Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-10-27
The Busalonian'S Democratic Club Hon-
orS the Next President.
A FELICITIOUS SHORT SPEECH.
MIR. Cleveland Deeply Moved by
the Kindly Manner in Which
His Old Neighbors at Buffalo
Remembered Him-Two Hun
dred Persons at the Reception
Which was Held at the Imperial
Hotel.

New YORK, October 26.-The reception
at the Imperial Hotel Tonight given 70 ex-
President Cleveland blythe Buffalonians
Cleveland CLUB was attended by about 200
persons, consisting Of members Of the
club and a few invited guests.
Mr. CleVeland's arrival was the occasion
of great applause. After brief prelim-
mary speech calling the meeting 10 order,
the guest of the evening was introduced as
one whose name created enthusiasm when
mentioned even in Republican meeting.
Mr.. Cleveland spoke as follows:
l hope IL is not necessary for mo 70 tell
you how much enjoy being with you to-
night, and how exceedingly gratifying Is
every reflection suggested by this occasion.
Its best and most pleasant feature Is, OF
course, the presence here OF many old
friends, which recalls 10 my mina Incidents
and association which have been and will ,
always continue to be the things most
carefully kept by memory for my delight.
While my heart is full OF gratitude 10 tho
friends see about me. | cannot forbear
the suggestion OF my belief that your or
ganizauon not only demonstrates your per-
sonal friendship for an old townsman, but
it also indicated that you are fully alive 20
your duty as good citizens. You know how
devoted am 10 the principles OF the Dem
ocratic party, and your knowledge OF me
will. am sure, acquit me OF insincerity
when express the opinion that the result
of the pending political struggle means
more to our country and our people than
any in which you or | have ever been en-
gagged.
On one side the claim Is deliantly and ar
rogantly announced that tho' functions OF
our government may be used directly for
the benefit OF certain special interests,
with az best very remote regard 10 the
welfare OF the masses of the people In OPP
position to this an appeal is made 20 our fel-
low citizens 10 hold fast 10 tho doctrine
that our government should at all times bo
administered directly from them and
that they should not bo obliged 10 receive
as their share OF blessings OF the free gov
ernment they maintain. the small portion
which may filter through 10 thcm In the
process OF making special benehciarios
rich. In other words, the Democratic
party is Insisting upon the honest applica-
tion Of the rule that government By the
people should beia government for tho
people.
Ii is as needless as II is foreign 10 my
purpose TO discuss IN detail lsefpre those so
thoughtful and inlighterH <-Rstfalo
friends, the differeS, ,>~<
ical principles and purposes presented 70
our people for their approval. / only de-
siro TO assure you that the qualification
which your personal attachment affords is
greatly enhanced by the consciousness that
il is the attachment OF those who are
thoughtful and patriotic, and by the con-
viction that the support you give In an or
gapized way TO your old townsman cannot
create in your minds the least suspicion
that such support is In aid OF principles nc
all inconsistent with your highest duty as
American citizens.
1t only remains for me 10 say that what
ever may be the result OF the pending CAM
palgn shall always remember as its most
pleasing incident this occasion, and the
evidence 10 furnishes OF the consideration
and devotion Of the Buffolo friends SEQ
here about me.
Mr.. Cleveland was followed by Lieuten-
ant Governor Sheehan. wi-o spoke OF the
certainty Of New York going for The Dem
ocratic nominees.