Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-07-22

New YORK. July 2l.-Grover Cleveland
and A. L. Stevenson smoked tonight al
the Calumet with Sagamores, Of Harlem,
where a reception was rendered the two
leaders of the Democratic party.
IL was great time for the people OF Har-
lem. and not Democrat in the entire dis
trict was absent
All grasped the hands of Cleveland and
Stevenson with vigorous shakes that maze
the candidates occasionally vince.
Outside the club room the street was
blaze Of fireworks and many lncandescent
lights.
The facade bore the name of the club
and the names Of Cleveland and Stevenson;
When Cleveland and Stevenson arrived
mighty shout went up from thousands OF
throats.
The flights of rockets were more fire.
Quent ana colored fires added 10 the gen
eral enthusiasm.
The two guests were welcomed by Judge
Andrew j. White, President Of the Cluo.
Without loss of time Thomas f. Gllroy
called for order.
In brief speech he said that in the name
Of about one tenth of the population OF the
entire county of New York, Grover Cleve-
land and Adlai z. Stevenson were greeted
and welcomed.
The crowd gave vigorous cheer out
kept silence as Grover Cleveland respord-
ed by saving:
al came here tonight to see you, not to
talk to you. At the same time | can hardly
do less than 10 thank you for the warm
and cordial welcome.
II witnessed last night in the lower part
of the town manifestation that was evil
dence to me the Democracy OF New I orK
were fully alive to the questions and issues
involved in the campaign.
Tonight / see another manifestation
which rather confirms my views on tnat
subject so far as is possible.
lit is exceedingly gratifying to receive
your hearty welcome from the Democrats
of the city Of my home.
"As Democrat l am very much pleased,
because it affords an evideuce that the De-
mocracy is alive and earnest in the work III
has in hand.
"As a citizen am pleased, because am
convinced that the supremacy OF Demo
cratic principles is necessary for the we'll
fare of my country.
al am a Democrat; I feel very much at
home here tonight because ! am among
Democrats.
Il have forgotten there was any differ
ence Of opinion mere the speaker was In
terrupted with cheers.)
Resuming, Mr.. Cleveland said: u OBJ
serve that | am Democrat and believe IN
Democratic organization.
II hope TO have the opportunity of grasp
ing as many Of you by the hand
tonight as possible, that we may pledge
TO each other that fealty which is
necessary to secure that election which
our party demands, and which Will be an
earnest victory to Gomez
There was more applause upon the con-
clusiOn of the eX-President's little speech,
and when it was over General Stevenson
said:
II can hardly find words in which to ex
press my gratitude for the kindness shown
me and for the cordial reception which /
have met in this greatest city Of our coun-
try.
came among you as Democrat "A voice
THAT was your passport"
THAT was my passport, and say Will
bear back to the great State OF Illinois the
glorious tidings that l find New York is
united and that there are no factions or
differences.
81 will bear back to my own State the
tidings Of the manifestation L have seen
here
II will tell the Democrats of Illinois that
we enter this contest under the leadership
of Grover Cleveland with the determine
ton to place that State in the Democratic
column at the next election.
"I can never forget the demonstration
last night or your reception tonight"
More cheers followed and then began
the handshaking.
After the handshaking the candidates
took their departure and then the club men
and their friends sat down to banquet
and eagerly touched glasses and drank to
the success of the Democratic ticket.