Birmingham state herald., 1897-01-09
TWO KINDS IF DEMOCRATS Celebrate the Anniversary of the
 Battle of New Orleans. THE PRESIDENTS LETTER Read at the Banquet at Chicago Was Received
 With Applause by Nationals. BRYAN'S TRIBUTE TO THE HERO Read at Banquet Where John T. Morgan Was Guest-other Organizations
 Hold High Carnival Over the
 Defeat of Democracy.
BRYAN'S TRIBUTE TO THE HERO

Chicago, Jan. S.-Choosing the anni- versary dedicated to "Old Hickory" the members of the national democratic par ty from .the ten middle and western states who fought for principle and the gold standard under the banner of Pal mer and Buckner, assembled 300 strong tonight in the banquet hall of the audi torium hotel to celebrate alike the birth day of Andrew Jackson the victory over Bryan and free silver, and renew pledges of adherence to the Indianapolis platform. The occasion was made notable by the presence of the party's nominee for vice. president, General Simon B. Buckner, of Kentucky; Hon. Charles s. Hamlin of Massachusetts, assistant secretary of the treasury and Hon. Henry Watterson, of Louisville. The banqueters were also honored by having read to them letters from the president of the United States, from his secretary of agriculture, Hon. J. Sterling Morton, and the standard bearer of the party in the recent cam paign, United States Senator John M. Palmer, and telegrams from Postmaster General Wilson and Secretary Francis, and others, prominent in the party. The letter which President Cleveland wrote to Franklin Mac Veagh, of Chicago, was read at the Jackson feast, in lieu of his presence, and was as follows:
 Executive Mansion,
 Washington, D. C., Jan. 4. Franklin Mac Veagh, Esq, Chairman, etc., Chicago:
 My Dear Sir: regret that official du- ties prevent my acceptance of the invi- tation I have received on behalf of the national democrats of the middle states to attend the Jackson day banquet on the 9th instant.
 When ma ceiap and prai,Idica fbrao tar ed to obscure the meaning of true de- mocracy and pervert its patriotic pur- poses, a reunion of those who are demo- crats for the sake of principle and the good of their country cannot fail to be inspiring and useful.
 On an occasion when the character and achievements of Andrew Jackson are commemorated, the old landmarks of democratic faith should be distinctly pointed out. At such a time it should be 1mpressively taught that democracy Is not disorder; that It's regard for popular rights does mot mean the care of only portion of our people; that it's loyalty to the constitution and the law does mean potulent challenge of the duty of civil obedience; that it's aggressiveness does not mean class hatred and sectional vii tuperation and that its success should never mean mere partisan triumph at the sacrifice of principle and patriotism.
 Yours very truly,
 (Signed.) GROVER CLEVELAND.
 Senator Palmer intended to be present in person, but his illness in Springfield made his presence impossible. Instead the general sent a letter.
 The following telegrams from members of the cabinet were read:
 Washington, D. O., Jan. 8.
 To the democratic party is still com free government. We must fight not only the battle for sound finance, but never ending struggle for just and equal system of taxation.
 (signed) w. WILSON.
 Washington, D. o. Jan. B.
 Official duties will not permit me to accept the invitation to attend the Jack son day banquet. I trust the occasion may prove prolific of much good to the interests of true democracy as advocated and exemplified by that noble patriot whose victories we celebrate tonight.
 (Signed) DAVID R. FRANCIS.
 Telegrams were also read from Ben T. Cable, of Rock Island, ex-democratic na- tional committeeman, and C. Vey Hol- man, of Maine, who was chairman of the literary bureau of the national demo- cratic party during the last campaign
 A reception to Gen. Buckner and others preceded the feast and speech-making
 When Postmaster Macveagh men, tioned President Cleveland in words of praise, every man arose, cheered waved napkins and appiauded to express their admiration of the man and sympathy with the sentiments of the speaker. There was milder demonstration when Sena- tor Palmer's letter was read and hearty applause followed the reading or Secre- tary Mortons letter.
 Hon. Henry Watterson was given a hattering reception when he arose to speak to the sentiment, ''The Future of Democracy"
 Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Hamlin was cheered again and again as he arose.
 Hon. Washington Irving Babb, the dis tinguished Iowan, spoke for that state, and his remarks were we'll received
 In the absence of Daniel w. Lawler, of St. Paul, the leader of the national democrats of Minnesota, his speech was read.
 T. J. Mahony spoke for Nebraska, and Hon. J. McD. Trimble for Missouri.