The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-12-23
THE PRESIDENT ELECT.
Grover Cleveland Honored BY
Distinguished Democrats.
An Elaborate Reception by the Is"'orm
club Of New York Mr. Cleveland
Expresses His sentiments
la Glowing Terms.

ccmbcr 10, OF a grand REORGANIZATION
on the part Of leading democrats in
cclr bra.ion of the victory Of the demo-
cratic party in the late presidential
election. There was an elaborate DIN
ner given in honor OF President
elect Cleveland, who was the guest OF
the evening. In response To Il toast
to "A prosperous administration Mr..
Cleveland said:
MIR. PRESIDENT AND LADIES AND GENTLE
MEN. | have nothing new or starting 10 say'o
YOU. and hope 10 do little more than remind you
OF the meaning and significance 81 TINS occasion.
As we are here gathered together we repre-
sent those who have been willing 70 FISK az
consequences IN a battle for principles when
are grounded In purcst patriotism, because they
accord with the purposes and OBJECTS oi our
free institutions.
"a plain feature OF this gathering, which ! am
sura warns the heart Of all OF US. Is our celebra-
ton ~ one OF the grandcst and most complete
victories ever achieved in the struggle for right
and Justice; and our glad greeting OF the prlRht-
est light Of triumph our generation mas seen
bursting from the clouds OF DEFEAT anu uiseour-
Rgcrrcnt
Let me surge., TO you. however, that we can
contemplate nothing more gratifying in con-
uection with this assemblagc 6pan the PROOF ~
affords that the American people can be trusted
to manage the government when mas peeh
given into their keeping. ~ there are those
who have been disappointed and disheartened
Nv the exteu, to which our people have been de-
ceiyed and misled. or who with fear nave > cen
heedlessness OF the duty OF citizenship open
wide the door TO corrupting influences. or VINO
with sad forebodings, have behcld popular rule
ne. ring the fatal rocks OF a debauched SURFACE
or who have mourned because appeals 10 sell
nshness and promises OF unequal advantages
wore apparently undermining that patriotism
which alone i~uSiifcs our hope OF national per-
petuity. let this occasion and the events when
have led TO IL rein,tate their falth anu their
confidence IN their countrymen.
III il has seen I'll to those striving Tor petier
Z public sentiment that the disposition was grow
inc among our people 10 regard their govern
ment as depository of individual benehts'to DC
impo-tunea and threatened and despoiied, lci
them take heart from the evidences now before
our eyes, that there is still abroad IN the laha .
controlling belief that our government should
he a source OF lust and hencticent rule, proudly
supported by free men, protected by the'r care
ful watch.ulncss. aud returning TO all our peo-
Die. with equal hand. the safety ana happiness
.thoids "a store for them ~
.If we have learned that an appeal TO the
patriotism - our countrymen and an honcst
presentation OF political principles to their in
tellirencc and Judgment are not IN VAIN ,he
thought must nor escape Us that while our
people viii IN the end repay with their support
he political rarty which adore sscs their under
sllANllE tfAl -
and selfish interests. they will surely revenge
the,nselyc, upon those who deceive or betray
them.
THE national Democracy and its allies in po-
ii,ical Principle rejoice over the defeat OF those
Who's fate * full " instruction and warning.
While we lind In our triumph a result OF popu-
lar intelligence which We have aroused. ana q
consequence OF popular vigilance which we
have stimulated. lot u not for n moment forvc'
that our accession To power VIII ma heiihci
this Intelligence nor this vigilance u'au "
siumbcrinr We are thus brought face 10 race
Win The reflection that II we are not 10 be tor
mentnd by The spirits which we ourselves nave
called I'D we must hear. above victorious
shouts. the call Of our fellow countrymen Y
public duty and must put on q garb pentuhi
puNlic servants.
.-Tnc sentiment suggested by this occasion
which should dwarf all others has relation =
the responsibility which awaits those VINO nov
rejoice in victory. II we redeem the proHi-.
, va have made 10 the voters ~ our iano 'he az
ncflfy of our task can hardly be cxag4erap''
, tcnaitiors involving most important interest,"
Z must be reviewed and modified ana perpieNin
r nrnNlems mcnacing our safety must ne setue'
~ am confident the wisdom OF the democra
&c party will ~. equal to the emergency. ana
Y base my confidence upon the peliei w
J. II win be patriotically true to us pri
o einirs and traditions and viii folio
Il Inc path marked out by true Americ'
o continent We should not enter ups
10 our work in the least spirit of resentment ~
In needless disregard OF the welfare OF any %
a ton of our party. and the reforms We eoh"ei
VI plaie do not involve the ENCOURAGEMENT OF le'
oas .ninonisitf,s nor u destructive discrimin
Y ton between American interests
ls an order that We may begin with free hau
g we should vigorously oppose alldelusi"lS "h'
r. ha,, their origin IN rndemocratic teachings
IN IA ,lcnagcric attempts 10 deceive inc poop
ly Nor, catch words. which, II they mean az
a ming nave no relation to sound policy n
s. phrases. invented TO please the ear
"a Inc ,i1tims Of cunning creed, ought !
Ut to stand IN our way, Looking De-
81 III these things wc shall ind Just prsn
ire plrs. furnishing vantage ground from "hl
IA ~. ran INV out q safe course ~ action.
,te shnuld strive 20 rid ourselves and our count
m,a OF In. idea that there ~ anything shat
or dissra,cfCl in economy, whether ~ PUNE
,se priyaleli &. II rxtrayagancc N public exPen
~. trr. has prevailed in the past " AFFORDS no
cus. for H. continuance; and there is no rres
IL. ~ duty So ~yalpablc as the waste OF money b
III. ry public servants for the pcoples uses
.,mr government was founded in q spirit
,s frruAlity and economy, ana Us aumihistrat
should not depart from these lines. we
AZ. ID glitter nor show to divert our people II
,,,rhul.nt thoughts. We have a more suls,
,ial ruarantc against discomfort in a pain
nv, simple plan OF rule in which every citizen ~
IN, share. In order that this should dots peri
work II IL essential that there should q
amongst our lsople u Wh'i'7u"' All" >
cs,cd love sor their government. for its
sake and because 1t is a heritage belons
To all
the The cultivation Of such a sentiment Is
only . high duty but an absolute neccssit'
! by the contamination OF the reforms We ei
de, urn. We shall utterly and disgrnccfully
IL We attempt these reforms under the infiue
O. petty partisan schcming or the fear OF J
-" ardizine personal political fortunes. Th'y
the only be accomplished when unselh-h patriot
.dcd guides the aspirations Of our people and r.
,roe latcs the action Of their chosen servants.
W. who are TO he charged with the res
(. sibility OF making and executing thela~s sh'
inst nam our preparation for the task by u :
re- self., xnmination and Nv a self pirvation I
mn m icnohlc and unworthy tendencies hrea
~. irg 10 enter INTO our motives sud designs. J
'"'' may We .njoin upon all our couniryinen
-ror. same duiv' and then NAV we hop~ 20 peri
What faithfully and successfully the WORK inuu
rom 10 our hands by = ccnndins people"