The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1888-06-13

ton of wealth, and has enabled so far as cir.
ollmstances would permit, those in the less
favored walks of life to enjoy the benefits OF
their exertions. In other words the democratic
administration has set its utmost endeavors to
carry out the platform on which our
great reform victory was achieved. II
the tariff has not been modified
1t is because of republican obstruction. The
existence OF an enormous surplus in the treas
ury threatens the industries of the country is
a constant source of injury TO the consumer
and men of moderate means, who find il diff
cult TO obtain monetary assistance because OF
the Withdrawal of large portion of the circu-
lating medium. This unfortunate situation is
directly attributable TO the policy of the repub-
lican party, whose aim has ever been TO en-
courage and enrich monopolies and to ignore
the interests of the masses.
During republican dOminancy many millions
of acres of the public domain passed into the
hands OF corporate and foreign syndicates,
formed for the creation of individual fortunes.
The obligations imposed as conditions prece-
dent TO the investiture of title were persistently
violated by the benefciaries, and those viola
tons passed UNDECIDED until the democratic adj
minstratiOn, in conformity with the doctrines
of the party declared forfeiture, thus tender
ing TO those seeking homes in good faith more
than forty millions OF acres, which had been
withheld by the republican party for the bene-
fit of a selfish few. In conformity with the
views of the president, statute has been en-
nacted preventing the acquisition OF lands by
those not citizens of the United States, and re-
stricting the power of corporations 10 obtain
title to realty in the territories. If preceding
republican administrations had adopted the
present democratic policy there would have
been preserved homes for settlers locating
in good faith immense tracts OF fertile SOIL now
in the hands of corporations and foreign specu-
lators.
For years universal attention has been di-
rected TO the dangers of Chinese immigration.
The advent OF hordes of pagan slaves discip-
lined TO starvation and Injured TO unremunera-
tive toll has rightly been considered destruct-
i've TO the interests of labor and a menace TO
the republic. The democracy, unlike its po-
litical adversary, has always been with the
people on this issue The administration has
entered into treaty with the Chinese empire
which must result in excluding the Mongollans
from our shores, and which for the first time
makes it possible to prevent the perpetuation
OF the frauds on our immigration laws now pr;ic-
tieable by that race, and to preserve us from
that evil competition. Thus, after repeated re-
publican failures, we reach a successful settle
ment of the question which justly agitated a
vast number of our citizens and with which
republican leaders have shown themselves in
competent to deal.
[ cannot permit myself 10 dwell at any
length on the many subjects which this occa-
sion suggests. | cannot permit myself TO point
out the benefits which have accrued to all
executive. The proprieties Of the hour bid me
hasten to the performance of the duties incl
dent to this place. Suffice il 70 say that
the reelection of Grover Cleveland is de-
manded by the patriotic sentiment Of the
land The republican party is struggling for
life. Ii cannot long survive. Its extended in
cumbency was due TO the fears and doubts sue
ceedng the civil conflict. Those fOrebOdings
have been removed by time and honest opinion,
in spite OF illegal force openly used, nOtwith-
standing criminal efforts defeating the public
will, rs expressed at the ballot box has driven
unworthy servants from Office and has sum
moned to power an administration TO which no
stain or suspicion has ever attached. This was
done when the world doubted whether n free
government could be maintained here and
whether our citizens were strong enough to
control the agents of their own selection who
defied the power of those from whom their au-
thOrity proceeded. Ii was accomplished de-
spite the preparation OF q crime against the
electoral franchise, which deprived the democ-
racy of the fruits OF victory and the whole peo-
pie of the services OF that great statesman and
true American, Samuel j. Tilden.
Here, where he was nominated, let il be said
"peace TO his ashes" lie discharged great
duties greatly. His name should he trans
mitted a an example of one who, rather than
disturb the public tranquility, sacrificed on the
altar OF his country the noblest aspirations Of
an American citizen. Unable TO reinstate
themselves on any mentouous issue, corrupt
politicians, whose transgressions have ex-
excluded them from Office, seek restoration TO
authority by endeavoring to reanimate the
dead issue OF a past generation. But those who
participated in the struggle are not anxious to
renew II. The agitators of to-day were in most
instances nOn-combatants. A new generation
has come upon the scene. The younger voters
know of them only through tradition and
history. They are ardent, ambitious and en-
ghtened. They look with aversion on every
attempt to lead them into embroiling
discussions. They are anxious for
present success and future honor
and happiness. They are too busy with the prac-
teal affairs OF lite 10 engage in useless contro-
versy. They love their country better than the
delusion of an empty name. They know that
the glory and advancement of the republic is
dependent on general cooperation. While
they glory in their fathers heroic deeds they
yet believe that unkind words and exaggerated
references to the past are not promotive of pres
ent harmony or future prosperity, and that an
administration that treats all alike, and recog-
niZes that there is no distinction, before the
law OF race or section is best calculated 10 fur
ther the general interest and TO perpetuate the
blessings of liberty.
The honest, intelligent elector whose iudg.
ment is untainted by prejudice is prepared to
cratic party. That that party has accomplished
so much notwithstanding the continued oppo-
sition of its foes, is ample evidence that dur
ing the next four years its policywill be finally
and completely adopted. The coming contest
will result in the triumph of the democracy.
The nominees of this convention will be the
chosen of the people, and if we do our duty
the republican party will hencefOrward he I'M
able to retard the progress of our country.