The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1892-11-25
At sTEvENSoN's HOME.
Democratic I,eJoicing over Adiai's Eiss-

Stevenson, at Bloomington, Ill, was
the scene of democratic celebration ON
Monday, November IA, In honor of the
victory OF the democratic presidential
| candidates. Many callers were re.
ceived by Mr.. Stevenson during thu
day, and in the evening there was .
general demonstration throughout the
city
Such carnival Of jollfication and
happiness was never before witnessed
in Bloomington as that which attended
the democratic ratification meeting in
the evening. Soon after dusk the dem
ocrats-men, women ana children
gathered about the courthouse square.
bontires were lit and a scene Of the
widest enthusiasm followed. Drum
| corps, brass bands, gangs of rn-blow.
crs and beaters Of tin pans and COW.
bell ringers united to cause pandemo.
mum, while the sky was streaked with
rockets and roman candles. A process.
sion was formed, headed 10y the Steven.
son escort club, with n band aud the
first voters club, and marched To tho
Stevenson homestead through streets
densely packed with cheering hu.
manity.
Mr.. Stevenson was driven to the
Drury thcater and was received by an
immense throug of jubilant friends
In the speech which he made in ac-
knowledgemept of the rec ,ption, he
said;
my Friends and Neighbors: |
would be more or less than human IL I
were not deeply impressed by thi,
event this hour. The demonstratic,
o-night recalls wildly the welctine
given me by my townsnen uponlmy
| return to my home last June a the
close of the Chicago convention. IThat
welcome and the more than cbmp,i-
mentary address of my distinguish
friend, Gen. McNulta will rsver DO
forgotten.
For the hearty greeting tonight
and the kind expressions Of men of all
parties | can only say am profoundly
grateful ! need hardly remind you u
my strong attachment for this beaUu'
full city ] saw first in my boyhooi.
when IL was but village, without
| railroads or telegraph, containing Jut
few hundred people. have rejoiced
with you in its growth and It's prosper
ity. The greater part of my life has
been passed here, aud until this mortal
pilgrimage shall close Bloomington
will be my home.
For whatever success have
achieved in this life | am ia a large
measure indie bted to you. Reminact
as | am of your recent cxpressicu Il
confidence. can only say, my friends,
] am deeply grateful.
"Whilc rs democrats we re ioicc over
the great victory we have achieved Uc
should not forget that we are al
Americans Democrats and republicans
alike, we have one country, one des-
tiny. The glory attached to the Amer
lean name and American achievements
belongs exclusively to no party or Sec
tion, but IL Is the common heritage 4
all our countrymen, nor should we f.r-
get that we are equally interested "A
having wise legislation and honest
methods in government | may 30
pardoned for saying that the campo N
just closed has been singularly fee |
from personal villifeation. THIS |
should be a matter Of rejoicing 70 IL |
men who place a high estimate upon
personal character and who value the |
good name of those 10 whom are con-
fided important public trusts.
II take pleasure in bearing Testimony |
now, as did when the contest was yet |
TO the ability and hch |
character of the gentlemen who werc
for Office upon the oppos.n.
tickets.
''In his great domestic bereavement |
the president Of the United States has
he heartfelt sympathy OF all his coun-
trymen.
at has been truly said that the late
recalled the era of good feel.
ng which marked the administration /
II President Monroe. May we not /
nope that the great political struggle
# 1892 between two eminent citizens
Harrison aud Cleveland, the chosen |
of the two great par.
es, will inaugurate new era in
merican politics and that calm dis
.ussion and respectful onsideration for
he opinions of our opponents will
characterize the presidential contests
II the future.
while this contest has been waged
ipon a high plane the issues involved
rave been none the less clearly and
distinctly defined. We firmly believe
hat the welfare of our country and Of
Is humblest citizens are bound up in
he success Of the great historic party
II which we are members.
1--WE favor larger measure Of com
nercial freedom to the end that EN-
,loyment he given orr own skilled
abor and that the United States be the
uccessful competitor ia the markets OF
he world. We favor the free admis-
ion Of raw materials. II is part OF
,ur political creed that "A tariff is
AK and that tax is paid by the con.
umer We earnestly favor the reduc-
ion to a minimum OF tariff taxes upon
he necessaries of life.
TO the end that we NAV have q
table government in the states. avoid
ace disturbances and secure 10 all sec.
ions OF our country the prosperity and
happiness which spring from good gov.
we are unalierabiy opposed
% the passage OF the force bill. We
ayor the strictest economy in expend.
ures OF the public money.
The verdict of the people has been
pronounced against protective tariff
out let no apprehension he felt that
he business interests OF the country
will be imperiled. A reduction OF the
.ariff within safe lines will conserve
lot destroy the business Interests Of
The country.
For the first time in almost ,hfd
of century the democratic party WI
control all departments of the govern.
nent With this great power viii
come grave responsibility You lave
wisely selected for the highest oa,ce
known to our constitution "A statesman
whose administration has stood The
critical test and is a guarantee Of what
Is to follow. Rest assured that with
Grover Cleveland as president AM with
the senate and house controlled py
men Of his political faith the govern
ment will he safely administered and
legislation will be in the interest Of all
people.
II am not unappreciative Of the high
honor accorded me by my countrymcn,
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