St. Paul daily globe., 1892-06-25
STEVENSON At HOME.
Clevelsnd's Popular Running
Mate Honored by Proud
Neighbors.
His 0ld-Time Opponent, Gen.
MeNulty, 0ffieiates as
Orator.
Cleveland Stevenson Clubs
Spring Spontaneously
Into the Arena.
fhe Illinois Winner Loses No
The Illinois Winner Loses No
Time in Opening the
Campaign.

BLOOMINGTON, H., June 24.-Gen.
Stevenson, Democratic nominee for
vice president. arrived here this even
ing. 1t was known early in the after
noon that he would reach here this
evening, and the people began prepa-
ratiOns for his reception. The buildings
and residences throughout the entire city
were decorated. An hour before tram
time it seemed as if the entire city was
at the depot to welcome him. He
was received by 4 committee and the
reception parade began.
Gen. John McNulty delivered the
speech on behalf of the citizens, well
coming their tOwnSman. In response,
Gen. Stevenson delivered a feeling ad-
dress, saying this was the happiest
moment of his life. When he finished
he held an informal reception, alter
which he walked to his home and was
greeted by his family and intimate
friends.
During the day many kilograms and
letters of cOngratulation were received.
Among them were telegrams from
Senators Vance. Blackburn, Gen. Will
Jams and almost every Democratic SEN
atCr and representative in the country.
Words OF cheer were read from the
capital. OtEer places sending greeting
were Columbus, o.: Spencer Port, n.
Y; BinghamtOn, n. Y: Quincy, ILL.,. /;
Cedar Rapids, To-; Montgomery, Ala. :;
Kansas City. Mo-; Peoria, ILL., /;
Fresno, CAL; Lafayette, Ind. :;
Indianapolis, Ind; San Diego. CAL;
Tucson, AriZ.; Carlisle, ILL.,; Louisville.
Ky: La Porte, Ind; Syracuse. KY;
Bozeman, Mont; San jose, Cal; River
side. Cal: Baltimore. Nd: Slater, Mo. !;
Springfield and Decatur. III.
\ number of Cleveland and Stevenson
clubs were organized spontaneously.
Gen. Stevenson was notified of the fact
that he had been made an honorary
member of each. Col. James A. Nc
Kenzie, of Kentucky, member of the
committee Cn resolutions, arrived to-
night for short visit.
StOvensOn.s Address,
Gen. Stevenson replied as follows to
McNulta'S address of welcome: Mr..
Mayor, Gen. McNulta and My Neigh
bOrs and Friends: | have not words
enough to which express the deep
gratitude of my heart for the generous
welcome you have given me,
the memory of which Will perish
only with my life. To have
pie amongst whom l have lived for
more than third of a century is all
honor of which any citizen may well be
proud. This has been my home from
early childhood; all that makes up life,
its joys and sorrows have been here. but
] never loved this beautiful city and its
people as do at this moment.
Words cannot express my gratitude,
E:y love. l CAN only say | thank you.
You cannot expect a speech; l am worn
out with the eXarfiug laborS of the con-
Venti0n. ! cordially respond to the wish
Of Gen. McNulta that the political con-
test upon which we now enter shall be
one of intelligent general discussion
and not of personal vilifcatiOn. Differ
as we may as 10 the principles and
methods of government, we all desire
the best interests OF our common
country.
1t has been truly said he serves his
party best who serves his country best.
Should my candidacy be successful. |
can hardly hope at the close of nv term
of Office to be welcomed to my home as
have been welcomed today. Should |
be doomed TO defeat. | shall have the
satisfaction of knowing that it was not
Caused by the personal hostility of my
countrymen; that the few remaining
years of my life will be spent in the
most beautiful city and amongst the
most generous people upon this earth.
Again my neighbOrs, my friends, l
thank you.