Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1892-11-03
Receptions TO CLEVELAND.

His BunAlo Frisnds, Give Him q Cordial
ssreetfag-Mr. Clevelnnd's Remarks.
NEW YORK, Oct. 27.-The reception at
the Imperial hotel given to ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland by Buffalo's Cleveland
club was attended by about 200 persons,
consisting of members of the club and
few invited guests. Mr.. Cleveland's
arrival was the occasion of applause
and all those present remained stand
ing until the speeches of the evening,
which lasted almost an hour, were over.
After a brief preliminary speech call
ing the meeting to order the guest of
the evening was introduced. Mr..
Cleveland spoke as follows:
hope it is not necessary for NE to tell you
how much enjoy being with you and how ex-
ceedingly gratifying is every reflection sug-
gested by this occasion Its best and most
pleasant feature is. of course, the presence here
OF many old Buffalo friends, which recalls to
my mind incidents and associations which have
been and will always continue to be the things
most carefully kept by memory for my delight
You have among you at least, who
thirty-two years ago belonged with me to q
democratic club which had in hand the task OF
electing Stephen A Douglas to the presidency
MANY night we marched side by side in yellow
capes and bearing torches 1 do not believe
that either Of supposed for q moment that
our candidate would be defeated provided
we marched far enough and made noise
enough and had enough of kerosene
oil running from torches down
our backs I am thus reminded of
time when my participation in the activities
OF politics meant enthusiasm for man
cause, great deal of excitement and noise,
plenty of hope and confidence, generally fol-
lowed by bitter disappointment, soon forgotten
1 hardly think you will be surprised to know
that in 1892 my relation to politics has 8 rather
more sober complexion. recall my share in
ion of all ffS
appointment with comparative pleasure
Others do the marching and shouting now, but
believe they enjoying the campaign more
than I am Somehow the thing looks more
serious TO me now and cannot help thinking
that am rather more closely related to the
present campaign than was when Douglas ran
for president
Another of your members was a student in
my Buffalo law office. This reminds me of the
days when in the city OF Buffalo attempted by
the practice of law to obtain honest living
as was possible in that business. Those were
pleasant days, and do not mind confeSsing
that they were badly exchanged so far as my
personal comfort and enjoyment are concerned,
for the perpleXitieS and troubles of public life.
I must not neglect to mention the further graft
Tying circumstance that the appearance OF the
name of this member upon your rolls indicates
the probability that his politics have improved
as well as his knowledge of law since he was
associated with me in Buffalo
knew another young man when lived in
Buffalo who was jolly, pleasant fellow, but
who, from democratic standpoint and espec-
ally from the standpoint of democratic defeat,
was one of the most good naturally aggravat-
ing republicans in the city. Iwant to en-
phasize the dominance of his good nature and
good heartedneSs over his former par tisanship
by mentioning over the fact that have lately
vitation to join this organization, which I'M
derstand to be pledged TO the support of .
democratic candidate for the presidency.
At the head of your club I find compare
lively new acquaintance whose gener oSity as a
friend and whose success in business was fully
explained to me wheA found that he had for
mer1y resided in Buffalo and had been educated
in her public schools will not refer to the
presence here brings to mind pleasant incidents
OF former days but will do myself the
justice to say that my sensations are such
at this moment, IN the atmosphere Of per
sonal friendliness that pervades this
casion, that nearly forgot that this
organization has political plans. I glad
however, that when these plans and purposes
occur to mind they merely add to nv grateful
appreciation of your personal kindness. You
encourage US to believe that, though you have
associated together il support of certain polit-
ical principles, the fact that an old Buffalo
friend is in trouble account of his political
opinions and needs your help has something TO
do with your organized political activity.
Therefore. while my heart is full of gratitude
to the friends see about me, I cannot forbear
the suggestion of my belief that your organiza-
friendship for an old townsman, but it also in
dfcates that you are fully alive to your duty as
good citizens You know how devoted am to
the principles of the democratic party and your
knowledge of me WILL am sure, acQuft 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 side the claim is de-
family and arrogantly announced that the
functions Of our government may be used
directly for special interests with best a very
remote regard to the welfare Of the people. In
opposition to this an appeal is made to our fell
low citizens to hold fast to the doctrine that
their government should at ali times be admin
1Stefed directly for them. and that they should
not be obliged to receive as their shares of the
blessings of the free government they maintain
the small portion which may filter through to
them in the process OF making special benehct-
aries rich In other words the democratic
party is insisting upon the honest application
of the rule that government by the people
should be a government for the people
1t is needless to discuss in detail before those
50 thoughtful and intelligent my Buffalo
friends the differences between the political
principles and purposes presented to our peo-
pie for their approval I only desire to assure
you that the qualification which your personal
attachment affords is greatly enhanced by the
consciousness that it is the attachment OF those
who are thoughtful and atriotic, and by the con-
viction that the support you give in an organized
way to your old townsman cannot create in
your minds the least suspicion that such sup
port is in aid of principles at all inconsistent
with your highest duty American citizens
Tt only remains for to say that, whatever
may be the result of the pending campaign,
shall always remember as its most pleasing in
cident this occasion and the evidence it fur
nishes of the consideration and devotion of the
Buffalo friends see here about me.
A Fiery Female.
LONDON, Oct. 2Z.-MisS Cozens, q