The advocate., 1896-11-25
BUGLE CALL OF THE GOLD PARTY.

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aggressive warfare In favor Of what
they call sound money, and they do
not intend to let go single point they
have gained. The announcement OF
this purpose was made immediately
after the result Of the election was
published, and official proclamation to
that effect has been made by Chairman
Hanna.
The alliance of gold Democrats with
Republicans was hearty and resOlute.
Candidate Palmer, upon casting his
ballot, declared his wish that the Re-
publican ticket would be successful.
Democrat votes made Mr.. McKinley's
election certain, and none are now bet
ter satisfied with themselves than are
these same gold Democrats who are re-
sponsible for the success of the Repub-
lIcan candidates This Is manifest In
q thousand instances that might be
cited. The latest and most fragrant
case is that of the proceedings OF the
New York Chamber of Commerce at
it's annual banquet the 18th Of the
present month. This body Is made up
of business men without regard to
politics. The President of the United
States and his Cabinet officers are
usually invited, and part of them al
ways attend. This year Mr.. Secretary
Morton was the only gentleman pres
ent representing the administration,
though ex. Postmaster General Wilson,
lately resigned, took part.
The President, not finding 1t con-
Venient to attend, expressed his re-
grets in the following letter:
EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, November IL, 1885,
Alexander E. Orr, President, etc.;
MY DEAR sIR-The pleasure which pSrtic-
ipation in the banquets Of the Chamber Of
Commerce has afforded me In the past, and
the kindly feeling and broad spirit OF the en-
terprise which always pervaded these Occs-
sions, cause me to regret most sincerely that
cannot join the goodly company that will
gather around the chambers hospltable board
tomorrow evening,
Recent events may well cause those who
represent business interests to rejoice In their
escape from threatened peril But while they
have abundant reason for rejoicing, and can
view with the greatest satisfaction the sup
port they have given the cause Of sound
money in the contest lately wsgsd against It,
earnestly hope that in this time of congrstu-
lstion 1t will be remembered that constant
vigilance and continued effort are required to
not emily maintain present conditions, but
that absolute safety win only be secured when
our financial system is protected by S6irma.
tive and thorough reforms.
When our business, men are habltually alert
and watchful, and when they are, moreover,
fully aroused TO the Importance Of such legis-
lstiVe action concerning our finances as busi-
ness methods approve and the welfare Of the
entire country requires, much good may be
confidently anticipated not only In the &C.
complishment of practical results, but in the
removal Of hurtful prejudices, through an as.
surance to the people that business and pa
triotism are becoming more and more united.
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND
The President thinks not only that
"businesS men" may we'll rejoice over
their escape from threatened peril"
but that to hold what has been gained,
constant vigilance aud continued
effort" are required, and in addition
to this, legislation is necessary to make
things sure and safe In future.
"The Presidents health was drunk
standing" the report states, and then
Mr.. Wilson was introduced. He Is a