QUESTION:

How did President Grover Cleveland describe the goals and achievements of his administration? Did he admit to any shortcomings or failures? Can criticisms of Cleveland be found in the platforms of the Republican Party, or the Inaugural Address of his successor? Was Cleveland honest in the discussions of his policies? Does he ever present weak or false arguments as if they were indisputable truths? What were his expressed attitudes towards business, farmers, and workers? How did Cleveland view economic and social reforms? Does he seem to anticipate any future crisis caused by dramatic changes?