The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-10-05

have but little relation TO the taxation Of the
people. and when extravaganza In the pubic
service has become q contag1ousp plague.
To those who hope for better things this con-
vention Of Democratic clubs Is a bright promise
OF reform. UnorganiZed good Intentions and
idle patriotic aspirations cannot successfully con.
tend FOR mastery with the compact forces or
private interests and greed, nor Is the organiza-
ton always the most useful which has the widest
extent. The real benefit or political organlza-
ton il found in its nearness TO the people. and in
the direcfness OF It's action or course. harmony
and unity OF purpose are absolutely essential.
In this view, your assembling together u most
important. In so far as IL promotes this harmony
and unity by conference, and a consideration or
methods. and in 30 far as 1t inspires that zeal
and enthusiasm which will maze more effective
your work at home. Therefore,. / am sure that L
can say nothing better In taking my leave OF you.
than TO wish that your convention may be a
most profitable and encouraging one. and that.
At its conclusion. you may resume your placesl In
your home organizations, newly inspired 10 de-
termined and Jealous efforts in the cause or true
Democracy.
Mr.. Cleveland was frequently a~pplauded
and his closing injunction received marks
of hearty approval. Gen. Patrick A. Col
Inns, of Massachusetts. was elected tenn
porary chairman. Committees were APP
pointed and then followed a resolution
which evoked considerable applause. lt
was that tho chairman be requested TO
transmit to the President of the United
States the sympathy of the mem bers OF the
OEkdulLAllOn " Ills u1i VI nAiCt dho w
express their earnest hope that K the prov
idence of God Mrs. Harrison may, in His
own good time. be restored to health. This
was offered by n North Carolina delegate
and was carried unanimously. A recess
was then taken on motion of delegate In
Rllsh. of Indiana.
After recess the temporary officers were
made permanent. A report was presented
showing that the number of clubs had in
creased from 4.760 In 1881 to 5.2OO this year.
ThQra ara now nna hnrtdrad M OmAu'a DAM
ocratIo Influence clubs in existence.
Among the resolutions offered and adopted
were the following:
We warn the American people of the danger
manifest purpose OF the managers OF the monop-
oily party to debauch the suffrage and to pur-
chase another lease of the presidency, and an
take permanent possession OF the federal gov
eminent through the provisions Of an uncon-
stitntional and partisan force bill, designed by
corrupt and INSCRIPTIONS cOnsptrators and fu-
dorsed by BENJAMIN Harrison and q s0-called
Republican convention of office holders and
monopolists.
We denounce az un-American and unconstitu-
nonal the pillage or the people for the benefit OF
the few by the unjust tax laws: the squandering
In subsidies and In jobs, and demand q return to
more equal taxation. more frugal expenditures
and purer government. which. can be accom-
plished only by the election OF Cleveland and
etevenson.
J. Fl. Outhwaite. OF Ohio, in q brief
speech. told the delegates to keep your
eye on OHIO" Martin McGinnis. OF Mon
tana. in the course of n speech referring TO
Cieveland's administration, said he did
not, perhaps. turn out as many Republican
o~ffice-holders as he might have done
He will do better next time," cried .
voice.
Yes, he's learned something by this
time" replied the speaker.
There was then read u series of resolu-
tons adopted Dy delegates of various negro
Democratic clubs denouncinS the force bill
rs one intended to serve the interests of
The following OFF Ger were elected for
the ensuing four years: Chsuncey F.. Black.
of Pennsylvania. president: Lawrence
Gardner, of Washington. secretary; hos
well 2. Flower. of New York. treasurer.
William L. English was made vice-presl-
dent for Indiana. Then came a resolution
thanking David emmett Hill for his recent
speech at Brooklyn, a letter of regret from
General Stevenson, and adjournment
sine die.
Nearly FIVE hundred people shook hands
with Grover Cleveland tonight in the
rooms of the Democratic Club of the city
OF New York. where he was rendered q re-
ception. Prominent Democrats from all
parts of the country were present. and the
mem bers OF the national and State Demo-
cratic committees who are In town were
among them. Mr.. Cleveland is himself a
member of the club. Invitations were
$3.50 aA0
Hill, but neither succeeded IN putting in
IN appearance. Mr.. Cleveland's entrance.
escorted by q committee of the club. was
the signal for an enthusiastic outburst.
Mr.. Cleveland Was appealed to 70 "say
something" and, In o conversations tone,
replied as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and G~entlemen-I simply ex-
press MY pleasure this evening for this cordial
aud generous welcome. i can hardly refrain
from saying TO you that / am called here tonight
for some good reasons. First. j feel this TO
lie myt Democratic home. [Cheers.l Second,
j expect to meet here many of my towns
men. whom | am alwa VS. glad TO see. l expect 10
See not only my TO wnsneu. but my Democratic
townsmen. More than all this, l have come here
with a great deal OF pleasant anticipation in
meeting and taking by the hand those others
who have assembled here to-day from various
parts of the country. all actuated by the same
principles and purposes that actuate the MEN,
bers OF this club. lhave come here to see them
and / hope We will show them how we Demo-
Gratis live in New York city. Now gentlemen we
are ready for the task.
Anthem adjourned up stairs. where o col
lation was served.