The record-union., 1895-07-05
Day.


New York, July 4.-The 10th ami
versity of the independence of the nation
was celebrated to-day. The day opened
cloudy, but not SO threatening as to deter
the New Workers who had planned pass
ing the holiday out of town. thousands
left the city for the nearby seashore re-
sorts and the many parks about New
York. Cheap excursions were run over
many of the railways. carrying thou
sands to the mountain resorts close at
hand. Long Branch. Asbury Park, Sea-
bright and the resorts on the coast were
flied. Coney Island, especially, was In
holiday attire. The pilgrimage to that
resort began early, and all day long the
crowds kept streaming in by train and
boat Here and there throughout the
city the small boy. with his pack OF fire.
crackers. was heard, but such patriotic
demonstrations were most guardedly
carried on, in view of the declared in
tention of The police TO arrest all offend
ers firing of fireworks, ETC., within the
city. The first regular event OF the day
was the raising of the stars and stripes
over the old block house in Central Park
by the Judson Fitzpatrick Post, u. a, Il.
the head of the Flagstaff in Battery Park
at sunrise These two were the only
events of the day which in any way
savored of the military. Rain began at
IL O'Clock and curtailed the celebration III
both cities.
TAMMANY HALL CELEBRATES.
New YORK, July 4.-Tammany f. Hall
celebrated the Fourth in the historic way,
with the greatest enthusiasm. From an
II 10 hers
began to assemble in the Wigwam, and
although the speech making was not al
vertised to begin until 10 o. clock, the big
hall was packed long before that time.
Bayne's Sixty-ninth Regiment Band
whiled away the time until the celebra-
lion began by playing popular and patri-
otic airs, which were loudly cheered by
the audience. n distinguished array OF
speakers had been invited for the occa-
sion from all parts of the country. Among
them were Hon. ). l.. Campbell OF ONO
and Hon. Thomas Waller of Connecticut,
who delivered long talks. Grand Sachem
Fred. Smyth, ex-Kecorder, delivered the
address OF welcome, after Which James
Lindsay Gordon read the Declaration OF
Independence.
Among letters of regret read was one
from President Cleveland, as follows:
GRAY GABLES, June 2S, 1895.
''HOn. Fred SnSyth, Grand S0chem.
.
cannot accept The invitation l have re-
ceived from Tammauy TO participate IN
its lI9th anniversary celebration. Inc
patriOtism and devotion OF those who
..pught tor our liberty and established our
Zee Government ough; always to be
held in grateful remembrance, and
neither lapse Of years nor changed condl-
tions should ever detract iroui the zest and
enthusiasm of their connlemoratlon. Ihe
thought must not escape US, however,
that while every anniversary OF Anlerl-
can Independence remlnus us OF the stern
sacrifices OF the fathers OF the Republic.
and which on occasions we find aDund-
ant cause for rejoicing III the splendor
OF their achievements, we should not fail
to be seriously Impressed by proper
APPRECIATION of the duties and RESPONSE
biliLies we have Inherited as their sue
cessorS and legatees. 1t was their lot to
endure the rigors and hardships OF dis
couraging war in order that the Govern
ment might by power be established.
We cannot without wicked recreancy
disregard the lessons taught by their SUI
terings, nor can we without dis
grace neglect the duty OF preserving
and maintaining in their lntergIty and
strength the tree institutions born OF
their heroism. Their work was done
through priVatiOn and in the midst OF
DOUBT and gloom. Our duty can we'll be
performed if we are simply honest, intel
u
danger on the battlehelds and in the un-
certain issues OF an armed contest. Our
danger is found in the recklessness OF
selfishness and in inSiduouS appeals to
popular prejudice and thoughtlessness.
Nothing but the same patriotic sleadfast-
ness and adherence TO the principles
which led TO their success Will now shield
our Government from disaster and pre-
serve our national glory and prosperity
I earnestly hope that the celebration con-
tempiated by your organization Will
stimulate those who are within its lnfiu-
ence to valiant deeds when impending
danger arouses them. Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND"
The following letter from Secretary o
the Navy Herbert was also read:
"Ge7atlemen: l beg to thank you fol-
the invitation to address the IamnGny
Society at its coming celebration of the
lI9th anniversary of American ln-
dependence, and 10 express at the same
time my regrets that cannot accept.
The Democratic party has been soreIy
tried during the past two years. IL came
into power at the beginning OF hnaHcia
crisis, which was the logical outcome o.
the Republican administration. For :
time there was a disposition to hoiu Us
responsible for existing conditions, not
withstandlng the fact that Tor tnlfty-lW'
years the Democracy has never been lol
a single hour able to legslate at Wash
tngton.
TT is peculiarly unfortunate that wher
we did get into power we were mol
united but, in spite OF fractional dlHer-
ences among ourselves. we nave uphelo
the honor of the country at nome anC
abroad. We have. by the repeal of The
Sherman law, and by stopping the out
flow OF gold, maintained the credit OF the
Government, which we found IN grea
peril, and we have reformed the tariff
laws
prosperity is returning, and the voters
are beginning TO think that sober second
thought which SO invariably leads the
American people to correct conclusions
Ii I'VE would put the democracy ID power
again at the coming election we have only
TO forget our factlonal quarrels, come to-
gether for sound money, as our forefath.
ers did in the days of Jackson stand 10.
oether against the robberies OF nigh tariff
as we ourselves did in 1892 and continue
TO adhere to those vital principles thai
have made the Democracy living iorce
whether in or out OF power, since the
DAYS of Jefferson.
ssWith the sincere hopeithat your grea
organization, which has rendered sc
many memorable services to the Demo
cratic party in the past, and all other
Democratic bodies in the Empire State O
the uion, seeing and approaching the
necessities OF the hour, and recognizing
the opportunities before US, Will IN thu
near future set an example OF contra
ternity that will inspire and give courag,
and confidence to brother Democrat
throughout the land. l am, faithful,
YOURS III. A. HERBERT.D