The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-11-20
1t Must Re Absolutely and Patrioticslly True
TO It's Prini les and PROFESSIONALISM for
Free Trade and Wildcat Money.
Fine-Worker Harrity, of Pennsylvania,
10 BE Rewarded by Mr.. Cleveland.
He Will Be Given Place In the Cabinet, and
So May Gable. of Illinois Scheme to
Unite Populites and Pr0hibi;ionists
GROVER SPEAKS AT LAST.

He Wants the Democratic Party to Redeem
It's Platform Pledges.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
NEW York, Nov. 19.-President-elect
Cleveland was given a reception by the
Manhattan Climb tonight 1t was most
notable affair. the clubhouse being mag
nificently decorated. Invitations had been
sent TO all the Governors and Senators of
the Democratic States. the judges of the
Supreme Court of the United States
and of the Court of Appeals of
New York members of the Democratic
national committee and New York State
committee. and the most prominent Demo
Gratis in and out of the city. All responded
who could. In the main dining-room Mr..
Cleveland had the seat of honor under an
oil painting of himself. The walls were
draped with flags and the banners of the
Democratic clubs Of New York.
IL had been announced that no
speeches would be made, but
nevertheless every man present eagerly
waited q speech from Mr.. Cleveland. and
they were not disappointed. President
Coudert introduced the guest of the even
ing In neat speech. Mr.. Cleveland arose
some minutes. He said:
can scarcely do more than assure my fellow
members of the Manhattan Club and their
guests. representative OF the American Democ-
racy, in scriptural phrase that 1t Is good for me
TO DO here. tt Is within few days
of an event which I recall with peculiar
qualification. Ten years ago., after / had
been elected Governor OF the State of
New York, i rendered q reception by
the Manhattan Club similar TO the one
at which We are present tonight. did not at
the Manhattan Club. and how kind and friendly
we're Its members. personally, 70 myself The
recollection awakened O lively sense of graft
tude and appreciation, which has been ever
present with me- This new evidence OF your
hospitality and kindness is not only
in keeping with your reputation. but is
regards the time selected. On the first occasion
you encouraged me as began my public career
last stage. fApplanse.l All this time have
been "a citizen OF this State. loyal to her inter-
ests. proud OF her career and jealous OF her SUI
premacy. Cheers.l The pleasure which your
greeting affords me is largely enhanced by the
fact that this courtesy receive from the hands
OF my fellow-townsmen who am proud to call
friends.
Since the occasions which have recalled
events have transpired which cannot help sug-
costing that political conditions now greatly
changed. The American people have become
politically more thoughtful and more watchful
than they were ten years ago. They
tions than then. Party policy has become
the important thing in contradistinction to party
spoils. The distribution of party rewards for
party action Is no longer the handspring or q
political campaign. The situation must be
gravely and infelligently met by those in charge
or our political organization. No party.
/ care not whether Democratic or
Republican. can get the support of the mass of
the voters by merely promising party rewards
for party supremacy The whole people will be
satisfied with nothing less than the redemption
OF the sacred pledges made TO them collectively
the administration OF wise policies, and the
carrying on OF an honest governments lGreat
cheering.l s. Af-A-
Speaking IN low tone, Mr.. Cleveland
continued deliberately:
would not have il otherwise. am willing
that the Democratic party should only hope to
succeed by meeting the situation fairly and
squarely, by being absolutely and patriotic
ally true TO it's principles ana its professions.
This Ia the assured guarantee of success. and
know of no other, Whatever future may be in
store for me, wherever may be. shall always
carry with me and cherish the lively and com
torting remembrance OF the Manhattan Club.
There YVES uproarIous applause at the
conclusion Of Mr.. Cleveland's speech.
Three cheers for the next President were
called for by President Coudert and given
with o will.