Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-10

change for those staple necessities OF life that
they produce and We must use.
1t is no stnted concession OF right IN the
lesser markets OF the world such as so-calleu
rec procity affords that ought to satisfy these
what Democracy VIII DO.
Thirty years ago the wealth OF this nation
was much more fairly distributed than IT rs
today. Then ono could almost count upon nus
finger ends those who could rightfully be
by thousands IL conditions remain un-
changed through the life OF another genera,
tion who can FIX the multiple that will foretell
Thirty years ago II great necessity COM
polled the levy. among others OF an enormous
war, imposed proved a financial blessing to Z.
single class When peace came u was securely
cntrenched in the councils of the republic
This remained or II changed at al II was
changed in the interest of those whose busi-
ness profits it increased.
Upon one side is now arrayed the beneficial
rles of these laws, aided by allies more power,
ful than themselves In the shape of trusts and
combines that these laws have made possible.
and SO strengthened, they are in charge of the
republican party. They dictate Its policy
Can we change these laws2 Can we divide
the mighty currents that nrc emptying the
men and scatter tteir golden contents among
those who produce itf
This is the supreme question of the hour.
This is the issue and this alone will lead us to
Victory.
During Governor Boies speech he was ro-
peatedly cheered and at ITS conclusion the
applause was immense. The pleasant smile
OF towa's chief executive never left his face,
and many people IN the balconies trained
their glasses upon him for more familiar
inspection.
Declared for Cleveland.
Governor Crittendor's reply TO the toast,
"Missouri Ever Faithful" created a marked
impression. 1t was strong and brave in It's
utterance and spirit. He advised the abate-
| ment of zeal for silver during the coming ses-
sion of congress and urged energy and alton
tion in the direction of the tariff. He de-
clared himself Cleveland man.
Governor Boyd of Nebraska was unable to
appear, but sent n letter of regret
Hon. Charles A. Clark OF Iowa replied to
the toast, "rhe State of Iowa.
"Wyomlng Our Youngest Sister," was re
piled to by Hon. George W. Baxter ex-gov
ernor of Wyoming.
Hon. David Obermever answered the toast,
Democracy Is Opposed to Isns."
1.-THE Colorado Democracy was the sub.
iect upon which Hon. Caldwell Yeaman of
Colorado spoke.
Ex-President Robert j. Smith of Chicago
| replied to the toast, "'rhe Iroquois Club"
letter was then read from United States
Senator George G.. Vest, which caused quite
q STIR
Among the distinguished gentlemen pres.
ent were: President f. r. Jeffrey, Rio
Grando railroad; Mayor Platt Rogers ex
Governor Joseph A. Cooper, Colorado; Hon.
7. NJ. Patterson, Judge A. j. Rising, State
Treasurer j. n. Carlisle, Judge S. II. Elbert,
E. NJ. Steck; Attorney General Maupin,
Colorado; Hon. Charles S. Thomas, Hon.
Charles j. Hughes, Hon. Lafe Pence, Judge
w. j. Kerr, Judge " d. Markham, Hon
Ralph Vorhees, Hon. James A. Thatcher,
Hon. Samuel p Rose, Hon. Hugh Butler
Cleveland's Letter of Regret.
Grover Cleveland sent a letter of regret at
being unable to be present. 1t was as fol-
| lows:
LAKEWOOD, N. J.. Feb. o. 1so2.-ITon. A. b.
Mckinley, President, etc.-My Dear SIR My
absence from home has necessarily postponed
until this time response to the courteous In
vitation have received on behalf of the Grey
| stone club to attend Its annual banquet in
commemoration of the birth of Samuel'J TIL
| den, on the 9th instant l am not sure that
my regret that am unable to accept your in
yitaJion will reach you before the evening
| from the attempt to Indicate to those who may
| be present my satisfaction in being remem-
In the Of y9 gnet
| to recall the virtues and attributes of Samuel
| J. Tilden. the latest great leader of the
| party may remember with extreme profit, his
pure patr. otism, h s ambition, pcrmeitted with
| desire for the welfare of his fellow country
men, his splendid organizing ability, stimu-
| lated by his love OF country AMI tainted with
to all that was undcmOcratic ana unsafe and
| his stubborn insstance upon everything
which had the clear sanction of party prin-
| ciple. These character stics, combined with
| his love OF the people and his unfalterng
trust in their intelligence and fairminded-
ness made him great democrat, and we cam
| not 90 amss If we accept him as our political
example.
Ihope the banquet contemplated by your
club will be an oCcas on full of inVigoratOn to
those who. in the celebration of the 9th OF
February, demonstrate their devotion to the
political honesty and sincerity which charac-
terizcd Samuel j. Tilden, and that those who
ara fortunate enough to participate will see
palmer than ever their duty and mission in
mar ing all resistance within theiTpirty to all
that IS not safely and surely in rd with
the democratic doctrines and in T. @ bold ad-
vocacy at all times and In all places of the
| saving qualities OF the true democratic iaith.
| Yours very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.
Congressman w. G. p. Breckenridge OF
| Kentucky sent letter regretting his in; bill
| ity to be present.
| Ex-Mayor Grace of Now York City also
| sent letter of regret
Manv other letters were read from all parts
| of the United States regretting the inability
| Of the writers to be present.
The banquet was a great success, and
| judging from the enthusiasm which marked
| the reception of the different addresses Col
| orado and the west are to be considered as
| growing rivals to the eastern monopoly In
| politics.