The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-07-08
A PATRIOTIC TIGER.
rAxMASI. THoUGH sOMEHHAT DIS
FIGURED, CELEBRLThS.
Cleveland, AM and Herbert Write Letters
of Regret. Containing the Sonseh
tional s2read-Eagie Sentiment

New York July 4.-Tammany hall cele-
brstei the Fourth OF July in the historic
w.xwam with the greatest enthusiasm.
From an early hour this morning the inehi-
bers of the Society OF Tammany began 10
assemble in the wigwam, and although
the speech-making Was not advertised 10
begin until 10 o'clock, the Dis nan was
packed long before that time
B4vna's SiXty-ninth regiment band wniied
away the time until the celebration began
b. playing popular and patriotic airs
which were loudly cheered by the au-
disnce. y distinguished array OF speakers
had been invited for the occasion from
all parts OF the country. among them
were Hon. James r. Campbell. OF ohiS.
ami Hon. Thomas NJ. Waller. OF Connectl-
cut. who delivered long talks.
Grand Sachem FREDERICK Smyth IeN-re-
cOrdeT) delivered the address Of welcome,
after which Mr.. James Lindsay Gordon
read the declaration OF independence.
Ex-RecO.der Smyth received many letters
% regret from prominent men VINO We're
unable 10 attend the celebration. Among
those received was one each from Fresl-
dent Cleveland. Senator David u. Hili'
Secretary OF the Navy Herbert. Assistant
Secretary Of tine Navy AicAdoo. Senator
Lindsay, es-5cvo-nOr Flower. Governor
Evans CT South Carolina: Governor
Hughes. OF Arizona; Congressman ADbott.
Frederick L. COudert, 1sadoF Strauss and
others
President CIeveIand's Letter.
The presidents letter was as follows:
Cray Glbles. June 2S.--HOn. Frederick
smyth. Grand Sachcm. Etc. Dear ST; 1
regret that / cannot accept the invitation
I have received from the T1mmany 20
e!ety 10 participate IN its celebration OF
the IZstl anniversary Of American inde-
peUIe1Cv. The patriotism and devotion OF
those IhO fought for our Liberties ana
es.s alished our free government ought al
was 10 be held in grateful remembrance
AMI neither lapse 81 years nor chahs"4
conditions should ever detrlct from the
zest ana enthusiasm Of their commemora-
ton
The thought must not escape us, how
eyra-. that while eve-x anniversary of
American independence reminds us OF the
stern sacrifices Of the fathers o. the re-
public. ana while on such occasions we find
abundant cause Tor rejoicing IN the splen-
dor 81 their achievements. We should not
fiI To bt seriously impressed BY proper
arure ueUsiou Of the duties and responsible
ties We have inherited - their successors
ami l-saces.
1T Was though; 70 endure the rigo-s and
hsrislIps OK Llscouras.ns war in order
that "a government by tine people might bee
established Ns cannot. without wicked
Tecr-Iuc-. disregard the lessons taught by
Their Sufsvr.uFs. nor can We, without dis
grace. neglect the duty ~ preserving and
ma.uta n.us 81 their integrity and
strength The free insltut ors born OF their
her,->u- Their woEN WAS done 'hroush
privatlln ana in thr midst Of doubt AID
gloom Our duty can wei be performed i
are s--apiy honest. Intelligent and
patriotic. Tley found their danger on the
batJ.clle.Is anu in the uncertain issue %
armed contest our danger IS found IN
the T-cEle--Less II sel.iSlncss and in in
s.d.uus aupes- 90 popular passion and
tllu-l.lessu.ss.
Nothing but The same patriotic stead
fastness and adherence ID principle when
lei 20 th-.- success VIII now SHE'D or
Eov,rameut from disaster ana preserve our
national =.p.y ami prosperity.
81 earnestly hope that the celebration
contemplated by your Crs.E.zltiOn VIII
st.uu. i-r -lCs. who are within it- .e-
aueuc- % Gs valiant l-l2s iu The pcit- -
Eal-. and aMla present p-~TleN.tes 10
Tech ~ example and Ceclaratiou the
potency gr adherence 10 sound ana con-
s-s,eHt principles and THE safety or
reliance upon tle honor and parr otisu OF
our c3lUrrymeu when impending uauser
ar1gs~s them 30 activity. Yours very
truly. GROW Eg CLEVELAND"
Senator HIITs Regrets.
The following letter was contributed by
Senator Hiu-
..V,olrert-s Heost. Rensselaer, Boulevard.
Albany. y. b.. july 1.-The Hon. FRED
~. B @.rytn. bsar Sir. resret that shall
be unable 10 participate with you Ia your
c-l-e..t.su On abe ith instant
''T.f. have. however. lug best wishes that
t1- occasion may bee one of the most use
fuI SO aI your tiEne-Uonurcd dcmonstra-
tI5us The present is. indeed. htJins time
for the revival OF revolutionary memories
and tae renewal ~ patriotic pledges for the
promotion ~ sne best interests Of our
&C uu1vI country.
--It - useless 20 disguise The fact that
tn spirit OF ugf,suaI:sn AMI socialism Is
unfortunately abroad IN tie iand. denial Il
iuE au uua eLarr ih.us-, moro liberal
cor srrlet.ou Of the federal constitution
than OUR fathers were ever willing TO
sanction; insisting upon odious schemes OF
tavati1u f3rei-u 90 fhe genius ~ our nce
INSTITUTIONS proposing to i-ncrs o. b.-iit-
tie th. reserved rights 81 the states; seek
Ing au ,Nt.E-l5u az the functions or JLris-
dictIeu ~ Jae federal Judiciary 10y the
gradual and insilipus absorption or eNer-
else ~ powers heretofore NOT invoked, vio-
latfv.- ~ the spirit. if not the letter. Of
th, constitution. uer~isteutly insisting IRON
special hesitation l.r ta, private iite-ests
OF tl. .ll.l.-. rather than for the general
welfare ana public purposes. ella morning TOR