Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 October 1889 — A LETTER FROM MR. CLEVELAND [ARTICLE]

A LETTER FROM MR. CLEVELAND

The first general assembly of the Dcmoeratie souietioa of Pwuuaylvauiu began, Wednesday, at Philadelphia. Over seven hrndred delegates, representing Democrat, ic clubs in all parts of the State, were in attendance. President Chauncey F. Black called the convention to order! after which a letter from ejc President Cleveland was rea l. After expressing regrets at bgiag unable to attend, Mr. Cleveland toys: , .. ' “My estimate of the value of these Dem. ocr.it c societies as agents Tor the. instruction dftfre iJuopTrTipon potitfrat SSvs and for the accomplishment of. legitimate p<diticai work-bt-well known, and there mc.vxm.was a 4 la the iutgrest of good,, government and national

. prosperity, they were more needed. The condition of political affairs are such that the attention of all true Democrats should be directed to the enforcement of the distinctive principles of the party, and, in my opinion, this no time for the search after make shifts and temporary expedients. We, as a party, are fairly en ’ listed in the cause of the people, and patriotism, duty and party success require that we should be consistent and steadfast. All personal and selfish falms should be subordinated. I confidently expect that in the work we have in hand our Democratic societies will ’exhibit an efficiency which will be gratefully acknowledged by all who have at heart the welfare and prosperity of the American people.