Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1894-10-17

duced Senator Gray IS chairman of the
reception The handsome senator was
greeted with a round of applause. When
1t had subsided he turned to Mr.. Bay.
ard, who arose. The applause was re
newed with greater force and effect.
Senator Gray's Speech.
Mr.. Gray waited until 1t had died
away, whe1 he said, with much earnest
ness.
"MR. BAYARD: It is my pleasing and
grateful duty, at the request of the
Democratic societies and citizens of Will
mipgton, to give vocs to the welcome,
that We, one aud all, eagerly and cor
daily bring you to night. This over
iowing and spontaneous demonstration
was not necessary TO tell you Of the
warmth and depth of our affection. We
have known you too long and too well
for that
But, during your long sbsence-it
seemed very long to us-we have carried
you in our hearts, and out Of the full
ness Of those hearts our mouths must
speak.
"You return to find us, it is true, in
the heat of another of those political
campaigns which seem inevitable and
ecessary under free Constitutional
Government. And You find us contend
ing, with all the strength of sincere con
viction, for the supremacy of those time
honored and time-tested principles OF a
true Democracy, which you so long and
so ably have expoundsd and enforced. 1t
would, therefore, be idle TO attempt to
conceal the fact that we rejoice to nave
our war; worn leader back.
thousand men.
"Hsppily, the amenities of political
contests, which. trust, are the result Of
an advancing civilization, permit the
recognition Of the partisan character Of
| this reception, without offense to those Of
your and our fellow.citizens Of a different
political faith, who may honor us with
| their presence as our guests TO night.
| trust we all shall ever manifest that
respect and consideration for honest
| difference Of opinion that becomes the
| high citizenship Of free country.
After all, the man underies the
politician. and the kind neighbor and
| friend Is more to US than the eminent
statesman
I" Blood Is thicker than water, and
we are all exceedingly glad this evening
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your life among us in vain, that we owe
you much, and that onr dear little
| commonwealth, like the Roman mother
Of old, has no wealth to compare to the
| good name and fame OF her illustrious
sons. We have watched your career with
| pride; your triumphs nave been ours
we claim a share in the widening circle
of your honors, and catch something OF
inspiration from the high stand ards OF
duty you have maintained in public life
and private station
I'VE want to tell you tonight that
we have missed you through tho long
months that the wide ocean has sepR.
rated US, and that to US, the skies are
brighter for your return.
We hope-nsy, we know-that,
whatever Of honor and grateful appre
citation have come to you among our XIII
beyond the sea, the best OF all to you Il
the coming hcme again
That mere, among your kindred and
respecting and respected friends snC
neighbors. you have ever sought snC
found your truest happiness, your great
est joy; that to you
Kind hearts are more than coronets,
And simple faith than Norman blood.
"Welcomel Thrice welcome to GU
hearts and homes"