The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-11-01
SECRETARY BAyARD SPEAKS.
A MasterI, Argument From Master
Mind.

A Mastery Argument From Master
Mind.
BALTIMORE, October 31-Secretary OF
State Thomas T. Bayard delivered
speech this evening before meeting
that packed Oaraio Hall from stage TO
strect-a speech the best, bis frencs say
that Mr. Bayard ever made. The meet
ing was held under the auspices oi the
JeFersonan Democratic Association,
and wss presided over by General stew
art Brown. Secretary Bayard was the
first sneaker. When he took the floor al
8.2O D m he was received with tumuitu
Gus applause. Mr. Bayard spoke as ioi,
lows Let US for moment by way Oh
preparation cast our minds over the
ground tha, they ought to travel upon
between how and Our reaching the polls
on Tuesday next. Let US raise our minds
let US elevate our mental and moral
vision and think Of what we are.
We are part of nation oil
Of G5 600 900 people who by the bounty
of Providence o. clpy the best part OF
great continent Great oceans arc our
boundaries on either side and the sun
that shines above rs strikes our territory
and jurisdiction with his beniicent rays
over thousands of miles, and every fruit
and every treasure brought by light and
heat into being are part Of our heritage
And have we not also a moral heritage!
We are the inheriiors OF government
purified in inilici.On elevated by sorrows,
strengthened by success Won through
dire adversiiv. Thinking over 1t
how poor, how small seem the
netty plans Of personal ambition how
detestable the war o. sections II IS to
determine by your votes next TUESDAY
what shall be the rule OF such land as
this Each of Us has the franchise OF
suffrage. What sentiments should ac-
tuate our minds? This is ma.
tiOnal eeCliOn; il comes nearly
being continental election. Prln-
ciples, not men, may be well, but
principles and men are better. There
are mighty powers to be exercised
Which shall II be? Peaceful policies or
unsafe warlike policies that are to bring
peace with honor or strife without II.
Now first will speak of the princi-
pies and the party know best and that
is the National Democratic party and It's
candidates wish TO speak of the men
of Grover Cleveland. whom | have
known for four years, and Allan
u. Thurman, whom have known twenty
years. OF Mr. Thurman | can only say
that he entered the Senate of the United
States on the day did. l DO not think the
name Of Thurman can ever be mentioned
without inspiring respect and affection.
But he is rot now in Office, and The ques-
ton is whether The American people viii
not place him in office. For the past
four years have seen Mr.. Cieye-
land almost daily and sometime ;
nightly and never saw Linn when be
iieyed his mind and heart were free from
care for tie hes. Interests of the entire
American people. am witness; / have
knowledge ard he means of knowledge
Of that man that have been given to few.
He has honOrcd me with his confidence.
and / have learned to honor him as /
know the secrets OF his heart Believe
me. therefore, when | tell you that this
man, who by favor Of Almighty God was
sent TO be the chief rrler of the Amer-
can people, has had duty rs his watch
word, truth fog his password, and integ-
rity as his cOuntersign. Such has been
his walk in this high Office that public in
terest has been the predominant senti'
ment Of his mind, IFS perfection the duty
OF his heart, TO which he has lent every
power naturally acquiredi within his
control. And here viii say that when
that man shall lay down the duty TO
which the people have called him, no
matter when on the 4th of next March,
or the 4th of March, 1898, he will leave
the office aud its powers as pure, as Tree
from corruption as the snow on the
mountain top. lie will leave that office
unshorn Of any feature of its dignity or
prerogaiiye. and hand II back safe, sound
and pure.