The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-01

mont, and in conformity with the recorded
opinions OF the fathers. The first great
addition was the incorporation of Bill OF
Rights, and the last the embedding into
the Constitution OF the immortal principle
OF the Declaration OF Independence
the equality OF all men before the law. No
crisis has been too perilous for its powers
no evolution too rapid for IFS adaptation,
and no expansion beyond its easy grasp
and administration. II has assimilated
diverse nationalities with warning tradi-
tions, customs, conditions and languages,
imbnod them with lis spirit, and won their
passionate loyalty and love.
The flower of the youth Of the nations OF
continental Europe are conscripted from
productive industries and drilling in
camps. Vast armies stand in battle array
along the frontiers, and a kaiser's within
or minister's mistake may preciptato the
most destructive war OF modern times.
Both monarchial and republican govern
ments arc seeking safety in the repression
! and suppression OF opposition and criticism.
The volcanic forces OF democratic aspira-
ton and socialislic revolt are rapidly in
crcasing, and threaten peace and security.
We turn from these gathering storms TO
the British Isles and find their people in
the throcs OF q political crisis involving
the form and substance OF their govern
ment, and their statesmen far from con-
! iident that tho cniranchised and unpre-
pared masses will wisely use their power.
| But for us no army exhausls our re-
surces nor consumes our youth. Our navy
must needs increase in order that the pro-
tectng flag may follow the expanding
commerce, which Is 10 successfully COM
pete in all the markets OF the world. The
sun Of our destiny is still rising, and its
| rays illuminate vast territories as yet UNI
occupied and undeyeloped, and which are
to be the happy homes OF millions OF poo-
| pie. The questions which affect the pow
ers OF government and the expansion or
| limitation OF the authority OF the Federal
Constitution are no completely settled, and
so unanimously approved, that our polite
cal divisions produce only the healthy an
| tagonism OF parties which is necessary for
the preservation OF liberty. Our insttu-
tons furnish the full equipment OF shield
and spear for tho battles OF freedom
and absolut protection against every
danger which threatens the welfare
Of the people, will always b. found in the
intelligence which appreciates their value,
and the courage and morality with which
their powers are exercised. The spirit OF
Washington fills the executive office.
Presidents may not rise TO the full measure
Of his greatness, but they must not fall be-
low his standard OF public duty and obi
CATION. Ills life and character, conscion.
iiously studied aud throughly understood
by coming generations, will be for them n
liberal education for private life and public
station, for citizenship and patriotism, for
love and devotion 10 union and liberty.
With their inspiring past aud splendid
present. the people OF these United States,
heirs Of n 100 Yeas maryclously rich in all
which adds TO the glory and greatness OF n
nation, with an abiding trus, in the sta
bility and elasticity OF their Constitution,
and AN Astounding faith la themselves,
hail the coming century with hope and
10y.