Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
GROVER CLEVELAND.
THE rx-PREsIDENT SPEAKS AT
THE REFORM CLUB DINNER.
HIS IDEA OF TRUE DEMOCRACY.
The Recent aVTrestine of the Demo-
cratic banner from Its Place ny
,.tt,gc,1 Fanatics" Missionary
work for the south.

Work for the SOUTH
VIEW YORK. April 2L-The annual din
49,, or the Reform Club. which was given
tonight ir the new ballroom Of the
Hotel Waldorf. was notable gathering.
representative men from all parts OF the
limited States who played prominent
mart in the recent campaign OF the gold
Democrats were present
Whom the list Of invited guests was
made public 1t was generally understood
that the speeches which would be de-
llvercd would in a large measure indicate
the policy OF the gold wing Of the Demo
cratic party in the next presidential cam
paign.
John Dewitt Warner presided. AZ his
right sat ex-Presdent Cleveland. and on
his left was x-Postmaster-Goneral VIII
liam L. Wilson. The toasts and those
who responded to them were as follows:
Present Problems" Grover Cleveland.
sound Currency" John G. Carlisle.
Tariff Reform" William l. Wilson.
Municipal Administration" Edward NJ.
Shepard.
THE New South" Doneison Caffery.
''rhe National Democracy" William D.
Bynum. -
ncr.
ANDREW Jackson and the Restoration
OF Gold Currency" Josiah Patterson.
Five hundred end eight persons sat
down TO the feast.
Mr.. Clevelands speech was as follows:
MR.. CLEvELAND'S SPEECH.
we are gathered here tonight as pa
triotic citizens anxious 10 do something
toward reinstating the prosperity or our
fellow cOunlrymcn and protecting the
fair fame of our nation against shame
and scandal On every side we are con-
fr0nted with popular depression ana COM
pla!nt These are largely due 10 causes
Of natural and certain recurrence, as the
inevitable accompaniment Of all human
endeavor. and perhaps, they are Ms
largely due TO the work of agitators and
demagogues who have buslly Eowed the
seeds OF discomfort, in order that IN the
harvest they may reap personal adVan-
tage. While scattering the seeds Of dis
content, they have also cultivated a
growth Of sectional and class Suspicion
and disirust. which threatens 10 choke
OF destroy that fratefnal feeling which
AHl4n 10 N0lls laEA nAt AbAA'NA al ~A'N 80
or common misfortune. ana which is alb
solutely essential 10 the success Of our
plan Of government. The fundamental
truth that our free institutions offer op-
pOrtunitgs TO all within their influence
for the advancement and improvement
OF their condition has been so far de-
MED that honest accumulation is called
crime ana the necessity and habit or
individual effort and struggle, which are
tho mansprings Of sturdy Americanism,
arc deCried as unjustihable burdens,
while unWholesome paternalism Is pre-
scented in handsome and inviting garb.
This power. born of sordid greed, and
maintained by selfish interest and partl-
san ambition. has al last assumed COM
mand. and has largely recruited its wait
Ing forces by inhaming those inclined 10
be patient with the ills Of an ancient
crime against their rights, to be avenged
by encouraging the restless and turbulent
With hints Of greater license, and by Of
ferng 20 the poor as a smooth road 10
wealth, and 10 those in debt as plan for
easy payment, and TO those who from
any cause arc unfortunate and Giscour-
aged, as a remedy for all their Ills, the
Zee ana Unlimited and independent coin
age or silver az the rate OF iG TO /, with
q appreciated currency and cheap money.
a RUDE AWAKENING.
1T was a rude awakening for the
Negligent and Ovcr-cOnndont, and a day
Of terror for sober ana patriotic men.
when the bold promoters Of this reckless
creed captured the organization OF a
powerful political party. and. Selling its
banners shouted defiance to the aston
ished conscience ana conservatism Of the
country.
The danger Of the situation arose
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miaiOrtunes had been cruelty played upon
and from the enthusiasm OF unquestion-
ing, thoughticss party fealty. The de-
Neiance came through the action of
those who saw the trick, and loved the
principles Of their party too well 10 fol-
low Us stolen banners
Though the first engagement result
Cd ia the defeat Of the combined forces
o. dangerous unwhOlosome policy,
survey OF the field IS by no means re-
assuring. The party placed in power as
the result Of splendid Democratic pa
uotism has failed 10 meet the obliga-
ions Of the peoples trust
Instead OF addressing themselves TO
ms task, however TO place our finances
On sound baslsD, the managers and
representatives OF this victorious party,
these professed champions Of sound
irance. have before the eyes of an ex-
pectant people. returned In hot haste 70
Aelr wallowing In the mire OF extreme
protection. Offending millions OF voters
hy their exhibition Of a party's bad faith
ana disgusting millions more by their nm
concealed determination 10 repay parti-
san support from the proceeds or IN
creased burdens OF taxation. placed upon
those already oycfladen.
I'm The mean tine, the allied forces OF
calamity, encouraged by these maiign
conditions. are stiil active and agyres-
sYe They confidently speak OF the en-
counter in which Trey failed OF success
~ only the first battle, and gladly nan
every untoward incident and every add
70 pretext for passion and resentment