The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1884-09-09
George w. Julian's Great Speech

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Special Dispatch to the Evening Telegram
INDIANAPOLIS, IND, August 29.-Fif
cen hundred Democrats gathered at the
Park Theatre last night to hear. George
W. Julian. ex-Republican member OF
Congress, who discussed political topics
10 speech that was frequently inter
trupted by applause. Governor Hen
bricks, who was present, in response to
repeated calls. made brief address, EN-
phasizing the principal points made by
Mr.. Julian. Judge Lewis Jordan pre-
sided and a number of the most promi-
nent Democrats in the State we're on the
stage.
Mr.. Julian sketched the history OF the
Republican party. demonstrating the
steady and rapid decadence from princi-
pie and the false pretences which have
enabled it 10 triumph over it's own con
science until it has entirely lost the pow
er Of self-recovery FROM corruption and
dishonesty. Ho ridiculed its platform
as the natural result of prosperous i'm
posture, aud encouraged the independ-
ents who are endeavoring by stepping
outside the ranks of the party to purify
the most corrupt hierarchy of the times
and are thus laying the foundation Tor
great historical mo Vements in the future.
He next, in referring to the candidate,
said: Mr.. Blaine is the choice OF q very
large majority OF bis party. His nom
ination was not the work of its leaders,
but Its rank and 6le. He was chosen by
the party, whose record of violated
promises and shameless misgovernment
should make every honest man in it
blush; and the same judgment must pass
upon both candidate and party. From
the year 1853 to 1871, served with Mr..
Blaine in the House Of Representatives
I have never received anything but cour-
tesy and kindness at his hands. In dis
cussing bis fitness for the Presidency l
am therefore without even the shadow
|of motive to do him the slightest per-
sonal or political injustice. He is lauded
bv bis friends as great ststesman.-
What famous act OF craftsmanship has
be ever espoused or accomplished p
None Of bis friends Gao specify it. His
name recalls no great principle and no
great measure of policy. He has neither
originated any important bill nor shown
himself the conspicuous advocate Of any
important measure. He has taken the
lead in none OF the great questions that
have agitated the country during his
long term Of public service 10 the House
and Senate, and covering the most men,
orable epoch in our history.
HONESTY, NOT BRILLIANcY, WANTED.
II during all these years he has favor
ed reform be has kept it profound Sc.
cret, and In the recent book evidently re
CARDS spoils as the natural and unavoid-
able incident Of practical politics 10 the
United States, while among. his most
active and jealous supporters are to be
found Robeson, E kins, Clayton, Dor.
sey, Brady, and the very worst elements
in American political life. II there is
any public man. in the Union who is we'll
understood to be the right hand man Of
the great railway corporations OF the
country. and their un6inching friend IN.
der all circumstances, that man is James
G. Blaine. He is man of genius, and
has long been great power In his party.
He has seen corruption and greed grasp.
ing 10 all the natural agencies OF society
for their own baleful purposes. He has
had great and multiplied opportunities
of thwarting the enemies of the people
and serving the poor in their hard fight
with corporate rapacity, but be has lifted
neither hand nor voice in their behalf,
while always playing bis part as shifty
ally Of organized cupidity and pelf. But
the fght of the democrats and their al
lies is not with Mr.. Blaine, but the party
be represents. The political chemistry
Of his party has simply obeyed it's own
laws.and the qualities which it held 10
solution bave been precipitated in MIR
Blaine. He is its expression and breath,
and the work we have In hand is To de-
feat aEd DESTROY the unhallowed dynasty
behind him. Mr.. B!aine's magnetism is
often dwelt upon by his friends. l ad.
init that be is q magnetic. But the gov
ernment OF the United States is not car
r:ed on by magnetism. The Fathers of
the Republic never dreamed of an idea
so perfectly original and refreshing!
What the country needs In q President is
statesmanship. solid sense, and an hon.
est purpose. admit. too, that he Is q
brilliant man but brilliancy is no more !
needed in the conduct Of public affairs
than magnetism The American people
would much prefer an honest man with
out brilliancy to brilliant man without
honesty.
CLEVELAND A NATIONAL NECESSITY
1t cannot he necessary 10 speak at any
length of the democratic candidates.
Governor Cleveland Is known to the
whole country by his successful admin.
of the government Of New
York. He has shown himself man of
courage, independence, and rare execu
tive ability, while the charge Of political
has never been breathed
against him. His public acts prove that
be holds Office as trust for the people,
and that he is a Democrat in the best
sense OF the term. His proved ability
to resist political pressure, and his un.
doubted personal integrity, amply it him
for the great work Of reform which
very protracted malad administration Of the
government has made an imperative ne
,essity. The paramount issue in this
canvass is political morality. 1t involves
The question Of fidelity to trusts, Of truth
and falsehood, right and wrong, honesty
and dishonesty 10 the conduct Of public
affairs. Political corruption has become
, great national csnker. No reform lie
possible in any direction II we are not
able to stem the black tide which threat
ems to lay waste the Republic. We shall
'sil hopelessly IL We cannot inspire in
the people, and especially 10 the coming
generation, the love of rectitude, and re