The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-06-20
Both Spoke Before Tilden Club
in Spirit of Unity.
TIME RIPE FOR GREAT VICTORY
Ex-President and Ex-senator Advocated
Standing Together of All Demo-
Gratis on Ground Work of Prin-
c,pIes of the Party and Pre-
dicted victory-Gov.
Montague Spoke.
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NEW YORK. June 1s.-Democratic
gathering CT representative Democrats,
who had come TO attend the opening of
the handsome new quarters of the TIL
cen Club. Addresses we're made by
Prominent Democrats, and afterwards a
otla ton was served in the banquet hall
- the distinguished guests OF Ike cr.--
,:lrS, and a buffet supper was served IN
the basement for the rank and file.
TIC Democrats the event was one Of the
,ncst memorable for many a day. AS
Grover Cleveland and David 3. Hill met
tn harmony. seeking to draw the factions
OF their party together. 1t was the first
public political appearance of the ex-
President in five years. He spoke first:
lox. Senator Hill spoke after him, and then
Governor A. ]. Montague, OF Virginia.
nnc Colonel w A Jaston, of Boston,
delivered addresses.
William j. Bryan had been invited to
attend, though not to speak, but no re-
Ply was received from him.
SHOOK HANDS CORDIALLY
Mr. Cleveland arrived at the club house.
accompanied by Il. D. Hotchkiss. DR..
Joseph E. Bryant, and John c. Calhoun
fie had scarcely got into the building
when ex-senator David b. Hill. accom-
panied by J.. Latin Kellogg, came in
Tf. Hills eye caught Mr. Cleveland s
IS soon as he entered the club foyer. and
:. moment later they were cordially shak-
srg each others hand.
Loud and prolonged applause greeted
tae two men rs they entered the assem-
jfly room. President Dowling of the
club soon began to speak. and in intro
3fi,:ng ex-President Cleveland said:
I'VE have founded this club to promote
the best interests of the Democratic par
.1v Fer that reason we have invited
Democrats from all parts of the country
10 listen to the words of those promi-
rent in their party. We have named
this club after that great statesman.
Samuel J. Tilden. and this club stands
for the political and governmental hon
csty for which the name of Tilden stands.
'.We nave with us here tonight the
greatest Of living Democrats. The first
speaker / have the honor of introducing
TO You is the successful candidate of
1.-Two nominations, eX-President Grover
Cleveland.
There was tremendous applause s Mr..
Cleveland ascended the platform. This
wound up with three cheers and ''ti-
FER" When quiet was restored the
former President began speaking.
CLEvELAND'S SPEECH.
Mr. Cleveland said: II have been urged
10 participate in this occasion by those
who have assured me that this hand
iscme structure is TO be dedicated to the
reha Utilization and consolidation of the
Democratic party. under the inspiration
iof a name which during the days of
Democratic strength and achievement,
was honored in every Democratic house
il.old.
Such an assurance made to one who
Followed with hearty devotion the lead
crship of Samuel ]. Tilden. when living.
md who has since found in his career
and fame the highest incentive TO Demo-
cratic steadfasiness. could hardly fali
to overcome the temptations of my con-
tented retirement from political activi-
4y Perhaps there are those who could
define my position as one of Punishment
Instead of retirement. Against this /
fhall not enter a protest. 1t is suttl-
lcient for me in ether 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 of party sin should there
fore be expected of me. I have none 10
make; nor do crave political ahsolution.
am here to take counsel With others
professinc the same party faith. concern
ing the Democratic situation, / suppose
we all are convinced that this situation
might be improved: and some of us may
think It is perilously undermined What-
ever the measure of its impairment may
he. our condition as an organization can
not be improved by calling each other
Harsh names. nor hw itaugurating
system of arbitrary prescription and ban
tshment
THE members of business firm in
financial embarrassment should not sit
down a nd look in each others faces IN
-i,auta despair: neither will they regain
itf;,ancial soundness or the confidence of
he business community by recI,lmina-
1;on and Quarrel; nor will any members
of the firm aid in its restoration 70 SOL
Vent strength by an angry lnslstence
spon continuation of the business me
,hods which have invited Its embarrass-
1nent,
FAR FROM INSOLVENCY.
.'Tae Democratic party is Very far from
political insolvency; hut no one mere
should be offended by the suggestion mat
Its capital and prospects nave su1ereo
serious injury since Mr.. Tilden was eject
ed president. Then and afterwards. NORTH
&ern Democratic States We're not rare
curiosities Northern Democratic Sena-
TORS now practically extinct. We're quite
,,,,,,,erops. and Northern Democratic Gov
ernors. now almost never seen, We're fre-
3ouentiy encountered
= ..If this State of impairment exists an
}tnsfant duty presses upon the managers
~ the Democratic establishment: and one
r,hich they cannot evade with honor.
iThosc of us less prominent in the party
tthe rank and file-are longing to be lea
Through old Democratic ways to old Dem
aor.,ic victories. We were never more
lsna5,y TO do enthusiastic battle than now.
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