The morning call., 1892-04-03
CLEyELiND'S SPEECH.
The Campaign Opened at Providence, Rhode
Island.

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. April 2.-The politi-
cal tenn pc rature of Rhode Island is at fever
heat tonight. Both parties profess great
confidence. The Democratic campaign
reached its climax tonight in ex-President
Cleyeland's speech and reception, Mr..
Cleveland was greeted On his arrival with
such a demonstration as has seldom been
given any public man in this State. He was
accompanied by ex-Secretary of the Navy
Whitney. Governor James L. Campbell of
Ohio and Congressman Oscar Lipham, John
A. Mccall Of New York and George Evans
of Philadelphia. Friends of Ex-Governor
Campbell were also in the party. The crowd
closed around the carriages and shouted
and cheered for Cleveland. The party was
driven TO the opera house through mass
of people who blocked the streets and fol-
lowed them. The Opera-house was packed
shortly after 2 o'clock, and all the State
candidates and almost all the leading jour
nalists of the State were on the platform.
Several short speeches were made before
ex-President Cleveland arrived. Congress.
man MeAdoo of New Jersey was speaking
when Mr.. Cleveland came in. and his en-
trance was the signal for burst of euthusi-
astic cheering. After silence had been Sc
cured Chairman Franklin p. Owen OF the
Democratic State Central Committee intro
duced Hon. w. c. Aidell of Bristol, eandi-
date for Governor, as president. He pre-
sented Mr. Cleveland as the next President
amid wild applause and waving of handker-
chiefs by ladies in the boxes.
Mr. Cleveland spoke half an hour in
loud and clear tone and was listened to
with close attention. each paragraph being
greeted with round of applause. His first
reference 10 tariff reform was signal for q
burst OF cheers, and thereafter he was in
terTupted again and again with applause
aud cheering. At the close of his speech
he was greeted with prolonged applause.
Ex-Governor j. Z. Campbell of Ohio fol-
lowed. He said he did not see how 70 reign
citizens or poor man could vote tie Re-
publican ticket in Rhode Island. His man
ner took the audience, and he was several
times interrupted with laughter. At the
close OF the speech the meeting was ad-
journed.
What Cleveland Said.
Cleveland said he had come TO look in
the faces OF the men who have been given
the places OF honor In the advance of the
vast army which moves toward the decisive
battlefield OF next November. Large and
bright upon your bauners," said he, "are
bIaZoned the words tariff reform'-the shib-
boeth of true democracy and a test of loy-
atty TO the peoples cause. The fight for
justice and right is a clean and comforting
one, and, because the American people love
justice and right, ours must be winning
fght. We not only stand upon sure and
safe ground when we appeal to honesty and
morality In our championship of the in
terests OF the masses as related 20 tariff tax
alton, but our mission is invested with the
highest patriotism when we attempt to pre-
serve from perversion, distortion and
decay justice. equality and moral In
mrnts of our scheme of popular Government
Our sincerity cannot be doubted. In the be-
ginning OF the struggle We were not only
bitterly opposed by agreat party of avowed d
enemies, but we were embarrassed by those
in our own ranks who had become infected
with the unw wholesome atmosphere that our
enemies had created. We heStated not mo-
ment boldly to encounter both. We united
our party; not by any surrender, but by an
honest appeal 10 Democratic sentiment and
conscience. We have never lowered our
standard The Democratic party still
champions the cause which defeat could not
induce us to surrender; which no success
short OF complete accomplishment can
tempt il TO neglect We invite the strictest
scrutiny Of our conduct in dealing with its
subjects, and we insist that cur course has
been open fair and consistent"
Mr.. Cleveland went on to speak of efforts
OF the opponents Of his policy in the cam
paign OF 1883 and the means by which they
succeeded. Coming down TO the Mckinley
bill he said: The consumer has found life
harder since this reform than before. and
II there is working man anywhere who
had his wages increased by virtue of its
operation he has not yet made himself
known. Plenty of mills and factories have
been closed; thousands of men have lost
employment and we daily hear of reduced
wages. but the benefits promised from this
reform are not apparent. The reciprocity
theory Of the Mckinley bill," said Mr. CIeye
lands "lamely llmps in the direction of freer
commercial exchanges. Ii hypocrisy Is the
HON age vice pays TO virtue reciprocity
may be called the homage that prohibitory
protection pays TO genuine tariff reform.
The demand in the Rhode Island platform
for free law materials ought, it seems to
me, 10 be warmly seconded.
IF the Democratic partv," said he, docs
not give to the State of Rhode Island dur
ing this session of Congress the free raw
materials she needs it will be because Re-
publican Senate or Executive thwarts its de-
sign. AT any rate nothing shall divert us
from our purpose TO reform the tariff In this
regard as we'll as many Others be the time
OF its accomplishment near or remote.
Doubtless itwould please our adversaries il
we could be allured from our watch and
guard over the cause of tariff reform to cer-
tain ether subjects. thus forfeiting the peo-
pies trust and confidence. National Democ-
racy VIII hardly crafty this wish and turn its
back upon the peoples cause to wander
after false and unsteady lights in a wilder
ness of doubt and danger. Our opponents
must, in the coming national canvass. settle
accounts with us on the Issue of tariff re-
FORM"
Cleveland dined with President Andrews
Of the Brown University, ana was escorted
to the City Hall. The reception began at
1850 O'Clock this evening, and for two hours
q stream Of men poured into the building
and filed past :he ex- President He entered
into the Misunderstanding with such vigor that
the perspration poured from his face, and
he was thoroughly exhausted before it was