Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-07-09
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Cleveland Suggests Platform.

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Cleveland Suggests Platform.
Grover Cleveland and David b. Hill
met on the same platform in New York,
and both talked Democratic unity and
how best to restore the party to some
thing like its former prestige. The
occasion was the opening of the Tllden
Clubs new home. 1t was Cleveland's
first public appearance as political
speaker in five years and his meeting
with Hill, his ancient enemy, on friend
ly terms gave the affair double signif-
canoe.
Ex-President Cleveland, who was In
troduced by President Bowling of the
club, received rousing reception when
lie rose to speak. He said:
81 have been urged to participate In
this occasion by those who have assur-
cd me that this handsome structure
Is to be dedicated to the rehabilitation
and consolidation of the Democratic
party under the inspiration of name
which, during the days of Democratic
strength and achievement, was honor
ed in every Democratic household
Such an assurance made to one who
followed with hearty devotion the lead
crship of Samuel ]. Tilden when liv-
Ing and who has since found In his ca
reer and fame the highest incentive to
Democratic steadfastncss could hardly
fail to overcome the temptations of
my contented retirement from political
activity.
Perhaps there are those who would
define my position rs one of Danish
ment instead of retirement. Against
this shall not enter protest. 1t is
sufficient for me in either 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 to
night invoked. No confession Of par.
ty sin should, therefore, be expected
of me. have none to make; nor do
crave political dissolution. am here
to take counsel with others processing
the same party faith concerning the
Democratic situation.
II suppose we are all convinced that
this situation might be improved; and
some of us may think 1t is perilously
undermined. Whatever the measure
of its Impairment may be, our condi
ton as an organization cannot be i'm
proved by calling each other harsl
names nor by inaugurating system
of arbitrary prescription and Danish
ment."
After urging return to the Demo
cratic faith of the fathers. Mr.. Cleye
land said:
II believe the times point to anothcl
Democratic opportunity as near a
hand, but believe we shall reap tht
fruits of it only by following the linz
of conduct | have indicated. In my
event l have comforting and abiding
faith in the indestructiblity of the par
| ty which has SO many times shown its
right to live and its power for good
and am sure the reserve of patriotic
| Democratic wisdom will at some time
declare itself in the rescue Of our coun
try and our party.
"My days Of political activity arc
past and shall not hereafter assume
to participate in party councils. 1 an
absolutely content with retirement; bu
/ still have one burning, anxious polit
ical aspiration. want to see before
die the restoration to perfect healtl
and supremacy of that Democrac!
whose mission 1t is to bless the people
n Democracy true to itself, Uninterrupted
by clamor, unmoved by the gusts OF
popular passion and interrupted 10y
offers of strange alliance-the Democ
racy of patriotism, the Democracy Of
safety. the Democracy of Tilden AM
the Democracy that deserves and win.
success"