The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-01-05

New York, Jan. 5.-"Mr. Chairman,
the man Of all men most thoroly rep
resentative of the national policy 4
have indicated; the most capable and
sure of making them effective-the
opportunity being given-the man of
the proven courage in his convictions,
who never yet turned his back upon
the approach of public duty. and Is too
old to learn how; that man unror-
tunately absent at this time, but
New Yorker by adoption, IT not by
birth, and one whom New York has
always delighted to honor-that man
is Grover Cleveland, whose record In
the past is an all-sufficient guarantee
of his action in the future"
These were the closing words OF
Richard Olney, who was one of the
principal speakers at the democratic
banquet at Sherry's last night. The
occasion was nOminally a celebration
of the commencement of the admins
tration of George B. Mcclellan as
mayor of New York, but in reality
demonstration for democratic pr1nc1-
pies and harmony, specially prepared
for the coming presidential campaign.
Former President Cleveland was an
nounced as one of the speakers, but
sent letter excusing himself at the
last moment. Judge Alton B. Parker,
Senator Arthur P. German and Sena-
tor John T. Morgan of Alabama were
also expected but sent letters instead.
Mr.. Cleveland wrote as follows:
CIevelandS Letter.
While the assumption of the duty in
volved in the government of the greatest
city of our country creates grave respon-
sibilities. the impressive thought cannot
be eyaded that the manner in which the
democracy of the city shall meet its mu-
nicipal responsibilities will. in large de-
gree. determine the extent to which our
fellow countrymen In every part or the
Tn fr-I1d no al no.
racy Of the nation In broader fields OF gov
ernmental rule.
Those far beyond the limit Of New York
who love the democratic party confidently
expect that the methods Of the new mu-
nicipal administra ton will be SO clean and
efficient and it's high purposes so mani
fest in all things as to impress the entire
country with the security and peace prom
ised by the national supremacy Of a safe
and conservative democracy.
The speakers included Mayor NC
Clellan, Richard Olney, David B. Hill,
Charles A. Towne and Congressman
De Almond, Ex-Congressman w.
Bourke Cochran. acted as POSTMASTER.
David Hills Program.
Former Governor David B. Hill de-
voted the greater portion of his speech
to a denunciation Of President Roose-
welt In suggesting platform for the
democratic party Mr.. Hill urged
planks for tariff revision which shall
secure equal privileges to all, revenues
limited to the necessities Of the treas
ury. and an equitable adjustment Of
eXorbitant Duties" and adequate laws
for the regulation and control of COM
binations Of capital. He added:
There ought not to be any difficulty at
this time In framing financial plank &C.
. ceptable to every intelligent and reason
able democrat. The logic Of events has
cleared the situation. 1t is not believed
that any further monetary legislation Is
now desirable If specific plan on this
subject Is needed, then simple declara-
ton in favor Of international bmetallism
to be secured by agreement between
the leading nations Of the world, in the
event that further coinage legislation be-
comes necessary. would be unobjectionable
Planks for the election Of United
States senators by direct vote: rigid
adherence to the Monroe doctrine and
the avoidance of an eastern policy pre-
venting It's consistent enforcement; the
admission to statehood Of Oklahoma
New Mexico and Arizona; and opposi-
ton to the maintenance of American
possessions Of colonial systems Of gov
eminent analogous to the British colo.
NAL system" were urged.
Among others present were Con.
gresham David De Almond Of Mis-
souri,; Ex-Governor r. E. Pattison O.
Pennsylvania, William A. CASTOR O.
Boston and Charles r. Murphy, nov
leader of Tammany Hall.