The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-10-17

value the great contribution which those Com
nlonwea,ths about Plymouth Rock have made 10
the civilization, material growth. and manhood
of our Western States. We are not envious OF
the prosperity OF New England we rejoice in it.
We believe that the protective policy developed
her great manufacturing institutions aud made
her rich. and we do not doubt that continuance
of that policy will produce the same results in
Michigan. Ohio AMI Indiana. We are not con-
tent to remain wholly agricultural States in our
relations TO either New England or Old England.
We believe that in all these great Western
States there are minerals in the soil and energy
and skill in the brains aud aims Of our people
that will yet 80 multiply and develop manu-
featuring industries as to give Us nearer home
market for much OF the products our soil and
for that great surplus which now, and always
perhaps, shall not consume at home we
think New England market better than for
eign market.
The issue upon this great industrial question
ia drawn sharply as the lines were ever drawn
between contenGing armies. Men just
ing their party relations upon this great ques-
ton The appeal that is now made for the de-
Tense Of our American system is finding its
spouse and many OF those who are opposed 10
US on other questions are committing such ques-
tions 20 the future for settlelIen., while they
help us to settle now and for an indefinite future
the great question OF the preservation Of our
commercial indepe ndenco. The Democratic
party has challenged our protected industries to
hight OF determination. The wageearners Of
our country have accepted the challenge. The
issue cf the contest will settle for many years
our tariff policy.
The ELOQUENT description TO which we have
State of Michigan has been full of interest 10 US
as citizens OF Indiana. We cannot doubt that
the people of n State having such gorgeous invi-
tations 10 tho development of n great home
wealth in manufacturing and mining pur uits
will understand the issue that ia presented aud
will cast their influence I'm favor OF that policy
which will make that development rapid and
sure; and, more than all, and better than all
will maintain in her communities well-paid
class OF wage-earners. Wage-wOrkers vote !;
they are American citizens and 10 is essenti al
that they be kept free from the slavery OF want
and the discontents bred of injustice.
Address To "a Delegation from Chicago.
Comrades and friends, 10 is n rare sight
and IL is very full OF interest to us as citi-
zens OF Indiana, TO see this great hall filled with
the people OF another State, come to evidence
their interest in the great principles OF govern
ment. welcome tonight for myself and for
our people this magnificent delegation from
Chicago and Hyde Park We have not before in
the procession of these great delegations, seen
its equal in numbers, enthusiasm, and cordial-
ty. / thank you profoundly for Whatever OF
personal respect there Is i'm this demon stration
but, above all, as an American citizen L rejoice
in this convincing proof that our people realize
the gravity and urgency Of the issues involved
in this campaign. L am glad 10 know that this
intere { pervades all classe OF our people. This
delegation, composed OF the business men of
Chicago, and Of mon who WELD the hammer i'm
the shops, shows a common interest in the right
ment IL not government by classes for
classes OF our fellow citizens. IL Ia govern
ment OF the people and by the people. Its wise
legislation distills its equal blessings upon the
homes OF the rich ana the poor. am especially
glad that these skilled, Intelligent workmen,
coming out OF your great workshops have mani.
Tested by their coming to their fellow workmen
in Indiana and throughout the country their
appreciation OF what Is involved for Thorn in this
campaign May the God, who has so long