The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1897-07-14
CLEVELAND KISSED;
BRYAN CHEERED.
TWO WAVES SWEPT THROUG H
TAMMANY'S RANKS,
Sent Letters of Regret. Engagements
Prevented Them from Joining in
the Wigwam's Celebration.

Ah0'0htOU IHeHI lIotn joining Ill
the Wigwam'S Celebration.
Two great waves swept through the
ranks of the Tammany braves in New
York on the occasion of their Fourth of
July celebration. On the crest of one
was borne the deri6ion of powerful po-
litical organization. On the crest of the
other was borne, triumphantly, the ven
GRAFTON of that body for the standard
bearer IN battle that is not yet lost.
A letter Of regret from Grover Cleve-
land was read. Il was as follows:
Westland, Princeton, N. j., June "A
! 1897. Hou. Tohu G. Sheehan: Dear
Sir-l desire to aclln, Wedge with
thanks an invitation to attend the ceIe-
brarion, 10y the Tammany Society, f the
| l2lst anniversary of American independ-
ence
My engagements will not permit me
| to be present on this interesting occa-
sion; but l hope its significance will
| preeminently consist in clear and en-
| phauc announcement of the principles
and beliefs which accord with the best
and most thoughtful sentiments and
| opinions of our cOuntrymen. Yours.
very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND.
When Secretary M9Goldrick pro
nounced the words "Grover Cleveland
there arose a wild storm Of Kisses, boots
and catcalls. The demonstration was
not confined to any particular part of
the hall. 1t dominated the entire crowd.
In extent and volume it was wonderful.
1t lasted twenty seconds.
There were men on the platform who
looked surprised. There were others
who smiled and said nothing.
When the kissing had subsidized Score.
tary McGoldrick read this letter:
Lincoln, Neb., June q, 1897. Dear
Sir: regret that an engagement made
several weeks ago will render it limos
sible for me to join with the Tammany
Society in celebrating the 121st anniver-
Sary of the Declaration of American In
| dependence. l have on a former Occa-
sion commended the founders of your
society for making provision in the CON
stltution then adopted for the annual
cOmmemOratiOn Of the Fourth of july.
There IS a special propriety in the OBJ
servance Of this day by DEMOCRATS at
this time, when the party has Just freed
itself from foreign financial influences
and taken an emphatic stand in favor OF
| n 4 mo y.fp.tF,
people.
I trust that your meeting may prove
| the inauguration ii campaign which
will result ia putting Greater New York
under democratic control. The party
has already shown in Chicago, Cincin-
| natl and several other cities larger gains
than will be required to overcome the
republican majorities recorded in New
| York and Brooklyn last November. All
indications point to a strong growth in
public sentiment along the lines laid
down in the Chicago platform; the fail
ure OF the republican policies TO restore
prosperity having given new impetus
to the movement which has for its object
| the restoration of gold and silver coinage
Ofthe constitution.
While the increasing strength of demo-
cratic principles, together with the alb
sence of the coercion extensively practice
ed last fall, would seem sufficient to make
victory reasonably certain in New York
you will be greatly aided by the fact that
the republican admins tration, both in
your city and state, has been so I'M
satisfactory as to cause widespread criti-
ciSm.
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