The Coconino weekly sun., 1895-07-11
TAMMANY CELEBRATES.
Independence Day in New York--Letter
 from President Cleveland.

Independence Day in New York--Letter from President Cleveland.
 NEW YORK, July 5.-Independence day was celebrated by the Tammany society in a manner commensurate with former celebrations since the founding of the Columbian order 119 years ago. There was no diminution in the enthusiasm manifested by those present, although the audience was smaller than in previous years EX. Gov. James E. Camp bell, of Ohio, and ex-Gov. Thomas M. Waller were in Tammany parlance ''the long takers" while well known men from all parts of the country de- livered "short talks" One feature of the celebration was the reading of let ters from President Cleveland, Senator Hill, eX-Gov. Flower and other distin- guished persons
 President Cleveland's letter is as fol- lows:
 Hon. Frederick Smyth, Grand Sachem:
 GRAY GABLES, June 2S lS9j.-Dear Sir: I regret that I cannot accept the invitation have received from the Tammany society to participate in it's celebration of the one hun dred and nineteenth anniversary of American independence
 The patriotism and devotion of those who fought for our liberties and established our free government ought always to be held in grateful remembrance and neither lapse of years or changed conditions should ever de- tract from the zest and enthusiasm of their comme moration.
 The thought must not escape us, however, that while every anniversary of American in- dependence reminds us of the stern sacrifices or the fathers of the republic, and while on such occasions we find abundant cause for re- Joicing in the splendor of their achievements, we should not fail to be seriously impre ssed by the proper apprehension of the duties and responsibilities we have inherited as their successors and legatees It was their lot to endure the rigors and hardshipS of a discour- aging war. in order that government by the people might be established.
 We cannot without wicked recreancy disre- gard the lessons taught by their sufferings. nor can we without disgrace neglect the duty Of preserving and maintaining in their in- tegrity and strength the free institutions was done through privation and in the midst Of doubt and gloom. Our duty can be well performed if we arc simply honest intelligent and patriotic. They found their danger on battleheldS and in the uncertain issue of an armed contest. Our danger is found in the recRlesSncss of selfish ness and in lnsidious appeals to popular pas sion and thoughtleSsncSS.
 Nothing but the same patriotic steadfastness and adherence to principle which led to their success will now shield our government from disaster and preserve our national glory and prosperity. I earnestly hope that the celebration contemplated by your organ ization will stimulate those who are within it's influence to do valiant deeds in the political field and amid present per- pleXitieS to teach by example and declaration the potency Of adherence to sound and consist ent principles, and the safety of reliance on the honor and patriotism of our cOuntrymen when impending danger arouses them to ac- tivity. Yours very truly,
 GROVER CLEVELAND.