The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-10-28
CLEVELAND TO THE GERMANS.
The Ex-PresIdent Giv-n a Grand Ovation
at Cooper Union

at Cooper Union
New York. Oct 27.-COOper Union has
held many great crowds during the pres
ent campaign, but to-nightS demonstration
I'm behalf Cf Cleveland land Stevenson,
under the auspices OF the Gernmn-Ame
can Cleveland Union. was attended by
more people than any preceding 1t. AT
least 1909 people crowded into the hall
proper. while as many more choked the
corridors, Oyerhowed into the streets and
covered all the surrounding sidewalks.
The business OF the evening opened
punctually AT o'clock. when Mr.. Oswald
Ottendorfrer began his speech, preparatory
to the introduction OF William Steinway,
the chairman 0f the meeting. Grover
Cleveland who was TO make the principal
address Of the evening. had not arrived
up TO this hour, but Carl Shurz. who was
also to speak, was already seated on the
platform.
AN OVATION TO MR. CLEVELAND.
The ex-Secretary CT the Interior was
warmly greeted by the crowd. but 1t WAS
as nothing compared TO tile reception ac-
corded the presidential nominee Of the
Democratic party when he entered few
minutes later.
The spectators literally went wild They
mounted chairs and seats and fxaved hand
kcrChiefs, umbrellas and hats, while cheer
after cheer went ringing in through the
hall and out into the street. where they
were taken up and repeated by the Inn
melise throng there.
At Tie time of Mr. Clevelands entrance
Mr. OttendOrffer had not completed his
Introductory address. When quiet WAS re-
stored he was allowed to proceed with his
introduction of Mr.. Stenway. At its con
cluson that gentleman stepped Onward
and delivered an able address, In which
he touched upon all the issues at stake In
the present campaign.
THE ExPEEsIDEST PRESENTED.
Mr. Steinway then introduced Grover
Cleveland. As the eN-President stepped
forward the crowd rose again, and IT'S
members chcered themselves hoarse NheR
the cheering had somewhat sutsided an
ether element made itself apparent A
gust Of sibiIatlon passed through the nan
This was quickly drowned by the deaIeh-
ing cheers that again broke out out as
soon as these had stopped the Kissing was
renewed Calmly waiting for the NOISE 10
cease. Mr.. Cleveland stood impassFe'
Presently he began 10 speak and he scarce
" had uttered the formal sentence. MI
Chairman and FeliOw-citizens, when
hush fell over the entire asSemolaee' nr'
Cleveland spoke In n clear, peheuh,hS
Voice and was easily heard in every corner
OF the hall. He said:
Mr.. cLEyEDAND's SPEECH.
Fellow citizens. When aduIess yON
as my fellow-citizens" l use the saiu
tation common on occasions ike inns, anu
one which ordinarily carries win IL no
greater meaning than a customary greet
ing. II seems 10 me. however, not aihiss'
in the presence OF such an assemnlase as
/ see before me, TO consider what IL 10
that entities us to call each other fellow
citizens. 1t is at once apparent that we
can only apply these words TO American
fellow -citizcns-proud of the land In
which they live, proud Of American insti-
tutions, and devoted TO the achievement
OF american success and greatness. 1hey
do not require that those who come 10 US
from other lands and become our people
shall forget their old homes Dut they ao
signify such an assimilation on ther part
as leads them 10 contribute Whatever ID
valuable ip the character they inherit III
the country Of their birth TO the fund OF
American prosperity and happiness. III
frugality and industry are their nahonal
traits these should be by them cohtrlp-
uted 10 American prosperity ana II
cheerfulness and a love or song are thelr
national characteristics these should be
10 American
These who do these things in true IRA
tclnal spirit and in cooperation with all
others who love the American name, and
no also regulate their political action
thC ughtfulness and an anxious desire Tor
American welfare, entitle themselves "a
M n'bership in the grand association oil
American fellow citizens. But there i
another and an exceedingly important
meaning given to these words, wnlcn
arises from the idea Of fair ana equal
community of interests. which they ma
turally suggest. II we are to be truly
fellow citizens we must have not only
common purpose. but common DIVISION
OF the benefits arising from our assocla
ton. Our citizenship grows out OF OUT
allegiance and devotion % the govern
ment which claims our patriotic support
but We can hardly be accused or STRAIN,
ing the meaning Of words when we insis'
that II we are TO be fellows In our citi.
zenship this fellowship Is only reaiizec
when we enjoy In an equal ard Just man
ner the advantages OF our citizenship.
Whether this Is our actual condition u
at this time a subject OF anxious popular
inquiry. We fnd political party so
Letting the suffrages of our people In sup
port OF the doctrine that this fellowship
In our citizenship Is secured when th'
property OF certain especial interests u
favored In the making and execution o.
our laws, and Is made direct cnarg'
upon the industry OF those not within
the circle OF governmental partaIty. AZ
result Of the successful assertion O