The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-06-20
ADEMOCRATIC FEAST
The Opening of the filden Club Was
an Auspicious Occasion.
CLEVELAND AND D. B. HILL
Were the Principal Speakers Of The
Evenings Program.
BOTH OF THEM GAVE ADVICE
To The Party, Praise Of Tildeu Being
Included In II.
HILL TOUCHED ON THE TRUST ISSUE.
Noteworthy Fact that the Republicans
Are Not Really Tryinu to Enforce
the Sherman Law.
To The Party, Praise Of TiIden Being
Included In II.
HILL TOUCHED ON THE TRUST ISSUE.

New York. June lo,--pcmocratic unity
was the keynote tonight OF great gather
Ing Of representative democrats who had
come TO attend the opening OF the hand.
some new quarters OF the Tiiden club. Adj
dresses We're made by prominent demo-
Gratis and after collation. was served IN
the banquet han to the distinguished guess
Of the evening and a buaet supper was
served In the basement for the rank and
file.
To the democrats the event was one OF
the most memorable Tor many day, as
Grover Cleveland and David r. nm met
In harmony seeking to draw the factions OF
their party together II was the drst pub.
lie appearance Of the cx-prcslcnt In ave
years. He spoke nrst, Ex-senator Hin
spoke after him and then Governor A. J.
Montague Of virginia and Colonel W. A.
CASTOR OF Boston delivered addresses.
William J. Bryan had been invted to at
tend, though not to sneak. but no reply
was received from him.
When MIR, Cleveland arrived at .he club
house Mr.. Hill was in the foyer. The two
cordially shook hands.
Loud and prolonged applause greeted the
two men as they entered the assembly
room. President Downing Of the club soon
began TO speak, and in Introducing ex.
President Cleveland. said: I'VE have vita
us here tonight the greatest living demo-
crat. The FIRST speaker have the honor Ne
introducing TO you Is the successful cnndi-
date Of two National campaigns, exPrcsl.
dent Grover Cleveland" There WAS trc-
mendous applause as Mr. Cleveland ascend
ed the small platform. The applause wound
up with three cheers and "tiget." When
quiet was restored the former president
began speaking. He said;
MIR. CLEyELAND'S SPEECH.
have been urged to participate 10 this
occasion by those who have assured me
that this hadsomc structure is to be- dedi-
Gated tonight to the rehabilitation md con-
solidatlon OF the democratic party, under
the inspiration Of a name which during the
days of democratic strength spd achieve.
mcnt, was honored In every democratic
household. Such an assurance nude ~ oaN
who followed with hearty devotion the itsd-
crshp NJ Samuel J. Tldcn when living,
and who has since found in his career and
fame tho highest incentive TO democratic
stcadfastncss, could hardly fail 10 over
Gene the temptations Of my contented re-
tlrcmCnt from political activity. Perhaps
there are those who could define my pasl-
lion MS one ~ Punishment Instead Of retite-
ment, Against this | shall not enter
protest. II Il sufficient for me 10 elther
case that | have followed In matters of
difference within our party the teachings
and counsel Of the great democrat In whose
name party peace and harmony are tonight
invoked No confession az party stu should
therefore he expected OF me-. ! have mona
to make, nor do crave political absplutiel.
] am here 20 take counsel with others pro-
Teasing the snme party faith, concerning
the democratic situation / suppose We all
are convinced that this situation might be
improved, and some OF us may think It IL
perilously undermined. Whatever tho
measure Of It's impairment may be. our eop-
dltion as an organization can not be ini-
proved by calling each other harsh names,
nor by inaugurating n system OF arbitrary
prescription and Punishment, The members
Of business firm In financial en-
harrassment should not sit down
aud look in each others faces in mute
despair; neither will they regain financial
soundness or the confidence Of the business
community by recrmination and quarrel,
nor viii any members Of the hrm aid Ia
Its restoration Ia solvent strength by as
angry inslstence upon continuation of
the business methods which have invited
its embarrassment
The democratic party is very far frols
political insolvency, but no one here should
be offended by the suggestion that It's capt
tai and prospects have suffered serious In
Jury since Mr.. Tilden was elected presi-
nj aft ri
ocratc States were not rare curioslties.
Northern democratic senator's, now prsc-
tieally extinct, were quite numerous,
and Northern democratic governors. now
almost never seen, were frequently enr
countered.
II this state of impairment exists. an In
staut duty presses upon the managers of
the democratic establishment. and ons
which they can not evade with honor.
Those Of Us less prominent In rhe party