Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-11-18
SPEAKS TO FRIENDS.
Grand Notification Over the Elec-
ton at Bloomington,
Illinois.
Vice President-Elect Stevenson
Addresses His Old Ac-
quaintances.
High Tribute to Harrison -Cleve-
land Runs the Extra
Session.

turned loose tonight III ratification OF
the election Of Cleveland and Steven
son, especially the latter, as he is resi-
dent of this city.
NightfaII was the signal for lighting
bonfires in different parts of the city,
and the firing Of cannon and anvils.
Democrats began footing horns and
thousands Of people congregated about
the business portion Of the city.
About Z O'Clock they formed a line
and with bands marched to the resi-
dence Of Vice President Elect Steven
son. General Stevenson, Hon. James
Mckenzie, Of Kankakee, Hon. James
S. Ewing and Hon. owen Scott entered
a carriage and joined the line. After
marching about Franklin park, the line
headed for Durley's theatre, which was
soon filed TO its utmost capacity.
When quiet was restored after Gen
eraI Stcvrnson's appearance on the
stage, Hon John Eddy called the meet
ing to order with u short speech, after
which Hon. Charles +. Chaplin intro
duced the ice-president elect After
the applause subsidized, Stevenson spoke
in part as follows:
q would be less than human if not
deeply impressed by the event Of this
hour ! cam only say that | am pro
foundly grateful. ! need hardly re
mind you Of my strong attachment for
tbs beautiful city. l rejoiced with you
n its growth and prosperity. While as
democrats we rejoice over the great vic
no
get that we are al Americans. The
glory which attaches to the American
name and to American achievements
belongs exclusively to no party or sec
ton but is the common heritage Of all
cur countrymen. Nor should we for
get that we are equally interested in
having wise legislation and honest
methods in our government. It should
be q matter of rejoicing that the cam
paign just closed was singularly free
from personal villification. / take
pleasure in bearing testimony now as
/ did when the contest was yet Jnde-
tcrmined, to The ability and high per-
sonal character Of the gentlemen who
We're candidates up the opposing tickets.
In his great domestic b reayement the
president of the United States has my
heartfelt sympathy and that of all his
countrymen. 1t has been truly said
that the late campaign recalled an era
of good feeling which marked the adj
miniStratiOn of Pr Sidcnt Monroe May
we not hope that the great political
struggle of 1892 will inaug1rate a new
era in American politics-that calm
discussion and respectful consideration
for the opinions of our opponents will
characterize presidential contests of
the future
I'VE firmly believe the welfare of our
country ana its humble citizens to be
bound in the success of the great his
toric party of which we arc members
We favor Il larger measure of CONNER
cial freedom, SO that employment may
be given our own stalled labor ard that
the United States may be successful
competitors III the markets Of the world.
We favor the free admission of raw
materials. We earnestly favor the re-
duction to the minimum Of tariff taxes
upon the ncccSSarics of life. We be
public necessities, to the end that we
may have stable government. avoid
race disturbances and secure to all sec
tons the prosperity and happiness
which spring from good government
I'VE are unaltcrably opposed to the
passage of the force bill': we favor the
Strlctcst economy in expenditures of
public money. The people pronounced
against the rrohihitory tariff, but let
no apprehension be felt that the bust
ness interests of the country will be
imperiled.
a reduction of the tariff within the
same time will conserve, not destroy.
business. For the first time in almost a
third OF 4 century the democratic parts
will control Ill departments of govern
ment. With this great power will come
great responsibilities
You wisely selected for the highest
office I statesman whose administration
stood 4 critical test, and is 4 guarantee
of what is to follow. Rest assured that
with Grover Cleveland rs president and
With the senate and house controlled by
men Of his political faith, the govern
mnnt will he safely administered and
legislation will be for the interest of all
the people. l am not unappreciative of
the high honor accorded me by my
countrymen. nor am | unmindful of its
grave responsibilities. | can only say
i'll bidding YOU goodnight. that it shall
be my earnest endeavor to discharge
the duties Of the great office so that
YOU will mover have occasion to regret
the condolences SO generally bestowed
on me"
Hon. James McI\inzie of kentucky
was then introduced and spoke for some
time. dwelling principally upon the
great democratic victory.
Hon. James s. Ewing. Hon Owen
Scott and several other speakers fol
lowed with short tasks.
Among the stacks Of letters which ac-
cunulated for Stevenson since election
day he today found one from President
elect Cleveland mailed several days ago
1t is mainly of Il private nature and Mr.
Stevenson declined to make it public
stevenson accepted two invitations to
be present 1T notifications. one for
Wednesday night, in ST Louis, the other
at Galesburg, Friday night Hundreds
of other invitations have been received