The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-03

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Jefferson"
Upon the conclusion OF his address the
chairman called upon the several members
Of the party TO respond to toasts, in the fol-
lowing order, and the speeches being i'm
promptn for the most part
lhe Union ..Bent. W. llirsch
.,Ir, s Service VIM h9rgah
'olhe Growth OF liberalism ....... Bolton smith
Practical Politics VIM A, Percy
"nenesty in Pi; ciitics Malcolm W. M NJ po
"The Natural Laws OF Trade DIR. 7. J. Crolord
democratic Societies.. ..... .,...G. G. Matthews
Each speaker was introduced by the Chair
man in few appropriate words, and the
speeches were as follows:
THE UNION
was the first toast and was responded to by
Mr.. Ben w. Hirsch rs follows:
/ would touch tonight with no desecrating
hand the sacred memories OF the past. In
the bitterness Of party controversies, in the
struggles and aspirations OF people seeking
for purer and more enlightened govern
ment; in the contest for right and freedom,
| the voice often Is the champion of many
errors and the hand the instrument for
many wrongs. The true, the beautiful and
the good are realized only by suffering and
| by searching and nations, like individuals,
must undergo the throes aud agonies OF mis-
| fortune ere she can obtain that eminence in
national life which will make her respected
| by strangers abroad and loved by her own
people at home. These United States did
not escape this inevitable destiny and II
was only by the arbitrament of arms that
they were able TO stand forth In their
majesty and proves as the UniOn-one and
| indcstructble
would not draw q picture OF war with
her caring cannons, laundering muskctry,
and brave soldiers. would not paint bat
tie scene where the gray, exhausted from his
weary march, responds with heroic courage 10
the call OF duty, nor the blue, with unriyaled
magnanimity staying his triumphant march,
10 staunch the wounds, and succor the
needy. These are the duties OF the historian
on whose thrilling pages coming generation
will linger with hearts beating quick with
pride at deeds Of men worthy OF the poets
pen or the minstrcls song | would not
place line Of regret upon the tomb OF any
soldier who slumbcrs beneath the sod Of any
Southern cemctery-for 1t Is the cause and
not the fate OF the cause that's the glory.
Nor on the other hand would | rear q tri-
umphant arch 10 him who came forth victo-
rious, for duty well performed finds her re-
ward In the mere performance.
But would speak Of the Union OF today.
A union Of people bound together in sym
pathy, by ties OF blood, aud by hope The
| primeyal forests have disappeared, the
aynnt couriers OF civilization are extinct,
and G0,OO)0cO Of people, goryng in the
/ blessings Of republican institutions, live In
peace and conientment between the golden
shores OF the Pacific and the crested waves
Of the Atlantic. She has been strong In war
but she Is stronger in peace. The product
OF her soil has been sold In every land, and
the skill Of her artisan is shown In great in
ycniions. In every hamlet church spires,
riyahng the towering hills In earnest desire
kiss the passing Clouds while in every city,
created by half-ccnturys growth OF liberty
/ aud freedom. the college and university
greet the youth on his way to knowledge
and success.
The agricultural people tickle the ground
and reap the fruits Of their labor Happy In
their little cottages they enjoy the gdyant-
ages OF equality OF laws, while their children
grow strong and manly by honest labor aud
| the aid Of free schools. The great ccntcrs Of
/ trade are growing In magnitude and import
ance, and by friendly competition are bring
| Ing the luxurics aud comforts =. civilization
within the reach and grasp Of the lowest and
meek. IL II here. however that the great
dangers 10 our present civilization lie; u u
here that all that has been won by martyrs
blood or VISIONS learning Is impcrlcd
/ II il here where the voice OF justice cries
loudost Tor change. That such condition OF
Affairs and things n the concentration OF
capital the monoplization Of natural oppOr.
tunitlcs, the scquostmtion Of pibhc inter
cst- TO private use, aud the loss Of individual
efforts by corporations are the natural con.
comitants OF greater freedom and greater
| liberty.
But we rise on the steppng-stoncs Of our
dead selves to higher things. and every TO.
form suggestive OF the alleyations Of human
suffering or the supplying Of human wants
LII A
aud an enlightened public sentiment be.
lioye In the American people. have strong
condolences In their intellectually. believe
they grasp with readiness aud quickncss n
/ truth when once enumerated and have the
power aud will TO urge its vindication until
willing victory has conferred the prize.
Therefore In this Union lies our hope
Therefore come TO YOU tonight with words
OF cheer. The rcformers nj this table arr few
In numbers They represent neither Official
greed nor political profcrment They repre-.
sent a cause, and when that cause u known
/ throughout the land, be Il In the c0ttor's
homo or pHnccly mansion, II Will be taken
| up by united people amid the plaudiis Of
the world and bring universal happiness 10
all goodly people In rich aud glorious Union.
civIL SERVICE.
Mr.. Wm. Horgan responded 10 this toast
lie said he was plain business man. His
life had been a busy one. lie did know a
great deal about service, but little was his
knowledge Of civil service but since Thomas
Jefferson, the man who has left his imprint
- indclibly stamped upon the Government
Of the United States said that the great and
browning feature was thalall men are GRATED
equal before law. This should apply to the
civil service, and each man IN this free
country should have equal opportunities 81
occupy the positions ~ the various offices Of
the government and this service should be
free and unoorruptcd.
THEE TRADE
To this toast. aud one Of the leading Ones
Mr. Laurence Lamb responded. he said
that II was not his desire or intention 10
formulate q platform Tor politicians 10 adopt.
Tho question was indeed n serious one. and
most worthy Of the studinus consideration
Of all clnssrs ~ people In n free govern
mcnt everything should be free. Trade
should be a. fncc ~ The air VIC breathe. !
will not qualify this assertion. II u natural,
and The further away from nature
We 20, the moro complicated our laws
become. Politicians cannot help nat
urc, do what they will. Every tinker.
Ing politician who interforcs with the
natural channels u trade brings about a
confused condition Of Affairs and creates un.
Necessary evils II 4 true that taxes arc
necessary 10 the maintenance II the Gov.
crnmcnf but they should be- placed where
they can be seen The trouble u the poor
man cannot zee where he u most heavily
taxed. aud the Republican party uses the
deception ~ protective farln 10 misguldo
him. not b. Educate him. Education IN this
direction o. ihe poor man would be fatal ~
that partys existence. Protection gfinds
the nolr man-m1kcs him poor " gives