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Mr.. Cleveland is now in the 18th wear
of his age. His father, the Rev. Richard
F. Cleveland, Presbyterian minister.
was of English and his mother ,bo.n
Neal, of Baltimore) of Irish parentage.
Grover Cleveland was born in a parscn-
age of the Presbyterian chuch at Cald-
well, n. j., and was named for minis
ter, the Rev. Stephen Grover. who had
formerly lived at the parsonage.
Mr.. Cleveland's public life began on
January l, 1868, when he assumed the
duties of district attorney for Erie coun-
ty,to which he had been appointed. This
Office he held for three years.
In 1881 he was nominated as the D en-
ocratie candidate for mayor Of Buffalo.
and was elected by large majority.
Anditwas while in this Office that he pro
mulgated his belief that the correct wav
to administer public Office was to regard
it as being held in trust for the people.
and to apply such methods to public af-
fairs as a careful business man would
apply to his private affairs. This idea.
enlarged in its application to fit the sew
eral Offices to which he has subsequently,
been callen, is the keystone of Mr.. CIeye-
lands public policy and on either side
is upheld by sterling integrity and the
courage OF his convictions.
On February Y, 1852, Grover Cleveland
was nominated for governor of New
York against Judge Charles j. Folger.
Republican. The campaign that ensued
Was memorable one. Both candidates
were men of character and unimpeacha-
bic public record. But in the end CIeve-
land won by plurality OF nearly 200
600.
On the second ballot in the democratic
national convention, held at Chicago in
July s, 8 and 0,1884, Mr.. Cleveland was
nominated for president of the United
States, to which he was elected in No
vember ensuing. His opponent was
James G. Blaine. His letter of accept
ance of the nomination dated at Albany.
Aug. 1S in which he outlined his policy
ON the tariff and other questions of the
day, is part of contemporary political
history, and is one the most frequently
quoted of the political letters of the
Gay.
Mr.. Cleveland proved his friendship to
org anized labor by recommending in
message, dated April % 1856, a commits
sion OF labor, to consist of three commits
sioners, who should be permanent off GERS
OF the government, with authority to
consider and settle by arbitration, when
invited to do so by the interested parties,
all disputes between labor and CAPITAL
concerning wages on employment
In 1888 Mr.. Cleveland was nominated
for the presidency, but was defeated by
Gen. Harrison. He then resumed the
practice of law. this time in New York
city, where he formed partnership with
gentlemen of national reputation. This
partnership lasted until short time
ago, when Mr.. Cleveland retired
When the campaign of 1892 began it
was wise but natural that the party
should turn to him as it's natural and
logical leader and although he has met
spirited opposition, the will of the peo-
pie has found expression in his choice,
for third time, TO uphold the banner of
democracy, pledging tariff reform and a
government of, for and by the people.
The President.
General A. E. Stevenson. second man
ON the ticket. if from Illinois. Heis a
man in every respect worthy of the high
honor conferred upon him. He is mod
est and not as well known as some men
who were pushed for the place. Heis
man of splendid ability and the highest
character. AS Assistant Post master
General during Mr. CleveIand's admin
istration he made reputation that
caused him to be named for higher
positions. He supplements Mr.. Cleve-
land admirably, and together they make
ticket that will command not only the
party support, but of all VIII are desir-
Gus OF an administration that will place
the interests of the country and the well
fare of the people above every other con-