks the supper was then partaken.
Among those present were Governor
| Albeit, Of New Jersey Governor kusseil,
Massachusetts; Ex-Governor Campbell, OF
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